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What’s the mum “uniform” in your area?

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GrinAndBear · 14/11/2024 14:27

Is there a mum “uniform” - aka what you’d typically see someone in the playground or at the school gates wearing - in your area, and if so what is it?

I recently moved from Highgate to Finchley Central and it’s pretty different, despite being just two tube stops apart

CE / Highgate mums seemed to all wear Birkenstocks, hiking boots, straight cut jeans, parkas or Patagonia fleeces and fair isle or cashmere jumpers with hair in a messy bun.

Finchley Central mums are all in floral dresses Chelsea boots, blowdries, make up and proper coats and look at my scuffed old Blundstones as though I was living rough in a caravan… Not that I’m going to do anything about it mind, I’m very attached to my boots and fleece, but it’s odd how different it is

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Mummysgonetobed · 14/11/2024 20:41

Yorkshire.
the leggings that go up your arse crack, oversized sweatshirt, pulled up white Nike socks and a pair of new balance.

i think it’s ridiculous but then I’m old and wear office clothes!

Toptops · 14/11/2024 20:40

Um, am I the only person reading this who thinks it weird?
How do you even know the makes of clothes they are wearing?!

Mirable · 14/11/2024 20:39

West London over here, no one gives a shit. We just wear what we want. We have mums in work uniform, joggers, dresses, some even in pjs 🤦🏽‍♀️

funinthesun19 · 14/11/2024 20:36

iloveshetlandponies · 14/11/2024 20:33

Suburban midlands , mixed income

I wear either my work outfit (black scrub top with my business logo on and black leggings and crocs )

Or my running gear

Or my ankle length black north face puffa, gym leggings, long socks and white new balance .which seem to be a very popular outfit on this thread ...I never realised I was so trendy (or basic. lol) but I love that north face coat it's like a sleeping bag

Loved the post up thread that ten years ago it was all skinny jeans, breton tops, green parka and converse, that was my uniform back then as well 😝

Loved the post up thread that ten years ago it was all skinny jeans, breton tops, green parka and converse, that was my uniform back then as well 😝

Still is my ideal outfit! 😄

CraftyNavySeal · 14/11/2024 20:35

I live in Tower Hamlets, it’s 70% full length Islamic dress and 30% Carhartt/Uniqlo/Lucy & Yak

Cravingtoffeeapples · 14/11/2024 20:34

I’m in a European country, i’d say now it’s cooler temperatures, people are wearing long wide trousers & jeans with Adidas in different colours (not white anymore) navy blue jumpers, jumpers with the shirt underneath, collar & cuffs showing, lots of burgundy-burgundy tops, bags etc. Also t shirts with little cardies and a layered necklaces with shorter, flared jeans and Boston birkenstocks, no coats yet. The wealthy ex pat set are still in the leggings, long socks, Nike or NB trainers, with the puffa jackets, botox and big lips

Ebeneser · 14/11/2024 20:34

blackheartsgirl · 14/11/2024 20:33

North wales. Literally anything goes.
No one cares 😂

This 😂

Apollo365 · 14/11/2024 20:34

iloveshetlandponies · 14/11/2024 20:33

Suburban midlands , mixed income

I wear either my work outfit (black scrub top with my business logo on and black leggings and crocs )

Or my running gear

Or my ankle length black north face puffa, gym leggings, long socks and white new balance .which seem to be a very popular outfit on this thread ...I never realised I was so trendy (or basic. lol) but I love that north face coat it's like a sleeping bag

Loved the post up thread that ten years ago it was all skinny jeans, breton tops, green parka and converse, that was my uniform back then as well 😝

Ankle length puffy coat sounds awesome!!!

funinthesun19 · 14/11/2024 20:34

Black flared leggings, jumper and sleeveless jacket, trainers.
Leggings and ankle ugg boots.

ishouldnthavesaiddat · 14/11/2024 20:33

ThianWinter · 14/11/2024 18:19

No it isn't, it's AIBU.
Unroll those eyes.

😂

iloveshetlandponies · 14/11/2024 20:33

Suburban midlands , mixed income

I wear either my work outfit (black scrub top with my business logo on and black leggings and crocs )

Or my running gear

Or my ankle length black north face puffa, gym leggings, long socks and white new balance .which seem to be a very popular outfit on this thread ...I never realised I was so trendy (or basic. lol) but I love that north face coat it's like a sleeping bag

Loved the post up thread that ten years ago it was all skinny jeans, breton tops, green parka and converse, that was my uniform back then as well 😝

blackheartsgirl · 14/11/2024 20:33

North wales. Literally anything goes.
No one cares 😂

downwindofyou · 14/11/2024 20:29

Hugmorecats · 14/11/2024 20:20

I find it fascinating that you all have time to notice what other mums are wearing. I’m so busy trying to get my kids there on time, answering a zillion questions, trying to stop them getting run over, that I have no clue what anyone wears. Clothes of some kind!

I’m usually wearing something comfy and warm - leggings, jumper and a coat.

Some people are just more observant of their surroundings

Apollo365 · 14/11/2024 20:26

Wow nothing like a uniform here. Most mums dressed for work, in a uniform (nurse or other) or the working from home type comfy clothes, some straight to the gym. Not many messy buns or pjs 😐

Vgbeat · 14/11/2024 20:24

Gonegirl7 · 14/11/2024 14:32

Sound London suburb mum here. All in long puffa coat eg the football coach look. Plain boots from M&S. no make up and messy bun.
its not a glamorous look which is nice as no pressure

I may jabe found my people in my duvet coat and fly boots although I'm in the north west

downwindofyou · 14/11/2024 20:21

thenewaveragebear1983 · 14/11/2024 14:35

Very very tight workout leggings
New balance trainers in pale/nude colours
Long duvet coats
Dry robes
Office wear

I am by far one of the scruffiest mums as I have usually walked a muddy Labrador twice and worked from home all day by the time I pick up from school. Dh does the morning drop off.

Aren't workout leggings tight by default?

Hugmorecats · 14/11/2024 20:20

I find it fascinating that you all have time to notice what other mums are wearing. I’m so busy trying to get my kids there on time, answering a zillion questions, trying to stop them getting run over, that I have no clue what anyone wears. Clothes of some kind!

I’m usually wearing something comfy and warm - leggings, jumper and a coat.

Mylittlebobble · 14/11/2024 20:19

Deprived area. Huge mix of clothes, and ages/ sexes doing the school run. Leggings, jumpers and trainers on the whole. Also, work wear and uniforms. No one looks particularly 'done up'. Never seen pjs.

MsNeis · 14/11/2024 20:18

Uhm... I often see mums around me wearing jeans, t-shirts/sweaters, jackets and shoes (trainers, boots...). Clearly I'm no fashion Sherlock, am I? 😅

SquashPenguin · 14/11/2024 20:13

Ankle length puffa gilets, sliders, socks, tracksuits and the occasional dry robe.

Town in the valleys of South Wales.

Verydemure · 14/11/2024 20:08

RobinEllacotStrike · 14/11/2024 16:05

I work full time and I'm a single parent - going to the beach pre work is one of the joys of WFH. Even on these November days there is a good community down there - all year round in fact. Many post school drop off Mums catching a swim before work.

Drop kids at school (mine usually walk now but I do still give a lift occassionally), head to beach, swim, sauna, home in time to start work at 9.30.

Truly bliss.

I've started going to early moring yoga now so my morings are now: yoga/home for coffee & change into swimsuit and dryrobe/swim/sauna, home for work.
Beats lazing around in bed doom scrolling (which I can still do if I dont get up & get going).

I'm happier than I have ever been & these mornings have a lot to do with it.

I like the sound of your life! where do you live?

Isitfridayyetsophie · 14/11/2024 20:07

Whatkindof · 14/11/2024 20:04

It's Gobbledegook, is babboe made up or really a brand?

It’s really a brand https://www.babboe.co.uk/big there’s normally at least 5 taking up the whole pavement by the school and filling up people’s front gardens! Everything I mentioned is a real brand, it wasn’t a piss take post 🤣

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MarceyMc · 14/11/2024 20:07

As someone on maternity leave who spends a lot of time convincing myself that no one cares how I look on the school run, this thread has sent my paranoia through the roof 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

Pre mat leave I'd be in office wear, but currently it's leggings and a hoody/sweatshirt/fleece, trainers, hair in a bun or pony and no make up. Currently getting very little sleep and don't want to waste any precious hours in bed getting up early to put myself together. Depending on how the day is going, I'm usually changed into jeans and looking a little more presentable by the time pick up comes around.

Our school is a real mix of office wear, jeans, leggings or other casual dress, profession uniforms, etc. Honestly couldn't say there is any 'uniform' at all (or not that I have noticed). We're in an affluent Greater Manchester suburb.

Whatkindof · 14/11/2024 20:04

Isitfridayyetsophie · 14/11/2024 19:54

Ha this made me laugh! Obviously, I am familiar with the brands but re read it as if I wasn’t and can see what you mean, just random words like babboe 🤣

It's Gobbledegook, is babboe made up or really a brand?

JudgeJ · 14/11/2024 20:00

Graffigne · 14/11/2024 19:37

Please can someone link what Shein sets are? Midlands mum here (Barbour wellies, skinny jeans, Schofel jacket, bobble hat) 😂

Sounds like the shell suit of the 21st century!