It's been a long time- hello again :)

Hello all,

I used to be an active member here a long time ago (and met Angie in Seattle for a shopping expedition when I visited from Australia!) but life got in the way of my fashion endeavors. I did a PhD, got married and had a baby (who had some health issues so I had a long time off work- 18 months) and feel like I haven't really come up for air in quite awhile.

However, wardrobe things are quite dire. I really haven't bought much since my son was born in 2016. I'm still wearing work clothes from 2015 and earlier. I didn't really need much when caring for a bub at home- mum uniform of striped top, black tights or shorts pretty much covered it.

In addition, I've been doing some decluttering and really gotten rid of a LOT of my clothes that weren't right for me now so I'm very short on options.

I would love to get some details of outfits you are loving right now, key pieces etc, especially for weekend wear.

I'm also feeling a bit guilty about spending so much money on myself refreshing my wardrobe- anyone else feel that way too when doing a big refresh?

thanks for sticking with me with the long post (a photo of me with my little cutie too)

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5 years ago

taylor

Veteran

I remember you Megan ! Welcome back and congratulations on your marriage PhD and your baby ....that’s a lot of wonderful accomplishments!

No guilt refreshing your wardrobe because
...”when momma’s happy”. u know the rest

Darling photo !

Alicewonderland

Cute picture!

My favorite addition this year is my Everlane wide leg crop pants. They go with everything and dress up or down. It can go from work to the park to drinks.

I generally shop on eBay so it tempers the guilt.

Cee

Yay !

Mainelady

Welcome back and congratulations on your marriage, sweet baby and your degree. There really is no need to feel guilty. Taking care of you, enables you to offer your best self to others.

Bijou

Well those are the best possible reasons to be so busy. You and your son look amazing!

Most of us on the forum lead pretty casual lives, as an office worker, I find that I am probably higher on the dressy scale. I would recommend looking at La Ped's and Toronto Girl's posts because they are young Mums with killer style - doing casual in a totally fab way.

As for the guilt thing, welcome to Motherhood. Taylor gives the best advice on that!

Jaime

(website)

Your picture could melt an iceberg! For casual outfits I say start with the jeans!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

KILLER pic.

WELCOME back, Megan.

Joy

Congratulations! You have been busy! Washable pants or jeans with top and possible topper are my favorite way to dress. I also seek out casual dresses and skirts for a change of dress. Sweater dresses for cold weather, denim skirts and tee shirt dresses are ideas. Flat footwear will be most useful for running after a small child and keeping your balance picking him up. For spring/ summer I like jeans and pants in colors as a change from denim and black and grey.

rachylou

Hej there! What a sweetie pie!

Yes, I can sympathise with spending a lot of money at once on clothes. I’ve done that, a whole wardrobe replacement, and it’s just painful to see money go like that. But needs must.

What are your activities these days? And in what proportions? Am a total believer in having the most clothes for the most frequent activities. One’s purchases go so much farther that way...

Lesley

Don't feel guilty! Especially as the cause of your spending what feels like a lot is a long time of spending nothing. You still have to clothe yourself and you still have to feel good!

Anonymous

Congrats to all and welcome back! Also awww
There's nothing wrong with refreshing your wardrobe as needed! Seconding Rachy-as you refresh, think of your primary activities and climate.

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