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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anytime I go somewhere with large “family” crowds: zoos, amusement parks, festivals, etc. I am always shocked by people.  Most are overweight and dress like total slobs.  Plenty of dumpy and trashy looking thin people too though.  The overall look of general population, but especially moms, is a total lack of style or caring for appearance at all.  It isn’t about what “other people” think, it is about having enough self respect to put on real clothes, be clean, take care of your appearance and being groomed.  [/quote]

We are a dress comfortable family. We are all thin and attractive. I wear a lot of lululemon. DH and kids wear under armor and adidas type clothing. We roll out of bed, brush our teeth and put on a t shirt and shorts.

We do have a seven figure income and country club members. It is very easy for us to put on the vineyard vines and lily Pulitzer. I also have a closet full of expensive dresses, shoes and purses.

When we go out as a family, we like to dress comfortably.[/quote]

I don’t think OP was referring to you but good for you to use this opportunity to brag. [/quote]

My point was to say people like to dress comfortable. It is unfair to say someone looks sloppy just because one is overweight.

OP sounds kind of like a jerk. DH finds me attractive in a tank and yoga pants or shorts and a t. I personally like my athletic look more than if I dress up in heels and a dress.[/quote]

I don’t think anyone is suggesting heels and a dress. I think nice athletic shorts and top is fine with your family and perhaps on errands with clean shoes and clean hair. Not faded and stretched or too small tops and bottoms that should be tossed or used to cut the grass.

However, why is everyone so defensive about not caring what others think about the way they dress? Sounds like you do care or you would not be so angry sounding about your choice.

OP cares so obviously has impacted the relationship. I would want to know. He can tell her kindly.

I’ve been a SAH. I always showered and put on real clothes. If bought size appropriate jeans, khakis they are comfortable. Winter I would wear those with a fleece or sweater. Not expensive and comfortable. Summer is even easier. Old navy, target and the like. Cheap simple shorts with cute tees. Simple dresses galore. Shower, brush hair, put on something besides old, stretched, faded, athletic wear ( which sounds like OP meant).

For me, when I am pulled together I feel better.  Being pulled together can be as simple as a pair of cotton shorts that zip and button along with a plain or patterned tee. I wash and blow dry my hair or I pull it back. I put on moisturizer, mascara, and burts bees with color. It is not full makeup, dresses, and heels.

Also, I do think a good example to my dc about being able to handle your life: take care of self, take care of home, take care of financial responsibilities, take care of work responsibilities. We all have to do these things  everyday as an adult. [/quote]

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