You dress like a mum

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Would you find this offensive?

Anna Wintour's a mum. In fact, she's probably a grandmother now.

But I think it was probably intended in an unflattering way. Society seems to have a low opinion of mothers.

Frankly, though, stuff 'em.

I'm guessing the person who said this to you makes Anna Wintour feel a mess? No? Thought not.

But I think it was probably intended in an unflattering way. Society seems to have a low opinion of mothers

Nah. If someone said you dress like a dad to a bloke it would also be mildly offensive. It's not gender specific. And we all know what it means to dress like a dad. What with the ironed jeans and all.

My particular brand of mum chic seems to consist of a wide range of outfits with banana handprints on them...

The question is, what is the adjective that you use to describe clothes that you like?
If, like me, that adjective is "comfy", then I'm sorry but you dress like a mum. So do I though, it's fine, we've got stretchy waistbands.

Bluntness100 DH was very offended when I told him that he drives a Dad Car...

Bluntness is also very right.

Depends on the context? Childress, thin, 20 something saying it as an insult then yeah maybe (!) equally I am a mum so meh.

Have you ever read the brummymummyof2 blog on dressing like a mum and shaving your hairy toes for summer and why autumn is the best season because your knee high boots are relevant, cracks me up. As long as dressing like a mum doesn't directly refer to my hairy toes I guess I'm ok!

No. To me it would just mean "You are wearing skinny jeans with a Breton too". Not exactly a compliment but hardly an idiot.

*indult

*insult ffs

Nah, I wouldn't be offended.

I am reasonably at peace with looking like the old, fat, boring woman I've become.

Bring on the leggings.

Whatever a woman is wearing, be it a bright yellow unitard and platforms, a burkha or just a smart business suit, you can guarantee that somebody, somewhere will have something to say about it. One person's "mum boots" will be another person's "effortlessly casual".

What's wrong with being dressed like a mum anyhow? If you were dressed like a hooker on the school run, they'd complain about that too. Business suit? Ooh, these working mothers! Designer gear? What a fucking show off!

On Project Runway, things are often described as "mumsy." It's not meant as a compliment.

My style improved when I became a mother, classier and less clubtastic. I was 21 though :)

No. I am a mum. If it were intended as an insult it would miss the mark somewhat.

I was a tomboy before having kids and I’m still a tomboy. Trackies and chinos are my choice along with trainers and I don’t intend to change for some idealistic idea of how a Mum should dress. As long as your comfortable who cares. I play video games with and without my kids. I suppose someone will say that’s not how a Mum should act. But I don’t care...

Would an accountant being told they dress like an account be insulting? Would telling a fashion magazine editor that they dress like a fashion magazine editor an insult? I'm a mum, I dress in practical clothes

What if you're an accountant and a mum? How are you supposed to dress then?

I model myself on Victoria Wood who said "I always look like I've just staggered up a railway embankment following a train derailment"

The mums I know have money and dress classy af

No, I wouldn't find it offensive, because if I did it would mean that I thought that all mums dressed the same and that there was something wrong with looking like you are a mum and neither of those things are true.

It's said as an insult around here. To look 'mumsy' isn't a good thing

At best horrific stereotyping.
At worst misogynistic shit.

So, no, it's not good.

I am a mother.
I dress.
Ergo, I dress like a mum

It can't be that insulting, given that "mom jeans" are a thing. Even if the word is being used to describe a shape that is unflattering, clearly people still want to buy and wear it!