tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post3846434994380536415..comments2024-03-07T15:48:51.382-05:00Comments on Unsolicited Advice: Fashion, Guilt, and Self WorthUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-28063939034165996892010-11-12T14:02:21.835-05:002010-11-12T14:02:21.835-05:00Thanks, Beans. I'll have to consider that.
Ye...Thanks, Beans. I'll have to consider that.<br /><br />Yes, Julia. That's true. I hadn't thought of the "kids being proud to call me Mom" thing. Hmmmm... Stimulates several thoughts.Brennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781481260530559553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-82498291660878070372010-11-10T07:39:55.958-05:002010-11-10T07:39:55.958-05:00To add to that, I don't think we've got to...To add to that, I don't think we've got to dress expensively or even nice all the time. But to be able to go out in public and not be the mom the clerk feels sorry for because she looks so bad is important. Otherwise we start feeling like, well, moms! I'm with you on the guilt over spending money though. Daniel just made me buy some new clothes, and it was a hard pill to swallow. That's what my comment stems out of, I think...Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08531160914585330709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-51936854540558255672010-11-10T07:37:57.570-05:002010-11-10T07:37:57.570-05:00Yeah! I'm glad you spent that money on yoursel...Yeah! I'm glad you spent that money on yourself. I'm convinced that looking good (not being fashionistas, but just looking good) does wonders for us as moms. It truly is mostly about our attitude...but also think of growing up and the ways you perceived other moms. Weren't there moms you thought of as dumpy and moms you thought were nice looking? We want our kids to be proud of us, especially when they hit the teen years.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08531160914585330709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-26060098147633482562010-11-09T11:15:30.336-05:002010-11-09T11:15:30.336-05:00I love your candor Brenda.
And it might be worth ...I love your candor Brenda.<br /><br />And it might be worth hunting around to find a really great thrift shop. I drive 40 minutes to the great one here. But they always have a wide variety of sizes and nice brands.<br /><br />Oh, and these are miracle workers and worth every penny for less than perfect bodies under dresses or knit things: http://www.spanx.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4058277&cp=2992553.3010055&parentPage=familyBeth Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085261623540942097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-37566183257056258042010-11-09T08:07:33.200-05:002010-11-09T08:07:33.200-05:00Ah, Jo. I wish you were going to be in Fort Wayne ...Ah, Jo. I wish you were going to be in Fort Wayne for a week, not a day. :P<br /><br />I know, Janel. Seriously, once I get started, I'm fine. If I can have two to three good days in a row, I'm set to go. I can maitain a fewer calories diet. But if anything throws in a wrench, I'm back to square one. Why is it so hard to get started?<br /><br />Laura, I'm not sure about the knit dress thing. My gut is far, far from flat. I won't gross you out with details, but I'm thinkin' it would all be visible in a knit wrap?? But maybe I should give it a try sometime. I'm not 100% sold on long tunic/skinny pants thing. I'm afraid I would look like I walked out of the 80's/early 90's... but then, I'm really not fashion smart AT ALL. I need to take a class on "how to dress the body you have" I think. You should just come teach me. :P<br /><br />I'll try to post pics later.Brennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781481260530559553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-54706171030867906192010-11-08T23:03:31.915-05:002010-11-08T23:03:31.915-05:00Hey lovely--
I'm know that I don't have k...Hey lovely--<br /><br />I'm know that I don't have kids to buy for right now, so I don't have THAT distraction. But I feel you on the "dressing two different sizes of body" thing. My upper body is waaaaaay smaller than my lower. So. Things that I have found that work and still look fantastic: <br />- knit wrap style dresses. These can fit in the upper body and still have room for GIANT BACKSIDE. <br />- skinny jeans/flats/tunic top. I add a cardi for warmth and to make things more fitted. <br /><br />I can't wait to see what you got!VDOprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12761621449397328433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-25998888872858603092010-11-08T23:01:28.473-05:002010-11-08T23:01:28.473-05:00PS: I'm glad you spent your birthday money on...PS: I'm glad you spent your birthday money on something you wanted!!Janelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-25059037538511889972010-11-08T23:00:10.901-05:002010-11-08T23:00:10.901-05:00I can totally relate with you here, Brenda. What ...I can totally relate with you here, Brenda. What is really frustrating is that I'm having trouble motivating myself to DO something about it. It should be easy, right? Consume less calories than I burn? Why is it so hard?<br /><br />I need a plan that is not complicated and I need someone who is going to be hard on me when I don't stick with it.Janelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609472569202676096.post-32931369497864560512010-11-08T22:59:04.035-05:002010-11-08T22:59:04.035-05:00awww. I wish I could help! If I had time on Saturd...awww. I wish I could help! If I had time on Saturday, I would go with you to a bunch of stores, help you find cute stuff that fits and make you toss/replace all your stuff that isn't worth keeping. <br /><br />Alas. <br /><br />But yes, please care for yourself. You are beautiful (even with weight to lose). Play up your good features, work with what you've got and seriously? Pray for God to provide you with great fitting clothes at a good price. <br /><br />He cares even about that, you know?Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053465932751253958noreply@blogger.com