What to wear when first meeting your boyfriend's parents. The golden rules for not making mistakes
Meeting your boyfriend's parents for the first time is an important event, an exam to which you surely want to present yourself to the maximum. That is why it is a source of so much anxiety: just one small mistake, and you will remember it forever! The usual need to be perfect for every occasion here risks becoming a "nightmare experience."
But don't be afraid! Follow our advice on what to wear when you first meet your future in-laws and you will be sure not to go wrong!
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What to wear if you have wide hips: discover tips for your wardrobe © PolyvoreBefore meeting your boyfriend's parents, it is good that you know exactly what kind of evening it will be, to think about a suitable look.
Above all, try to understand: where will the meeting be held? Dinner at home or in a restaurant? And what kind of restaurant is it, a trattoria or a chic place?
Focus on class
© PolyvoreBeing classy when you first meet your boyfriend's parents doesn't necessarily mean dressing up. If the occasion calls for it, on the contrary, it is always better to be as simple as possible. A shirt and a pair of trousers, with the right accessories, may be more than enough.
The important thing is not to overdo it with decorations and embellishments, and above all to dress according to the occasion: perhaps it is better not to wear your best heels, if you are going to a lunch in the country house of your future in-laws ...
Give up on excessive necklines
© PolyvoreIt will be a very repeated rule, but it always applies: at the first meeting with his parents, do not wear too low-cut clothes.
As you can see in the choices above, the ideal would be a dress or a crewneck top, or if you really don't want to give up a neckline, don't go too far!
Better to avoid dresses that are too short or miniskirts
© PolyvoreAs with the necklines that show too much, the same goes for the legs. Especially at the first meeting, it is best to avoid miniskirts or dresses that are too short. You are not in a relaxed meeting with friends, you are getting to know your future in-laws, opportunities to show your legs will not be lacking!
As a good rule of thumb, choose a dress or skirt whose hem falls at the same height as your fingertips when you keep your arms along your body. If the hem of the skirt is higher than the fingertips, maybe it's time to change your look.
Use discreet makeup
© PolyvoreFor make-up, as for everything else, the rule is not to overdo it. Choose light and light shades, which match your complexion, avoiding too flashy eyeshadows and blushes.
Choose shoes that are beautiful but not impossible
© PolyvoreFor the shoes chapter, obviously you have to choose something suitable for the occasion. Once you understand what kind of event it is, you already know what to choose.
First of all they must be practical shoes, which you know well, do not buy for the occasion, so that your feet do not hurt and it is not difficult to walk on them. Or if you really want to buy new shoes for the event, try them a couple of times. at home, in order to adapt to the best.
Shoes with a discreet heel, or perhaps ballet flats, are the best choice. The important thing is not to wear stilettos which would make everything more difficult and uncomfortable!
Find out here the 18 types of heeled shoes to choose from.
The jewels: few but good
© PolyvoreLess is more. This is especially true for jewelry, more than ever at an event that requires discretion and simplicity. To meet your boyfriend's parents, choose jewelry that isn't too flashy or too bright. Give up wearing a "whole set, and stay on a combination of two: earrings and bracelet, or necklace and ring. These two combinations are not random, because they distribute the points of light between face and hands without accumulating them in a single area.
A good idea, and a great trick, is to wear a jewel that has a meaning: something your boyfriend gave you maybe, or a jewel that belonged to your mother or grandmother. It will be a great conversation piece, especially for your mother-in-law!
Wear something that makes you feel confident and relaxed
© PolyvoreAll the tips you've read so far are great for making a good impression, but one thing matters most of all: it must be a good day for you, not just a source of performance anxiety.
One way to be comfortable then is to wear something that you feel good, confident and relaxed in. Wear something in your favorite color, or the shoes you love the most, the ones you save for special occasions like this one!
An important tip
This tip is not about your outfit, but it will be more impressive than everything else - bring a small gift with you for your mother-in-law!
Nothing overly expensive, which would only create embarrassment: a beautiful bouquet of flowers is sometimes more effective than anything else.
Look at the look of these celebrities to get ideas!
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