My mother dresses inappropriately. Help please?

Question

I'm 24, my mother is 45. She still looks very young (she still gets carded!) for her age. Her body isn't what it used to be obviously, but she's no way overweight...just chubby. She has a habit of wearing tiny tank tops when she has a visible belly and extremely short shorts that end just below her bottom. Quite frankly, the outfit does not flatter her body and it is embarrassing to my brother and I who are both in our 20's when she decides to dress like she's 18 again. She thinks the stares she gets from women are because they're jealous, when I think in reality, they're wondering why someone her age is wearing such clothes. She also likes to call old men that look at her "perverts" when she's dressing for inappropriate attention! Is there any way we can get her to stop? She's not getting any younger as it is, and this has been going on since we were teenagers. Whats even more funny is that I have a large chest, and she has told me that I'm lucky, but then is always tells me to cover it up and buy extra large clothing.

Answer 1

Not sure how to handle this one and still be delicate about it.  Maybe you  can purchase certain items that would be more appropriate for her age for her birthday or a just because gift.  And when you're out with her and you see some one about her age dressed appropriately, point it out to her and tell her that she would look great in that outfit.

this would be a lttle meaner but you could remind your mother that she's not much younger than those older guys she is calling perverts.

Answer 2

Teralee, you are a 24 year old mature woman.  So at that age you should be comfortable enough to sit down with your mom and tell her exactly what you just explained here.  Of course  give her the good with the bad by informing her how beautiful she is and that she has a pretty good frame for a woman her age.  But that she needs to dress far more age appropriate.  Be honest and tell her that you feel other woman aren't jealous at all but may in fact be laughing at her.  Not meaning to sound sexist or anything but feel it may be a lot easier for you to discuss this with your mom rather then your brother.  Unless the three of you could have a family discussion around this issue.  Regardless best of luck to you.

Answer 3

You need to take her shopping and help her pick out clothes, or have one of her mature friend take her.  You can always call/apply to TLC's What Not To Wear for help!

Answer 4

i feel ya my mom is kinda the same.. i geuss but sit down and tell her that you dont like it when she dresses like he is 20 again or just go shopping with her and suggest clothes that cover her up a little like longer shirts or pants

trust me itll work

best answer??

Answer 5

i think that you should just go and confront her and tell her that you are not comfortable with what she is doing..i guess when it gets around winter you can go shopping with her and buy more unrevealing clothes..but i would just tell her..she needs to know the truth especially from you..

Answer 6

Can I have your moms number?

Answer 7

I'll take your number, let immoliat have your mom's!