Politely refuse

I reply, "Aww Chin, this is a beautiful dress and I totally love it, but it's extremely provocative. I don't feel comfortable seeing all of our former classmate's dress in such a skimpy outfit." My husband's huge smile immediately melted, and I could feel a sense of anger in his eyes. He didn't say anything, just kept his hands extended. I knew I needed to wear the outfit he got me. I take the dress and shoes from him and say, "Sorry Chin, I apologize for questioning your outfit choice for me, I'll put it on right away."

It's now 7PM and we pull up to the hall hosting our reunion. As I step out of the car, a nervous pit formed in my stomach. My caring and observant husband noticed, took out a flask and said "here, we both could use a shot or two for this". Normally I would stop him, as a couple shots will likely place him in the bathroom all night, but I needed it so accepted the drinks. His 2 shots turned into 4 shots and immediately upon entering the reunion, he excuses himself to the bathroom.

Alone and nervous, I hide in the corner of the room and act like I am texting. As I look around, I notice John Carlin, the most popular kid in school a decade ago, talking with 2 friends while pointing and laughing at me. I can't believe they would still act that immature a decade later.