WFH moms, what do you wear to pick up the kids?

[Anonymous]

I've struggled with depression lately, and dressing is difficult, especially when it's only to run inside daycare, the pool, whatever. What's appropriate? Do I have to wear at least jeans?

[Anonymous]

No, jeans are not necessary. Most days I have yoga pants or joggers on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've struggled with depression lately, and dressing is difficult, especially when it's only to run inside daycare, the pool, whatever. What's appropriate? Do I have to wear at least jeans?

I wah and only walk the dog most days (have older kids who drive). I get dressed in the am 100% of the time, as well as light makeup and brush my hair. I do either jeans or black pants and a sweater, flats or booties, or sometimes a lounge top and bottom, but put together, always earrings or a necklace. If you just get dressed and make your bed in the am, it will have a positive effect on everything.

[Anonymous]

I usually wear whatever. I do think you yourself will feel better if you put on jeans and a decent shirt, though, and that's why you're asking. Sometimes going through the motions of something, even simple, can help you feel normal again.

So do you need to? Absolutely not. But maybe just give it a try and see if it helps your mood a little.

[Anonymous]

I’m picking up my kid from her private K-8 today in under armor sweats and an Old Navy T-shirt. No one cares.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've struggled with depression lately, and dressing is difficult, especially when it's only to run inside daycare, the pool, whatever. What's appropriate? Do I have to wear at least jeans?

I wah and only walk the dog most days (have older kids who drive). I get dressed in the am 100% of the time, as well as light makeup and brush my hair. I do either jeans or black pants and a sweater, flats or booties, or sometimes a lounge top and bottom, but put together, always earrings or a necklace. If you just get dressed and make your bed in the am, it will have a positive effect on everything.

What a waste of water to wash all that stuff no one will see.

Also, making your bed is contraindicated for those with dust mite allergies (many, many of us, so many that it's stupid blanket advice).

[Anonymous]

If you are having a hard time, maybe you should treat yourself to some full outfits from Vuori or Beyond Yoga that are still cozy but help you feel good in our outfit. I’m sorry you are struggling with depression. Hang in there.

[Anonymous]

FMP’s and jeans. Tank tops that show off my large brea$t$ just to piss off the other Moms because I’m fit and look good!

[Anonymous]

OP, if you are depressed, just focus on getting a daily shower and putting on clean clothes, whatever they may be. Good luck and take care of yourself.

[Anonymous]

No one cares. If I see someone wearing ratty clothes, I just assume they were exercising or doing yard work or something.

[Anonymous]

Focus your energy on having yourself and the clothes clean.

[Anonymous]

Assless chaps.

[Anonymous]

Jeans, sweater, loafers or sneakers. I look SO MUCH more put together than I feel, and it doesn't take much effort.

[Anonymous]

Leggings or joggers and a sweatshirt. I do have some athleisure that is a bit more trendy so I don’t feel like a total slob. So a slightly cropped sweatshirt, nice fitting joggers etc. I might toss on a sweater or button down over leggings if I need it a little nicer.

But sometimes I’m dressed a mess and just zip up my coat over it all.

[Anonymous]

It's cold, so jacket over gym clothes is dressed. I brush my hair or wear a hat.