What You Wear

[Controlled Chaos]

I found it interesting in an interview, a dcm said something about her previous sitter always wearing PJs or sweats. She actually said that If she couldn't get motivated to get dressed, was she going to be motivated to take care of her son.

This is what I worry about. This is why I put in a little effort, meaning nicer jeans and a nice top. Though both my "work" jeans just busted holes through at the same time, so until I get all this months paychecks deposited and buy some new ones I am looking a little more casual than usual

I also worry about how my kids look. I let them dress themselves (3 and 5) but I dress the 18m still. I worry if they look sloppy or what not people will think it is lack of care or ability on my part. But I also won't make my child my doll for the sake of appearance. Its a hard balance.

[DaveA]

I don't think it has anything to do with ability.

I think how a person dresses impacts how they feel about themselves and therefore how they act.

I can do my job naked but I wouldn't feel as professional enforcing my rules that way.

I have to agree. I don't get "dressy" per se- just jeans and a polo shirt. But I am presenting an image to DCPs, people outside the program who see me, and myself. It doesn't hurt to get dressed up a bit and if it gets stained/torn/ worn out, well that's why I shop at goodwill.

[Unregistered]

I like to wear lightweight comfy jeans, khaki's, or cargo pants (lightweight cargo pants are really comfortable, & look fairly good). Walking shorts or Capri pants in the summer. I wear nicer women's T's, comfy cotton tops ( all bought on clearance). like Black Cat said, I've never had anything ruined. It all washes fine. Washable paint actually comes out.

I do my hair but it's an easy to style bob. I wear a bit of make up. I wear yoga pants maybe once a month. It always feels cozy, but after a few hours I feel like I'm in my pajamas!

For awhile I did wear leather flats for shoes, but they did get worn out fast. Must be I'm on my feet so much. I have to wear shoes inside. I'm always stepping in a bit of food, water, splatter of milk, etc. and then my socks would be wet...ick!! I've gone to slip on Sketchers. They are lightweight, hold up and look decent.


When I worked at centers I hated company polo shirts or company T-shirts that were men style t's. I like women's T's. When interviewing for one center and learned you could wear their cute women's T's with their logo or any shirt of your own that was green I was elated! I did work there for awhile.