TTMA Your Mommy Style

[Widget123]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work?  Other situations?

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style?  Product recommendations?

Feel free to talk about whatever.

[Bluedaisy]

I'm a stay at home mommy right now and I've totally embraced my inner slob....sweats and a ponytail for the win.

Going out though (even just to the store) is nice jeans and a cute sweater.

When I go back to work it will be business casual. Dress pants and a nice blouse or shirt. For meetings, etc. I sometimes wear a suit or at least a blazer.

[Bluedaisy]

Oh and I definitely would love to hear recommendations on easy ways not to look like a slob every day.

[dmoney]

Feb 23, 2016 9:24:55 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work?  Other situations?

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style?  Product recommendations?

Feel free to talk about whatever.

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?

Depending on where the birthday party is it is usually jeans and a sweatshirt,  maybe a nice t-shirt (nothing with a print on it).  I don't feel human unless my hair is done (just straightened and down)  I always have at least foundation and eyeliner on.  Nothing over the top.


If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
Working mom here, at work it is business casual mon-thurs, Fridays are casual.  With that being said during the week I always have on dress pants flats or heals depending on what shoes I have on flats or heals.  Fridays,  jeans nice flats and a cute top.  Other situations Jeans and a nice top



Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?

  I would love to be able to rock the messy bun and still look cute.  I also want other options for looking cute on the go but casual.

[3dimesdown]

My weekend uniform right now is a flannel tunic, leggings, and boots if we're going to "do something". If I'm just running to the grocery store, it's t-shirt and jeans all the way.


My work attire leaves a little to be desired, I wouldn't recommend it to y'all unless necessary. 


I pretty much never wear makeup unless I am getting all the way fanceh--If I'm not wearing heels, I'm probably not wearing make up either.

I'm not really trying to improve/change my style, but I do need to stock up on more stuff that fits me. A lot of my jeans still don't fit in the hips (not sure if fat or if my hips are just going to be bigger now...) and a lot of my shirts won't button anymore (because BF).

ETA: Hair in a ponytail always.

[billyhorrible]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup? Depends on the weather. Anything from shorts and a t-shirt to jeans and a sweater. I do love maxi skirts because of the comfort factor paired with the ability to move. I have long hair specifically so I can do something with it, so it'll usually be curled, straightened or braided. Makeup depends on time, it's the last thing I do, so I'll wear as much as I have time for, sometimes that means bare- faced. [/b]

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work?  Other situations?
I'm pretty much the same at work - when I can get away with it. If I'm in court or meeting with clients I'm in a suit, but otherwise fairly casual. I'm heading to the library this morning so I'm in jeans, a tank, and a cardigan. Although I always make time for makeup for work.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style?  Product recommendations?Not really. My style didn't change when I became a mom. I didn't really see the need.

[wegrowsheep]

Okay, kid party Mommy attire is clean jeans or leggings, cowboy boots or tall leather boots, clean tee or sweatshirt.

And work attire is nasty jeans from the floor, and something to cover torso, and rubber boots.
Makeup is a maybe, regardless of how much my blonde lashes and pale complexion may need it.
Hair is hopefully clean for kid party, for work it's a ponytail or braid.

[wegrowsheep]

3dimesdown I'm loving your work attire.

[3dimesdown]

Feb 23, 2016 10:43:57 GMT -5 wegrowsheep said:

3dimesdown I'm loving your work attire.

If we're being honest, I usually swap the bandanna for a hardhat.

[belle0720]

I wouldn't say my style has changed since becoming a mom, I still love the same styles, but I do tend to layer tops with a cami a lot now so it's easier to breastfeed. It will be nice one day not to have to think about breastfeeding/pumping ease when I'm picking an outfit out.

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
Either a sundress or skinnies/leggings and a cute top/tunic. Always hair and make up.


If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
Right now since I still don't fit into my old dress pants and don't want to buy new ones I've been wearing non-jeans (but not technically dress pants) with layered tops and boots or heels or cute flats. Blazers, scarfs, and cute jackets a lot. Sometimes dresses. When I don't have to pump anymore I'll start wearing dresses more often. They're the most comfy IMO.


Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
I don't consider myself to have a 'mommy style', but I will say that when I was staying at home sometimes I'd forget to brush my hair or teeth or put on deodorant. Now that I get ready while G is still sleeping, I don't forget to do these things anymore LOL. Top knots were my go-to during those few months. Plus Starbucks. Plus my Tula.

[erbear]

I don't feel dressed without my hair being done (straightened) and makeup on, even if it's just some BB cream and mascara.

My mommy uniform is leggings, tunics, cardigans, and boots/flats. I did find a pair of stretchy skinny jeans at Old Navy that I love right now.

I wear this to work, too. I also have some corduroys from ON I wear to work.

[tiffbot]

At home it's pretty much one of H's t shirts and my Rider sweats all day every day lol. Hair down and hopefully brushed lol.

Going to play groups or the city or whatever I'll usually switch it up to jeans and a casual shirt. My makeup is pretty minimal and takes like 5 minutes so I'll put makeup on for almost any occasion, just some mascara, eyeshadow, and a bit of blush. If the world is lucky, I'll straighten my hair, on an average day though I twist my bangs back and pull it back into a ponytail. It seriously takes like, a minute, but at playgroup the other day I walked in to a mom going 'wow! How did you do your hair like that?!' So, I'll keep doing that haha.

The summer DS turned 1 I got really into casual summery dresses. It was a super easy way to take the minimal effort route and still look somewhat put together haha. So I have a little collection together and just ordered another one last night, that's my plan again for this year when it warms up!

This is good timing for this thread to me too! I got pregnant with DS November 2012 and have been rocking a lot of maternity clothing and in between/limbo clothes lately but we plan on taking a longer break before possibly TTC again so I've just started the task of trying to rebuild my closet again!

[beersandweirs]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
I would probably wear skinny jeans and a nice top or maybe a dress if weather permitted. I almost never wear makeup, so I would maybe put on mascara.


If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
At work I wear business casual M-Th and then nice dark jeans on Friday. Again, no makeup, hair is usually however it has been styled for the week (only wash it once a week) or up in a ponytail towards the end of the week. When going "out" like date night or girl's night I would dress up and actually do my makeup.


Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
I desperately need new skinny jeans, the one pair I have are all stretched out and misshapen. Really, I am not in love with anything in my wardrobe right now and would like to do some shopping, but we'll see when I get around to that.

[veggiemo]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
Leggings and a big sweater. Something I can bend over and carry kids around without my boobs hanging out. In the summer I wear a sun dress every single day, with flip flops. Hair in a messy bun. Only make-up I ever wear is eye liner and mascara. Sometimes eye shadow. I don't even own blush or foundation.

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
At work usually dressy pants and a cleavage showing top. In the summer, dresses every day in a wide range of styles (some casual with flats, some fancier with pumps). Just like @jemomma I try to do my hair down a couple of times a week. It has to be a day I don't have LO with me or it just gets in the way.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
No, but I should. I wear the same 5 outfits every single week. It's sad.

[Widget123]

I am impressed with anyone whose sense of style hasn't changed since having kid(s). Mine certainly has. I don't wear lower cut tops or very short shorts any more, for example, but perhaps some of that comes with age too. DD has been trying to grab my boobs in public lately which as reinforced this. And any top with texture/embellishment is just asking to be picked at by one of my kids.

In general I almost always wear pink, red, purple, or coral tops vs. one of those people that is always wearing black or other neutral colors. I usually wear solid colors vs. prints which I often find to be trendy, except I have a weakness for animal print.

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
Skinny jeans and a nicer top. I might try to wear jewelry or leave my hair down, but it seems like every time I do that it has been a recipe for disaster lately. A lot of pulling, prodding, etc. Maybe if I have more than 5 minutes to get ready I will put make-up on, but unlikely to be anything too elaborate.

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
I wear loose blouses at work a lot with dressy pants. Sometimes dresses too, especially during the summer. My hair is almost always down at work and I like to wear at least earrings and sometimes necklaces. I pretty much never wear make-up to work unless something unusual is going on that day.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
I am working on trying to accessorize more. I also need to work on my shoe game. And maybe someday I will be more inspired to wear make-up?

[pghtruelove]

I wear jeans and tshirts(mostly still my band tshirts) or leggings and flowy shirts. Also a lot of flannels. In the summer I pretty much only wear capris. Boots in the winter and chucks any other time. I don't wear make up very offer because I have psoriasis on my face and it just causes more of a flare. I hate leaving the house if my hair isn't done but lately it's been so hard since I hacked it off I miss my long hair! Oh and work wise depending on who my meetings are with I dress business casual or casual. Since having the baby I haven't had too many and I'm mostly a stay at home mom.

[jessila]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
I'm going to one on Sunday. I'll probably wear nice jeans, flats, and a pretty sweater/blouse/tunic. Not sure how my hair will be but I'll be wearing some sort of concealer under my eyes, minimal eye shadow, and mascara. I wouldn't wear makeup but DH informs me that grownups wear makeup...

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
There is no dress code for the county in which I teach. At my SpEd school I always wear jeans because it's messy. My hair tends to be up there so it doesn't get pulled. I'll wear concealer and maybe mascara. At my GenEd school I dress business casual alternating between jeans and slacks depending on the day. I wear nicer tops with flats, boots, or moccasins. Usually full make up with the hope of having had time to do my hair.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
When I went shopping for clothes for Christmas I made sure to find tops that were nursing/pumping friendly and pretty. I also got new jeans because the prepregnancy ones fit but are tight in new, strange places. I just wish I could let my hair air dry and go with it but I can't. It's too thick and wavy to do that. At least it goes into a ponytail now!

[3dimesdown]

Feb 23, 2016 12:01:30 GMT -5 jessila said:

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
I'm going to one on Sunday. I'll probably wear nice jeans, flats, and a pretty sweater/blouse/tunic. Not sure how my hair will be but I'll be wearing some sort of concealer under my eyes, minimal eye shadow, and mascara. I wouldn't wear makeup but DH informs me that grownups wear makeup...

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
There is no dress code for the county in which I teach. At my SpEd school I always wear jeans because it's messy. My hair tends to be up there so it doesn't get pulled. I'll wear concealer and maybe mascara. At my GenEd school I dress business casual alternating between jeans and slacks depending on the day. I wear nicer tops with flats, boots, or moccasins. Usually full make up with the hope of having had time to do my hair.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
When I went shopping for clothes for Christmas I made sure to find tops that were nursing/pumping friendly and pretty. I also got new jeans because the prepregnancy ones fit but are tight in new, strange places. I just wish I could let my hair air dry and go with it but I can't. It's too thick and wavy to do that. At least it goes into a ponytail now!

Ummmm... does your DH wear make up? Is that a qualification for adulthood now?

[jillywilly]

I don't think my style has really changed since having DS, but it's always been pretty basic. Work is either jeans or dress pants and a sweater, depending on meetings/need to look nice. In the summer more skirts/dresses will fill into the rotation. I will motivate myself to "do" my hair (I'm lucky to have naturally wavy hair, so I wash it, put some spray in it, scrunch, and go - if I'm feeling motivated I'll pull part of it back). Make-up is minimalist, normally mascara, blush, and some lip gloss or something.
On the weekends I typically just wear jeans and a sweater - depending on what the plans are I'll choose a nicer sweater or top. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and maxi skirts again, and I pretty much exclusively wear flip flops when it's warm and I'm not at work. My hair will almost guaranteed to be up since DS loves pulling on it, and I generally don't wear make up on weekends unless we're going somewhere nice or going to see a lot of people or something.
I don't think I'm really working on my mom style, other than I would love to lose these last few pounds to fit into the rest of my pants again, but I also love cookies. Again, maxi skirts FTW

[baytosa2013]

My style has changed because I don't fit any of my cute clothes. This has been honestly the worst part of motherhood. I do t feel pretty or sexy much less cute most days. I have bought a couple new tops and 2 pairs of Jean but I'm so over those and a couple of maternity things I've been wearing (that's my new style lol 4 outfits). I do make up and hair to hopefully distract from the shitty outfit. Sigh I just need a body lift.

[txngrl31]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?

I grew up with a very Southern/ Texan mother that thinks you can't leave the house without make up or hair done. Her motto is " the higher the hair, the closer to God." So, I've adopted a more laid back version of all that. For a bday party, I'd wear a sundress/ maxi dress with either a statement necklace or rows of bangles , depending on the dress. Since it's not dress weather here, i would probably wear my skinny, distressed jeans with a nice sweater, knee high boots and jewelry. Hair is usually curled and full make up on.

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?

I'm a SAHM right now, so my outfit consists of yoga pants and tank top with minimal make up and hair in bun. For work, I usually wore a pencil skirt with cute top tucked in or a dress. I mostly wear flats to work. And def hair is either curled or straight, and full make up is on.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?

My clothes and style are still the same. I am a huge MAC cosmetics fan, so I have to recommend their mineralized water spritzer. It adds freshness to the face and keeps your make up on all day. For those needing a tan, St. Tropez bronzing mousse works miracles.

[billyhorrible]

Feb 23, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

I am impressed with anyone whose sense of style hasn't changed since having kid(s). Mine certainly has. I don't wear lower cut tops or very short shorts any more, for example, but perhaps some of that comes with age too.

I have giant breasts, so low cut tops and skimpy sundresses have never worked for me. And I've never been comfortable enough with my thighs to wear very short shorts.

I guess I always dressed like a mom?

[heartofglass]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
~Skinny jeans and boots with a loose sweater/top depending on the weather. I suck at hair and makeup. I think I missed that class on being a girl while I was growing up. I cheat right now and just straighten 3-4" from the roots out up front and make a bump and that's it....bare minimum eye makeup and a tinted moisturizer is it for me.

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
~Scrubs only at work and I scrape my hair into some form of up. I don't even brush it sometimes. Same barely there makeup. I feel like a slob because the girl across the hall from me looks like a damn Barbie doll and hot rolls her hair every morning.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
~LOL not really. I'm buying looser tops and I respect the legging as a pant now. I did some spring cleaning a few weeks ago and threw out all my old 'party' dresses. I feel like they are completely innapropriate now and there's no way I'll ever show my legs off like that again. I feel like I somehow carried my baby in my ass and thighs for 9 months.

[beersandweirs]

You guys are inspiring me to make clothes/shoes shopping happen!

[Widget123]

Feb 23, 2016 13:05:10 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

Feb 23, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5 Widget123 said:

I am impressed with anyone whose sense of style hasn't changed since having kid(s). Mine certainly has. I don't wear lower cut tops or very short shorts any more, for example, but perhaps some of that comes with age too.

I have giant breasts, so low cut tops and skimpy sundresses have never worked for me. And I've never been comfortable enough with my thighs to wear very short shorts.

I guess I always dressed like a mom?

Point taken- Modesty and dressing for your body type does not equate to dressing like a mom.

[jessila]

Feb 23, 2016 12:18:11 GMT -5 3dimesdown said:

Feb 23, 2016 12:01:30 GMT -5 jessila said:

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?
I'm going to one on Sunday. I'll probably wear nice jeans, flats, and a pretty sweater/blouse/tunic. Not sure how my hair will be but I'll be wearing some sort of concealer under my eyes, minimal eye shadow, and mascara. I wouldn't wear makeup but DH informs me that grownups wear makeup...

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work? Other situations?
There is no dress code for the county in which I teach. At my SpEd school I always wear jeans because it's messy. My hair tends to be up there so it doesn't get pulled. I'll wear concealer and maybe mascara. At my GenEd school I dress business casual alternating between jeans and slacks depending on the day. I wear nicer tops with flats, boots, or moccasins. Usually full make up with the hope of having had time to do my hair.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? Product recommendations?
When I went shopping for clothes for Christmas I made sure to find tops that were nursing/pumping friendly and pretty. I also got new jeans because the prepregnancy ones fit but are tight in new, strange places. I just wish I could let my hair air dry and go with it but I can't. It's too thick and wavy to do that. At least it goes into a ponytail now!

Ummmm... does your DH wear make up? Is that a qualification for adulthood now?

I was wondering what kind of feedback I would get for that. And I agree, totally. He made a valid point last time that his family ALWAYS takes pictures and I feel better about it when I'm wearing makeup. 
His mother has always dressed nicely and worn makeup. Mine hasn't. 

[periwinkledaydreams]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup? Same thing Im wearing to the grocery store or anywhere else. I'm all about comfort and function right now. I just wear whatever shirt and leggings are appropriate for the temperature, and sneakers, maybe boots if my back isn't hurting too bad and the party is somewhere that's worth putting boots on for. Hopefully it's not though so I can just rock the sneaks and not care! Typically my hair is whatever # of days since washed, in a braid or 2 braids. It takes 2+ hours to dry and straighten so Ive only done that maybe 2 or 3 times since LO was born. I do the same makeup any time I'm leaving home, foundation, blush/bronzer mascara. Maybe some shadow if I'm feeling it.


If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work?  Other situations? When I was working I had a uniform, and I hope to god when I find a job it is one with a uniform, because I in no way have a work wardrobe or enough money to create one. My hair was in a braid or braids or pony/bun/ball. The simplicity of this appeals to me, I would not enjoy having to "do" my hair every day for work.


Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style?  Product recommendations? I'm really just getting by until winter fucking ends and I can start wearing my sun dresses and tanks and cutoffs and scrunching my wet hair and generally not caring about putting clothes on. I don't really have a winter wardrobe because I was living in New Orleans previously, then I was wearing a work uniform, then I was pregnant, so this year has been an awkward flop. I'm steady laughing at myself and praying for summer lol.

[iowamama615]

I'm nearly always wearing a full face of makeup, and on the days I don't have to get made up, I usually have the remains of the day before. I'll usually blow dry and straighten my hair for work, and let it go crazy on days off.
I work at a bank, so work attire consists of dress pants, a sweater or a blouse with cardigan, and nice flats or boots.
Weekends usually consist of jeans, t-shirt, flannel shirt or sweatshirt, and boots or sneakers.

[musicfrk2002]

Imagine you are going to a birthday party for someone else's kid. What would you be wearing? Hair, makeup?

Jeans and a tshirt or a hoodie. Tennis shoes. Hair either down or in a ponytail. No makeup, since I never wear any.  This is pretty much what I wear everyday if we are going anywhere.  If we're just staying at home, its usually shorts and a tank top or tshirt.

If you are a working mom like me how does this compare to how you present yourself at work?  Other situations?
At work my uniform has our uniform shorts/pants, and a company tshirt.  If I was going to be visiting customer locations, I would have to wear a company polo. So basically the same thing I wear all the time.

Are you doing anything to try to improve your Mommy style? 
Not really. I probably should get some nicer clothes eventually though.

[beersandweirs]

Curious madymoiselle, what do you do? If you don't mind me asking.