What Do You Wear?

[Thriftylady]

I also just have babies and toddlers and get dirty early in the day with spit up and snot. I wear jeans and a shirt or yoga pants and a shirt. I always wear makeup and look presentable though. But would not dress up for this work. I worked as a nurse for 15 years and am over scrubs myself. But they are a good idea.

I can see that. In my real life, I always wear dresses, but I worry far less about the scrubs getting stained or dirty. I usually buy them at goodwill so they are much cheaper than my dresses so I don't cry over them if something stains or something.

[midaycare]

I like to dress up. It just makes me feel more professional. And I'm dealing with professionals who drop their kids off to me, so it makes me feel more "on their level". If I like professional and act professional, I certainly expect to be treated professional.

I remember ds had one dcp for about 4 weeks. She came to the door one day in yoga pants, a t-shirt, no bra, and hair all unkempt. I almost didn't leave him. I found new care soon after. So I do think if I thought of that as a dcm, maybe others do, too.

For the most part I wear khakis, dress pants, and some nice "outdoor" Columbia pants that both look nice and are comfortable. For tops I wear mostly sweaters and nice shirts.

In the summer I wear some long skirts and lighter dress pants. I also have those longer shorts that go past your knees.

[melilley]

I wear jeans and a nice shirt. Jeans to me are like yoga pants to other people; I feel the most comfy in them.

[Unregistered]

I wear stretchy sweat pants (non tight-fitting yoga pants) and a tank top or tshirt. In the winter, I add a sweater or sweatshirt and socks. I don't care if people think I look like cr@p. I dress for my work (playing, snot, pee, food), and they wear dress for their work. I refuse to spend money dressing in clothes for everyone else opinion of how I should look. Bottom line...if I am taking good care of your kids, my looks should not matter.

[Indoorvoice]

I wear yoga pants and a nice t-shirt. I bought a bunch of solid colored v-neck shirts from Target that don't look ratty, but are still comfortable. I always do my hair and makeup so I don't look like I'm in my pajamas. I do a better job when I'm comfy, but also don't want parents to get the impression that I rolled out of bed 2 minutes before they come to my door.

[originalkat]

I always do my hair and make-up (but including my shower it only takes 30 minutes). It just makes me feel better about myself all day long.
I usually wear jeans and some sort of top (t-shirt and casual cardigan in winter). In the summer I wear shorts and a t-shirt and flip flops. I do not think there is a need to dress really nice. I just want to look like a well put together person. I do not want to look like I just rolled out of bed and did not get ready for work. Even if it is a freezing cold day and I want to be cozy, I put on some sweat pants and a flannel shirt with my hair and make-up done and I am good to go for the day.

[AuntTami]

I must have really awesome DCparents. Most days I answer the door in my pajamas because I did just roll out of bed 5 minutes ago. My earliest arrival has woken me up with her knocking before . But, I do that because I inow she doesn't care, and her kiddo goes right back to sleep after he gets here so that gives me an hour before the next one arrives to make myself presentable.

I usually wear scrub pants and a Tshirt. Sometimes jeans, sometimes sweats. I'm guilty of wearing pajamas pants once in a while too when it's just me and the earliest kiddo for the day. And Fridays are always sweat pants day because by Friday I don't have the energy for getting dressed .

[KarenSue]

I always do my hair and make-up (but including my shower it only takes 30 minutes). It just makes me feel better about myself all day long.
I usually wear jeans and some sort of top (t-shirt and casual cardigan in winter). In the summer I wear shorts and a t-shirt and flip flops. I do not think there is a need to dress really nice. I just want to look like a well put together person. I do not want to look like I just rolled out of bed and did not get ready for work. Even if it is a freezing cold day and I want to be cozy, I put on some sweat pants and a flannel shirt with my hair and make-up done and I am good to go for the day.

Exactly how I am too.

[AmyKidsCo]

Ditto originalkat - I always do my hair and make up. When it's cold I wear jeans and sweater, sweatshirt or long sleeve tee. Sometimes I wear yoga pants, but they're not clingy, just comfy. When it's warm I wear capris or shorts and "women's style" tees or cute tops, or sundresses. For shoes I wear tennies or sandals. It would be nice to dress up more but I'd be too worried about ruining my clothing.

[Kimskiddos]

Another scrubs wearer here. I love them. Plus the are tough, easy to clean and the pockets are great! There are so many cute, child friendly prints too. In the winter a long sleeve T underneath or a cardigan on top.

[Meeko]

I wear casual, but smart clothes and always do my hair and makeup.

If I didn't.....well...just look at my avatar.......

[Unregistered]

Do you have to wear makeup to look presentable?

I'm just curious. I have never worn makeup my entire life and I am 32 years old.

[Meeko]

I'm just curious. I have never worn makeup my entire life and I am 32 years old.

Lucky you! I'm scary without it...(I'm almost 54)

[Unregistered]

Lucky you! I'm scary without it...(I'm almost 54)

My feeling about makeup is that if no one is used to you wearing it, then you won't look bad to anyone. If I ever wore makeup people would think I looked strange.

[Thriftylady]

My feeling about makeup is that if no one is used to you wearing it, then you won't look bad to anyone. If I ever wore makeup people would think I looked strange.

I never wear it either. I did often when I was in my first marriage, trying to cover all the black eyes and bruises. To me it carries a bad memory, and I don't need it anymore.