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Dressing for the school run?

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WetLondoner · 07/01/2023 13:54

Not specifically dressing up for the occasion, but rather, what do you wear or perceive others wearing that gives them a polished appearance?

I work from home the majority of the time, so I only get dolled up to go to meetings.

COMFORT is why I typically prefer to dress in leggings or yoga pants and sneakers. In addition, I enjoy rocking my windbreaker 😂

The teachers are always so stylish, and the majority have their nails painted and their hair styled nicely. One teaching assistant is older than I am, has two boys, and has a "french chic" look, hehe.

I just don’t want to come off as a scruff iyswim.

OP posts:
Iamuhtredsonofuhtred · 08/01/2023 15:36

WetLondoner · 08/01/2023 14:14

Some women actually have important jobs you know. Some run their own business. I’ve been on to clients before during the school run. My kids don’t need me to have a full blown conversation with them the nanosecond they come out of school. They can learn that my time is important too and that they can wait the short time until I’m done.

Sorry but what??? This is wrong. You should be present when picking up your kids and make time to catch up on their day. How disgusting!

And this woman is literally constantly with this phone stuck to her face and talking - back and forth every day.

If you were so important in your career you could put some boundaries in place and make people aware of your other commitments. Wtf

Fucking hell! You do realise paying the mortgage and the gas bill is actually important as well for your kids benefit as well? I have loads of respect for anyone juggling so many different needs and roles.

SirMingeALot · 08/01/2023 16:01

Desmondo2021 · 07/01/2023 14:30

Another thread which leaves me astounded about the things other people wonder about!! I genuinely don't think there's a dress code is there? I'm in joggers looking like shit if I'm straight off of night shifts, running gear if I'm off for a run, jeans and a hoody if that's what I'm wearing that day or fully dressed and made up if I'm heading out someone nice. Or maybe still in joggers and a greasy ponytail if I'm heading out somewhere nice. Sometimes my nails are done, sometimes I have a monobrow and yesterday's mascara. Honestly, there are so many more things to think about!

I think it's very social class and area dependent, shall we say.

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