Speaking of wardrobes. Feeling frumpy.
I don't think I posted about this recently, but I've been thinking about it and now I can't remember if I posted about it or not.
I'm afraid that I'm becoming a frumpy mom. I used to be so into what I was wearing and being "in" fashion-wise was important. Lately though, I feel like it's taken a backseat. I certainly have no problem finding DD clothes and I'm positive that she dresses WAY better than I do. Before kids and when I was pregnant, I told myself that I wouldn't become one of those moms. I wanted to look nice right along with DD. I always thought it looked sort of frumpy with the kid looked so much nicer dressed then the mom.
Yesterday I wore a Pink VS sweatshirt, jeans, and nike shox. DD wore a cute red tunic/LS shirt and skinny jeans. We only went to DH's parents house for lunch but still. I think I'm becoming that mom. Add to it the fact that I wear yoga pants and a tshirt almost everyday when I'm at home and not leaving the house.
Not to AW, but I actually (surprisingly) feel pretty good about my post-partum body so I should be doing a lot more with myself.
I have no idea what's "in" now for an adult. Any suggestions on blogs or other places to look for inexpensive ideas?
Is there anything on your spring/summer must have list?
Re: Speaking of wardrobes. Feeling frumpy.
I've always felt this way, even before baby! It was *really* obvious when I went to kindermusik and all the other moms (and kids) looked so cute. And Andrew and I were wearing jeans, sweatshirts, and tennis. Sigh.
The other moms are wearing cute boots with heels, the girls are wearing little tutus. Man, I'm out of it!
I'm kind of in a similar boat. I'm finding myself not really into the latest trends (never really was anyway), and to add to that I have a hard time justifying spending the money.
I have no advice about what's in, but what I do when I need something new is to make sure to shop in a store that is reasonably current. Takes the guesswork out of it. I figure if my sweater/shirt is from Banana Republic, there's a good chance it's not frumpy.
I also think an easy way to add polish to a comfy outfit is a cute jacket:
Also, swapping cute flats (or espadrilles in the summer) for sneakers does wonders for me in the feeling cute department.
It's funny that I'm responding to this because I don't follow my own advice!
I like these suggestions!
I never wear sneakers with jeans. I think sneakers alone make me feel more frumpy, KWIM? They're so bulky anyway.
I think cute shoes always make me feel more put together, even if I am wearing them with yoga pants. Since having Tyson, I've started wearing a lot more flats. You can find inexpensive ones at DSW, Target, even Old Navy sometimes.
I also think fitted tops, even if they're just plain colored t-shirts, are cute. Pair them with a basic cardigan, jeans, flats and some accessories and you've got a put-together look that works for being a mom of a toddler.
I've promised myself that I'll wear more summer dresses this year. It's hard to look frumpy in a pretty summer dress! Sure beats Jeans and a tank any way.
Ditto this exactly, especially flats. I also think that adding accessories, really helps.
Not to say that I actually follow this advice...LOL!
I'm having a similar problem at work and it was really obvious this weekend while trying to shop. I don't know if it's because I'm looking in the off-season or what, but I had the hardest time trying to find "trendy" work appropriate jackets.
Gah, it's so hard to focus on me instead of Olivia.
I wore a ton of dresses last summer. BFing made it a little tough, but I did it anyway.
I think that's why I always feel like I'm more frumpy in the winter/fall months. Spring and summer have so many more optiond, IMO.
I have a TON of shoes...I just don't wear many of them, lol. I don't have many accessories though so maybe that would help.
Where is a good place to get some cute comfy flats at? I have a couple pairs and they are just so uncomfortable that I never wear them. Another thing..do you think short girls look ok wearing flats?
I am right there with you on the yoga pants! I've been rocking leggings a lot lately - I feel like they are as comfortable as yoga pants but a little less frumpy. I wear those a lot with tunics or long cardigans. Also, ditto on the shoes. Since staying home I rarely wear heels but I normaly wear flats (I'm with Laura, I only wear sneakers if I am going/coming ffrom the gym or we are out walking). I need to wear more jewlery but somehow B grabs my necklace or it gets caught. I always try to wear a little makeup (though again this isn't always the case). For me, I need to stop pulling my hair back and actually dry it! And to keep this truthful - I totally rock the yoga pants/tee shirt at least 3 days a week!
OMG, I out frump you all. Seriously. My wardrobe is mat Jeans, xl nasty sweaters from target, and merrill mocs. I keep telling myself I will get some new clothes once I am not a 36I and Iose the tummy. We'll see.