Well, I think in this case, both sides are terrible at communication! If the girl’s mother kept asking the MIL what NEW clothes she should have made…then I can see the MIL pretty much telling the mother that she doesn’t need to provide the girl with a NEW wardrobe. I guess it would’ve been better for the mother to discuss the girl’s CURRENT wardrobe with the MIL and asking if the clothing she already owns is appropriate for starting life in the U.S.
On the other hand…the MIL should’ve also said that there’s no need for the mother to buy new clothes and the girl should bring with her whatever she owns.
But still…geez…sending the girl without one single pair of shoes or clothing to change into the next day…that’s just ridiculous!