"Put Together" Moms

Toni79 · March 2013

For all you "Put Togetrher Moms" ... how do you do it? And why can't I?

ME ... I roll into swim class Saturday morning, in too tight sweat pants, a too tight hoodie, unbrushed hair in a knot on my head, and no make up. I think I brushed my teeth and washed my face? But I don't really remember? I was wearing my Uggs, so do I get "fashion" points for that? Or are Uggs sooooo last year? Leaving class, I look even worse - like a drown rat (well, a fat drown rat).

YOU ... Show up to swim class looking effortlessly put together. Your dressed like you are meeting your BFFs for a girls day out. Your make up is done. Your hair is pulled up in a cute bun. Even as we're leaving the class, you still look put together - Like you never even got in the pool.

Ok, I know I sound catty. But am I the only one that feels this way when they see other mom's out and about? I'm lucky I look "presentable" when I go to work. But on weekends, wow, I'm surprised I haven't seen myself on "peopleofwalmart.com".

svdrummajor07 · March 2013

ok the peopleofwalmart.com comment made me chuckle. I use to be just like you. Once DD was born I slowly just didn't put myself together everyday. About a month ago I found myself getting depressed because of my self image. I just felt ugly...So I treated

poppyseed1017 · March 2013

I'm sorry. I get what you're saying and all, and I'm not trying to be rude, but I hate this kind of stuff. It's very mommy-martyrish. Some people have time to get ready and dressed up, some people don't. Some people care about t

ashS10309 · March 2013

Scout2005:
:::backs out of post slowly, so yoga pants don't rustle and call attention:::

Love.

Maizey06 · March 2013

Scout2005:
:::backs out of post slowly, so yoga pants don't rustle and call attention:::

Love! &

Rhomonk · March 2013

LucyD1029:

How I look depends on how much time I give myself to get ready. Make-up literally takes me two minutes.&nb

Ladiebug710 · March 2013

Having clothes that fit is a huge deal. They look better, you look thinner, and they make you feel better. It is tough to spend money on what feels like "in between sizes", but the bottom line is if your clothes don't fit you need some new

Maizey06 · March 2013

Sadly I have lounging yoga pants and nice yoga pants (for going out and about during the weekends).

Ladiebug710 · March 2013

Maizey06:
Sadly I have lounging yoga pants and nice yoga pants (for going out and about during the weekends).
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melmarie26 · March 2013

I'm glad someone started this thread.

I'm digging all of the "get put together" tips.

lady_tytah · March 2013

This literally made me lol.

Rhomonk · March 2013

kikimo327:

I am right there with Lucy and Rhomonk. I think I've flat ironed my hair twice since Leo was born. &

Toni79 · March 2013

Hey Ladies! Thanks for all the advise.

Don't get me wrong, I DO all these things during the week. I work, so I get up at 4:30 am, shower, eat, make myself look presentable (make up and dry my hair), pack my lunch, pump, DD's b

rp-chicago-mom · March 2013

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lady_tytah · March 2013

My tips is simple. Spanx/girdle/shapewear. I swear by the stuff! Even in my maxi dresses, I wear waist high girdles. Fake it till you make it. As far as make, tinted moisturizer or BB cream, mascara and lip smackers.

melmarie26 · March 2013

BlueDevilLady:
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poppyseed1017 · March 2013

ginabina11:
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poppyseed1017 · March 2013

BlueDevilLady:
Toni79:

DerpityDog · March 2013

I wear makeup to the pool, but that's because my skin is a red blotchy mess without it. I wouldn't bother doing my hair before a swim class, though. But as far as looking put together, I think it's just as easy to put on jeans as it is sweatpa

poppyseed1017 · March 2013

BlueDevilLady:
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Jnmac83 · March 2013

BlueDevilLady:
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CandLind · March 2013

I feel this way too! I see these moms, uh my sister who has 3 kids under 16 months look perfect and I'm running around looking like a mess with way to small of clothes on.

Jnmac83 · March 2013

Toni79:

Hey Ladies! Thanks for all the advise.

Don't get me wrong, I DO all these things during the wee

melmarie26 · March 2013

lady_tytah:
My tips is simple. Spanx/girdle/shapewear. I swear by the stuff! Even in my maxi dresses, I wear waist high girdles. Fa

hooslisa · March 2013

CandLind:
I feel this way too! I see these moms, uh my sister who has 3 kids under 16 months look perfect and I'm running arou

Tula214 · March 2013

The area I moved from was super high class. I wasn't, but it is typically a rich area. Even at 7am at McDonald's, all the moms were dressed really nice. Even the ones dressed to exercise had perfect hair, and makeup. I always felt underdressed shopping in

Toni79 · March 2013

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ccam · March 2013

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Toni79 · March 2013

CandLind:
I feel this way too! I see these moms, uh my sister who has 3 kids under 16 months look perfect and I'm running arou

Jillwithani · March 2013

I do as much as humanly possible the night before. Which includes laying out an entire outfit from socks to underwear and making breakfast shakes to grab while walking out the door. LO wakes up at 7:00 so I know I need to get everyone done be

babyike · March 2013

First, I'm sorry you feel frumpy. I think we've all been there, and it's just a crummy feeling overall, KWIM. I'm not an expert, nor do I claim to be, but I did figure out a few helpful things after having 3 children. Basically I just

bigbootyjudi · March 2013

I pretty much do the same as Lucy...I have curly hair, so I shower, throw some mousse in it, blow dry it for 5 minutes, and call it a day. I do my make-up lightly and it takes me 10 minutes. My outfit is usually a pair of jeans and a hoodie though. I'm

mamahawk12 · March 2013

lady_tytah:
My tips is simple. Spanx/girdle/shapewear. I swear by the stuff! Even in my maxi dresses, I wear waist high girdle

CandLind · March 2013

Toni79:
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latnprincess · March 2013

I hate to look like crap when I go out. If I feel I like look bad then I am very self conscious. I try to put some effort into how I look. I do 1 of 2 things. 1) I make sure baby is happy. Fed and rested and then I plop him d

Grins04 · March 2013

Most days I am lounging around the house in sweats. But when I leave the house, I take the few minutes to get ready. My husband works 12 hour shifts, so he's home a lot. If he's home - he can take care of the kids while I get ready. &

piphigirl · March 2013

I'm not sure that I am everyone's definition of put together. However, I feel pretty good about my daily appearance. I owe it all to getting up an hour before Charlotte and taking a shower, drying my hair, and getting dressed before I get her