SAHMs what is your "mom uniform"

[Anonymous]

OP - A good tailor will solve all your problems. Shortening the straps will also solve your arm hole problems. It is a simple and inexpensive alteration. A good tailor will also make all your clothing look more expensive and flatter your figure. They are one of the "must haves" in life.

[Anonymous]

Every time I go they rip me off. What should I pay for an alteration like that? I know the dry cleaner lady will tell me $22.

Anonymous wrote:OP - A good tailor will solve all your problems. Shortening the straps will also solve your arm hole problems. It is a simple and inexpensive alteration. A good tailor will also make all your clothing look more expensive and flatter your figure. They are one of the "must haves" in life.

[Anonymous]

I am such a uniform person - I should just add the nametag. For summer I have 5 pairs of cute black (Lyra I think) shorts from Lands End that I love and pair with 5 different solid-colored (no writing) v-neck t's from Talbots with black flips. In the winter I sub the shorts for black yoga pants. I never have to worry about getting dirty or wet or whatever with the kids and the uniform helps me always be ready for exercise. I should get some of those cute dresses though to spice things up.

[Anonymous]

To OP re low-cut dresses. I have this problem, as well, and usually just throw a tank or one of those boob tubes underneath of it so I'm not showing too much skin. I'm a huge fan of dresses and GASP I even wear havaianas. Shoot me!

[Anonymous]

Can someone post a link to the kind of dress and/or shoes you're talking about? I can't see anything other than the Units-style tank dresses, circa 1985. And I don't know about others, but a dress + ballet flats = ugly on my legs?? I have to wear some type of heel, even 1" kitten or my legs look weird with a dress (and I'm tall..)

[Anonymous]

Never use the tailor at a dry cleaners or at a store - unless the work is free. The quality of work is iffy and they charge too much. Find an independent tailor who specializes in alterations. Mine would charge about $10 - $15 depending upon the work needed. Call your local fabric store and ask them for some recommendations.

[Anonymous]

Some people can't wear flats at all. You do really need to try them on as the quality of leather makes a big diff as to how they look. If you prefer heels, it's all about the heeled gladiator sandal this year - the fiercer the better - done with a dress. For flats, the hottest are Tory Burch (Reva) and always, Chanel.

For dresses, you can check out Diane von Furstenburg's website for an idea.

[Anonymous]

Here are 2 dresses that I have from one end of the spectrum to the other in price point.
http://www.target.com/Juniors-Mossimo-Supply-Braided-Halter/dp/B001KWALJC/ref=br_1_3?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=1239013011&node=1239013011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Juniors%20Mossimo%20Supply%20Braided%20Halter

http://www.juicycouture.com/shoponline/sale/women/prodT2A62

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here are 2 dresses that I have from one end of the spectrum to the other in price point.
http://www.target.com/Juniors-Mossimo-Supply-Braided-Halter/dp/B001KWALJC/ref=br_1_3?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=1239013011&node=1239013011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Juniors%20Mossimo%20Supply%20Braided%20Halter

http://www.juicycouture.com/shoponline/sale/women/prodT2A62

cute, but these dresses are for the small-chested. i need something that will cover up a real bra.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never use the tailor at a dry cleaners or at a store - unless the work is free. The quality of work is iffy and they charge too much. Find an independent tailor who specializes in alterations. Mine would charge about $10 - $15 depending upon the work needed. Call your local fabric store and ask them for some recommendations.

Who's your tailor????

I was quoted anywhere from $25 to $30+ to have pants tapered (waist all the way down)!! And I have several good pairs I need altered for work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here are 2 dresses that I have from one end of the spectrum to the other in price point.
http://www.target.com/Juniors-Mossimo-Supply-Braided-Halter/dp/B001KWALJC/ref=br_1_3?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=1239013011&node=1239013011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Juniors%20Mossimo%20Supply%20Braided%20Halter

http://www.juicycouture.com/shoponline/sale/women/prodT2A62

cute, but these dresses are for the small-chested. i need something that will cover up a real bra.

Not really - Dont consider myself small-chested, Im a 34 C, and I wear a tank top under sometimes.

[Anonymous]

When clothing is tailored, everything looks better and your clothing appears to be more expensive than the price you paid. It is worth the extra investment. Everything I buy goes to my tailor for a quick review even before the tags are snipped off. Men tailor everything they buy - why not us, too?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When clothing is tailored, everything looks better and your clothing appears to be more expensive than the price you paid. It is worth the extra investment. Everything I buy goes to my tailor for a quick review even before the tags are snipped off. Men tailor everything they buy - why not us, too?

I agree, but does your weight fluctuate monthly? I have a 5 lb swing and would hate to take in waistband to fit me on days 7-21, and then not be able to fit it on the other days. Likewise, I can't buy two of everything and have them tailored accordingly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi, I haven't spent much since I had the kids. I have 2 pairs of jeans, no shorts, 1 cargo pangs, 2 skirts, 3 leggings, 2 teeshirts, 2 wraps, 2 button down shirts, 2 dresses, 2 formal skirts...

I pretty much LIVE in my jeans, a teeshirt, leggings. I probably look sloppy with the tee shirt and jeans. I feel most comfortable in the leggings and cargo pants. Love the cargo pants. Since I have twins under the age of 2, it's comfort and convenience (yes, you can fit two bottles -- one in each cargo pant pocket).

I do get stared at and people do comment that I am 20 or something. I'm always carded though I'm 38. It probably has to do with my attire. I live in a snobby area, so some ladies do look down when they walk by. I don't care. I spend my money on books, books, and then more books

I kept picturing the cargo pants with leggings underneath....eek! lol

[Anonymous]

I live in jeans and feminine tops on cooler days and dresses in the summer, shorts for playdates/park visits. I also swore I would never wear leggings and but I tried them and LOVE them with tunics and sandals.