Wow. This really resonates with me. I receive relatively regular "style notes" from my two teenage sons. I have built up a strong immunity to comments unless I am going to a situation in which is focused around my kids and they ask me not to wear something. Most recently, these comments have been "are you a pilot?" when I wear a khaki jumpsuit (and, no, I'm a university professor), "did you know your jacket's elbows has holes in it?", that shirt is burning my retinas (neon yellow drapey shirt, I wear with said jacket), "what are those pants?" me (my nylon balloon pants, and Stella crispy nylon pants, and, like Mary below Brancusi acid wash jeans), and the more general "why do you spend so much on purses?" The list goes on and on. However, I can say, that I usually only get the comments on first viewing (except for the jumpsuit) and they do think that I am a "stylish" mom. And, I should note, they don't mind at all when I get compliments on my clothes and style. The biggest reward, which will likely take you a few years to experience, is when your kids come to you with questions about what to wear to dressier events and how to style particular items. An awesome moment this weekend was when my 18 year old was home from college to meet up with some friends--completely un-coached, he decided to wear an actual considered outfit because he thought it was time to start dressing a bit more nicely and using some of his nice clothes more. : )
Wow, sounds like your style is a regular point of conversation in your household! And, that you must be standing tall in your style for your children to gradually come around to where they are now. I can’t wait :)
I'm finding it difficult to ignore the rather strong reaction from my daughter to my Tibi Acid Wash Brancusis! Needless to say, she isn't a fan. I find if I'm super confident about an item of clothing, I truly couldn't care less what others think - just rolls off my back. But if there's a smidgen of doubt, my confidence immediately wanes.
Wow. This really resonates with me. I receive relatively regular "style notes" from my two teenage sons. I have built up a strong immunity to comments unless I am going to a situation in which is focused around my kids and they ask me not to wear something. Most recently, these comments have been "are you a pilot?" when I wear a khaki jumpsuit (and, no, I'm a university professor), "did you know your jacket's elbows has holes in it?", that shirt is burning my retinas (neon yellow drapey shirt, I wear with said jacket), "what are those pants?" me (my nylon balloon pants, and Stella crispy nylon pants, and, like Mary below Brancusi acid wash jeans), and the more general "why do you spend so much on purses?" The list goes on and on. However, I can say, that I usually only get the comments on first viewing (except for the jumpsuit) and they do think that I am a "stylish" mom. And, I should note, they don't mind at all when I get compliments on my clothes and style. The biggest reward, which will likely take you a few years to experience, is when your kids come to you with questions about what to wear to dressier events and how to style particular items. An awesome moment this weekend was when my 18 year old was home from college to meet up with some friends--completely un-coached, he decided to wear an actual considered outfit because he thought it was time to start dressing a bit more nicely and using some of his nice clothes more. : )
Wow, sounds like your style is a regular point of conversation in your household! And, that you must be standing tall in your style for your children to gradually come around to where they are now. I can’t wait :)
I'm finding it difficult to ignore the rather strong reaction from my daughter to my Tibi Acid Wash Brancusis! Needless to say, she isn't a fan. I find if I'm super confident about an item of clothing, I truly couldn't care less what others think - just rolls off my back. But if there's a smidgen of doubt, my confidence immediately wanes.
How do YOU feel about the Brancusis? And that smidgen of doubt is what I felt about the CECILIE outfit.