What do you wear...?

[poppy523]

Talk to me about your wardrobe. SAHMs and working moms, on weekends or other child-focused outings, what do you wear? I am talking trips to the museum, the park, the library etc... I have been wearing a lot of leggings, but that is because I still have about 8 pounds to lose and I do not fit in most of my pre-pregnancy clothes yet and it has been -20 here and they slip nicely into my snow boots, but I always feel self conscious. I think I need to start dressing a little nicer, because if What Not to Wear was still on the air I would be nominated. I have two pair of jeans that I bought to fit, though they are a little big now, but jeans are so uncomfortable.  Like I seriously despise wearing jeans and as soon as I get home I am back in my sweats or leggings. I am just wondering what other moms wear when you want to be cute but comfy. I always feel silly getting dressed nice because I know we won't be out super long and come nap time I will either be cleaning, working out or napping.

[sjames2015]

I'm a frumpy SAHM. I wear yoga pants or flannel pants and nursing tank tops at home. When going out it's usually the same yoga pants I was already wearing and tank top with some shirt thrown over the top with either a hoodie or coat. Or if my yoga pants are dirty or I feel I should look a little better I'll put on my jeans. I don't like the way they fit since DD. So they come off immediately once I'm in the door. As for a top, usually it's always the same. I honestly never dress to be cute. I don't feel cute or good looking for that matter. Sadly. Oh and to add to the wonderful look, my hair is in a pony 99% of the time.
Here is me in my nursing top and pony.

[sagen]

This winter I feel like all I wear is skinny jeans, boots, shirts, cardigans, scarves and sweaters. Spring time I like pull out the heels, and flats, all the cute shoes that don't require socks. When it is warm I wear capris, shorts, blouses, t shirts, and dresses.I think skinny jeans are comfortable if you get the right kind.

[sagen]

Cute pic sjames2015

[summer]

I am still in maternity jeans, because they are comfortable but look presentable. I'm really a t-shirt and jeans girl, so my look is fairly basic. If I am going out to the store or museum or something, I'll throw on a cute jacket; if it's out to the park or a walk, I'll wear a zip-up hoodie. Walking a lot = sneakers, not a lot of walking = flats or boots.

I went to a ladies' night with a stylist a few weeks ago; she said what really makes an outfit look put together is a "third piece" on top of a top and pants/jeans. So, a cute sweater, nice boots, a colorful scarf, etc. Bonus if you can throw two or more extras together. So I have been trying to do that.

[Meghanfelldown]

I definitely go for comfort over style. At home I wear yoga pants (my housepants of choice) and a t shirt. When I go out I wear jeans and a t shirt, plus a hoodie or jacket. And like sjames2015, I rock the Mom Ponytail most of the time.

i haven't worked in a few years, so my nicer-clothes wardrobe was donated a while ago. I do bhave some nicer sweaters that I wear in the cooler months.

[tulips114]

Working mom, so business casual at work, but as soon as I come home and on the weekend I am in sweats or yoga pants, a nursing tank, and a t-shirt. Weekend outings are usually jeans and a sweater. But I still change as soon as we're home.

ETA: Oh, and my hair is in a pony 90% of the time, even for work. Whatever.

[kleigh926]

At home I am always in sweats/yoga pants and a T-shirt, sometimes a sweatshirt if I'm cold. I used to wear jeans everyday, but post-kids I do too much bending down and sitting on the floor for that to be comfortable (I'm sure the extra pooch and stretched out skin around my stomach doesn't help either). To go out, sometimes I will change into jeans, but honestly, I don't always. If we're just going to visit our parents or to the grocery store, I don't care what I look like. I do wear a dress/skirt/dress pants to church, and if DH and I have a date night I put some more effort into how I look (skinny jeans and boots with a nice top, usually).

[poppy523]

Feb 25, 2015 23:09:11 GMT -5 sagen said:

This winter I feel like all I wear is skinny jeans, boots, shirts, cardigans, scarves and sweaters. Spring time I like pull out the heels, and flats, all the cute shoes that don't require socks. When it is warm I wear capris, shorts, blouses, t shirts, and dresses.I think skinny jeans are comfortable if you get the right kind.

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See... This is why I want to be you... Can you come dress me for story time today? What are these comfy jeans you speak of??? I think my problem is that my postpartum skinny jeans are 2 sizes too big and my pre pregnancy jeans a just slightly too small so either I'm like a sausage squeezing out of its casing or I am hiking my pants up all day...

[sagen]

Go buy a couple jeans in the right size. I like these mossimo ones from target, not expensive, and comfortable. They are soft with a bit of stretch to them so they don't feel like stiff jeans. m.target.com/p/mid-rise-jeans-legging-modern-fit-dark-wash-0-mossimo/-/A-15510999

[wolfpack]

Omg this is the story of my life! I always feel frumpy, like I can never pull it together. At home I wear sweats or whatever. For work I am making a big effort to look nicer. I have started with buying some new pants with a slimer leg fit. I also have gotten inexpensive shirts from zulily.com I have I'm trying to keep things easy to match. to my surprise DH actually complemented me it a few weeks ago.

[singingsea]

Depends on what we're doing. Sometimes I'll throw on skinny jeans, cute boots and a nice sweater. Other times I'm rocking stained jeans and a t-shirt.

[sjames2015]

Thank you @sagan. That was the day DD was all snuggly. She ended up sick that night. Oh well. We were showing daddy how we were all morning.

[hangryhedgehog]

Ever since we finally got DS night weaned (at 22 months) I've been making more of an effort. Right now I'm wearing a lot of skinny jeans or jeggings with a blouse and a light stylish jacket or sweater. I also try to remember to throw on some jewelry. I just bought a few comfy T shirts from Target and am going to try to pair them with skinny jeans/ necklaces for a more put together look. Definitely comfy pants as soon as we are home for the day though.

[aydee]

Typically I'm in jeans and casual sweaters, sometimes with cute flats. I generally hate how my jeans fit but I'm not comfortable in leggings or sweats. I just had to make the switch to maternity and pretty much feel frumpy 24/7 now. I need some new maternity jeans that don't fall down.

[magaroni86]

I'm struggling with this as well. I wear scrubs to work and leggings/sweats at home so I am all frump all the time. My regular jeans are too tight and my maternity jeans fall down.

[seadragon2013]

Work is casual but neat for me. I wear nice jeans (skinny or bootleg), a blouse or tshirt and cardigan, a scarf or chunky necklace, and comfy shoes (I wear cute sneakers on days that I'm on my feet for 8-9 hours, boots, flats, or sandals on other days). I wear light makeup on working days or days I'm doing something fun outside the house, but it takes me less than 5 mins. On weekends or WFH days I wear more casual jeans (distressed) and T's and flip flops. My jeans are pretty comfy and fit well, so I don't mind wearing them all day. I do lounge around in pajamas until it's time to leave the house.

[wineandcake]

For work I wear scrubs and throw my hair in a messy bun. At home, I wear pj's and hair in a messy bun. When I go out, yoga pants or skinny jeans with a lot of stretch and a tank top with a big sweater over.... Hair in a messy bun :/ plus my uggs or sorells and a big winter coat. In the summer, it's sun dresses because that's only one piece to put on and I'm lazy like that.

As far as jeans go, I love my skinny jeans because they have the most stretch. They're easiest to move in and so comfortable. Other jeans just aren't that nice. I know I need to start dressing nicer and actually washing/brushing my hair, but having a two year old, being pregnant, and working at a job where I'm always moving just makes it so much easier to throw it up. Once this kiddo is born I'm going to try to start taking better care of myself, I'll probably cut my hair so I have to do it and can't just throw it up like I do now.

[sjames2015]

What are all these comfy jeans you all speak of? I'm a bigger person and look like I'm 4-5 months pregnant just because of my belly. So it's hard to find cute/nice looking clothing.

[expatmama]

Right now I tend to throw a cute and flexible skirt over my warm black long johns/wool tights/yoga pants and couple it with a cute shirt, or a cozy dress if I have one on hand. Then I just wear some nice boots and throw on a sweater and my shlumpadink home clothes look like I am getting ready to go out. I both work out of my home and visit clients so this is a good way to combine the comfort with the work look.

[seadragon2013]

Feb 26, 2015 14:38:43 GMT -5 sjames2015 said:

What are all these comfy jeans you all speak of? I'm a bigger person and look like I'm 4-5 months pregnant just because of my belly. So it's hard to find cute/nice looking clothing.

I'm also a bigger person. For me, the trick is to make sure that the waist fits correctly. Jeans with a too-tight waist are awful. If the waist is too big, I'm hiking them up all the time. I think it's worth investing a bit more money to get a good fit. I also sometimes use the hairband trick on the button if I am feeling very bloated during AF.

I actually loved GAP maternity jeans with the demi-panel while pregnant. They fit me just right and felt so comfy. Thinking about maternity jeans makes me want a baby in my belly!

[cinnasugar]

At home, I change into sweats before the door is shut. But when we go out, I am usually a jean and t-shirt kind of girl. I keep it casual, but generally my rule of thumb is that I don't like to wear sweats/yoga pants, etc outside the house (unless I'm working out or something of course, or just walking to the park with the kiddos). I find myself buying a lot of fitted tees that don't look frumpy but are still comfy. I haven't quite figured out a good mom wardrobe yet either, because hello, I don't want spit up on my nice clothes, but I also don't want to leave the house wearing spit up.

[puck1182]

I mostly wear jeans, a cute top - in the winter it's usually a sweater or a lighter top with a cardigan - and either boots or ballet flats depending on how cold it is. But if you really hate jeans and love your leggings, what about doing that with a nice tunic and ballet flats or something like that? You'll still look cute and put-together without feeling uncomfortable.

[holly321]

Work is scrubs. It is so nice to not have to think about what to wear in the morning. When I get home, I immediately put on pajamas. I do change them later for bed.... When I go out, I wear jeans or capris and a nice top. I usually wear my hair up, I have the world's thickest hair.

[laketide]

Feb 26, 2015 6:54:08 GMT -5 tulips114 said:

Working mom, so business casual at work, but as soon as I come home and on the weekend I am in sweats or yoga pants, a nursing tank, and a t-shirt. Weekend outings are usually jeans and a sweater. But I still change as soon as we're home.

ETA: Oh, and my hair is in a pony 90% of the time, even for work. Whatever.

This 100%

[pinkie]

This is why I love the summer. I throw on a sundress and look nice. Right now I'm still on leave and it's sweats or nylon pants every day. When I work it's business casual so casual pants and jeans on Friday.

[dc2london]

dresses. In cold weather it's sweater dresses with leggings and boots or ballet flats. In warm weather it's dresses with sandals and a cardigan if needed. I love skinny jeans, boots, a cute cardigan and a scarf too but dresses are way more comfortable than skinnies