Anyone who sees me on a daily basis will tell you that my personal sense of style is… jeans, a nice(ish) t-shirt, and some sort of drapey sweater.
The sweaters are the latest addition, made possible by my Eddie Bauer obsession. The jeans + t-shirt look dates back to college. I was never a girl who dressed carefully, paying close attention to fashion, style, or even what other people around me were wearing. Even before kids I chose comfort over style.
Always.
Shoes. Shirts. Party outfits.
Whatever it is, no matter how cute it makes me look, if it’s not comfortable I won’t wear it. I’ll buy it, but it’ll sit in my closet, always ignored in favor of something more comfortable.
This summer, I’m attending three blog conferences, speaking at two. It’s a month out from the first and I’m starting to realize that my usual go-to outfit might just not cut it. Not if I’m going to be standing in front of a crowd.
And yet, the mere thought of going shopping makes me want to curl up on my couch in my sweats.
I’m a hopeless cause. In stores I always gravitate to the same exact things – clothes that will be comfortable while hiding the parts of my physique I’d rather not draw attention to.
I’m in dire need of a style make-over.
I won’t look hideous if I don’t get some help. I just know that it wouldn’t take much to help me both look better and feel more self confident. I fully believe I can find a functional, comfortable style that fits my 30-something, mom of two girls, who still is somewhat cute persona. I just need some style tips from the right person. (With a little luck the awesome people behind Mom’s Fashion File and their agents can help me at BlogHer!)
nordstrom at valley fair will do free sessions with a personal stylist (they obviously get the commission from anything you buy) but i’ve used them a couple times now and they’re awesome.
you just email and tell them what you’re looking for and then you arrive at an appointment time and they have everything ready in a dressing room for you to try stuff on and pick what you like 🙂
Ugh I’m exactly the same. And was hoping to go to Blogher ’11 this summer. But seeing as how #4 is due Aug 1st, that aint gonna happen. So basically I am NOT the advisor you are looking for!;)
there just isn’t any pleasure in shopping anymore. I spent 2 hours in old navy yesterday and came home with nothing for me. the kids are decked out by mama is plain, comfy and sometimes frumpy
Thanks so much for your entry. I think this is a rut all moms can find themselves in. We’ll be picking our winners soon. Until then, think style!