How much effort do you make for the school run?

[WhatsYourFlex]

How ready do you get to do the school run? Assuming you are going back home afterwards (I WFH).

As in which of the following do you do?

Shower
Dress in something better than leggings
Hair
Make up
etc

I tend to be quite minimal - I’m always dressed in proper clean clothes (not PJs!) but beyond that I don't make much effort.

None. It's a school run not a fashion show.

Well if I’m doing the school run and then going home, sometimes I’m still in my jammies…but I don’t get out the car on the school run

If wfh or off work I resemble stig of the dump.
if off to work smart.

so no the yummy mummy’s are not interested in me, but the nice Mums are so win win !

Minimal effort - skin care (inc spf) and clean teeth (I shower later in day), curly hair so sometimes up, sometimes down which takes a bit more effort to look presentable (water spritz and serum / mousse) and whatever I’m wearing that day, be it work (never super formal anyway) or something comfy. Rarely make up.
I walk almost 2 miles there and back, which is a good start to the day, and then I just want to get on with the rest of the day.

But surely there is a happy medium. Going out in leggings or pyjamas, without a bra, hair not brushed - that’s all pretty grim.

I look as I do every day: shower, hair washed and and styled, makeup and clean stylish clothes. With a bra. It doesn’t take long and I feel and look good. Why wouldn’t you?

If I walk to school I wear what I'd wear to go anywhere, which is generally nice jeans and tshirt, sometimes a blouse, nice jacket. Hair is always washed, foundation and blush. If it's sunny, sunglasses, but if not, a little eyeliner and mascara, otherwise I look 10 years older. Not trying to impress anybody at all, I like nice clothes and feel good when I wear them.

However, we mostly cycle now, so I'm having to wear leggings as all my jeans are wide legged so get caught in my wheel or bottle holder 🫣 I hate it as not my style at all but preferable to jamming my wheel and flying over the handlebar I guess!

I don't understand putting leggings and pyjamas together?

Pyjamas, you're not dressed.

Leggings are my go-to summer work uniform; I'm not sure why I wouldn't wear those to school pick-up?

Leggings, oversized top and coat. I am a SAHM so after I drop the kids off I usually do some exercise. When picking up the kids I'm dressed in whatever I felt like wearing that day.

None at all. Some mornings Im headibg to the office so will be wearing a dress, make up, hair done. Others Im wfh and will be in running gear.

Throw my clothes on. That’s it.

What’s the issue with leggings or bra-less?

I would be dressed for work (fitness instructor so leggings, sweater or tshirt). Normally shower at night rather than morning. No make up.

I walk DD to school, if I’m going to the office then I’ll be showered and properly dressed. If I’m not going to the office I may or may not shower and usually in a sweatshirt and leggings, or jeans and a t shirt. Some mums always seem so glamorous and styled, I’m a bit jealous!

I brush me teeth and put at least half presentable clothing on.
No time for a shower in the morning with the demands that I get left right and centre.

I don't wear make up on days that I am at home. I don't need to. I have dark eyelashes, dark eyebrows and decent skin.

I brush my hair.
That's it.

Exact same! It’s basically my routine. I just do that everyday regardless of plans.

I moved to a really nice area a few years ago. Most of the women are slim and fit and take care of their appearance. It encouraged me to up my game and to be honest I feel better for it! Hair washed every other day, natural make up, earrings and normally casual outfit (either activewear or jeans and a nice jumper). I would have to be ill to not make an effort. I look back at my thirties and I lost myself a bit to motherhood a bit, well and truly got my mojo back in my 40’s :)

I have the same routine irrespective of where I'm going... school run, office, wherever.

Shower and wash hair.
Mostly dry hair.
SPF, tinted moisturiser, cream blush, under eye concealer, mascara, lip balm.
Smart/casual outfit.
Trainers.

I rarely deviate.

As close to zero as poss!

Fully ready

Shower, hair, make up, proper clothes, perfume

I don’t wear my pyjamas. I’ve sometimes had a shower.

Or not brushing your hair? My hair is a disaster if I brush it. The only in time I do is when I’m about to step into the shower.

I do all of the things you list, nothing special but if I’m leaving the house then I do want to look like I have it together!

Not necessarily shower in morning as sometimes do at night. ALWAYS hair brushed, skincare done and minimal makeup . I find a good coat/ jacket over what I’m wearing is a lifesaver as are a nice pair of shades. Been told I look glam but really it’s a mac and shades over a jumper and jeans.