I would say 'makes an effort' too. Sometimes I feel I'm actually over dressed, like I'm going somewhere, even though I might be just dropping kids to school 
I lost 4 stone a few years ago (at around age 30) and discovered and fell in love with style and fashion. I'm often wearing pencil skirts, heels, dresses, etc. (obviously not dresses and heels for school run)!
I love a crisp blouse tucked into skinny jeans, ankle boots, nice jewellery, my nails done, highlights and cut, eyebrows shaped and tinted.
I always wear makeup too. It literally takes 5 minutes in the morning.
If I'm at home at weekends and not planning on leaving the house I would just wear a loose jumper, jeans, uggs and no makeup. I would feel scruffy and a bit embarrassed if someone calls.
It just makes me feel happier in myself and takes the same amount of time and effort as it did to put on leggings, tunics and trainers etc