Dear Queenie,
When a close relative died a few years ago her mother gave me some of her clothes, including a fancy dress. Now I have been invited to her son’s wedding.
Queenie, would it be okay for me to wear that dress for the occasion? Sort of as if the person it used to belong to is there in spirit.—Dressed-up Etty Ket
Dear Etty Ket,
I think that is a touching idea.
If anyone recognises the dress, tell them what you have told me, that you thought it would let the former owner be there in spirit. Hopefully they will understand and agree.
