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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know what you mean, OP, and it’s not just having money.  
I’m a doctor, and I always feel like I look pretty good when I go to work.  I fix my hair and put on make up.  But then a pharm rep will come in and look so pulled together that I feel like a schlub.  
I know I have more money.  It’s something else.  [/quote]

OP here, and yes! This is exactly it. I have money, I am in great shape, I "take care" of myself. I even feel like I have a good eye for color and design because my house is really lovely. But it's like there is something I can't quite put together when it comes to my own appearance.

I also feel like this is harder for since having a kid. I definitely felt more pulled together pre-kids because I had more time to shop (it could be a relaxing hobby instead of something I try to squeeze into my day because I desperately need a new pair of boots or something) and I also never had to think about stuff like my clothes being appropriate for taking the kid to the playground in the evening, or making sure my bag is big enough for a snacks and other random kid detritus.

But that's why I was so impressed with my friends -- they have kids, too, and they still seem to be thoughtfully put together. It feels like there's some secret I'm missing.

Also, it's not about plastic surgery at all. I'm not saying these women look younger or physically better than me. I'm talking about clothes, accessories, and the degree of "polish" in their appearance -- nails are done, hair is styled, bag coordinates well with outfit. They might have crows feet or grays, but they look pulled together. It's a different metric.[/quote]

Instagram is not real even if it seems natural and effortless. Take the example of my lovely sister, she plans ahead well in advance where she will go for her birthday weekend, what she will do there, what outfits she will wear to every activity, then she takes lots of photos. She basically curates her life into these little vignettes. It takes a lot more planning and thought to pull together a look that seems polished yet effortless. Having money means nothing if you don’t hire someone to do all the planning and thinking and shopping for you or if you don’t spend a lot of your own time doing the same. [/quote]

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