https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:45:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912538 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:59:21 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1912538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sort of, but I WOH. I don't wear dressy clothes, but I try to dress cute most days. Some days I just don't care and am lazy, but I still can't wear sweats to work (lucky PE teachers :wink: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912537 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:59:07 +0000 looch 1912537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate to admit that I do, it makes a difference, especially at school events for the kids. I always wear a blazer when I have a meeting with the director or my son's teacher.</p> <p>I had a dentist appointment today to get my tooth drilled, I dressed for comfort there, but I'll change when I got to get my son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912530 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:55:48 +0000 MrsKoala 1912530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to! I find that I feel better about myself if I dress nicely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912522 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:52:03 +0000 bhbee 1912522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to be put together. I WAH so that can be jeans and sweaters or casual dresses depending on weather. But I feel so much better (more put together internally, I guess) if I am dressed, hair at least combed and (basic) makeup on. I like to feel like if I wanted to leave the house, I could, even if I don't.<br /> Right now I am still one of those people who will not leave the house without makeup unless there is an emergency - maybe that will change after #2 arrives! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912398 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:10:34 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1912398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: your hair usually looks pretty well put together though! :happy:<br /> I'm a SAHM so my nice is probably not an office workers nice but I make an effort to get dressed (not in yoga pants!), at least brush my hair &amp; put on a little concealer &amp; mascara everyday even if we have no plans to leave. I just feel better &amp; actually get more accomplished if I make the effort to "start the day". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912325 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:46:51 +0000 Somebunny 1912325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't dress super nice at work, just presentable. Jeans and a pretty top. I work at a daycare- running after kids, changing diapers, and wiping snotty noses. Comfort is key. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912319 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:42:22 +0000 yoursilverlining 1912319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do every day for work, in part because it’s expected (I work at a large corporation, though have no interaction with the public) and in part because I’ve found I feel more motivated and am a better employee when I dress nicer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912291 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:26:22 +0000 Anagram 1912291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't make as much of an effort as I used to (embarrassingly, one year at work funny awards were handed out at the end of the year party, and I got "best dressed" for 3 years straight). I'm presentable now but not particularly fashionable.</p> <p>I do think people are treated better in all areas of life when they appear put-together.</p> <p>I figured that out way back when I waited tables. Tipping was directly impacted by how much makeup I wore and if my hair was down or up (more makeup but not garish meant better tips, and hair down meant better tips). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912288 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:24:19 +0000 Reese 1912288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. Every day at work. I am representing people, so normally however I look (and act, of course) is direct representation for the people I am working for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912287 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:24:01 +0000 Caly 1912287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pretty much always make an effort to a certain extent. I work so I'm dressed professionally during the day with makeup, hair done, etc. On the weekends (even if I'm not going anywhere) I have to shower, dress, put on a lil makeup to feel human. It's scaled back from a weekday but still put together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912285 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:23:15 +0000 avivoca 1912285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At work, I definitely do because I interact with patrons a lot. If I'm not working but am sending H to daycare, I don't really dress up because usually I'm going to the gym or something when I drop her off. On the weekends, it depends on my mood or if I'm going to church. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912282 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:21:19 +0000 lovehoneybee 1912282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do for work. Not super nice, but nicer than some of my coworkers. I figure that I spent like 3 years not needing to dress up at all (and didn't, thank you yoga pants), and I relish the opportunity now. </p> <p>Plus I work for the state and interact with clients, so I like to look good :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912276 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:20:21 +0000 nana87 1912276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do if I'm leaving the house--I live near campus so I often bump into my students, professors, or friends, so I try to look a little professional just in case! Not like, business-casual professional, but like today I'm wearing jeans with boots and a boat-neck sweater </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912271 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:18:03 +0000 twodoghouse 1912271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This sounds sort of silly, but when I'm out and about with one baby (for example, at Alice's phys therapy appt yesterday) I feel like I have to make an effort. If I'm out with both babies I feel like people will excuse my crazy appearance because I have twins. No matter how put together and calm my babies are, people say "look like you've got your hands full!" When they see me in public. Might as well look the part and catch a nap instead of spending time doing my hair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912269 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:17:34 +0000 rachiecakes 1912269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every day.<br /> I work in an environment where I need to be nicely dressed, hair done, makeup, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912267 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:15:32 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1912267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do when I want help at a clothing store or better service at a restaurant. What I wear really does make a difference. </p> <p>When I just want to be left alone I rock my sweats or pair of shirts and a nicer tee. Usually this combo coupled with bed head keeps pesky people away.</p> <p>At work, it depends on who I plan to visit. I look nice either eay, but I may wear company logo to a casual office or suit it up at a more formal office. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912266 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:14:57 +0000 Boheme 1912266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At work? No. I wear scrubs, so there's a pretty limited amount I can do with them. I always put some effort in outside of work though, because I really love clothes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912261 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:13:26 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1912261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to when I go to the office or meet clients. Otherwise it really depends on my mood. I get carded way more often when I don't do my hair or put makeup on. I got carded at the movie theater a couple weeks ago! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912259 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:13:05 +0000 autumnlove 1912259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912258 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:12:58 +0000 Mamaof2 1912258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work so I kinda have to!</p> <p>But on those days I am working from home and kids are in school I have no problem dropping them off with my hair in a pony tail and wearing sweats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-make-an-effort-to-dress-nicely-at-all#post-1912254 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:11:07 +0000 mrbee 1912254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For a long time, I didn't - especially since I started working from home. But lately, we noticed that the kids get treated better by their teachers when we dress them up a bit (how depressing!). So I've been making more of an effort, especially since I see the teachers at dropoff.</p> <p>I can't tell if anyone is being nicer to me though, because I don't really interact with any other humans during the day except for my kids and Mrs. Bee.</p> <p>Do you make an effort to dress nicely at all? </p>