I love  the Pleated Poppy’s WIWW link up, and Copy Cat closet’s link up. The later inspires me to try new looks, and shop my wardrobe. The first helps me stay accountable to getting dressed in the morning. If I take a picture everyday I will be more apt to get dressed.

I really do believe in getting dressed. I think it’s a sad fact that more and more SAHM’s don’t get dressed…or rather, it’s become the custom for a lot of SAHM’s to stay in their pjs, or resort to yoga pants and a sweatshirt. Now, before I come across as too judgemental, I’d like to say that I love dressing comfortable, and I’m all about a lazy day in my pjs, uggs, and sweatshirt, but if I were to do that everyday I think I’d feel less productive.

I love clothing, and fashion, so It’s usually fun for me to get dressed, but I also like that when I do get dressed, I feel ready to face the day; to get out of the house, check the mail, answer the door, go on an adventure, go for a walk. You know it’s bad if you feel embarrassed to answer the door because you’re still in your pjs.

This custom of wearing pjs/sweats/yoga pants needs to stop everyone. Just this morning I felt God telling me I need to stop going along ”with the customs of this culture.” As tempting as it is to take the path of least resistance, I’m going to go against the crowd and get dressed every morning  day ( confession: I hate to admit it, but sometimes I still spend the early morning in my pjs, then shower and get dressed during the baby’s nap. I’d like to change that).

I say this to encourage y’all to go against the trend, but also for myself. Too often I’ve given in to the comments “who are you trying to impress?”. Or “It’s not like you have to go to work, so why bother with getting dressed?”

For a time I even thought wearing my pjs would even help me cut back on laundry. I’m serious, it’s easy to get caught up in attitude of not getting dressed when that’s the popular attitude toward (and often among) SAHMs, when really it doesn’t help yourself, and frankly, I’m not sure that it helps others.

I’m not advocating perfectionism, or a stepford wife mentality; just some dignity, and pride in the SAHM uniform. What do we all have to lose? We have productivity, improved self-esteem, and well-being to look forward to if we get dressed every morning.

Here’s what I wore:

The first picture is for Copy Cat Closet, where the fashion inspiration was neon. I love the idea of adding some life into the dreary palette of winter clothing. And if there’s any one thing I’ve been noticing about my wardrobe, is that it could use a little color and oomph. Most of my other outfits were inspired from this idea.

For Copy Cat Closet

Chambray top: Landsend Canvas / Cardigan: Landsend Canvas / Neon Tank: Target / Belt: Landsend Canvas / Jeans: TJ Maxx / Shoes: Keds / Scarf: Victoria Secret / Glasses: Ralph Lauren / Earring: New York Company

I know the neon’s not terribly obvious. It kind of cracks me up how subtle it is. This was honestly my only piece of neon in my wardrobe, but I still think it adds something nice.

My husband took these photos this past saturday. I think this is one of the few days I have more time to do my hair, and makeup a little nicer.

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Blazer: Talbots / Blouse: Liz Claiborne / Leggings: Old Navy / Boots: Landsend Canvas / Baby: Asher (mine)

This is my thrift store outfit. I spent only 1.07 on the blouse and blazer!

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Sweater: Victoria Secret / Top: Target / Scarf: New York Company / Jeans: Victoria Secret / Flats: Target

This looks like such a grunge look. Opps! I promise my midriff wasn’t suppose to be showing, and was only like that because of my hands! This was my Church outfit. Yikes…grace please!

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Headband: Target / Sweater: George / Belt: Target / Scarf: Gap / Pants: TJ Maxx / Boots: Lucky

I call this outfit “I don’t really want to get dressed look.” I was feeling REALLY tired that day, and just wanted to dress comfy. I stole the sweater from my hubby’s closet, belted it, threw a scarf on, grabbed some bright pants and rocked some boots. If ever I feel lazy, I just grab leggings, boots, and a comfy top as my go to.

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Cardigan: Landsend Canvas / Tank: Target / Orange Cover: Victoria Secret / Skirt: Landsend Canvas / Belt: Taget / Leggings: Belk / Boots: Landsend Canvas / Pearls: Real, and from my husband during his deployment in Japan. / Baby: Asher (mine)

I love that my little baby is getting into stuff. SO common when I’m getting dressed.

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So that was my first attempt. As you can see, I still keep it casual, and comfy, but I’d like to keep pushing my wardrobe so it has more color and life. Hopefully this daily photo challenge will help me with that!

Happy Wednesday,

Amanda.