I am meeting my boyfriends parents. What to wear?

Question

Okay, i am going to be meeting my boyfriend OF 4 YEARS, parents in 3 months and i need to know what to wear! I am 17 years old so dont give me any grandma styles. If you have time, please go in detail and/or post websites of pictures of the style ur talking about so I will know. Also, I want to look Classy, not Trashy but not overdo it! Plz help!

Answer 1

Well first take into account where you will meet them. Are you meeting
~in a restaurant (what kind)
~at their home (backyard barbeque, evening dinner)

Take these things into account and pick a few outfits, then ask your boyfriend. He knows you and them, and should have an idea what he will wear as well. If you have his input, you will probably feel more comfortable, and that will translate as confidence.

Meeting the folks is always stressful, but don't try to be someone you are not. If you are a blue jean girl, and you are not meeting them in a formal setting, then I say wear jeans with a nice sweater or blouse, and remember not to over-do the make-up and jewelry.

Last but not least, if you have been with your boyfriend for four years, you know you have a place in his life. Good luck and I hope you like them.

Answer 2

You can still wear jeans, and add a cute top with a light blazer/jacket. Then to make it slightly dressier, wear a heel with the jeans. I love that look! Go light with the jewelry, probably something that will double and be two lengths would look cute. Whats your skin tone? Wear a top that goes well. Light makeup too, you dont want o look like you're high maintenance for their son, or like a hootchie. I hope this helps and it goes well!!

Answer 3

The best thing to do is wear a nice shirt with some jeans and some cute shoes. Never look trashy, or show cleavage. Capris are nice with a cute shirt as well. Look on fashion websites, etc.

Answer 4

What generation are they from? What was being worn when they themselves were 17? If you're a real fashion person, you might look at styles for that year, to see what they might like.

Actually, they might not be as interested in what you're wearing as to how you act and speak. Ask your OLDER relatives (who know your mannerisms and habits) if you are giving a good impression or a bad one----ask them for a critique, and what they think you should work on. You might be surprised by their opinions!

Another thing his parents might really notice is how you treat their son, and the expression on your face when you look at him.
This might be all they care about, and all they are interested in---if you love him or not.

As a MUCH older person than 17, I can also tell you what you might avoid when you are with the parents, especially for first impressions:
1. ANY electronic device in your purse, in your hand, or attached to you in any way---eech!
2. Visible tattoos
3. Any style that imitates Britney Spears or her ilk.
4. Any visible bare waist---eech!

Answer 5

Make sure you're comfortable and have an air of grace but friendliness. This way, they're less likely to have to look at your clothes to judge you.

I'm guessing the boyfriend doesn't live with his parents. Is he away at school? Is he in a completely different country?


Ask him for some pointers.



Do they practice a certain religion?

Try to steer clear from jewelry, gang symbols, outrageously screaming political buttons, et cetera (that might offend them)

I'm thinking you want to come off as mature for your age, committed but not little-puppy-dog-ish to their son, and generally an interesting person.



If you go for a skirt, go for something casual, falling just about the knees, and easy to walk in.


If you're meeting them out, think more about your accessories.

At home? Seem at home! Nothing too dressy.


Something like this will make you seem put together: http://www.anntaylor.com/IWCatSectionView.process?IWAction=Load&RestartFlow=t&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=9833



A&F, Aeropostale, etc. have a bit of a negative spin for most adults. If you're wearing something that isn't grandma but isn't slutty or total beach bum, try for something pretty but that shows your unique style in an understated way.


example:
goth? don't go crazy try some understated makeup, and if you must wear black, add in a few "earth colors" like beige, brown, moss, etc.

punky? don't go crazy try some understated but expressive hair, some slightly toned-down colors, half the bracelets you'd usually wear, etc.


Have fun!







Think about what time of day you're meeting them. Is it a night party? etc.

You don't want things to seem too forced, as if you're hiding something from them.

Generally, go with your own day-to-day style and make it about 50% dressier.

Answer 6

i sugget jsut dress te eway u normally dress because if u ee the unexpectedlyand u look copletely diffrent tey are going to think that ur a fake or think that u don't feel secure enough about how u look to the point that u hide behind a outfit that doesn't match ur personality..girl look 17 don play dressup and look 25...i had on jeans and a cute tank because i waned the know how i usually dressed ....it's not a job interview

Answer 7

be yourself, of course you should make a good first impression - but you don't want them to meet someone who is nothing like you.
I think simplify - don't overdo anything - makeup, hair jewellery etc. Wear clean, pressed clothes, tie your hair back, wear minimal makeup and your favorite outfit that your own parents would approove of. If you go all crazy with things you aren't used to - chances are you'll act a bit off and thats not a good impression.
It sounds like you really like your boyfriend! Good luck.

Answer 8

ok. so this might be kinda long. ok so you wanna wear something that your comfterable in. you want it to reflect your personality. but be careful. dont wear something to showy. but you also dont wanna wear something absolutely modest (like what they used to wear in the 1700ds) cause then theyll probably know that thats not you. ok.
so heres what i would wear:
id wear some of my favorite jeans which happen to be tight jeans(not necisarily skinny. those make your hips look big if youre not careful) with a kinda flare at the end. you can never go wrong with jeans. you might wanna be careful with miniskirts cause that can leave the wrong impresion. anyway. then id wear one of those shirts with the big thing of cloth at the end. like the ones that are in style. id wear that with a cropped jacket.
but that might not be your style. hope that helped.
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Answer 9

AE sail striped dress with AE blue polka dot espadrilles, a thin white cardigan over your shoulders, pearls or blue/silver beads, and a pair of stud earrings--and wear a ponytail with a pretty holder.

Answer 10

Wear a sundress, parents always fall for that stuff but other than that. You should wear whatever because im sure the parents will accept you for who you are or wear something that is for a teen but sophiscated