Dress code?

[DeeDee]

Do you enforce a dress code on your self? What do you wear for the day? Do you get dolled up? I'm asking because I'm new at this and just want to know what you guys think about not wearing make up? Do you wear yoga pants or dress pants?

[KingstonMom]

OMG no dress pants!!
I usually wear yoga pants, or leggings, or jeans. This morning I had on leggings but was still chilly so I put sweat pants ontop of my leggings hehe

I always wear socks with slippers. And I am addicted to the slippers with the rubber grippies on the bottom. (Yes, just like the kids socks! I cant find socks like this in "grown-up" sizes....I've looked! LOL)

I am comfy, clean, and dressed. Thats my dress code.

[bright sparks]

I am comfy, clean, and dressed. Thats my dress code.

Perfect dress code :-)

[Monday 2 Friday Mama]

I dress pretty much the way I would dress if I was reporting to any other job that required me to be able to move freely. I wear a lot of long skirts - comfty forgiving waists, and easy to match with a nice top. I tend to choose loose fitting, flowy tops - again, very forgiving of little ones, paint, etc. Everything must be washable - no dry clean items here ! LOL I get up 20 minutes before I need to get my own kids moving so that I have a chance to "put my face on". I just wouldn't feel human if I didn't have my usual makeup on - I don't wear much (mascara and lip gloss) but it helps me to feel that I'm "dressed".

[playfelt]

I wear play clothes just like the kids are supposed to. Mostly it is stretchy pull on pants but not as tight as yoga style. I just wear a tshirt on the top. I have two sweatshirts I pull on and off as the temp feels cold or they get in the way cooking. For shoes I have slip on canvas ones - I like those because they are as comfy as slippers but have the rubber grip soles so safer carrying kids around.

All clothes have to be wash and wear no iron and occasionally the tshirts get into the bleach depending on what is on them or who has been sick and snotted on me.

Hair is brushed but nothing fancy and I don't wear makeup so not an issue.

Mostly it is about looking like you are ready for the day and competent/excited about the kids there. What you wear needs to be comfortable, allow for freedom of movement since you will be bending down a lot and twisting, be free of things that would bother kids like lacy collars aren't great for a baby trying to snuggle or low droopy tops don't usually stay in place as a kid tugs on you trying to get picked up.

[apples and bananas]

I didn't put make up on the first few months I was doing this. And then I found I just didn't feel as good about myself. So I started wearing makeup again. I wear Jeans if I have to go out right after daycare is closed, I wear track pants if I don't. I dress comfortably so I can get down on the floor and play and I dress nice enough that I don't look grubby when parents come into the house.

We set the example for kids too. So I think it's good to look put together.

I had a provider once that used to come to the door with a towel on her head like she had just gotten out of the shower... jammies... bathrobe... you name it. She would also be completely dolled up ready for a night on the town some nights. Made me wonder how she got ready while watching all the kids.

[sunnydays]

I have never been a make-up wearer even when I worked outside the house, so none for me. I make sure I am showered and dressed before the kids arrive. I wear yoga pants or jeans with comfy tops most of the time...always clean, but comfy. I will admit that my hair, although brushed, is often still wet when the first kids arrive. Other than that, I am ready for the day.

[sierra]

I dress as I would if I had to be out of the house so skinny jeans, t shirt and cardigan no makeup hair in a half pony. Once the kids are gone hit the sweats. In the summer its capris and shorts.

[Momof4]

I get up 1/2 an hour before I open, shower, wash & brush my hair, put on a little eye makeup and concealer on my dark circles, haha, and I'm always dressed casually and comfortably. I don't feel like I have any eyes unless I have mascara on! But my hair is still wet when I answer the door in the morning for all the parents.