Bridal Tracksuits / Jacket

itzMS · September 2013

grumbledore said:

itzMS said:

malloryanne09 said:

I am planning on getting my girls day of velour tracksuits. Anyone know of sites to buy from or ones to avoid?

No one wants to wear matching tracksuits.
Personally, this would make me incredibly uncomfortable, as I don't go out in public in sweats or PJs by choice.

Preach.

But OP, if you know everyone will like it, then go for it, but I might avoid the personalization so that it is still usable after the fact.

...or will make it usable to someone at Goodwill once the wedding is over...

Okay that was slightly mean.

I just can't fathom adult women willingly wanting to wear matching tracksuits.

KatWAG · September 2013

itzMS said:

grumbledore said:

itzMS said:

malloryanne09 said:

I am planning on getting my girls day of velour tracksuits. Anyone know of sites to buy from or ones to avoid?

No one wants to wear matching tracksuits.

Personally, this would make me incredibly uncomfortable, as I don't go out in public in sweats or PJs by choice.
Preach.

But OP, if you know everyone will like it, then go for it, but I might avoid the personalization so that it is still usable after the fact.

...or will make it usable to someone at Goodwill once the wedding is over...

Okay that was slightly mean.

I just can't fathom adult women willingly wanting to wear matching tracksuits.

I am giving you a high five through the internet!

grumbledore · September 2013

itzMS said:

malloryanne09 said:

I am planning on getting my girls day of velour tracksuits. Anyone know of sites to buy from or ones to avoid?

No one wants to wear matching tracksuits.
Personally, this would make me incredibly uncomfortable, as I don't go out in public in sweats or PJs by choice.

Preach.

But OP, if you know everyone will like it, then go for it, but I might avoid the personalization so that it is still usable after the fact.

doeydo · September 2013

Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/112927382/velour-tracksuit-bride-bridesmaid-jacket?ref=related-5

ShesSoCold · September 2013

Why can't I find a gif of Zapp Brannigan saying, "It's real velour!"?!?!?!

KeptInStitches · September 2013

@shessocold, I looked for the same gif ... Google lets us down.

Jen4948 · September 2013

This isn't my cup of tea. If you know for sure that your BMs want them, fine...but I'd leave any wedding-related designs, text, etc. off them.

Xstatic3333 · September 2013

A few years ago I worked with a group of four girls who routinely rocked matching Pink hoodies with their names on them (aged 25-30). It's not my style either, but it does exist. Ditto PPs on keeping them high quality and NWR.

Salsera29 · September 2013

Ok I'll admit it. I would like them. Let me explain...

I'm the girl who stresses over wearing the "right" outfit for every occasion...if I'm at a sporting event, you can bet money that I will be wearing a jersey of one of the teams. When showing up to get ready for a wedding, I'm thinking, "Ok, it has to be comfortable because I'm going to be sitting around for awhile. But I don't want to look sloppy because there will be some people there I don't know well..." etc, etc. If I were given something akin to a "uniform" that everyone else would be wearing and I didn't have to think about it? That would be ok with me.

But I better get a separate BM gift. Just sayin'

ETA: My best friend was stressing about what to wear when we were getting ready for my wedding. She wanted to wear her white robe but didn't want to look like "she was trying to be the bride." I told her she was ridiculous. I do wish I had bought her a cute Juicy zip-up so she wouldn't have had to think about it.

mscearce · September 2013

itzMS said:

grumbledore said:

itzMS said:

malloryanne09 said:

I am planning on getting my girls day of velour tracksuits. Anyone know of sites to buy from or ones to avoid?

No one wants to wear matching tracksuits.
Personally, this would make me incredibly uncomfortable, as I don't go out in public in sweats or PJs by choice.

Preach.

But OP, if you know everyone will like it, then go for it, but I might avoid the personalization so that it is still usable after the fact.

...or will make it usable to someone at Goodwill once the wedding is over...
Okay that was slightly mean.
I just can't fathom adult women willingly wanting to wear matching tracksuits.

I don't remember asking if it was a good idea or not? Like I have already said, it is something I have already talked to them about to get the correct sizes. Most of my girls are still in college and it is something comfy. We are all around the age of 22 and enjoy comfy clothes now and then.

grumbledore · September 2013

@malloryanne09 there's no reason to be unpleasant, plenty of suggestions were given.

mscearce · September 2013

Salsera29 said:

Ok I'll admit it. I would like them. Let me explain...

I'm the girl who stresses over wearing the "right" outfit for every occasion...if I'm at a sporting event, you can bet money that I will be wearing a jersey of one of the teams. When showing up to get ready for a wedding, I'm thinking, "Ok, it has to be comfortable because I'm going to be sitting around for awhile. But I don't want to look sloppy because there will be some people there I don't know well..." etc, etc. If I were given something akin to a "uniform" that everyone else would be wearing and I didn't have to think about it? That would be ok with me.

But I better get a separate BM gift. Just sayin'

ETA: My best friend was stressing about what to wear when we were getting ready for my wedding. She wanted to wear her white robe but didn't want to look like "she was trying to be the bride." I told her she was ridiculous. I do wish I had bought her a cute Juicy zip-up so she wouldn't have had to think about it.

Thanks so much! I am thinking a zip up in the wedding color. I'd rather do this than the "guys button down idea" I plan on doing a pandora charm (all of the girls have the bracelet) for part of an actual gift but the jacket will just be something comfy to wear the day of since we will have a bridal breakfast and then getting ready and have to travel an hour after. Glad to know I'm not the only person that enjoys comfy clothes now and then.

Salsera29 · September 2013

malloryanne09 said:

Salsera29 said:

Ok I'll admit it. I would like them. Let me explain...

I'm the girl who stresses over wearing the "right" outfit for every occasion...if I'm at a sporting event, you can bet money that I will be wearing a jersey of one of the teams. When showing up to get ready for a wedding, I'm thinking, "Ok, it has to be comfortable because I'm going to be sitting around for awhile. But I don't want to look sloppy because there will be some people there I don't know well..." etc, etc. If I were given something akin to a "uniform" that everyone else would be wearing and I didn't have to think about it? That would be ok with me.

But I better get a separate BM gift. Just sayin'

ETA: My best friend was stressing about what to wear when we were getting ready for my wedding. She wanted to wear her white robe but didn't want to look like "she was trying to be the bride." I told her she was ridiculous. I do wish I had bought her a cute Juicy zip-up so she wouldn't have had to think about it.

Thanks so much! I am thinking a zip up in the wedding color. I'd rather do this than the "guys button down idea" I plan on doing a pandora charm (all of the girls have the bracelet) for part of an actual gift but the jacket will just be something comfy to wear the day of since we will have a bridal breakfast and then getting ready and have to travel an hour after. Glad to know I'm not the only person that enjoys comfy clothes now and then.

I like the idea of an a Pandora charm if they all have the bracelet and you don't get them the same charm. Although I do like the idea of the zip-ups, please don't call them part of their gift. They are something for your wedding (especially if you have them personalized) so by definition and etiquette can't be part of their BM gift.

daveANDkristen · September 2013

@malloryanne09, just to clarify, it's not that everyone who says they don't like this idea does not like comfy clothes. They are just trying to point out that velour tracksuits are not everyone's taste. You have already stated several times that your friends will like them, so fine. A lot of women think it is silly to dress in matching "getting ready outfits" and they are encouraging you to save your money unless you are certain that your friends would like having them. Try to take the advice that you find helpful and leave the advice that you don't care for. No one is being rude by telling you that they don't like the idea.

MandyMost · September 2013

My favorite hoodie of all time is from American Apparel, and it's just the most wonderfully comfortable and also surprisingly flattering hoodie of all time. It comes in a bunch of colors (seriously, like 30 different colors), and is $48. It's the Unisex Flex Fleece Zip Hoodie.

Even if your bridemaids are totally agreeing that getting something personalized is a great idea, the novelty will wear off after that day, and it will never be worn again. I'd stick with colors that each individual girl would like (not your wedding colors), and just go with a hoodie.

Edited to add: if it's not personalized, and not in your wedding colors, I would totally consider this part of their Bridesmaid's gift. I'd give it to them the day/night before, or that morning, and "suggest" they can wear it for getting ready, but not ask them to. I assume almost anyone would wear it, or at least have it with them.

climbingsingle · September 2013

I swear I'm not saying this to be bitchy, but I had no idea velour track suits were still "in". I thought people stopped wearing them in like 2005.

I'm obviously not a fan, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy comfy clothes. I own many pairs of cute sweatpants from AE and lots of hoodies.

KeptInStitches · September 2013

If I could, I would live in yoga pants. They are undoubtedly the most comfortable article of clothing ever invented.

Maggie0829 · September 2013

KeptInStitches said:

If I could, I would live in yoga pants. They are undoubtedly the most comfortable article of clothing ever invented.

Amen!

MandyMost · September 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I swear I'm not saying this to be bitchy, but I had no idea velour track suits were still "in". I thought people stopped wearing them in like 2005.

I'm obviously not a fan, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy comfy clothes. I own many pairs of cute sweatpants from AE and lots of hoodies.

Yeah, I thought they went out with trucker hats and uggs and that whole crop of celebutants that were on the tabloids back then (Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, etc.).

Pepper6 · September 2013

malloryanne09 said:

Salsera29 said:

Ok I'll admit it. I would like them. Let me explain...

I'm the girl who stresses over wearing the "right" outfit for every occasion...if I'm at a sporting event, you can bet money that I will be wearing a jersey of one of the teams. When showing up to get ready for a wedding, I'm thinking, "Ok, it has to be comfortable because I'm going to be sitting around for awhile. But I don't want to look sloppy because there will be some people there I don't know well..." etc, etc. If I were given something akin to a "uniform" that everyone else would be wearing and I didn't have to think about it? That would be ok with me.

But I better get a separate BM gift. Just sayin'

ETA: My best friend was stressing about what to wear when we were getting ready for my wedding. She wanted to wear her white robe but didn't want to look like "she was trying to be the bride." I told her she was ridiculous. I do wish I had bought her a cute Juicy zip-up so she wouldn't have had to think about it.

Thanks so much! I am thinking a zip up in the wedding color. I'd rather do this than the "guys button down idea" I plan on doing a pandora charm (all of the girls have the bracelet) for part of an actual gift but the jacket will just be something comfy to wear the day of since we will have a bridal breakfast and then getting ready and have to travel an hour after. Glad to know I'm not the only person that enjoys comfy clothes now and then.

There are plenty of clothes that are comfy that aren't matching velour tracksuits, in fact, I don't find track suits all that comfy at all. I wore yoga pants and a button up shirt while getting ready on my wedding day...I assure you, I was quite comfortable.

Might I suggest just doing a zip up hoodie instead of the entire track suit? That way you aren't too matchy matchy, plus it will save a bit of money. Depending on the color, I might actually wear a regular hoodie again. Also, I would not object to new yoga pants in a neutral color. They are far more comfy than track suit pants.

mimiphin · September 2013

Pepper6 said:

malloryanne09 said:

Salsera29 said:

Ok I'll admit it. I would like them. Let me explain...

I'm the girl who stresses over wearing the "right" outfit for every occasion...if I'm at a sporting event, you can bet money that I will be wearing a jersey of one of the teams. When showing up to get ready for a wedding, I'm thinking, "Ok, it has to be comfortable because I'm going to be sitting around for awhile. But I don't want to look sloppy because there will be some people there I don't know well..." etc, etc. If I were given something akin to a "uniform" that everyone else would be wearing and I didn't have to think about it? That would be ok with me.

But I better get a separate BM gift. Just sayin'

ETA: My best friend was stressing about what to wear when we were getting ready for my wedding. She wanted to wear her white robe but didn't want to look like "she was trying to be the bride." I told her she was ridiculous. I do wish I had bought her a cute Juicy zip-up so she wouldn't have had to think about it.

Thanks so much! I am thinking a zip up in the wedding color. I'd rather do this than the "guys button down idea" I plan on doing a pandora charm (all of the girls have the bracelet) for part of an actual gift but the jacket will just be something comfy to wear the day of since we will have a bridal breakfast and then getting ready and have to travel an hour after. Glad to know I'm not the only person that enjoys comfy clothes now and then.

There are plenty of clothes that are comfy that aren't matching velour tracksuits, in fact, I don't find track suits all that comfy at all. I wore yoga pants and a button up shirt while getting ready on my wedding day...I assure you, I was quite comfortable.

Might I suggest just doing a zip up hoodie instead of the entire track suit? That way you aren't too matchy matchy, plus it will save a bit of money. Depending on the color, I might actually wear a regular hoodie again. Also, I would not object to new yoga pants in a neutral color. They are far more comfy than track suit pants.

I second this! Matching zip-ups and yoga pants can look super cute together.

I would love to get a new pair of Lululemon's for a wedding!

csuave · September 2013

I like the zip up hoodie and nuetral color yoga pants ideas. I will throw out some caution though with sizing and online shopping.

Personally I have to try everything on to know if it will fit. Sizes even change at the same store. I got a shirt as a bachelorette party present. It looked like it would fit but when I got around to trying it on, it doesn't fit. I didn't get a gift receipt with it, I'm SOL there.

I also got a shirt as a present from an online store. Luckily the gift giver got it in a larger size than my usual because it fits and I don't think my usual size would have fit from this online store. Unfortunately I don't like the color. I don't know if I can exchange it though since it was bought from an online only store.

Based on my experiences, if I am giving a gift of clothing I will get it from a store where it can be easily exchanged and include a gift receipt.

JoanE2012 · September 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I swear I'm not saying this to be bitchy, but I had no idea velour track suits were still "in". I thought people stopped wearing them in like 2005.

I'm obviously not a fan, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy comfy clothes. I own many pairs of cute sweatpants from AE and lots of hoodies.

Agree! I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a velour track suit.

RebeccaB88 · September 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I swear I'm not saying this to be bitchy, but I had no idea velour track suits were still "in". I thought people stopped wearing them in like 2005.

I'm obviously not a fan, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy comfy clothes. I own many pairs of cute sweatpants from AE and lots of hoodies.

The last time I wore a velour tracksuit, the year didn't have the number 2 in it. I seriously haven't even seen them for sale in at least 10 years.

I do kind of think that doing just the hoodie would be a good compromise. I still wouldn't personalize it in any way, but a good quality hoodie in a color that works for me, I would wear after the wedding, as long as it wasn't personalized or bedazzled or anything like that. Your girls can wear the hoodies with their own comfy jeans or yoga pants and they will look coordinated without being clones.

AddieCake · September 2013

Ugh. That's all I've got.

arrippa · September 2013

I like the yoga pants and zip up hoodie idea. Isn't that the velour tracksuits of the 2013 anyway? They will still be comfortable and matchy but a more modern look.

button6004 · September 2013

Another vote for decent yoga pants and a zippered hoodie. Seriously, I think velour can be really uncomfortable (especially after you wash it).

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