Sahms What Did You Wear Today?

I have a mom "uniform" I wear a wrap skirt (knee lenght) and a tank top with incorporated shelf bra. I live in Hawaii though so if snow or cold ever showed up I would need to change that up...

I did a "dare" 2 years ago to dress like June Cleaver for 30 days... meaning, a skirt, heels (1 inch or smaller for me!), nice top, necklace and makeup and hair done before I eat breakfast. I really loved how I felt not being a frump so I kinda continue it with a skirt and nice shoes.

Here where I live, people wear shorts & slippers/flip-flops. Jeans.
Done up or down.

That is how I dress.
Or casual flowy skirts. Tank tops, flip-flops.

No worries.

All those women dressed up per after work... they're all wishing they can just get home and UNdress into more comfortable clothing without hosiery.

I haven't changed my make-up, clothing or style really since becoming a SAHM. I wear jeans and a t-shirt everyday-I only wear a blouse or sweaters if I'm going out. I don't tend to wear dresses. I only wear chapstick day to day and will put on other make up only when going out.
And by going out I mean like a date with my husband or a night out with the girls.

I came up with the idea a little while ago about having a mom "uniform" for daily wear. I have five pairs of pants ie jeans, capris, whatever, I mean a black pair of yoga pants is cool too ;) I then have five (I actually have more) tops that are not t-shirts. They aren't necessarily the hottest fashion trend, but they are tops. Ex. I will often put something like a black tank under a brightly colored little shrug (small light weight sweater) and throw on a pair of jeans, some black flip flops with my toe nails painted and go! Of course I am in TX so we are already wearing flip flops, but you could just do a closed toe shoe, like some cute little black sketchers or something. I have long hair so a lot days I will pull it back, but I do a cute pony tail and make sure I don't have any fly aways, so I still look put together. I always dab a little concealer under my eyes, a little pencil to my brows, some light mascara, a bit of blush, lipgloss and then go! Just a small amount of make-up, smooth hair and clothing that does not include a t-shirt will go so far to make you feel more attractive. I save my t-shirts for hard core cleaning or the gym. If I go out, I wear some black pants a nice top, not in the group of tops for daily wear and some heels. I don't have a lot of night wear bc I am still a bit chunky from having my babies, but I don't go out that much so it works out!! But if I do go out, I grab a quick shower, straighten my hair, do my make-up, and look HOT!! Even chubby, I am still extra hot and I want to look good, but I don't put pressure on myself to look like I am going to an office everyday, because I am not!! Just a little color here, some cute toenails there, some nice highlights now and again does the trick, and my big thing was to rid myself of t-shirts!!! Now a cute tee is ok, but like something that has a slogan of some sports team from the early '90's must go!! Good luck! Oh in answer to your original post, today I wore jeans, and brown empire waist shirt with an animal print sash, a sparkly brown tank underneath and flip flops. A little jewelry, nothing fancy with light make-up and pulled back hair :D Good luck!!! We have a hard job but little things like looking cute do help!!

I wore nice jeans, a red button down top, ankle boots (black) makeup on and hair done. Toe nails are done too. Always wearing earrings, and some jewelry.
I am 41 and have 3 children at home. I get up 30 mins before they do. I wash my face, put makeup on (all the way, like going to church) and do my hair. I used to have medium length hair, I had it cut to above my shoulders and wear it cute everyday. I then wear nice jeans and a pretty shirt. If the shirt is clean and i am going to a different store than i did that day, i will wear it again the next day. I am always ready for the "unexpected" doorbell, emergency, make a fast errand etc... My friend taught me, to freshen up and get out of my pjs, you will stop feeling frumpy if you change your clothes, and fix your hair and put on makeup. It is true. I have also lost a few pounds because i am not eating because i am feeling frumpy, or whatever. PLUS I want to look pretty when my husband gets home. I am sure he works with pretty women and I don't want him to come home to a frumpy sweatpants mom. I look my best when he comes home!

Well....yoga pants a t-shirt and a long cardigan. But, I did fix my hair and put on some makeup today if that makes me seem more fashionable and less lazy. I am not going to bust out my former business attire just to get spit up and glitter all over it. Plus I am into a natural fabric thing and yoga pants are oh so conveniently made of cotton and they don't irritate my c-section area like jeans do.

Sounds great for the gym or a day of errands, but if you're going to be gracing people with your presence perhaps putting an 'outfit' together would be more appropriate and allow you to feel more comfortable around these other women. My Mom runs a daycare and is in full face of makeup & dressed (never in jeans) by the afternoon. Routine is key here. I think something simple, cute and casual would be nice fitting jeans (the darker the wash they 'nicer' they look!) a nice fitted T or vneck, cardigan (for easy changing if there are fingerprints!) or a cami & blouse you can wear over it. Even if you are in comfy 'workout' gear, wear your watch earrings & rings. Keep your accessories the same if thats easier for you. P.S. Today I wore skinny jeans, flats with jewels on them, sheer floral print blouse w/cami, hair pulled back in a messy styled bun & makeup...

I wear jeans and a shirt most of the time. When I go out I do a fast 5 minute hair and make up and switch to a clean shirt right before I leave the house (my 2 year old seems to think my shirt is a napkin lately!). I also have comfortable but nice looking shoes. It's so easy to get in a rut or just throw on the nearest clean clothes. But it is nice to have some better looking casual clothes too.

You are leaps and bounds ahead of me! These days, if I put on jeans and a t-shirt, my kids say "Where are you going today?"

I work full time from home. Since I am juggling working 8 hours a day with also carting 3 kids to and from school (1 is in Kindergarten too so I have 3 back-and-forth trips to the school daily), taking care of a toddler, cleaning the house, preparing all the meals, and trying to squeeze a workout in as well, I am afraid my standard uniform is yoga pants (with bleach stains, of course!) a workout tank top, and a ponytail. No makeup. Probably if I saw you at the store I would be feeling put to shame ;)

Sounds to me like you looked adorable today! :-)
I wore what I always wear, jeans and cute T shirt. Comfortable, good for hanging around the house or going shopping. I do my hair and makeup and feel pretty good about myself. The only days I feel really frumpy is if I don't bother with the hair and makeup.

I didn't look at your previous answers but for me (a SAHM) I like to look good but be comfortable and practical at the same time. I wear a lot of velour sweat suits when I am running the kids around. Jeans and cute tops/sweaters. But...I always try to do my makeup or put some earrings on...it makes me feel "put together". I don't always do all the fancy stuff but a quick swipe of blush and some mascara, maybe some lip gloss, have a way of doing wonders for me! Its not what you wear on the outside that makes you feel good...its whats on the inside that counts!

What I wore today was...
Dark wash blue jeans, plain grey shirt, blue and grey fitted flannel, and grey converse. My hair was twisted up, bangs flat ironed, make-up done (foundation, eyebrows, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss).
On warm days I wear dark jean cuffed capri's, wedges or flip flops, and a cute tee, makeup done, etc. (I live in So cal so it's mostly warm).
I guess it depends on what your style is. I have always been a jeans and tee girl, you can totally dress that up a billion ways to suit you, so thats just what I do. When I don't have to leave the house I usually wear yoga pants and a tee. Im just the type of person to always do their makeup so thats always done, but sometimes I just put my hair up and leave it alone.
To be honest, your outfit sounded "sporty" cute.

I'll be honest. If I'm not going to leave the house all day, I often stay in my pajamas. I bet you can guess what I wore today ;)

When I go out, spring & winter & fall, I compensate for any frump/lack of new clothing/need to be comfortable, by wearing shoes that make me feel a little sassy (specifically my boots or *occasionally* a pair of leather pumps or booties (I have one pair of each)) and a coat (I have three that I have collected over the years) that is warm, functional but also that I feel is military/punk/menswear + soft elegance. At least that's the goal. I either wear dark skinny jeans/slim pants or trousers. Simple, dark and neutral colored tops and sweaters/cardigans/vests. I love scarves. My daily wear and favorite is silk/wool blend with cream and warm charcoal stripes. Tasty.

During summer all bets are off. I wear a swim suit, flip flops and what ever I find to wear that doesn't stink too badly.

Us working Moms want to look like you comfy Moms. We are too tired and don't have the time to change if there are any activities after work.

Well, I had to get dressed because we went to a music and movement class at the library...but typically, I wear my "sweats" until about lunch time. I usually shower before bed. If I have nowhere to be, I wear jeans/tshirt/sweatshirt. If I have to go out, I wear jeans and a nice top.

i was in my workout clothes all day, i only put on a bra to go to the park, now im wearing a pretty slip. When my husband is in town and home i wear my bra all day, makeup all day and a prettier slip, lol

Today I was in grey yoga pants and a blue t-shirt. Didn't have anywhere to go (for once! lol) so I was barefoot all day.

I've got 3 girls, one is 3mos and nursing. So my tops have to be easy to nurse in. Not gonna lie - I kinda can't wait to wear normal bras and tops again in a year :o)

I wear similar clothes to you.

Hubby and I are going away for our 10th anniversary for a night. I realized I have nothing to wear. All of my "fun" going out clothes is old and ratty. I have some nice slacks and professional wear from.....you know, back when I needed such things, but I haven't bought myself anything that wasn't functional in eons. I don't even like pants, yet, I wear pants/jeans all the time.

My sweaters always have cracker crumbs/mush stuck on them.

I work full-time, but right now I can decide what days to go to the office and what days to work from home (seems like a great deal, but if I don't find a new contract soon I'll be out of this great deal and my income! EEK!!) Anyways, I dress for work EVERYDAY. I olnly change into my "comfy clothes" at the end of the day or if I am doing housework. Don't be too envoius of the moms all dressed up for work, I guarantee they wish they could come comfy like you!! The grass is always greener on the other side. I was a SAHM for 3 years and was comfy ALL the time and always wanted to dress up, now I look forward to the weekends when I dont have to dress up - but I have WW meetings early on Saturdays and church on Sundays...so really now it's just the holidays :). Whatever works for being around kids all day is the best you can do :).

super comfy khakis and a patterned blue long sleeve shirt - for summer I went out and bought Vneck Tshirts, I don't know why, but just putting on a Vneck solid colored shirt makes me feel like I'm DRESSED, instead of going from jammies to jammies disguised as clothes :) I never wear sweats out of the house for the same reason - only jeans, khakis, or capris. If I know I'm going to be home all day just cleaning and playing with the kids, I'll just wear sweats and an old Tshirt.

In my defense...I just had a baby about 6 weeks ago! lol
Gray yoga pants with a green t-shirt. I had to wear a scarf because my husband got a little "sucky" the other day (and we are in our mid-30's!). I did do my hair and got makeup on so I was feeling pretty good about that! Usually .... I am pretty comfy!
L.

I'm a SAHM. When my kids were little, I wore sweats and a t-shirt - there was no point in wearing nice things... As the kids got older, I moved to more presentable outfits. Yesterday I had a meeting at school. Until I left I had on fleece pants and a turtleneck. For the meeting I wore a long sleeved turtleneck sweater and a pair of nice slacks. I changed right before I left the house.
I think you can't compare your insides to the working mom's outsides. I'm sure they would much rather be in jeans and a sweater than their dress clothes and high heels.
Just because they look put together doesn't mean that they really are. Be yourself. Be comfortable.
Enjoy your kids - when it comes right down to it, they don't care what you wear.
LBC

I actually had a cute outfit on today. I am pregnant on top of being a SAHM. I am 4 months, so that weird pregnant or fat stage. I don't feel comfy in jeans right now so most days I end up wearing a matching sweat suit with my uggs. But today I had on black leggings and a striped shirt with some black boots. I had a doctor apt today and didn't want to wear sweats......again.... I also went and bought a few more shirts, so that I can wear a similar outfit/s more often. I felt like it was a perfect outfit because it was comfy and easy to move around in and yet cute and trendy.

Hi, J.:

What happened to women caring about the way they look?
A SAHM is just as professional and any woman going out in the work world.
Even women in colonial days looked good, even if they were over weight.

I say, again, what happened to women caring about the way they look?
Children are gifts, mom's are gifts as well. Does someone give you and gift that looks frumppy?
Thanks for asking.
D.

I was in my pj's all day until my hubby came home and then i ran and put on some jeans and a t-shirt. :)

I'm going to be getting those pajama jeans. . I can be in jeans and a pj's!!!! I'm all over that!

I wore today the exact same thing I wore yesterday! A sahm outfit Ofcourse!

I currently have a broken elbow so all my clothes have to be easy for me to put on myself :)

Today I am also sporting the black yoga pants, and 3 layers of long sleeve shirts in black, white and green and the old school black and white adiddas. I am so tore up, my hubby has to help me with my bra everyday before he leaves for work :(

~ I was lucky today and my 11 year old nephew did my hair in two braided pigtails before he left for school! Whoo-hoo!

LOL...I was just laughing at myself for this the other day! Pretty much everyday I wear workout gear. I'm in yoga pants and t-shirts. And I'm about 9 weeks pregnant, so I'm just more comfy in them! I don't go anywhere but to pick up my daughter and drop her off at school. We almost always go out shopping or something on the weekends and then I wear jeans. My hair is usually pulled back in a ponytail...I hate having to sit and straighten my hair, and if I don't, it's pretty crazy! I only wear make-up if I go out.

My hubby doesn't care what I wear, he says I'm beautiful in anything...that's another reason why I don't really care to get dressed up!

ha! I wear my jammies all day unless I am going out somewhere. But when I get dressed I get dressed! I wear my cute skinny jeans and a comfy slightly baggy yet still fitted tee with boots, curl my hair and do my make up. It is either or.

Honestly, right now, i'm kinda in a "frumpy" stage lol
I hate to admit it, but i am. We don't have a lot of money so we don't go out much. I'm also not a very big "girly girl" Yes I do like to dress up from time to time.
Somedays I feel so gross lol
I take a shower, get dressed kinda cute for when my hubby comes home, and within about 5 min I get spit-up on or my 2y/o touches me with sticky fingers lol

Sounds fine! I'm usually in fitted yoga pants, a cute tank or fitted tee and a hoodie or layered long and short sleeve tees. Nowadays I'm wearing my puffy vest with the fur on the hood and uggs, in spring it will be clean tennis shoes. Always hair brushed and a pony or bun, and always makeup, makes me feel awake, even on pajama days when I don't leave the house. I make an effort to wear clothes that fit, don't own a baggy tshirt or such. Have to be comfortable but that doesn't mean I can't be cute!

I do like to add a cute scarf when it's cold enough, and I do tend to wear nice jeans and a cute top or slacks to school functions/meetings, etc..

My favorite pair of comfy jeans, a Hanes T shirt and pair of sketchers.
I don't mind dressing comfy. I feel blessed that I get too. lol
Still get dolled up for a mom's night out every once in a while, so I'm good :)
C.

Dark jeans, white shirt, camel colored boots/jacket/accessories, and a cute beenie on top. Lately I've been in a stylish mood, just trying to get back to fashionable me slowly.

I work part time, but when I'm home it's jeans and tshirts all the way, unless we're going to church. Most of my tshirts are movie or tv show themed, except the ones with my college on them. If I had my way, I'd never wear another suit, I'd much rather be casual.

Today, blue jeans, black tee and black sweat shirt and a pair of moccasins, all day!! Yep, driving the kids too and from school, grocery shopping, clothes shopping and even on a date with my hubby...same clothes and slippers all day!
Yesterday, black dress slacks and a dressy shirt for Valentine's Day at my daughters school party...all day same outfit, even to church last night.
When I get dressed in the morning, that is pretty much what I stay in all day. If I put on sweat pants and a sweatshirt, it stays on all day and I will go everywhere in it. I guess I get dressed in the morning with the entire days activities planned and decide my attire based on that : )

Jeans with a cute sweater top, and my new black and white sketcher shape-ups, but my youngest are 5 years old and they are in school all day M-F, BUT I am in school full time and my oldest 11 has major and complex special needs.

I wear frumpy clothes like u said, or pjs, haha. I'm always cleaning and or getting dirty or playing with my 15 month old. Unless i go out , to the store or whatever... i try and dress it up. It's the only time i get to so i take advantage. On sunday my husband and i went to go have dinner at a restaurant and since i never dress up i decided to look extra "pretty" for my husband...when we got home i went straight to the bedroom to change into comfy lounge around clothes and when i came out he looked and said "who are you" haha, it is a drastic change, but i don't see a point in looking nice or presentable at home when you have a bunch of things to do around the house.

I wear sweats pretty much everyday and everywhere. I sometimes will put jeans on with a cute top or sweater. I too struggle with feeling frumpy and homely when I go places. It sucks to go to the grocery store and see a mom with way more kids than me all dolled up looking so cute and there I am no makeup hair in a pony with sweats on. Sooo I decided a couple hair appointments ago to get a hair style that must be styled so atleast my hair is done no matter what I am wearing. I don't put makeup on or dress up but I have never been a dressy trendy girl. I stay home so why not be comfy.

I wear sweats a lot. I also wear jeans and a t-shirt a lot too. I do shower and put make-up on everyday - That makes me feel better about myself just to be "done." I've been wearing jeans, boots, and a nice sweater when I take the kids to lunch with my parents or friends the last few days (which is very unusal) & I've gotten a few compliments from random people. It has made me feel great about myself and made me want to dress nicer. HOWEVER....as soon as we get home my jammies/sweats go right back on. When I'm at home cleaning, going to drop the kids off, running to the Dr., etc...I want to be comfortable...I'm not looking for a date, but I think showering and having my hair & a little make-up on makes me feel good. :)

I am technically not a SAHM because I work 4 nights a week but I don't get out of my pajamas unless I have to go somewhere other than dropping my daughter off at school. When I do go somewhere, I often wear yoga pants or jeans with a semi casual shirt. Always put on sunscreen and some foundation but mascara and all the rest depends on if I feel like it or not.

Loved reading all the responses...!

I sported the grey yoga pants with and fitted tank and purple hoodie. I actually did my hair today and put on some mascara Love that I can dress like that everyday! I'm a SAHM and own my home daycare for the past nine years. 90% of my day is spent sitting on the floor with the kiddos..diapers, puzzles, playing ect...I love it! I was a corporate travel agent for 10 years before I became a SAHM....and I don't miss dressing up at all!

I wear skinny jeans all the time, fitted tees or sometimes more dressy tops (lace dolmans, tunics). I wear my black Jordan shoes most days. I try to do my hair but it's so tedious sometimes. I never go out the house without makeup but I think that's just habit now or that I love dream mousse foundation haha, but if I don't feel like putting make up on I just put mascara and eyeliner on.

Today I had my hair in a low side ponytail (behind my ear) with a black flower in it, rue 21 skinny jeans, black 3 buckle calf boots, a black fitted vneck with a white tank underneath that had sharks and hearts imprinted on it.

I really want to buy some sweats though... the only ones I have are my Marine Corps sweats from boot camp. If i had different colored sweats I'd probably wear sweatpants a lot. I try to dress nice-ish but sometimes I just don't feel like it lol. I'm one of those people who would blow a bunch of money on clothes if I had it :P I have to cross my fingers for a big salary one day haha

today i am wearinf yoga pants and tank top and a boyfriend cardigan. i wanted something stretchy because I am on the heaviest day of my period. yesterday i wore more of my usual outfitts. a silky red dress and cardigan over jeans. I like to look pretty it makes me feel better about myself

First I put on black sweatpants and a pink t-shirt because nothing else was clean.
Then, I did some laundry and put on my new jeans and a teal t-shirt to go to playgroup.
Then, this evening, I got baby poop on that outfit when I scooped up my one-year-old to give him kisses, so now I'm back in the black sweatpants and the pink t-shirt : )

Most of the time I wear what you described. I like to do yoga most days and hate to have to change out of my jeans to do that. I'm on the floor a lot changing diapers, picking up things, cleaning spills, etc. and jeans are just binding. Quick makeup most days - powder, blush, mascara, and blistex. Hair is usually in a ponytail/knot. Even if I do take the time to straighten it, I can't leave it down all day long. It drives me crazy.

If I...
Have outings (ie dr. apt.):
Jeans and a t-shirt. Little/no makeup. Hair in ponytail.

Have errands (ie. shopping, bank or other "drive through" places, friends house):
Sweats and a t-shirt. Little/no makeup. Hair in ponytail. Sneekers.

Am home all day:
PJ's/sweats and a t-shirt/night shirt (and usualy no bra or just a simple sports bra because who wants to fuss w/one when you are nursing?). I might put on a little make-up right before hubbie is due home from work. Hair in ponytail. Sneekers.

And...
For nice clothes/dressup places (ie. church, resturant):
Nice pants, or skirt w/nice shirt/sweater ect. Make-up if I have time. I might straighten my hair or put it up half-up-half-down style. I might wear heals and jewerly but I usualy don't if i have kidoes w/me.

:)

I have a 1 and 4 year old. I am wearing jeans, tshirt, and when I go out I wear tennis shoes. Hair is in a pony tail. I'm unpacking boxes and organizing (just moved), and washing both cars in between playing with the boys and cooking dinner. This evening I'll keep the jeans but put on a clean blouse, brush hair and put a little (VERY LITTLE) make up on and go to church. But this was how I dressed before being a mom too....can't blame the boys. :P

I work a few night a week, for a few hours. So I do get dressed up a few days a week and look nice. But if I have nothing to do on my off days. I never get out of jammies, and rarely do I brush my hair or put on make up....... I figure I'm home all day playing why not be comfortable :) Fun responces to read :)

I wear lacoste polo shirts daily.....they are like a uniform to me, i have them in every color and modle the have...

sometimes i wear them with mini skirts, sometimes with yoga pants or jeans, somtimes shorts....

i love them, they make me feel "dressy" without putting any effort to it...

As shoes i wear flat sandals, i try to get pretty ones like michael kors or juicy things like that so i dont look so messy.....

i wear makeup like 2 times a week when i feel like wearing it....and my hair is always done, as well as nails...

almost no jewerly....little white gold earrings, sometimes i wear a tous necklace with a boy hubby gave for my first mothers day and my weeding ring....and a watch...i have tons of them from cartier to mickey mouse....ohhh and my ring...

but....if i could stay in jammies all day i would....

sadly on monday im going back to the gym so i will be wearing my gym outfits all day long....no time to change in the middle of the day

Today I'm wearing jeans, a patterned collared shirt, and brown suede boots. I agree that it's easy to down the path of frumpiness, and I feel so much better when I look good. I've actually bought a few inexpensive cotton dresses that look cute with my Frye boots, and tights or leggings and a cardigan. Those have been my staples recently. And they are cozy and flattering! (Btw, I have a 3 and a 5 year old.)

I've just accepted the fact that I am a SweatPants Mom. I am at the point where I don't need to look good for anyone during the day. I need to run around and have fun with my kids, do errands, clean the house and make dinner.

I'm the most comfortable in my sweatpants and frankly I was just done with stressing everyday with "what to wear", I rather my kids look good then me!

I live in my pajamas.

Sometimes they're even clean ;)