Ever since I became a mum I have practically lived in jeans - jeans and t-shirt in the summer, jeans and jumper in the winter, and on a (rare) night out, jeans with a slightly posher top and some extra lipgloss! In no way do I think I am unique – in fact quite the reverse. Practically every other mum I know lives in her jeans, to such an extent that they have almost become a uniform. They are the easy, ‘no-think’ option for every mum who spends the least amount of time on herself getting ready each morning. Admittedly the heavy duty denim does a good job of holding in the jelly belly but unless you have a really nice, well-fitting pair of jeans, they often don’t do an awful lot else for your figure. So, I’m on a mission to wean myself off the jeans!
Over the summer I have been trying to wear – wait for it – a SKIRT every now and then, and actually it hasn’t been too bad! Putting on an A-line cotton skirt with a t-shirt and some flip flops actually feels like I’ve made an effort! But with the autumn approaching I need a warmer alternative, and to that end I have been out and bought some LEGGINGS! Now I’m no Kate Moss, and like many mums my weight has crept up and up since having my kids. So the thought of leaving the house in something as skin tight as leggings is making me nervous. But, to hell with it, I’m gonna give it a go (albeit with very LONG tops I might add)!
To kickstart my new ‘look’ I am going to go cold turkey and try to go 7 days without wearing my jeans at all. On Monday I will officially start my No Jeans Challenge. Yes, it means I’m going to have to shave my legs and maybe dig out my Magic Knickers for some moral ‘support’ but at the end of it I hope I will have learnt to be a bit more creative about what I wear and a little bit braver.
So, ladies – are you wih me?
(Note to self: Challenge will ony work provided I actually leave the house over the next 7 days, otherwise I might just as well stay in my pyjamas!)
I am so with you! I will go 7 days too! (Although I will have to start Tuesday as I’m away and suprisingly enough I have only packed jeans
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You are very brave!!!
Not sure if I can do the no jeans challenge but have personal challenge to wean myself off t-shirts and buy some more smart casual tops. Now both children off to school no longer have the ‘no point will covered in child-mess’ excuse. Also easier as top half shopping SOOOO much easier than bottom half!!!
Good luck
I’m in!
I wore a black skirt today. I also went shopping and bought a pair of leggings and two loooonnnng tops (all on sale!)
Stay strong ~ no jeans!!
Well, I’ve done it – 7 days with no jeans! I’ve worn skirts, combats and even left the house wearing leggings! Twice I was sorely tempted as the weather was dull and wet but I managed to get by with my combats instead. Whilst I’m not intending to ditch my jeans for good, I will definitely be making more of an effort to alternate them with other things, so that when I DO wear them, it will be due to a conscious decision rather than just reaching for them on autopilot!
I may have to try this – partly because all my jeans have rips on the right knee due to the ‘Mummy dip’ I always employ when falling to child level to change nappies/wipe snot/wash soil from mouth etc
Feeling chuffed as I have actually worn a dress for two days running but as this was on a child free weekend I guess that’s a cheat. Hmmm…
I tried on skinny jeans yesterday – never again!! I do love my jeans though
Could you recommend any specific resources, books, or other blogs on this topic?