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Makeup and Dress Code for the School Run: Necessary or Not? 💄👕👖

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lattekim23 · 09/07/2024 12:27

Just curious, and to be clear, I'm not judging anyone; I'm genuinely interested in why some moms choose this approach. Other than the moms who go straight to work or have appointments right after, do any of you bother with makeup and put effort into dressing up for the school run? Especially if you're just heading back home afterward? I always make sure I'm showered and dressed neatly each morning, but I don't see the point in applying makeup when it seems unnecessary. I usually wear leggings or jeans and a t-shirt, and I skip the makeup—I simply don't have the time. And you know, some moms show up at school in their PJs, some even in dressing gowns and slippers!

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lattekim23 · 09/07/2024 12:37

As I said, I'm not judging—I'm simply curious and wanted to ask the question. I'm not suggesting that everyone should be doing a catwalk, but it would be sensible to wear something more appropriate than clothes that look like one has just rolled out of bed.

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Foxxo · 09/07/2024 12:36

i dont even get out the car.. i pull up, she gets out, i drive off.

I never bother doing more than just throwing on whatever.. i cba.

Singleandproud · 09/07/2024 12:36

I never wear makeup but would always be clean and tidy.

Perhaps those parents do t prioritise sleep the way I do, or have early risers and have been up since 6am. Or they just like it and it makes them feel put together.

Personally I wouldn't be stepping out the house in leggings or joggers as I see them as home clothes unless actively doing sport.

Reugny · 09/07/2024 12:35

Why?

The dads who do the school run are in work clothes including clothes tradies wear, gym clothes and casual clothes, plus every now and then in pyjamas with a coat over them. Some of them look like they have just woken up or that they need to go to sleep.

So why should mums dress any differently? Especially as a lot of office workers do hybrid roles now.

Topseyt123 · 09/07/2024 12:35

Showered and in clean clothes. Jeans and a t-shirt used to do me just fine. I've never worn makeup as I just can't be arsed with it.

There was no particular dress code as far as I was concerned.

TheGoogleMum · 09/07/2024 12:34

I don't wear makeup if I'm going to work nevermind just doing the school run! I definitely don't dress up but i don't wear pyjamas

Tagyoureit · 09/07/2024 12:33

Why does it matter to you?
Why do you feel the need to judge another woman for wearing make up to do the school run?

Her make up probably makes her feel confident and put together.

Do you judge the dads for shaving in the mornings to do the school run too?

Peonies12 · 09/07/2024 12:32

Why does it matter to you? Getting dressed and wearing make up makes me feel ready for the day, even if I'm not working or going out. Fine if you would rather not, I couldn't care less. Always love the more judgey posts start with 'I'm not judging...'

Needmorelego · 09/07/2024 12:31

As said above...
Does it matter?
I really don't think out here in the actual real world anybody cares in the slightest what other parents are wearing.

MrsSkylerWhite · 09/07/2024 12:29

Does it matter?

AnneLovesGilbert · 09/07/2024 12:28

some moms show up at school in their PJs, some even in dressing gowns and slippers!

Not around here they don’t.

YankSplaining · 09/07/2024 12:28

I haven’t worn makeup since high school twenty years ago, so no. 😂