Anyone else gone to the dogs since first lockdown?

[WilsonMilson]

I used to wear a full face of make up daily and tanned (fake but not hideous) weekly. Wore dresses, skirts, heels almost every day. Hair was always loose and well groomed (it’s long).

These days I apply the least possible make up I can get away with, I wear comfy clothes around the house, hoodies and jeans for walks and haven’t been outdoors in anything except trainers/hiking boots outside since last March. I’m not sure I could even walk in heels now. My hair is tied up in a bun on the top of my head and frankly I am a mess.

I didn’t realise how bad it had gotten until I was looking at pics from 2019 and thought - Jeez Wilson, you’ve really let yourself go!

Please tell me I’m not being unreasonable and that we’ve all become like this in the last year. I’m not even sure I miss the effort of it all - I simply couldn’t be arsed anymore.

I’m 50/50. Days I don’t go out even to the shop I don’t do anything. I even take the time to put repair creams on my hair as it doesn’t matter what I look like.

When I go out I still make a effort. I was in tier 2 though til very recently so still went for days out with the kids and out for meals

I have now recategorised my lounge wear into smart and casual - my black leggings and matching black bamboo hoodie is definitely smart, feel somewhat corporate taking the bins out in that!

Have kept up doing my nails, that makes me feel marginally better. The rest has gone to ratshit

But I do wear dresses, I always wore soft jersey ones for work and they are great for sitting around in too, but I wear leggings and slippers rather than tights and shoes/boots

Am the same - would be smartley dressed for work. Full face of make up and hair styled. Now no make up - say i have worn it 4 times in the past three months. Shower every day but Hair is washed once a week and up in a bun every day now. I was living in leggings and a hoody but now am making more of an effort as it makes me feel better myself. I do wear jeans - yes jeans can be comfortable and not restrictive - now as they are warmer ( WFH gets cold) . When i wash my hair i blow dry it staright as it makes me feel good. I go out in make up when go shopping to make me feel better. I love dressing up and wearing heels as i feel good. I do not feel liberated now by not having to do it. Yes i look at my nice clothes and all my make up and say whats the point no one sees me or not going anywhere but can not wait till we can go back where i have an occasion to dress up. Thsi lockdown will be making more of an effort to help myslef feel better

I did stop having my nails done though as the salons keep closing which means I can’t get the infills and then they look hideous and snap.

Haven't blow dried my hair in months. My leg hair rivals the dog. My make up has pretty much dried out from lack of use.

Got a bit embarrassed about how messy I was looking last week and ordered myself a new eyebrow pencil.

But yes, overall the standards of grooming have dropped massively.

@SlipperTripper
I know exactly what you mean!

I scarcely wear make up. If I've washed my hair and am not wearing sportswear I consider myself well turned out .

Weirdly I've developed a love of perfume which I wasn't that bothered about before. I like to spritz myself and smell nice.

I wore heels for the first time in ages when we went out during August. Hideously uncomfortable and got blisters after walking two streets. I've now given most pairs to the charity shop but kept a couple for weddings and smart occasions- to be fair for the last couple of years at work I was mostly wearing smart trainers or flats.

I voted yabu because I don’t think not wearing makeup or heels and wearing jeans and your hair up counts as letting yourself go, that’s normal! I have a fairly formal job and have never worn makeup or non-flat shoes to it, nor have I ever in my life had a fake tan despite having the complexion of Dracula.
As long as you’re looking after your personal hygiene and health, getting dressed rather than staying in pjs all day and combing your hair I think it’s fine!

I know what you mean - I have 4 sets of the same "loungewear" in different colours, and haven't worn anything else for months! Before lockdown I wouldn't have been seen dead in a tracksuit - which is essentially what they are. They're starting to feel like prison fatigues but there seems no point in wearing anything smarter when I'm just home all the time. I marvel at the nicely dressed women I sometimes see wandering around.

Lol I make a bit of an effort, but comfy clothes and flat shoes are my normal. I've never been keen on a fake look, and luckily my job requires nothing more than clean and reasonably tidy.
I love that I match everyone else now 😂

I’ve gone up a dress size, no make up(I brush my hair on a good day) today I’m wearing an ancient t shirt, no bra, fluffy socks, old pj bottoms and my dressing turn for warmth. Thank god I’m not being seen by any colleagues.

Can absolutely empathise! I hadn’t worn make up in months but when I made the effort the other day I forgot I had to wear a mask & it all came off! I have piled weight on due to drinking & very little exercise ( ok none!) I live in leggings except when I go to work. I have hairy legs, bushy eyebrows & my hair needs colouring as my grey roots are showing. My feet are in need of some TLC & I have a black toenail which is taking its time to drop off. I have no skincare routine at all & am ashamed to admit I sometimes get into bed without even cleaning my teeth. Really need to sort this!!

@Meruem That's a really good point. I always thought I was doing it "for me" but really it was because I felt more confident with make-up on in a work setting, and if we look at why it's because women are expected to look a certain way. So it may be "for me" but it's because of external pressures.

I'll put a lick of mascara on if I have a video call, but if I'm just home with the family it's a fresh face. I still think I look better with a bit of make-up on, but I wonder how much of that is conditioning as my partner's adamant he prefers none at all!

I never really made much effort anyway, but now....

My tits have forgotten what a bra is. They're getting saggier by the day, I finally put one on twice this week, just made me uncomfortable.

Went to the hairdressers once when lockdown lifted, didnt do much for my hair and I still hate it now.

Getting dressed.... whats the point? I spend some days, all day, in pyjamas.

When I do get dressed, its leggings, hoodie, ancient top... and as mentioned, no bra.
Usually complete with food stains which bring me to....

I'm trying to eat better, but comfort eating has become my go to and an even bigger love of food, making it difficult...

I'm about 2st heavier than I would like, or should be.

Out of contact with any humans except immediate family, my son, and one friend.

I'm still trying to do some kind of skin care routine, but failing about 50% of the time.

As PP also said, I used to do yoga - I don't now.

I'm just fed up, im a SAHM 50% of the time, and the other 50% im a..... nothing.

Its all very depressing

I was doing ok until the winter now I just seem to live in pyjamas or a hideous holey jumper and harem pants my roots aren’t terrible my skins sporty and I’ve got an arse that needs its own postcode . It’s just so bloody cold every day my street is like an ice rink and I have zero motivation to look good for going to supermarket or muddy walks with the dog .

Hair is both dry and greasy all at the same time and lives in a bun like a pile of shit on my head. Gets washed twice a week now instead of every other day.

Put on a stone and 3lb.

Given up all exercise, despite having a standing order to pay for pilates classes on line, which are available twice a day live.

Don't get dressed until noon.

Last wore make up one day in August when I did an Eat Out to Help Out lunch.

This time last year I was slim, well dressed, smart and had a job.

I've told my boss that when we get back in the office, my slippers are coming with me and that I will need at least 12 months notice so I can diet and de-fuzz.

It varies for me, depends on the time of the month. During ovulation I find myself making an extra effort even if I'm doing fuck all. It's weird.

However I have continued to wear makeup, just not as many products. I look flabbier and my clothes are crap.

Hair is both dry and greasy all at the same time and lives in a bun like a pile of shit on my head.

🤣🤣 that's exactly it. Brilliant way to describe it.

Today a new boss (have only emailed and spoken in meetings - never seen each other in the flesh and I don’t have a webcam) turned up at 4pm to drop off some things I need next week. I had no idea she was coming. I assumed it would be mailed. She lives an hour away in a different city.

I have worked at home since mid-March.
I was wearing pyjamas.
Unwashed.
Hair dragged into sleeping pineapple (it’s a nightmare witches brew of grey frizz).
Giant misshapen woolly v neck over.
Furry boots.
Of course no bra, because... pyjamas man.
I may never recover.
To be fair, she might not either.

She was alarmingly chipper. And obviously, you know, dressed.

I'm laughing at Gliblet's strapless top, ie naked.

I'm still going into the office once a week, so I look ok. But the rest of the time I look rough. And I've put on a stone!

@tyranny

Today a new boss (have only emailed and spoken in meetings - never seen each other in the flesh and I don’t have a webcam) turned up at 4pm to drop off some things I need next week. I had no idea she was coming. I assumed it would be mailed. She lives an hour away in a different city.

I have worked at home since mid-March.
I was wearing pyjamas.
Unwashed.
Hair dragged into sleeping pineapple (it’s a nightmare witches brew of grey frizz).
Giant misshapen woolly v neck over.
Furry boots.
Of course no bra, because... pyjamas man.
I may never recover.
To be fair, she might not either.

She was alarmingly chipper. And obviously, you know, dressed.

She showed up unannounced? What the hell was she thinking, that’s ridiculous! I’d need at least a week’s notice to transform myself back into something resembling a functional human, I think I’d just hide if there was a surprise visitor.

@Kljnmw3459

I've put on a stone and my face is constantly breaking out. I feel like a slob.

Same here