Today at my son’s preschool, I looked around and really studied the other mother’s around me. Of course I wondered what their respective “stories” were (I am innately curious about other people lives and how they make them work), if they enjoyed being at home with their kids, if they found motherhood to be fulfilling, etc. What I really noticed today was how all the moms were dressed and how in turn they carried themselves. Most were in jeans and sweatshirts, hair back in a ponytail, face devoid of any makeup. “I will never be like that”, I smugly thought to myself. But then I looked down- I was wearing jeans and a fleece top, hair in ponytail, no trace of makeup. How did this happen? Where did the stylish and hip mom go? I thought about it all day- why this had happened. One mom came sauntering down the hall in her Seven jeans, trendy black boots (with a heel!) and hair styled. She walked with an air of confidence, not snobby, just comfortable in her skin. I envied her- she made taking care of herself a priority and I think that is fabulous! The moms in sweats slumped against the walls waiting for their kids. It is so hard when you are a mom caring for kids all day to think about your own needs. I can barely get my 2 kids ready on time for school and usually my own needs come way last.
What is my point? I finally figured out that a huge reason I do not dress more stylish is my clothes simply do not fit right. I lost all my pregnancy weight from baby #2, but my body is vastly different. I now know (rather intimately) what “muffin top” is. None of my dressy pants fit and if they do, I have to wear a loose top to cover my *ahem* excess. So I was super excited to find this site- Lucy and Lily (not to be confused with Lilly & Lucy in my previous post). They offer your own personalized fit pants! How does it work? According to their website:
“Lucy & Lily is a new San Francisco-based company that makes it fun & easy to get pants made to fit you. We have developed our own technology so that you can create your own personalized size.
To begin, simply order an L&L Initial Fit™ style. We send along our unique Fit Kit™ with your order. Follow the simple instructions to create your personalized size - your Alter.dot™. You can reorder with your choice of fabric & details, knowing that they are in a size made just for you!”
You simply choose your body type (I fit the “marilyn” to a tee) after reading the descriptions and your usual size. After receiving your new pants, you will then have the opportunity to create your next pair of perfect fit slacks. They offer several different slack styles as well as lengths. Absolutely brilliant! Now if my body in those slacks can look like the above photo, I am completely sold! This mommy is ready to get her groove back- are you?
~Jennifer