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I found this great article today as I googled clothing for moms. It really got me thinking about the pieces I call a wardrobe that are shoved in my closet. As a matter of fact I think my closet is used more to store all that extra crap found around the house than it is for real clothing.

Anyway, I think it’s time for a wardrobe overhaul. That’s kind of like the TV show but with clothing instead of cars. It’s time to clean out the closet. What I mean is that it’s time to get rid of the dress clothes that I haven’t worn in 4 years because I gave up my teaching career for spit-up, diapers, and play dates. It’s time to throw out all those ‘dream clothes’ that I will never fit in again no matter how much I tread my ass off. I spent 27 months pregnant, people! My body is slowly, but surely, losing the battle with gravity. It’s time to dispose of the shirts with holes, the clothes that shrunk, the maternity pieces I play off as real clothes, the tee-shirts with pit stains (because everyone knows that moms are so hormonally screwed up that it’s like daily menopause with babies). Throw it all away and start from scratch. Now, I know this isn’t really possible to be this extreme. First, it’s not realistic to throw out all one’s clothes. Second, it’s not financially smart or possible. And, third, it would only leave me with the lovely shawl my sister-in-law got me for Christmas. That would not be a pretty picture. So, I’ll start small.

According to the article moms need to focus on more than clothes. I already bought myself new makeup. It’s wonderful, organic, and takes no time. I think I can officially say that the infamous bad haircut of Mother’s Day 2007 is grown out. I can at least pull it back now. Granted, it only pulls into a ‘nubbin.’ But, damn it, it’s length. The wardrobe is where I need to focus my attention (because I have so much to spare)

Now, put aside time, money, and size and one question remains: Where do I buy, stylish, comfortable clothes that will last? I can’t seem to find the answer. Truthfully every time I attempt to shop all I see is clothing meant for non-baby-having people, teens, and slutty gals that want to show the world their goodies. Personally I don’t find a ton of cleavage, thongs, and teeny-tiny low-rise jeans attractive. Comfort, people! What the hell happened to comfort?! Maybe I should just start making my own clothes. Too bad I can’t sew for shit.

Oh, well.

I found this great article today as I googled clothing for moms. It really got me thinking about the pieces I call a wardrobe that are shoved in my closet. As a matter of fact I think my closet is used more to store all that extra crap found around the house than it is for real clothing.

Anyway, I think it’s time for a wardrobe overhaul. That’s kind of like the TV show but with clothing instead of cars. It’s time to clean out the closet. What I mean is that it’s time to get rid of the dress clothes that I haven’t worn in 4 years because I gave up my teaching career for spit-up, diapers, and play dates. It’s time to throw out all those ‘dream clothes’ that I will never fit in again no matter how much I tread my ass off. I spent 27 months pregnant, people! My body is slowly, but surely, losing the battle with gravity. It’s time to dispose of the shirts with holes, the clothes that shrunk, the maternity pieces I play off as real clothes, the tee-shirts with pit stains (because everyone knows that moms are so hormonally screwed up that it’s like daily menopause with babies). Throw it all away and start from scratch. Now, I know this isn’t really possible to be this extreme. First, it’s not realistic to throw out all one’s clothes. Second, it’s not financially smart or possible. And, third, it would only leave me with the lovely shawl my sister-in-law got me for Christmas. That would not be a pretty picture. So, I’ll start small.

According to the article moms need to focus on more than clothes. I already bought myself new makeup. It’s wonderful, organic, and takes no time. I think I can officially say that the infamous bad haircut of Mother’s Day 2007 is grown out. I can at least pull it back now. Granted, it only pulls into a ‘nubbin.’ But, damn it, it’s length. The wardrobe is where I need to focus my attention (because I have so much to spare)

Now, put aside time, money, and size and one question remains: Where do I buy, stylish, comfortable clothes that will last? I can’t seem to find the answer. Truthfully every time I attempt to shop all I see is clothing meant for non-baby-having people, teens, and slutty gals that want to show the world their goodies. Personally I don’t find a ton of cleavage, thongs, and teeny-tiny low-rise jeans attractive. Comfort, people! What the hell happened to comfort?! Maybe I should just start making my own clothes. Too bad I can’t sew for shit.

Oh, well.