Recently I encountered the “Croc Family” at the vet’s office. No, their last name wasn’t Croc – they were all wearing Crocs. I bet if dog Crocs were available, he’d have been wearing them too.
On kids I think they’re cute. But on mothers, especially when paired with a ratty t-shirt, they just scream “I’ve given up”. From what I see on a daily basis in stores, at school etc., a lot of mothers have, in fact, given up. I don’t mean this to sound snobbish or superficial, but I think it’s sad to see so many women not looking as fabulous as they could and probably want.
Women should dress for themselves and for nobody else, but I can’t honestly believe that so many women are satisfied with their appearance when they throw on a Disney t-shirt, sweats and horrible footwear. So why do they do it? Time is not an excuse. It doesn’t take any longer to throw on jeans and a cute top and nice shoes before you leave the house. Neither is money. Between Target, TJ Maxx and consignment shops there are lots of affordable and stylish choices out there.
For me, when I look good, I feel good. I feel powerful. I feel in charge. People react to me differently. Men sometimes do a double take. My boyfriend certainly does! I often wear a pair of killer heels just for the school run because it makes me feel more like a women with things to do than a mom just schlepping her kids to school.
The way you dress tells others a lot about how you feel about yourself. Think about what you want to project to others and how you want to feel about yourself. Still love the way wearing Crocs and sweats makes you feel? Go for it. But if you’ve been feeling less than sexy and need a boost, try dressing up for a mundane task like grocery shopping and see how empowering it can be.
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