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So my DH tells me....
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That I need to freshen my look up a bit. He bought me a gift card to a clothing store and told me to go buy some new clothes and jewelry. I haven't really bought a lot of clothing since DS. Honestly I kind of put myself on the back burner and all of my money usually goes to him. I think the problem is before DS I had all the time in the world to get ready for work in the morning. Now it's a struggle to get up make breakfast, keep DS entertained, and get both of us dressed and out the door on time. Mind you DH leaves for work before we even get out of bed so there is no help there.
So I guess I am going to have to get up earlier, find and put on make up, and jazz things up with some jewelry. How would you guys take this? On one hand I know he is right, but on the other hand I felt a little upset.
PS this is coming from a girl with make up, jewelry, and a layered cardigan with matching jewelry on today. LOL I figured Monday was the day to start!
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Re: So my DH tells me....
I think it's sweet, but I can see maybe being a little taken aback at first.
Looking put together for me helps me feel more put together, so I say go for it. I get up about 45 min earlier than DD so I can shower, do hair/ makeup and get dressed.
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
OK-- if I could pick any job in the world-- it would be a personal shopper. I love shopping so much I am sure I have some sort of borderline mental condition.
Have you tried a pair of skinny dress pants? They are so so so much less mumsy than the regular full leg/ boot cut dress pants. And if you get a pair with a high % of spandex they are really quite comfortable. And you can wear them with flats, heels, booties, tall boots...
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
GAP has great skinny dress pants! I find that they don't work their way down like other skinny pants/jeans I have. They look nice too.
I haven't done it, but Norstrom's has a personal shopper, no fee, that you can work with. You can be honest about your budget and they will pick things out for you to try.
If that is too expensive, try outlet malls. You live in Missouri, right?
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JOTB-- my favorite "skinny" dress pants are these:
https://www.thelimited.com/product/exact-stretch-wide-waistband-skinny-pants/6439316.html?ppid=c10&start=10&cgid=pants&dwvar_6439316_colorCode=100
They are so comfy and look great (and I am short and sort of chubby, so if I think they look great on me, that's saying a lot.) They run about a half size big and stretch a ton, so you could probably even size down one size.
Tops I tend to buy a bit cheaper (if I am just looking to add a few trendy pieces). I like H & M, Forever 21, JCP, Target and Ann Taylor Loft.
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I would recommend getting one really comfortable pair of dark wash jeans(not black, eew)
Also, dresses are so fast to throw on and look great if you get the right cut for your body. I can't wait for warmer weather to start wearing dresses again
You may want to get a pair of plain black flats that will go with virtually everything.
I don't know anything about dress pants, so I can't help there. I have never worked in an office setting.
I am a fan of simple, good quality clothing. Stuff that can be thrown on in a minute. I don't wear makeup, so I don't know how time consuming it is or have any tips really...except maybe get a lash curler.
While I think your DH is coming from a good place (nudging you to do something nice for yourself), I would probably be upset initially too. I hate shopping too, especially when I feel rushed. So, if I were you, I'd schedule a shopping day, maybe invite a friend along, and plan out which stores I'd visit and what exactly I'm looking for.
If you don't want to get up earlier, don't! Sometimes, I do my makeup in my car or in the bathroom once I get to work. Ok, most of the time I do that. It's usually all I can do to get DS out the door to daycare on time. My hair is cut in a "wash and wear" style so I don't even have to blow dry it. I try to plan out what I will wear the night before. Sleep is way more important to me than looking nice!
Have fun!
I am always able to find cheap jewelry at Burlington Coat Factory as well as nice cheap clothes.
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On line shopping is my best friend. I detest shopping at stores and the mall. Love the on line shopping, once you figure out your sizes. Highly recommend and easy to do when the LO is sleeping.