Anonymous wrote:
I'm from Paris, and was initially shocked when I came here and found everyone going about their business in sweatpants. Not that there's anything wrong with that

However, there is chic, and there is vulgar.
A faux-fur gilet with skinny jeans and sky-high heels is the latter. A mother I know from Russia dresses exactly like that.

Slim slacks, narrow booties, a dashing trench, colorful silk scarf and quality leather handbag is a more elegant outfit. No logos anywhere, of course.

Haha pp, can I invite you to tea?!

I'm from Paris, and was initially shocked when I came here and found everyone going about their business in sweatpants. Not that there's anything wrong with that

However, there is chic, and there is vulgar.
A faux-fur gilet with skinny jeans and sky-high heels is the latter. A mother I know from Russia dresses exactly like that.

Slim slacks, narrow booties, a dashing trench, colorful silk scarf and quality leather handbag is a more elegant outfit. No logos anywhere, of course.

When I my DS went to Springhill Elementary there was a woman, I think swedish, but she was blond and in killer shape. She would always, and I mean in 20 degree weather, always were a shirt/top that displayed her cleavage. Blond hair, blue eyes, cleavage and sometimes nipples, and stylish jeans/tight pants.

I looked forward to a 30 second thrill at least once a week.

I kind of used to be that mom until I went back to the workforce (now I wear scrubs).

Honestly, it just made me feel good (and still does when I do it on the weekends). I've always found it fun to look through photos and magazines and try to pull from them and come up with a similar look (although usually cheaper). In college I had friends who were involved in fashion design and I think they really rubbed off on me with their style, look books, and just generally how they dressed!

I don't judge other who dress differently. My best friend's attire is jeans, sneakers, and a tshirt and I love her to death. Please don't judge me and think I'm not involved in my kid's life because of how I'm dressed or think I'm a snobby bitchy.

There are MANY things I'm completely incompetent at (arts and crafts being a huge one) but for me pulling together a look comes fairly easily.

I want to invite them for tea.

I tend to feel like a slob, but I like getting ideas from seeing what stylish people wear. If you can afford it, do as you please and enjoy.

My only pet peeve is women who spend money they don't have on expensive clothing and looking just right and they make snide remarks about women who "let themselves go." I know one woman in particular like this who has a child with SN. She has endless debt from her shopping habits, but feels it's worth it to look good. She drives a swanky car. She claims she cannot afford interventions for the child with special needs. Yes, please judge all us slobs who shop at thrift shops and TJ Max so our kids can get enough early intervention. Priorities people!

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Anonymous wrote:I think "oh good, I've found my people."

I love you, PP.

Anonymous wrote:I think she must not spend that much time with her kids if she looks so good. Even when I spend the time looking good, by the time I am done with kids I look a wreck.

No she seems very involved in the school and with her kids.

This kind of haterade is what I suspect she brings out in other moms!

I think she must not spend that much time with her kids if she looks so good. Even when I spend the time looking good, by the time I am done with kids I look a wreck.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel intimidated when I see super stylish women like this. I would think that she was judging my old navy, macys, gap clothes with none to min jewelry.

Based on what the other people write on this forum, I suspect you are right.

That's sad! Just so you know - you can be super stylish and be wearing old navy or gap! It's all about styling and accessories. I wear gap or old navy pants with an h&m top with a big chunky necklace and blazer. Trust me - not very expensive stuff but put together. Macys old navy and gap can also be stylish on a budget !!!

Anonymous wrote:I think I may be the mom you're asking about. I modeled for over a decade, grew up in NY, and have spent significant time in Europe (which I'm sure influences my fashion decisions).

I dress the way I do because it makes me feel good. If I walked out the door in the morning wearing yoga pants and a hoodie, I would kind of be slinking around, heart sinking when I ran into someone, etc. It makes me feel confident to dress well and be put together.

It's all about me. I do not look down on people who dress differently. Some people have different priorities, people come from different backgrounds, etc. Please don't stress about it.

Sorry wrong, I am sure OP was referring to me.

I think I may be the mom you're asking about. I modeled for over a decade, grew up in NY, and have spent significant time in Europe (which I'm sure influences my fashion decisions).

I dress the way I do because it makes me feel good. If I walked out the door in the morning wearing yoga pants and a hoodie, I would kind of be slinking around, heart sinking when I ran into someone, etc. It makes me feel confident to dress well and be put together.

It's all about me. I do not look down on people who dress differently. Some people have different priorities, people come from different backgrounds, etc. Please don't stress about it.

Anonymous wrote:I think "oh good, I've found my people."

If I were a spice girl, I'd be "sporty spice." Low-maintenance is my middle name. I so often forget to accessorize when I leave the house because I'm trying to remember so many other things that are more important. So when I see stylish moms, I'm always kind of impressed. (but if they go the other way into seeming really high-maintenance and too perfect all the time, I feel a little sorry for them that they don't have anything better to do with their time. lol.)

Anonymous wrote:I feel intimidated when I see super stylish women like this. I would think that she was judging my old navy, macys, gap clothes with none to min jewelry.

Based on what the other people write on this forum, I suspect you are right.