Woman tries to alter in-laws’ Christmas dress code, threatens to show up in sweats

A woman struggles with her in-laws’ formal dress code for Christmas. MIL claims she loves and adores her grandchildren, but avoids them. She calls the shots for holiday gatherings, despite the strain it puts on the relationships. The woman tries to change the dress code, but gets shot down. She threatens to show up in sweats and MIL says it’s her problem. Will she embarrass her husband or take a stand?

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Woman threatens to show up in sweats for in-laws’ formal Christmas

Holidays with in-laws can be difficult, especially when there’s a strict dress code. One woman is tired of the stress and competition that comes with dressing up for her husband’s family’s Christmas celebration. Despite backlash from her mother-in-law and some of the younger women in the family, she’s seriously considering showing up in sweats and play clothes. Will she follow through and face the embarrassment and potential fallout? Read on for the comments and reactions to this holiday dilemma.

OP is threatening to wear sweatpants to Christmas dinner. Commenters agree she’s the a**hole.

OP faced backlash for trying to change Christmas dress code. YTA ‍♀️

OP is the a**hole for trying to change in-laws’ traditions

Woman threatens to wear sweats to in-laws’ Christmas party, labeled YTA.

Dress comfy and still look classy, YTA for making a fuss

Don’t be a fashion victim. Respect the dress code

OP is called out for being unreasonable and privileged

Commenter called out for insulting Christmas dress code and in-laws.

Respect the dress code or decline the invitation. YTA.

Respect the dress code, don’t show up in sweats.

Apologize and build a healthy relationship instead of embarrassing yourself. YTA

Guest demands dress code change, called out for backdoor lobbying.

Commenter is called out for being the a**hole by reply.

Commenter calls out OP’s self-esteem issue over dress code.

Commenter defends Christmas dress code tradition, calls out OP’s behavior.

Don’t like the dress code? Don’t go. YTA.

Don’t like the dress code? Don’t go. YTA, sorry ‍♀️

Don’t show up in sweatpants, but there’s a middle ground.

Don’t be the Grinch who ruins the party

Commenter questions Christmas dress code competitiveness and suggests closet options.

User calls out OP for trying to change in-laws’ holiday traditions

Debate over Christmas dress code, YTA threatened to wear sweats

Are the in-laws being unreasonable or is there more to the story?

Curious about in-laws’ Christmas dress code, or lack thereof?

Woman refuses to dress up for in-laws’ Christmas, causing family drama

Stop being a Grinch and dress up for your in-laws

Commenter calls out OP for being disrespectful to MIL.

Don’t let your ego ruin your family Christmas

Commenter called out for pot-stirring, labeled YTA

OP receives harsh criticism for wanting to alter dress code

Respect the host’s dress code or don’t go. YTA.

User seeks clarification on dress code, judgments on hold.

Unspoken dress code causing holiday drama?

Mutual passive-aggressive trainwreck coming this Christmas

Stop the drama and dress up for Christmas, YTA

Commenter called out for being TA over Christmas dress code.

What’s the MIL’s Christmas dress code? Inquiring minds want to know

Don’t ruin your family’s reputation over a dress code dispute ‍♀️

Commenter deemed YTA for challenging family’s Christmas dress code

Respect the Christmas dress code or stay home

Dress to impress: In-laws’ Christmas dress code is intense.

Ignoring in-laws’ dress code for Christmas dinner? YTA.

Don’t mess with the in-laws’ Christmas dress code

Commenter calls out dramatic behavior and love for playing victim

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Is the Christmas dress code too formal? Let’s discuss

Commenter deems someone the a**hole. Drama ensues.

Commenter calls out MIL for talking badly about others’ appearances

Respect the dress code or don’t go ‍♀️

Commenter calls out woman for trying to change in-laws’ party dress code

Don’t like the dress code? Don’t go. YTA

Commenter labeled YTA for trying to change dress code.

Commenter gets called out for trying to change in-laws’ tradition

Red lipstick and glitter on Christmas, YTA can’t relate

OP gets called out for being immature and rude. YTA

Commenter calls out OP for disrespecting in-laws’ dress code

Debate over dress code at in-laws’ party gets heated

Commenter asks for picture reference of formal dress code

MIL ignoring grandkids? AITA’s conflicted.

Respect the invitation, don’t ruin the holiday for yourself

Respect the dress code or be labeled YTA

Choose to skip the dress code or skip the event

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