Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 21:20     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know. I think the legging pictures look nice and polished. People priding themselves on wearing dresses (and not ugh! leggings!) and then pairing them with boat shoes haven't really accomplished that.


Totally agree! Boat shoes are in no way polished.


Leather boat shoes are more polished than converse or vans, any day of the week.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 20:00     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:I don't know. I think the legging pictures look nice and polished. People priding themselves on wearing dresses (and not ugh! leggings!) and then pairing them with boat shoes haven't really accomplished that.


Totally agree! Boat shoes are in no way polished.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 19:24     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sahm of 3 under 5 years old here. Buy 5 of these in various colors https://www.madewell.com/p/madewell_category/teesandmore/shortsleeve/whisper-cotton-vneck-pocket-tee/04346

And 2-3 pairs of pants like this http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-live-in-high-waist-leggings/4312529

(I would do black and one color)

Then go to target and buy 2-3 nude bras that fit right now that you can breastfeed in. Don't delay on this!

And some cute sneakers (low cut Chuck taylors).

Check out themomedit.com

You're welcome. Good luck!!!


Not snark. Real question. Do you wear the leggings and that shirt out of the house or is that your outfit for at home?


Not PP but I usually work from home and wear these exact pants and these exact t shirts ALL THE TIME. I often wear a black athletic tank under the tee for more support and coverage. Usually wear a sports bra. Usually wear sneakers or flip flops.

In the fall I wear tall camel flat Born boots or gray sweater material boots with sweaters or vests or long cardigans.

I'm tall, thin, have long straight blonde hair and wear light makeup and simple jewelry (pearl or diamond studs and pearl or diamond necklace) daily. It works. I dress up to go to the office, and when I am home dress clothes or jeans often feel like I'm wearing a starched straightjacket.


What does this have to do with anything?


Not PP but she was just painting an image. It helps on these threads
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 16:26     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ps don't buy polls!!! Wtf!!! This board is the worst!!! NO SAHM wears polis!!!


+1. No woman wears polos. And if they do, they shouldn't.


+2 POLOS? Seriously??


+3. I don't know where the Polo poster lives, but I live in the Bethesda area and the only women who wear polos are playing tennis or golfing. Polos are NOT in fashion!!!!

The moms running around with babies are all in athletic wear (even often at the Mall and on playdates). Take a look at Athleta, Lucy, Zella at Nordstrom, Lululemon if you have a bigger budget. That is what all the moms are wearing at preschool drop off. Find some exercise pants that fit you nicely and then buy them in different patterns/colors. The tops depend on your figure. If you are curvier, you need looser ones that cover your butt (I need these). If you are really skinny you can get away with more fitted tops. (Not fair, but that's how it is). On days they want to look more put together, but not too put together (play group, music class etc), the moms wear jeans and a top and the addidas type shoes that have made a comeback or converse as another poster suggested. For a nicer look for fall days you put on some ankle boots, jeans, and a sweater. If you want to wear tanks with built in support, get a sweater like this to toss over it if you are going further than your mailbox: http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1079107&pcid=1078932&vid=1&pid=228813082 or. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-hatha-cardigan/4412819?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=GREY%20DARK%20HEATHER


ankle boots. Super ugly. Hoped those were out.
Ugly.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 16:10     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sahm of 3 under 5 years old here. Buy 5 of these in various colors https://www.madewell.com/p/madewell_category/teesandmore/shortsleeve/whisper-cotton-vneck-pocket-tee/04346

And 2-3 pairs of pants like this http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/zella-live-in-high-waist-leggings/4312529

(I would do black and one color)

Then go to target and buy 2-3 nude bras that fit right now that you can breastfeed in. Don't delay on this!

And some cute sneakers (low cut Chuck taylors).

Check out themomedit.com

You're welcome. Good luck!!!


Not snark. Real question. Do you wear the leggings and that shirt out of the house or is that your outfit for at home?


Not PP but I usually work from home and wear these exact pants and these exact t shirts ALL THE TIME. I often wear a black athletic tank under the tee for more support and coverage. Usually wear a sports bra. Usually wear sneakers or flip flops.

In the fall I wear tall camel flat Born boots or gray sweater material boots with sweaters or vests or long cardigans.

I'm tall, thin, have long straight blonde hair and wear light makeup and simple jewelry (pearl or diamond studs and pearl or diamond necklace) daily. It works. I dress up to go to the office, and when I am home dress clothes or jeans often feel like I'm wearing a starched straightjacket.


What does this have to do with anything?
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 15:56     Subject: SAHM uniform
I don't know. I think the legging pictures look nice and polished. People priding themselves on wearing dresses (and not ugh! leggings!) and then pairing them with boat shoes haven't really accomplished that.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 13:09     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I must have a completely different uniform than the rest of you SAHMs. I wear a dress, mostly Max Studio, and cardigan almost every day. Boat shoes in the summer, boots and tights in the winter. I always feel better dressed than the athleisure crowd. It's all machine washable and made out of the same comfortable rayon and cotton fabrics. I don't understand the love of yoga pants and tshirts. A dress is one article of clothing, that saves you 50% time choosing separates!


What do you wear for shoes? I'm assuming bare legs and feet?


Plus, socks or slippers inside. Bike shorts for playing on the floor with the toddlers. Very easy, and just as comfortable as other options.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 12:53     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:I must have a completely different uniform than the rest of you SAHMs. I wear a dress, mostly Max Studio, and cardigan almost every day. Boat shoes in the summer, boots and tights in the winter. I always feel better dressed than the athleisure crowd. It's all machine washable and made out of the same comfortable rayon and cotton fabrics. I don't understand the love of yoga pants and tshirts. A dress is one article of clothing, that saves you 50% time choosing separates!


I'm like this too. A dress and repetto flats in the summer. A leather jacket or cardigan, a dress, tights and paul green boots when it's chillier.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 12:26     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:I must have a completely different uniform than the rest of you SAHMs. I wear a dress, mostly Max Studio, and cardigan almost every day. Boat shoes in the summer, boots and tights in the winter. I always feel better dressed than the athleisure crowd. It's all machine washable and made out of the same comfortable rayon and cotton fabrics. I don't understand the love of yoga pants and tshirts. A dress is one article of clothing, that saves you 50% time choosing separates!


What do you wear for shoes? I'm assuming bare legs and feet?
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 12:20     Subject: SAHM uniform
I must have a completely different uniform than the rest of you SAHMs. I wear a dress, mostly Max Studio, and cardigan almost every day. Boat shoes in the summer, boots and tights in the winter. I always feel better dressed than the athleisure crowd. It's all machine washable and made out of the same comfortable rayon and cotton fabrics. I don't understand the love of yoga pants and tshirts. A dress is one article of clothing, that saves you 50% time choosing separates!
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 08:17     Subject: Re:SAHM uniform
It's funny how everyone on DCUM complains about wearing leggings and a t-shirt but that is literally what everyone wears out in public. It's fine. If your clothes fit and they're clean, you won't look like a total mess. And isn't that the point?





And this is the outfit a PP said she liked to wear by layering over her leggings and tee... and actually, this is NOT the Hans Solo outfit someone mentioned. I think this woman looks cute and put together. Swap out those booties for something more comfortable and you're good to go.



This the Hans Solo outfit:





Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 08:04     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My out of house uniform: ag skinny jeans, silk blouse (Equipment), cashmere v neck sweater, vans


This sounds nice but does it get annoying to send out so much dry cleaning??


NP. I just checked out the Equipment brand, never heard of it before. Those shirts are over $200! You wear them every day under a sweater? Don't you sweat a lot?


I'm not the PP but I like to wear them under sweaters because they're so thin. If you wear them under thin cashmere sweaters, you probably won't sweat that much. They're really light weight.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 07:53     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Oh my god I cannot believe people are suggesting POLOS you guys are dinosaurs


I a dinosaur and I haven't worn a polo since the 80s!!!!

Hell no would this 47-year old woman ever wear a polo again.

I was in my teens in the era of Prep when I last sported one.

I'd feel like an old Lesbian at the Dinah Shore golf tournament in one.


Lol, you and I would be dino friends!
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2017 07:52     Subject: SAHM uniform
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My out of house uniform: ag skinny jeans, silk blouse (Equipment), cashmere v neck sweater, vans


This sounds nice but does it get annoying to send out so much dry cleaning??


NP. I just checked out the Equipment brand, never heard of it before. Those shirts are over $200! You wear them every day under a sweater? Don't you sweat a lot?