https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 20:41:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-185660 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:38:57 +0000 whirledpeasclothing 185660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Responding to the post from Angie: as a mom in the seattle suburbs! I am an older mom, though, and dressing appropriately is very important to me. Lots of the eastside moms dress quite well for the occasion, ie: baseball games, dinner out, etc. Not even a lot of the capri look. (well, it's been too cold!) Lots of flip flops, but mostly the Haviana type, seems to be a west coast thing. i think that the styles vary from city to city on the Eastside, too. You'll see a different style at Southcenter than you will at Bel Square. Husband went up north and said all the gals were wearing pajama pants. (bleh) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-185534 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:56:52 +0000 julijuli 185534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in a different part of Seattle than Angie and while I do see some of the tatooed, pierced, all black wearing young moms - I'd say the majority of the moms I see are much more well put together.</p> <p>&lt;edited&gt; to add that my neighborhood is not as urban and has more 'older' moms in my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-185511 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:02:25 +0000 Sihaya 185511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see some of what you're describing on the streets. However most of my friends are much older moms and dress more in the MOTG formula or in jeans and t-shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-185396 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:30:38 +0000 Mac 185396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live very close to an affluent neighbourhood, where the MOTG uniform includes gigantic diamond ear studs, tods loafers and rolexes (all paid for by banker husbands, of course). But once I leave my immediate vicinity, my city is full of all sorts of moms, although flip flops or track pants are a rarity. </p> <p>SarahBaker: what's a "gimme" tshirt, please? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-173327 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:23:25 +0000 Ariadne 173327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live on campus in family housing at a large West Coast university, and you see quite a range here, from full hijab (only eyes showing) to relatively pulled together. Everyone has kids, mostly young ones, and very little money (student incomes!), so there isn't really much in the way of designer stuff or the "yummy mummy" look. I often feel kind of dressed up in ballet flats and a colorful scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-171777 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:06:52 +0000 RoseandJoan 171777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Preppy, alternative, yummy mummy, scummy mummy are all looks I see around here. I don't really know why Edinburgh is more preppy than other cities but it really is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-171749 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:51:33 +0000 Theresa 171749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to preface this by saying I'm in the 20-30yr age group (well, for just 1 more month!), have 3 tattoo's, and am a bludging single mum LOL </p> <p>But, here, in a regional town, I see pretty much anything. </p> <p>Yes, lots of tattoo's, piercing's, black clothes. But also lots of tracky daks, flip flops, sweat shirts, and then there's those that dress *nicely* but boring mumsy, and of course there are a few more dressed up "yummy mummies" (this is where I'd like to think I fall LOL).</p> <p>Actually, even when I go out of a night time the same sort of subsets apply - except the track pants are swapped for daggy jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-171748 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:43:49 +0000 Frances 171748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewy, I definitely see some of the moms you describe in San Francisco, especially in hipper neighborhoods like the Haight and the Mission. But the majority of MOTG I see wear Lululemon yoga pants and the fleecy types of tops you usually see sold by REI or else the ubiquitous hoodie. Accessories seem to involve Orla Kiely or Tory Burch bags and flats, SUV-sized strollers, and the ubiquitous Starbucks cup. I'm not a MOTG, but I too always need to carry the ubiquitous Starbucks cup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-171747 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:34:43 +0000 Angie 171747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are loads of yummy mummys on YLF :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-171726 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:11:41 +0000 MNsara 171726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that term 'yummy mummy' I guess we have a segment of them here as well in the new generation of well-off SAHMs that frequent our health club during the day (it has child care. . . ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-171718 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:29:29 +0000 taylor 171718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Khris, I didn't realize you were that far into the desert.:)</p> <p>Maya...I shall begin the preparations for the melding of fierce independent, non conforming and creative minds:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them/page/2#post-171657 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:02:16 +0000 agrace 171657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the South and MOTG seem to do one of two things here - either go around in umbro's and tee shirts or dress really nice. The purses and jewelery and cars are big deals here as well. Not for me, b/c that's not the environment I was raised in but it seems to be quite important here. I can say that I've only described the look you are talking about maybe 1 or 2 times, ever, here. </p> <p>Angie's formula's definitely work where I'm at as MOTG are usually a pretty dressy bunch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171644 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:13:30 +0000 Maya 171644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if the YLF convention comes to SF and I bum off of you, perhaps you should plan for an introduction :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171594 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:09:08 +0000 taylor 171594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haaaa, Maya...me too:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171568 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:53:27 +0000 Rosie 171568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, there is very little in life that is better than a Golden Girls marathon! If I'm in the mood for mystery I'll opt for Murder, She Wrote, but no one gets me laughing like those four ladies! </p> <p>I guess I see all types around here, not completely dependent on age. I'm sort of in an alternative mecca, though. Most people have a more hippie bent, though, than goth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171531 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:18:20 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 171531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funnily enough, most mother's in my part of London look pretty well put together as well (think Boden catalogue!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171530 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:11:16 +0000 Ele 171530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mums where I live are an extremely stylish bunch- but then, the term "yummy mummy" did originate in London They are all about the summer dresses, skinny jeans, fierce shoes and beautiful bags. Never over-the-top or prissy (usually natural hair and makeup) but very polished. My sister is NOT a mum but looks just like them- I always call her "yummy mummy" to get her riled up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171509 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:37:15 +0000 chewyspaghetti 171509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not in a big city- I'm not even in the suburbs, I am in the boonies. I live in the desert- gas stop between LA and Vegas. We certainly have our fair share who march to the beat of a different drummer, but it's interesting that this is not an isolated phenomena. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171475 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:40:49 +0000 Maya 171475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not one bit surprised that he is a snappy dresser Taylor, given the role model he has. I prefer--nay, demand--a non traditional bloke. </p> <p>You have just descibed my dream in laws :p Fabulous MIL who does my hair, fabulous SIL who watches Golden Girls marathons with me. Oh my, have you inspired some strange daydreams... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171422 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:16:33 +0000 Christie 171422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, moms where I live don't wear that, not even the younger set. But I'm not in the city, just a mid-sized town (not even suburbs of a city). </p> <p>I see three general categories ... the sloppy dressers in pjs and sweats, the well-dressed in MOTG formulas, and the in-between who wear current but basic clothing. Of course, there is always the exception. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171403 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:31:33 +0000 taylor 171403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya!!! He is quite a good dresser too, and I know you like that!!!</p> <p>I could only dream that he would bring you home to mom!!!</p> <p>Ohh, you would get along with my daughter too...Hello Kitty afficinado &amp; fan, Golden Girl mega fan.....I feel a blending of the families coming on:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171391 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:12:55 +0000 Maya 171391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would very much like to meet your son Taylor :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171386 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:56:15 +0000 taylor 171386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm, interesting. I see all types here. My daughter and son in law fall firmly in that age group. They both have tattoo's and piercings, great jobs, 2 young children, a big house in the burbs and are about as traditional and conservative as one can get in all other respects.</p> <p>My son has NO tattoos or piercings is 27, not married yet, and is about as UN- traditional as it gets...can't tell a darn thing by looks here:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171351 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:01:05 +0000 Isabel 171351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah Baker pretty much nailed the look here. All the moms I know and see that are my children's schoolmates are mid-thirties on. ( first and second grade kids ).</p> <p>I do see many women in sporty skirts come Spring/Summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171340 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:07:36 +0000 Maya 171340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Moms here are typically in gear, mom jeans, messy hair, apoplexy-inducing cropped pants. Typical mom uniform. The I-don't-have-time-for-anything-because-I-have-kids look. </p> <p>In the city, it's a bit weird. Most of the women I see are, at least compared to the suburbs, pretty well turned out. But for some reason this does not apply to moms. They look exactly the same as the suburban moms. The most baffling of all are the moms of the Upper East Side. In all the months I spent working at the Met, I definitely noticed that money doesn't buy style. Those moms definitely had the money AND the time to dress well, but they still looked like slobs. I don't get it.</p> <p>When I was a teen I remember seeing a goth couple shopping for their daughter and picking out this tiny red velvet Victorian inspired dress for her. I thought it was the cutest thing ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171321 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:43:02 +0000 cciele 171321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have different subsets of moms here (Bay Area, California), and they dress differently according to age, income, and lifestyle. There are the 30-something yummy mummys (for lack of a better term) -- blown-out hair, mani and pedis, designer clothes and accessories, fully made-up face. The sporty moms tend to be older and wear gear, running shoes, sweats, capris, REI-type clothing, little or no makeup. The 20-somethings are more alternative -- piercings, tats, skater look, brightly colored hair, etc. I'm not sure where I fit, given that I am in my 40s, have several body piercings, red streaks in my hair, and designer clothing. :)</p> <p>Something that cuts across all types are flip-flops! Everyone wears those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171308 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:56:57 +0000 Angie 171308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, heavens. I live in the grunge and goth capitol of the world. I see lots of young Mums as you've described in downtown Seattle. But Mums in the burbs look completely different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171301 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:32:59 +0000 Lori 171301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Living in San Diego, I see lots of the pierced/tattooed look also, as well as so many other styles of dressing. I tend not to think in an us vs. them way, I really think it takes all types of people with differing styles to make a place interesting. In my opinion it would be very boring if everyone I saw was dressed like me or even impeccably dressed every day. I love to people watch, and I love that people can be totally unique and not fit into tidy little categories. Personally, I love to get dressed and love to dress up and look great everyday, not everyone is like me, and maybe not every one would think I look great because my style is not their style, but I do think there is a place for all of us, even the not so stylish, flip flops and all. But that's just me. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171297 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:20:13 +0000 puffenstuff 171297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep I see that look here too Khris - equally interspersed with the opposite end of the spectrum with looks of baggy bum tracky daks, runners and polyester blouses (also makes me want to run upto them and give them a business card with YLF on it!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-us-verses-them#post-171296 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:19:03 +0000 Scarlet 171296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh. You know, I am always thinking my city is not stylish considering it is Europe and all, but the more I read people's descriptions of their community, I have to say it's not so bad here. At least I don't see flip flops on every corner and the student style provides oodles of people-watching entertainment. The moms are always dressed, I don't know, a little more like I would think of a mom dressing. Some better or some worse, but not with flip flops or fannies hanging out. </p>