I want nice house clothes

[Liviam]

I can't believe I've never thought of using an apron when I'm cooking. I'm such a grub when I cook especially at the moment with my rather large protuding belly. I need suggestions other than jeans because I'm a pear shape and can't get jeans to fit me.
I'm loving these ideas.

[Bathsheba]

I can't believe I've never thought of using an apron when I'm cooking. I'm such a grub when I cook especially at the moment with my rather large protuding belly. I need suggestions other than jeans because I'm a pear shape and can't get jeans to fit me.
I'm loving these ideas.

Yep, my sister didn't have a proper apron, only an uncomfortable plastic BBQ type one.... so I sent her up a cotton one, pale pink with cupcakes... I hope she wears it... I nearly kept it for myself!!!

I am also VERY hard to fit in jeans. I have a small waist (about size 8 - 10) but a big butt (12-14) which usually results in this big gaping waist line Which is why I used to wear cargos alot... they had a drawstring! ATM I am wearing jean style pants that have a rare cut that works for me... one is the Brown Sugar brand... the other which i am wearing right now is by Postie (made in Australia)... both bought from op shops for about $6 each.

Dan: you need to get an apron this week.

ETA: I have started a thread about aprons HERE

[Nelle]

When we move house and I can re-set my sewing machine up, I'm going to make some cool aprons, just short ones for around the waist. I love my big aprons for cooking, but if I don't have an apron handy I'm known to tuck a tea towel into my jeans so I have something to wipe my hands on.

Can I just forbid anyone with a newborn to feel frumpy in trackies - comfort is the key then! Although, having said that, when you have a newborn, a shower, nice outfit and a bit of makeup goes a loooooooong way towards making you feel human again! I remember that. I guess balance is the key, I had 2 pairs of awesome yoga pants that I could sleep in, then just put a cardigan on and I was dressed! Haha. Great for those early days when day and night kind of blur and you sleep whenever you can...

[Kazbah]

I like outdoors pants, like from Rays, Anaconda or Kathmandu etc - easy to wear, non-crease and seemingly non-stain! Plus they dry really quickly ...

For tops I like t-shirts and always a warm singlet or under-shirt ... shoes - well, I'm a barefoot girl but if it's chilly then a pair of Colorado chunky shoes (or the runner style). If I wear baggy jumpers then I slob around more.

A bra is a must, I feel like I can't get anything done unless I'm wearing a bra! And clean hair!

[Liviam]

I'm dreading having to wear a bra all day again soon. I def don't need to wear one so I ususally wear a singlet around the house and I'm all sorted. I'm so excited I'm going to buy myself an apron and I'm going to look into some yoga pants

[Mak]

Some great ideas here - I had a very spewy baby with DD1 and got into horrendous habit of putting on trackies when I walked in the door. I am currently being retrained - my 'vom trackie' (how embarassing) has been ceremoniously burnt and I have a close friend who has been checking up on me!
I am off to raid local op shops this week - I have leggings, jeans and a few skirts but they seem to get tired quickly. Definitely need to keep up the good habits - makes everyone feel much better!
Hmm - do nice trackies count???..lol

[fionas]

I lived in some pants by Wyse Bodywear for the first six months. SO comfy. They were pretty pricey but two years later they're still going strong. They're like trackies but softer and just a little bit more stylish. They have a fold-over waistband so no annoying zips/buttons so really gentle on your tum.

[Inanna]

I loooooove Wyse! It's a favourite brand of mine... They look great and no ironing - made of Modal so they are a natural fibre too and last and last as Fiona said... They have some ace tops that I also have in my colllection!

I live out of town but due to having a large family I am always in and out of the car and off to school etc...

When I was growing up my mother was soooooo daggy. She had "house clothes" and I could never get why she didn't dress nicely for herself...

I shower, apply makeup and blow dry every day without fail - it's what I do for me to feel good. When I compliment my body I feel better... For me it's important. Actually it's just like cleaning my teeth. I always have my lippy or gloss on - Always!

I wear my Wyse pants a lot. I wear jeans a lot. I'm a fan of layering - I wear leggins under skirts (I love floaty skirts and wear thenm a lot too).

I love gardening and I wear old jeans or shorts to do that.

I too am an apron fan - love them and I wear them when I do cleaning jobs or cooking.

For me looking nice is about honouring myself - and showing my girls (and my boy!) that caring for my appearance makes me feel good and I feel it shows self respect...

Go the aprons and go Wyse!

[Ginger]

i love Wyse too! i have pants, a dress, a skirt and 2 tops from Wyse- love it!

you can't go past Metalicus as well for awesome 'home' clothes

[heliana]

Thanks girls - so many great ideas. Im so inspired to make a bit more of an effort.... hmm, and to check out the apron thread.
I love wyse too, lived in a pair of their pants last year, but they have finally worn out. I wonder if you can by them online? hmm, I might go have a look.
Do you find jeans warm? I always thought they weren't really warm so I never wear mine around the house. Im wearing them now though and I guess they are. Strange, don't even know where I got that idea.
I like the idea of shoes around the house, because our house is quite cold, I always wear socks (big thick wool daggy socks) hehe, and then you never want to go outside because you have to take them off.
Do uggys count? maybe not.
Ok, so any recs for where to buy nice: leggings, house shoes, warm tops.
So I was just thinking I have nothing to wear over leggings but then I realised I do have some summer dresses I could layer over.
I found a nice wool stretch skirt at country road the other day, but they didn't have my size. That would be great.
I need to find some sort of supportive, undersinglet to wear instead of a bra. I absolutely cannot wear a bra anymore. Well I do when Im out, but I whip them off as soon as I get home. even sports bras, anything thats tight around under the bust. Please tell me I'm not the only one .
Anyway, thanks again, off to do some searching.
Keep the suggestions coming
xx

[Marlene]

Well, if i'm at home I'm either in jammies or trackies....lol and always slippers or fluffy socks. Maybe that's why I'm always so unmotivated.

[Astrid]

Ok, 3rd attempt, obviously DD2 does not want me posting in this thread

I live in the country, so there are no neighbours to see me go to get the mail. I find between the kids, the dog and going out in the garden (need to wear gumboots), that I can't wear nice clothes. Mainly I wear trackies and I have dragged out an old comfy pair of jeans that are 6 years of fashion. I do need to get an apron, which will be fine in the kitchen, but wont save me from muddy paw prints on the back of my legs. Some days my clothes are ok for the emergency dash or having an informal visitor, but other days I am an absolute fright.

Ok posting now before DD2 closes the browser again

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

Go through your wardrobe, sort it into 3 piles.

Smart - not really good for everyday, eg ball dresses.
Nice - dressy uppy and wearable, eg longer flowy skirts, stretch dresses that allow feeding, nice blouses, T-shirts, smart jeans, fashionable trousers.
Not outside! - the tracky bottoms, the "decorating clothes", the badly stained but keep just in case...

Now put the smart things away. Put the Not Outside! things in ONE drawer (you don't need more than a drawerful) and keep for either a slob day or a severe housework day.

The nice clothes, that's what you wear. Only buy things that will look good on you when you go out from now on.

Personally, I do not like tracky bottoms at all and won't wear them. I wear sports dresses or shorts/t-shirt when exercising. I like looking nice. I have clothes in sizes 8-12 and was able to wear normal clothes from the off - yes OK so size 12 skirts that sat below where the bump was with a longer cardi, but I looked nice! Blouses over feeding singlets make you look really nice and they're SOOOO easy as they keep your arms warm too. Yes, you unbutton to feed but the singlet's there so you don't ever reveal anything.

[Bathsheba]

Going to check out Wyse clothes! Am more than happy to pay a bit more for something that will last... so many clothes these days just don't last more than a season before looking tired or falling apart somewhere... and my washing machine is gentle. I have my trusted brands, one being Colorado... but there are really not many brands that just make classic styles that last... maybe I'm not looking in the right stores yet.

[Nelle]

Just popping in to approve Ugg boots as long as they're not ratty and falling apart. Some longer ones over jeans are funky and comfy. I have a pair from Cotton on Body that have a pattern that remind me of a poncho, super comfy...think I might wear them to playgroup tomorrow actually.

[Kazbah]

I could never wear Ugg boots out! To me, they are home slob shoes, same as slippers. Same as thongs, I hate wearing them out, I've tried cause its "trendy" but I can't do it, its lazy.

[fionas]

I've only bought a pair of Uggs this season and I literally can't take them off. So I go out in them too. I admit, sometimes I've looked totally ridiculous - nice stripey dress, leggings, expensive Cue coat with a flared hem ... and black Uggs. But hey, my feet were toasty!

[DoubleK]

I could never wear Ugg boots out! To me, they are home slob shoes, same as slippers. Same as thongs, I hate wearing them out, I've tried cause its "trendy" but I can't do it, its lazy.

Lol i wear all three out

the one thing that a despise about public ugg boot wearing, is when the boots are so old, discoloured and slouchy. i see so many younger girls with uggies on, that are actually walking on the bit thats meant to go around your ankles... know what i mean? they're all crumpled and make your legs look like they're bending the wrong way.