I love my mum, but...

krlyr

If you don't feel able to say anything to your mum in person, go along, try it on and say that you've seen it online cheaper, perhaps? John Lewis sell it online, so you could say you've heard of a discount code or that they're due a sale soon, or that you can get cashback by ordering online.

You say you really like it - is there anywhere outside of work you would wear it? I have a few pieces in my wardrobe I probably wouldn't have bought myself, but my OH or my mum have treated me to because I liked them (but often out of what I'd happily spend on myself!). I may not wear them that frequently, but they're special because of the gesture, and it's nice to be able to dress up in something a bit nicer occasionally!

DevilsAdvocate1

marisco wrote: »

Why would any parent want to regard their 24 year old daughter as a babe? Attachment parenting, very unhealthy to my mind.

I think its more that parents like to treat their children if they can afford to do so. It makes them feel needed.

My mum recently gave me £300 and I'm 45. She told me to spend it on some ice skates (I figure skate) as she knew that I could no longer jump in the skates I had. I can afford the skates (in fact I had already ordered them) and didn't need her money, but I took it because I could see the pleasure in her face as she handed the money over.

Now every time I see her she asks how the skates are and looks so proud. Its been years since she has given me any money, as usually she spends on her grandchildren.

busiscoming2

I'd be honest and say that as much as you like the skirt, you don't think it's worth that amount of money especially as you can't wear it to work. Suggest you buy something else you REALLY want.

Threebabes

Did you buy it?

Spirit_2

This is a generous gift from your gran. Accept it gracefully and thank her. If it is for clothes, then choose something you like.

That your mum liked something you do not want, just needs you to say that although you like the style, it's not you and you would not wear it.

I buy my adult daughter gifts, because I can afford to and she appreciates them.

Sometimes I choose things that she does not like, I am happy that they go back rather than languish on the floordrobe. At Christmas we bought her a beautiful Ted Baker Parka for bout £200..she did not like it and we sent it back, she chose a £50 parka she preferred.

There is no evil intent or control on my part....they are just presents, and a recognition that I now have more disposable income than she has.