SAHM capsule wardrobe?

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

You know I'm in! 

You guys have no idea. I get hives shopping. Plus, I'm not going to be in shape to shop/try things on for a solid 6 months.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

For those of you who do cardigans/sweaters, how do you prevent getting them slimed by grubby toddlers?

[MsSassyBaskets]

I don't... But I choose colors and fabrics that hide the goo, mostly a lot of gray and tan... I do washable as much as possible but for the wool/wool blends I do a delicate load in the washer with woolite and then hang on the rack to dry. Needless to say don't wear cashmere. But merino holds up okay.

[Thirteen]

SAHM capsule wardrobe?

I have an older Patagonia better sweater that I use "in case". It's a gray color. It was purchased used on eBay 4 years ago and has seen all kinds of kidtastrophe and is still great.

I wear a lot of black (because stains).




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[MrsK]

I haven't read the responses but I'd add a couple button down shirts, cardigans, tunics (you can lift them to nurse and if it's loose it provides good coverage), a washable jacket, leggings or knit pants, a maxi skirt, a big scarf, costume jewelry (think bangles, nursing beads, chunky stuff that won't break). The key to looking pulled together doesn't have to be fancy. Think 3-item dressing. So, pants & top + one thing other than shoes. That can be a belt, cardigan, scarf, statement jewelry, jacket.....it just finishes the look and shows you made an effort.

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[alotofyarn]

For those of you who do cardigans/sweaters, how do you prevent getting them slimed by grubby toddlers?

Umm, I don't.

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[TulipsAndSunscreen]

But then how do you clean them?

[alotofyarn]

But then how do you clean them?

Either in the regular wash or on a gentle or hand wash cycle.

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[gem]

I don't SAH, but I do favor wardrobe pieces that I can wear straight from work to the playground. The following are my staples for workday and weekend: a shirtdress, with functional buttons for nursing; a cowl neck jersey dress; a denim jacket; a couple loose print tops (I've had good luck with Boden tops looking cute and holding up to machine wash); a good white cotton button-down; corduroy pants or skirt; perfect jeans (mine are straight leg high-rise Sevens-- high enough to bend over and pick up kids with no readjustment but not weirdly high).

I do wear a cashmere cardigan because I love it so and can't not. I just slip it off when I see mess running towards me or for meals, and spot-clean between dry cleanings. But I consider this a luxury of being past the spit-up years. During the kids' infancy I lived in cotton wrap cardigans from gap maternity and a Patagonia better sweater.

For footwear, I love my Frye penny loafers for kid chasing year-round-- a lot more support and cushion than ballet flats.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Can you link the Boden tops. And Frye makes penny loafers?? Hmm...

[MrsK]

I second Frye if it's in the budget. I have two pair of Frye boots. They are stylish, comfortable, and well-made. If you see a pair you love, look for them on amazon. Then stalk them until the price comes down. I got both my pairs 40% on amazon.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

I've heard that Frye's hold up forever. I just need to see what works. I have very muscular and short calves but then big feet for my height. So usually they aren't wide enough if they don't go too high and if they don't go too high, they won't fit my calves.

[rufflesanddots]

Now I wish I'd never googled Frye loafers or flats... They're all gorgeous! T&S, I just perused on Amazon and some of the sizes in loafers and flats are on super sale if you're not married to a specific color.

http://www.amazon.com/FRYE-Womens-Re...rds=frye+flats

http://www.amazon.com/FRYE-Womens-Ja...ts=p_89%3AFRYE

[corn poffi]

No real advice but be really careful with buying frye boots on Amazon. Got a hilariously fake pair from them last year...

Amazon is an authorized retailer of Frye boots, but do your research. The pair I bought were bought directly from Amazon, and not another supplier. They were faker than a Kardashian's face.

[gem]

The Frye loafers are not quite as durable as Frye boots. They are more of a driving loafer, but I've had mine for over a year and they've held up well to regular wear indoors and moderate outdoor wear. I don't wear them when it's wet or when we are going on hikes or really long walks.

I also love Frye boots but find them somewhat impractical with kids. I know they take less than 1 min to put on, but it seems like we are constantly alternating between playing barefoot on the floor and racing outside to chase a bug. Or coming back in the house with muddy shoes and a desperate need to potty. I get annoyed with any footwear I can't just slip on/off, especially when holding a baby.