OK, meeting minor royal and press next week - what on earth do I wear?

[stringbean]

Dd (aged 3) and I have been asked to go to an opening of a new building attended by a minor royal (not that I'm fussed about them, but it gives you an idea of the event); local press will be there, and possibly (but unlikely) national, so best not go looking like sack of spuds. But what do I wear? The invite states 'business' dress (ie. suits for men). Can I get away with black trousers, or should I go with (dull I know) wrap dress? What about dd? Most of the time I can't persuade her out of pink jogging bottoms, and her skirts are mostly cord, worn with long-sleeved t-shirt tops. She only has one pair of shoes (boots, into which her orthotics fit) and I really don't want to get her a 'dressy' pair as they'll never be worn again. Don't really want to buy new outfits, but would welcome any suggestions. Thank you!

[whitehorsesfortoomanycourses]

Hello - have done a couple of theese dos (but have never had the dc in tow!) We had the 'skirt is preferable but you cant not wear trousers approch' = ie think they rather females wear skirt etc, but trousers will be ok - the first one I did it was a smart skirt suit and blouse, the second, dress and jacket (was summer) - depends how minor they are too - some of th every minor ones are not that smat themselevs tbh! (although the couple I met were lovely, and very human!) As far asyour dd goes - its a lt less frmal for children, though obviously jeans and trainers probably not agood look! (Would have thought a skirt and boots would be fine perhaps with a nie top/ jumper and coat - will you be outside - can hide allsorts under a coat.. (am presuming neither of you are being presented or presenting flowers etc?!) Hope it goes well - its really nice to be involved in these things!

[flowerybeanbag]

I wore trouser suit to meet senior royal, was fine. That was at work though. I'd probably go with the dress for you.

[FluffyMummy123]

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[GrapefruitMoon]

lol at cod!

[paulaplumpbottom]

I think a wrap dress sounds lovely

[Aitch]

rofl cod

[iheartdusty]

Surely your DD should wear whatever she feels nice and relaxed in. Why on earth not? Cord skirt & boots sounds lovely. Maybe take a clean top for her just in case.

[stringbean]

Thank you for your replies. Lol at cod's! Maybe a t-shirt with 'Republic' on it for dd? Perhaps I will go for a wrap dress. I usually live in trousers, so it will be a departure from that, if nothing else.

[NAB3wishesfor2008]

Who is it?

[Unfitmother]

A 'Vive la Revolution' T shirt?