To really not get the fuss about the school run fashion show?

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I see a lot of blogs about what to wear on the school run, not wanting to look 'mumsy' etc.

I know we're all different & have different likes/dislikes/priorities (whatever you want to call it) but honestly, in RL do people really care what a random group of strangers who coincidentally happen to have children at the same school think of what they're wearing?

Yep I'm with you. Couldn't care less what others are wearing and I doubt they care about what I do - if they do care it means jot to me anyway. Also don't care if I'm considered mumsy (I admit to wearing converse) afterall I am a mum

I don't tend to notice what anybody wears unless it's something unusual like hot pants or the fully made up bright orange face with matching striped blusher. Most wear jeans or their work clothes, only have one or two that I can recall who treat it like a fashion show.

Yep, I wear bootleg jeans and converse. There, I said it! I wear bootleg jeans because they are flipping comfy. Couldn't give a rats arse if they are the work of the mumsy devil.

And if anyone gives two shiny shits about my school run attire, then they have got way too much time on their hands.

Some people do. I think it's insecurity, snobbery or both.

I dress according to my day. If I'm going to work afterwards I wear smart clothes. If I'm working from home I'm in jeans and a t-shirt. If I'm going shopping I'm in jeans and a t-shirt. If it's cold and pissing down I'm wrapped up in waterproofs and sweaters.

If people are interested in what I wear to carry out the simple task of walking the kids to school they must be a bit empty headed and have far too much time on their hands IMO.

Huh? Surely people just wear what they would be wearing anyway? Some people will be in work clothes, some in normal day to day clothes. Obviously there'll always be the super fashionable/stylish outliers but aren't they just wearing what they wear and happen to be doing the school run rather than dressing in a certain way specifically for the school run?

Hmmm, I care a lot less now I'm at work. When I was on mat leave I'd do my hair before going to a bf group....

Maybe some SAHM's or mums that work from home aren't out of the house as much, so when they do go out, they like to look nice? If I used to buy a new outfit, I couldn't wait to wear it,but had less opportunities to get out when I was at home!

one example

and another

and another

sigh

Whilst I accept these are blogs from people interested in fashion, they all mention school runs, thereby creating a myth that one should look fabulous.

As long as I'm not in my pjs I'll be happy (DS1 starts next week)

What the hell is wrong with converse?Are they now considered mumsy?I've worn them since I was a teenager(although clearly different pairs) as they're comfy.When did they become mumsy?
At the minute I wear clothes that disguise my rapidly growing bump as haven't broken the news yet,prior to this I wore clothes that were clean(ish) and that was what decided my outfits.
If anyone gives me judgey looks on the school run about my converse they are likely to find one of them moving swiftly towards their face...(disclaimer- sorry clearly hormonal overreaction and I do not condone violence)

I couldn't give a tiny rats wank I wear clothes ...that's it

I think it depends where you live. Certain parts of London and the home counties probably obsess over it more, as they have the time and/or money to care.

At our school, just being dressed is regarded as a sartorial triumph

I think it's more boredom and trying to make life meaningful. Sad, really.

Maybe some SAHM's or mums that work from home aren't out of the house as much, so when they do go out, they like to look nice?

I think you just summarised my life atm there.

Sad, really.

Yeah, a bit. Off to check out the blogs listed above as I could use some help in this department.

Confession: I do often change into joggers or comfy wear if we are in all day and get dressed again before puck up time.

puck up? pick up

FWIW, I don't think dressing nicely or caring about your appearance is sad, but doing it because you're worried what other parents at the school gate will think is a bit sad. Don't get me wrong, I have the worst self esteem but even I don't care I doubt I'll notice what others are wearing.

MokunMokun

Same here.

I don't get it either

But then again, nor do I get fashion blogs and why anyone would want to read or write one.

I don't care how others dress, glam, scruffy whatever, I might notice what someone else has got on and think whether I like it or not but I wouldn't be making judgments about them on the basis of it (within reason if they habitually did the school run dressed as Spiderman I'd worry). If any of the other mums make judgments about not wanting to be friends with me on the basis of how I'm dressed well so be it, that's a good filter for women I wouldn't want to be friends with anyway.

The only times I have noticed what other people have worn have been when one mum was really really done up like she was going clubbing, and one who was in pyjamas and a dressing gown. Couldn't tell you otherwise.

Aren't the vast majority of people doing the school run mums with a handful of dads, child minders, grandparents thrown in. Surely mumsy is the expected look?

I don't care what other mums think of me but sometimes I catch sight of myself in a mirror at the supermarket and really am shocked by how awful I look. I'm on the PTA so have been making more effort to look nice when I attend meetings. I am a sahm to a baby and a toddler so I know it is easy to let things slip, I have to remind myself to brush my hair or to check clothes for food stains. It's sad but true. I also don't have much time/money for myself so I guess taking the time to choose something that flatters and doing my hair so it look nice, it cheers me up a bit and gives me a bit of confidence when I go out.

There are blogs with tip on what to wear on the school run?! Crikey. I lead a sheltered (and clearly non-clothesy) life

Er, tipS

I clearly lost the ability to type, carried away as I was with incredulity ......

I don't understand it either. I never took part in it and have really never been a "dedicated follower of fashion" in any way. For me it was shorts and T-shirt in warm weather and jeans, tracksuit bottoms or leggings with T-shirts and maybe a cardigan, jumper, coat pulled over the top in cold weather.

My youngest is now in year 8 at secondary school, so it has been some time since I last had to do a school run. I don't really miss it, if I am honest.

What the hell? Who gives a damn? I certainly don't and who the fuck carries a bunch of flowers on the school run.