Bizarre Choice

[sherrardk]

I wear predominately black clothes (at a push grey), mostly t-shirts with ordinary jeans or black jeans and have done since I met himself over 30 years ago. One of my gifts today from himself/the kids is a green and white striped ‘blouse’ thing to go over a white t-shirt (from M & S - it just gets worse, it looks like a Pacer wrapping). I’m not being ungrateful - but what was he thinking? I know I’m knocking on a bit but it’s bloody hideous. I now have to hatch a plan to get out of wearing it (seriously, it’s awful) - I thought it was pj’s when I opened it.

[Tilly2]

Is this it Sherr?
If so, send it to me. I love it.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-striped-long-sleeve-shirt/p/p60225661?image=SD_01_T43_0240_KQ_X_EC_90&color=MINTMIX&prevPage=plp

[TonyV]

Would there be an issue if you just said to hubby that you don't think its you?

[bhg481]

I find it very sad that you can't be honest with a partner of 30 years and tell him that it just isn't to your taste.

[pastafreak]

I had a look on the M & S site and couldn't find anything I could define as "awful"...though when in store I usually can. If it's Tilly's find, that's also something I'd wear.
I'd say just tell him it's too far out of your comfort zone, and does he mind if you exchange it.

[1ozzy]

Cut it up for garage rags, accidentally.

Always looking for good rags in my workshop ;-)

[sherrardk]

Tilly - that’s the one, it’s just not for me.

Bhg - I could tell him it’s not for me and he wouldn’t mind but he took the three youngest with him to buy it and I don’t want to upset them.

[bhg481]

I did wonder if it was the childrens' choice; that makes it more difficult.

[Maydup]

Its not too bad Sherr, dare you to wear it round the house to please the family!! Just on an occasional Saturday morning maybe?!

[naomi24]

Rather than upset them I would wear it around the house often. Be careful not to spill bleach on it when you're cleaning. ;o)

[tamborine]

Wear it as #thingies# have chosen it, it looks fresh & springlike. Belated greetings x

[bhg481]

I'd go with Maydup's suggestion. Many years ago I was bought a shirt by an aunty; just not my style. I tried to change it but the shop wouldn't so, being hard up and unwilling to waste it, I wore it. It eventually became one of my favourite shirts.
Incidentally, if Tilly got it right at 08:51, I rather like it.

[pastafreak]

Yep...you're going to have to bite the bullet and wear it. The youngsters would be disappointed otherwise.
It *might* shrink in a hot wash...after being worn.

[Maydup]

Oh dyed grey when you wash it with your black jeans by mistake?