Millie's MILF-ies - OUCH

[Anonymous]

Weird. I have to say, I've never noticed this vibe before. Since when are brands like Lululemon, Goyard, and Golden Goose considered something unique and special?

It's every day wear for SAHMs. Nothing special.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:From the Washingtonian - yikes. I mean, I go there a bunch and it's a scene, but this seems exaggerated...

https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/10/08/this-dc-restaurant-is-full-of-goyard-totes-and-500-sneakers-our-brave-reporter-journeys-into-the-dark-heart-of-judgey-moms-in-range-rovers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-dc-restaurant-is-full-of-goyard-totes-and-500-sneakers-our-brave-reporter-journeys-into-the-dark-heart-of-judgey-moms-in-range-rovers&fbclid=IwAR2aJrtz4wSr0k5XzYJz3Pao0vqOHruzCx63MdzOlCfHEKT2QlCNNdKdt7E

So curious, which neighborhood is richer- Spring Valley, Bethesda, or McLean?

Well McLean and Bethesda are homes to a few billionaires . To my knowledge ,not a single billionaire resides in DC. Not sure if this answers your question .

I live in Bethesda and always think of Spring Valley as a wealthier neighborhood. Of course it’s a much smaller area and more homogenous than bethesda and McLean.

Same here.

As to the PP who said, "To my knowledge ,not a single billionaire resides in DC" - Jeff Bezos lives in DC. (Or at least owns a house there - it's not like any billionaire just has just one house.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the Washingtonian - yikes. I mean, I go there a bunch and it's a scene, but this seems exaggerated...

https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/10/08/this-dc-restaurant-is-full-of-goyard-totes-and-500-sneakers-our-brave-reporter-journeys-into-the-dark-heart-of-judgey-moms-in-range-rovers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-dc-restaurant-is-full-of-goyard-totes-and-500-sneakers-our-brave-reporter-journeys-into-the-dark-heart-of-judgey-moms-in-range-rovers&fbclid=IwAR2aJrtz4wSr0k5XzYJz3Pao0vqOHruzCx63MdzOlCfHEKT2QlCNNdKdt7E

So curious, which neighborhood is richer- Spring Valley, Bethesda, or McLean?

You know Bethesda and Mclean are not neighborhoods, right?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hmmm. I live in the neighborhood and frequent Millie's on a weekly basis.

So sorry ladies, but the gleefulness about the "MILFies" moniker is kind of gross and also SO not true. This is a normal/mediocre place with normal/mediocre looking women and men. I've never seen anyone there that is truly stunning and I have been there many, many times.

Normal looking families and children frequent the place and yes, everyone does know everyone so that is kind of fun! Also nice to let the kids walk to get ice cream and walk to pick up dinner as the neighborhood sorely lacked anything great for a while.

The author's tone was juvenile as were the quotes from 40 somethings who overused the word "like" a la an 80's Valley Girl wanna be.

Golden Goose sneakers are ugly as are Goyard bags. Also, cross body bags are a definite no no!

Huge fail on all accounts.

This really is the funniest part of the piece. It's not some hot spot in NY or LA where the beautiful people congregate - it's a suburban strip mall restaurant with a patio where people go because of lack of other choices. The notion that people go there to "be seen" is ludicrous.

+1

Sums up this area, in general, quite nicely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Weird. I have to say, I've never noticed this vibe before. Since when are brands like Lululemon, Goyard, and Golden Goose considered something unique and special?

It's every day wear for SAHMs. Nothing special.

+ 1

Goyard and Golden Goose are ugly as hell anyway.

The Emperor has not clothes comes to mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone wishes they were a milfie

What, like it's hard?

Most married men are so hard up they'll eff anyone who is DTF.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The writer sounds really petty and judgmental herself.

Sounds like she touched a nerve.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmmm. I live in the neighborhood and frequent Millie's on a weekly basis.

So sorry ladies, but the gleefulness about the "MILFies" moniker is kind of gross and also SO not true. This is a normal/mediocre place with normal/mediocre looking women and men. I've never seen anyone there that is truly stunning and I have been there many, many times.

Normal looking families and children frequent the place and yes, everyone does know everyone so that is kind of fun! Also nice to let the kids walk to get ice cream and walk to pick up dinner as the neighborhood sorely lacked anything great for a while.

The author's tone was juvenile as were the quotes from 40 somethings who overused the word "like" a la an 80's Valley Girl wanna be.

Golden Goose sneakers are ugly as are Goyard bags. Also, cross body bags are a definite no no!

Huge fail on all accounts.

This really is the funniest part of the piece. It's not some hot spot in NY or LA where the beautiful people congregate - it's a suburban strip mall restaurant with a patio where people go because of lack of other choices. The notion that people go there to "be seen" is ludicrous.

+1

Sums up this area, in general, quite nicely.

I don't live in DC and have never been to Millies (either one) but I do know the type of place it is. It's popular among affluent upper middle class people, who keep themselves fit and in shape and dress nicely. I'll agree it won't be glamorous because there's only a handful of places in the whole country where glamorous people congregate (NYC, Miami and LA and few resorty areas). Because it's popular with people who have a comfortable life, and it shows, there will always be those who feel outside and excluded, even if in reality that's not the case at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmmm. I live in the neighborhood and frequent Millie's on a weekly basis.

So sorry ladies, but the gleefulness about the "MILFies" moniker is kind of gross and also SO not true. This is a normal/mediocre place with normal/mediocre looking women and men. I've never seen anyone there that is truly stunning and I have been there many, many times.

Normal looking families and children frequent the place and yes, everyone does know everyone so that is kind of fun! Also nice to let the kids walk to get ice cream and walk to pick up dinner as the neighborhood sorely lacked anything great for a while.

The author's tone was juvenile as were the quotes from 40 somethings who overused the word "like" a la an 80's Valley Girl wanna be.

Golden Goose sneakers are ugly as are Goyard bags. Also, cross body bags are a definite no no!

Huge fail on all accounts.

This really is the funniest part of the piece. It's not some hot spot in NY or LA where the beautiful people congregate - it's a suburban strip mall restaurant with a patio where people go because of lack of other choices. The notion that people go there to "be seen" is ludicrous.

+1

Sums up this area, in general, quite nicely.

I don't live in DC and have never been to Millies (either one) but I do know the type of place it is. It's popular among affluent upper middle class people, who keep themselves fit and in shape and dress nicely. I'll agree it won't be glamorous because there's only a handful of places in the whole country where glamorous people congregate (NYC, Miami and LA and few resorty areas). Because it's popular with people who have a comfortable life, and it shows, there will always be those who feel outside and excluded, even if in reality that's not the case at all.

I think this is really stretching it though. You can go there in your Loft or Old Navy clothes and feel perfectly comfortable and not sticking out. That is not true at all with places in LA and NYC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Weird. I have to say, I've never noticed this vibe before. Since when are brands like Lululemon, Goyard, and Golden Goose considered something unique and special?

It's every day wear for SAHMs. Nothing special.

You’re the MILFie the author wrote about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weird. I have to say, I've never noticed this vibe before. Since when are brands like Lululemon, Goyard, and Golden Goose considered something unique and special?

It's every day wear for SAHMs. Nothing special.

You’re the MILFie the author wrote about.

Just what I was going to say.


Survey the complete cross-section of SAHMs across the US, or even just the larger DMV metro area, and I bet you'll find as many or more of them who haven't even heard of Goyard and Golden Goose as those who consider it "normal" to wear pre-distressed $500 sneakers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weird. I have to say, I've never noticed this vibe before. Since when are brands like Lululemon, Goyard, and Golden Goose considered something unique and special?

It's every day wear for SAHMs. Nothing special.

+ 1

Goyard and Golden Goose are ugly as hell anyway.

The Emperor has not clothes comes to mind.

You do realize that most American women, SAHMs or not, don't wear yoga pants that cost $100-200 apiece as everyday wear, right?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think the MILFies name is hysterical, and I am there a few times a month. I'd like to think someone thinks I am a MILFie . I live in Spring Valley and we go because the vibe is fun and we always see people we know. There's something wonderful about a neighborhood spot. My kids can walk there alone to get ice cream. My husband and I can leave the kids home and walk down for a date night drink. Somehow this article implies that is seen as a bad thing. The writer sounds both jealous and, like, insecure, you know? Her writing is juvenile and so is her attitude. If you really think people are paying that much attention to you, get over yourself.

Oh my lord, if this is satire, well done.

No, I wrote it sincerely, I like having a place to walk to that is fun and my kids enjoy. I am probably someone the writer would make fun of, even if I don't carry a $1200 bag or wear $500 shoes, just because I live in Spring Valley and somewhat fit the stereotype she skewered. Sounds like you'd find fault with me no matter what I wore or did, but I don't really care. I am happy with my life, my friends (at Millie's or other places) and my shoes. You do you, I will do me, and we can all agree the frose is very strong.

As long as you're not killing the earth we all share, go ahead and be you and enjoy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weird. I have to say, I've never noticed this vibe before. Since when are brands like Lululemon, Goyard, and Golden Goose considered something unique and special?

It's every day wear for SAHMs. Nothing special.

+ 1

Goyard and Golden Goose are ugly as hell anyway.

The Emperor has not clothes comes to mind.

You do realize that most American women, SAHMs or not, don't wear yoga pants that cost $100-200 apiece as everyday wear, right?

Oh come on. I am far, far from wealthy. I buy Lululemon pants because they last forever. I have an 11 year old pair that still looks brand new! Either you can buy $30 pants from Target every year or two, which will fade and pile after a few washes, or you can buy a single pair of Lululemons and wear them for the next decade.

And the Goyard bags aren't really any fancier than the LV Neverfull, which everyone and their mother carries - just look around on a Metro train on any given weekday morning!

The Golden Goose sneakers are pretty ridiculous though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hmmm. I live in the neighborhood and frequent Millie's on a weekly basis.

So sorry ladies, but the gleefulness about the "MILFies" moniker is kind of gross and also SO not true. This is a normal/mediocre place with normal/mediocre looking women and men. I've never seen anyone there that is truly stunning and I have been there many, many times.

Normal looking families and children frequent the place and yes, everyone does know everyone so that is kind of fun! Also nice to let the kids walk to get ice cream and walk to pick up dinner as the neighborhood sorely lacked anything great for a while.

The author's tone was juvenile as were the quotes from 40 somethings who overused the word "like" a la an 80's Valley Girl wanna be.

Golden Goose sneakers are ugly as are Goyard bags. Also, cross body bags are a definite no no!

Huge fail on all accounts.

This really is the funniest part of the piece. It's not some hot spot in NY or LA where the beautiful people congregate - it's a suburban strip mall restaurant with a patio where people go because of lack of other choices. The notion that people go there to "be seen" is ludicrous.

+1

Sums up this area, in general, quite nicely.

I don't live in DC and have never been to Millies (either one) but I do know the type of place it is. It's popular among affluent upper middle class people, who keep themselves fit and in shape and dress nicely. I'll agree it won't be glamorous because there's only a handful of places in the whole country where glamorous people congregate (NYC, Miami and LA and few resorty areas). Because it's popular with people who have a comfortable life, and it shows, there will always be those who feel outside and excluded, even if in reality that's not the case at all.

+1. This is a strange and provincial article. DC isn’t a glamorous city. There are way more places like Millie’s in other cities such as Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, etc. Women in DC typically don’t wear high end clothing or carry luxury bags like they do in other cities. The journalist most likely has never spent a lot of time in other cities so he or she really thinks Millie’s is unique.