https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:44:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577666 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:33:06 +0000 JennyAnne 577666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, that's pretty ridiculous. I say if you have a plastic tiara lying around, wear that. If not, go as you are - I'm sure you'll not be the only parent without costume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577651 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:00:49 +0000 ironkurtin 577651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alicat, that was priceless! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577647 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:54:49 +0000 Kari 577647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or you could unleash your Urban Warrior Princess, YLF style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577638 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:45:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 577638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa - I love ALL your suggestions!<br /> I say pin a bagel on either side of your head and go as Princess Leia!<br /> I'm so glad I'm past this stage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577611 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:13:37 +0000 christieanne 577611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are making me laugh so hard - love it!<br /> Party time in 2 hrs.<br /> It is supposed to be a kids party but a lot of family is invited (there are a lot of kids in the family) so not just classmates. I don't know if it's any classmates actually. Obviously this 2nd cousin is not as "sane" as I thought. </p> <p>Best part is I spoke with my mom this morning (also invited although her role is apparently Queen Mum) and she said "it's ridiculous and any adult who shows up in a costume is ridiculous". I love my mother sometimes. </p> <p>Son has a soccer event since it isn't raining so parents take DD to start of party and I go to soccer and then party with son. He will most likely be covered in mud. Good times.<br /> Somehow DH got himself out of all the madness.... </p> <p>Chewy - I went to an adult party last summer where the theme was hippies and cops. I feel your pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577602 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:44:10 +0000 Ana 577602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the suggestions of dressing like Grace Kelly or Kate Middleton. Let us know what happens! : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577574 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:05:12 +0000 raclar 577574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i vote for going as kate middleton! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577553 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:44:54 +0000 Sara L. 577553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain. I don't like kids birthday parties. I would hate to have to dress up for one. I generally enjoy my kids and their activities, but birthday parties are one thing I seriously dislike. I don't even like my own kids' parties, much less someone else's party. I usually convince my husband to go instead since he's more social than me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577503 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:54:02 +0000 Mellllls 577503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh i would be ranting with you!! i agree, if you are old enough for a princess themed party you should be old enough to be dropped off!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577501 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:50:58 +0000 Anonymous 577501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>tee-hee, I can't resist sharing this sketch (it's worth waiting through the ad)</p> <p><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/335970/saturday-night-live-disney-housewives" rel="nofollow">http://www.hulu.com/watch/3359.....housewives</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577483 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:39:53 +0000 ironkurtin 577483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a fellow parent I feel your pain. Although in my crowd, there would be about a dozen Princess Leias. And then there would be me, scowling, in my usual attire because dammit, EVERY WOMAN IS A PRINCESS - INSIDE. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577482 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:38:56 +0000 chewyspaghetti 577482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say that as a parent, I can't stand parties that expect more of you than just showing up reasonably on time and with a gift. Costumes? Seriously!? In this economy they want guests that are bringing a gift to also get a costume together? (Guess who is invited to an adult Pirate themed birthday party which requires costumes this summer- oh yes, I am more than a bit annoyed!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577434 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:41:09 +0000 Lantana 577434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away... Kids' parties were for kids! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577428 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:37:09 +0000 Meredith1953 577428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the suggestions here! You can't go wrong with any of them. Good point ManidipaM! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577383 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:56:18 +0000 Emily 577383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this a really young child's party? When I was of birthday party with themes and paper invitations age, my mom just dropped me off. I don't remember ever having her attend one, let alone in costume. I agree with Cora that this is a perfect opportunity to rock a headscarf and big glasses, or perhaps a full skirt and gladiators a la Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577355 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:00:09 +0000 ManidipaM 577355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wait a darn sec! What's to prevent you from going as a prince?<br /> I'd be very tempted to take out by pink gumboots and dress as the Little Prince (Saint-Exupery) in white pants/shorts, white shirt, flower brooch or corsage, and a dressing gown! Or get a top hat to channel Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark. Or a pair of jumpers/overalls and call it Prince William on deployment! Or borrow a slick guitar, stick on some sequins and sideburns, and call myself the artist-formerly-known-as-Prince! Take a hobby horse and a red coat, go as Prince Philip from Sleeping Beauty; or just get a lion mask and go as the Beast... Hmmm! possibilities :-p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577323 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:03:23 +0000 RoseandJoan 577323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, my favourite Disney Princess is Tiana from Princess and the Frog. I do feel it may be a little short notice to put together a frog look.</p> <p>*chuckle* at the thought of you dad wearing a Prince costume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577321 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:53:43 +0000 christieanne 577321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes yes yes! Thank you. I will go as Duchess of Cambridge lol. </p> <p>I think she was meaning Cinderella but I will do my best DoC and pretend I didn't get the memo. My parents are going and I seriously doubt my dad will be in Prince attire (although picturing him as Prince the Singer is hilarious). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577318 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:38:32 +0000 RoseandJoan 577318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>or your favourite jeans and be Kate Middleton visiting the children at a primary school Alternatively you could don your sparkliest party outfit but I do feel your pain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577317 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:35:24 +0000 cora*♥* 577317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha, yes, it's a bit ridiculous. I suggest you tie a scarf around your head, sunglasses, and say Grace Kelly is your favourite princess </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/princess-party---rant#post-577315 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:28:04 +0000 christieanne 577315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DD is invited to a birthday party tomorrow. It's a Princess party and they want the girls to dress in the theme. The birthday girl is a distant relative and a few years younger than mine but she wanted to go along so we got out her old dance tutu and she is wearing with fairy wings and a tshirt/tights/leggings and sparkly pink "cons". It's pretty cute actually. We agreed it's as princess-y as my tomboy gets. </p> <p>But I just re-read the invite (yes at 11pm the night before) and they want the ADULTS to dress in costume.<br /> Is that not kind of ridiculous? And I would be related to these people :(<br /> It says "Moms and Dads : channel your inner Princess or Prince Charming and come dressed as your favorite".</p> <p>I'm thinking that DH should take this one!</p> <p>UPDATE:<br /> Well after DS soccer tourny (his team actually WON first round) took twice as long as we thought, and I dropped him home and changed, by the time I got to the party in time for cake, there were 2 adults dressed up. My loony cousin who was in full on Cinderella. I knew she would pick her (she's blonde) and her best friend who was in some goth punk princess thing.<br /> My sister and I armed ourselves with a glass of wine and volunteered for dish duty to escape her nuttiness. Having very large extended family nearby is......not always good but certainly interesting. </p> <p>I will recycle my DoC look tomorrow - skinny jeans, black cashmere sweater, neon pink blazer and blue flats. Plus pearls and a sparkly brooch. </p>