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What’s your ‘mum uniform’?

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Oohooh · 05/04/2024 18:29

Bit of a lame expression but I’m looking to buy new clothes that are practical for school run, park etc but easy to throw on together (ie not buying in outfits) and not too slobby/hideous. Just interested to see what everyone else wears, at 32 I’m too old for teen fashion but not ready for Next/Boden yet 😂

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merryandbrightdelight · 05/04/2024 20:49

Blessedbethefruitz · 05/04/2024 18:34

  1. I have the magic butter leggings in many colours from amazon, and a twist front Jersey dress in 6 different colours, rocket dog pumps in 3 colours. I've gone full efficiency the last few months!

Could I have a link to the leggings please?

Sagittarius · 05/04/2024 20:48

For the school run/park I'm normally in a pair of black nike pro leggings with a hoody . Main reason, they are comfortable and I work from home , they are also quick to wash and dry if they get dirty at the park. Lots of other mums wear similar to this I've noticed, nobody is particularly making an effort for the school run.

I'm mid 30s, I don't own anything from boden, fat face, joules etc, its not to my taste at all as I wear a lot of athleisure.

Otherwise I'll have a basic pair of jeans and casual tee or nice jumper depending on the time of the year. In summer I like to wear midi dresses with chunky sandals or white trainers.

Gratuliere · 05/04/2024 20:42

Jeans with a classic belt and a Breton shirt.

Fuelledbylatte · 05/04/2024 20:40

Comfies!

Jogging bottoms (tapered, various colours) trainers cropped tshirt body warmer

Leggings / gym wear if going to gym

Jeans and top if no coat required

Dresses when weather says I can (toast / nobody's child)

ThreePointOneFourOneFiveNine · 05/04/2024 20:40

museumum · 05/04/2024 20:28

I’m clearly not your target audience as I’ve worn Jext as a teen, in my 20s, 30s and 40s. Not sure what’s supposed to be old about it.

I've come to realise it's not an age thing but a generational thing. When we were in our 20s next was young. When I was a kid I thought the flowery knee-length dresses my grandma wore were what all old ladies wore and eventually my mum would start wearing them too. I have since realised that the flowery knee length dresses were what young women wore in the forties, when my grandma was a young woman, and people often will just keep their style from that age. I'm pretty sure the only reason my mum and dad don't wear flares anymore is lack of availability.

cherish123 · 05/04/2024 20:37

I probably wouldn't wear a skirt or dress for the school run or park. For school run - leggings are fine. For park/ coffee out I'd opt for jeans, jumper or sweatshirt and barbour or puffer.

spidermonkeys · 05/04/2024 20:35

Stephy1886 · 05/04/2024 20:23

Why do so many wear leggings with socks pulled up & a cold water swimming jacket thing?

😂😂😂 this was my uniform in the winter.

Proud dry robe wanker over here !

(I do actually swim and spend my weekends at the kids rugby so I think I'm allowed one!) 🙈

tttigress · 05/04/2024 20:34

museumum · 05/04/2024 20:28

I’m clearly not your target audience as I’ve worn Jext as a teen, in my 20s, 30s and 40s. Not sure what’s supposed to be old about it.

Yeah. I didn't realise Next was for old people as it was cool when I was a teenager (admittedly I am in my mid 40s)

Favouritefruits · 05/04/2024 20:33

Black ponte leggings from next in the winter with a jumper and in the autumn and spring Boden leggings with an oversized top. Summer usually wear a simple T-shirt dress I’ve got a few Joules ones!

ScabbyHorse · 05/04/2024 20:32

Wide jeans long sleeve tops and trainers

tttigress · 05/04/2024 20:32

Stephy1886 · 05/04/2024 20:23

Why do so many wear leggings with socks pulled up & a cold water swimming jacket thing?

Had to Google Cold Water Swimming jacket. I think I know the look you are talking about now!

But if you were an actual cold water swimmer you would have to have one for the school run and one for training!!

Loveliesbhhfd · 05/04/2024 20:31

Whatever is clean and fits...must make self care more of a priority but at the moment I'm just fire fighting...so it's a miracle that I get dressed/brush teeth/brush hair at all!

Sobersally · 05/04/2024 20:29

I’ve been wearing cargo type trousers with a body suit type long sleeve top and trainers/crocs a lot

museumum · 05/04/2024 20:28

I’m clearly not your target audience as I’ve worn Jext as a teen, in my 20s, 30s and 40s. Not sure what’s supposed to be old about it.

MummaMummaJumma · 05/04/2024 20:28

I’m old school. I tuck my nightie into my trousers and throw on a jacket, then off we go.

I do get ready for work after the school run btw.

I love an anonymous forum, the school mums would JUDGE me if they knew!! 🤣

Sodypop · 05/04/2024 20:27

tapered cords or wide leg cords. Vans high tops, t shirt or l/sleeve. Quilted jacket thing from sezanne.

Stephy1886 · 05/04/2024 20:23

Why do so many wear leggings with socks pulled up & a cold water swimming jacket thing?

ellecf21 · 05/04/2024 20:21

I've got a couple of Anine Bing oversized jumpers that I basically live in. They aren't cheap cheap but the cost per wear is wild. Pair them with a nice soft pair of leggings or jeans depending on what's clean 🤣

NameChangeHereandThere · 05/04/2024 20:18

Black jumpsuit and a colourful kimono with black dolly shoes/converse al la Angel Strawbridge

doriangrey604726 · 05/04/2024 20:13

Blessedbethefruitz · 05/04/2024 18:34

  1. I have the magic butter leggings in many colours from amazon, and a twist front Jersey dress in 6 different colours, rocket dog pumps in 3 colours. I've gone full efficiency the last few months!

Ooh please can you link the magic butter leggings?

ThreePointOneFourOneFiveNine · 05/04/2024 18:53

Jeggings and a tunic top to hide my tummy. I'm nearing 50 and would be happy with Boden and next though 😳

TheFormidableMrsC · 05/04/2024 18:49

I really like Suzy D Ultimate Joggers. I've got loads of different colours and they are really versatile. I have bought a few on Vinted for much less than retail. For brands I like Lucy Dodwell, Eleven Loves, Disko Kids. Again, I source much cheaper bargains on Vinted.

Hiker50 · 05/04/2024 18:42

jeans and trainers or chunky boots.
Leggings and trainers.
Oversized t-shirt or sweatshirt.
For work - fancy pants clothes.

GotMooMilk · 05/04/2024 18:41

Jeans, jumper, sunglasses. Usually oversize knit jumper and white trainers. In summer t shirt tucked into high waist jeans and trainers/sandals. I’m 33 and love M&S these days- in my mum era.

PeloMom · 05/04/2024 18:39

Leggings and shirt/ jumper. After particularly rough nights sunglasses too

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