In Women’s Clothing, Casual Does NOT Equal Sloppy

Today I’d like to address a common misconception about women’s casual clothing: the notion that if you prefer casual clothes, then you must be lazy, sloppy, and you have probably let yourself go and no longer care about how you look.Nothing could be further from the truth! Now, it’s true that some types of casual clothes are not very flattering. Some women do wear shapeless T-shirts, baggy sweatpants and other types of clothes that are very comfortable, but also quite unflattering. But the choice to wear casual clothes does not equal a choice to let oneself go. Today, there are so many options when it comes to wearing items that are not just easy, relaxed and comfy – but also look good. Remember how people used to dress back in the fifties? Well, maybe you don’t remember, but we’ve all seen the photos, and most of us have seen the TV show “Mad Men.” Back then, people used to really dress up – hats, those stiff little woolen suits, pointy shoes with heels… it was beautiful, for sure, but it wasn’t very comfortable. And so, while so many blog posts and articles have been talking about how we have become too casual, how women don’t know how to dress up anymore, I have to disagree. I am actually very grateful to be living in a time when I get to wear clothes that have stretch, that are not rigid, to wear comfy jeans and T-shirts and cute day dresses – I get to be comfortable AND look good.Because really, it’s not a black-and-white choice between “dressing up” and “being sloppy,” is it? There is such a huge selection out there of casual clothes that are well made, well cut, clothes that are cute and flattering. One of my favorite outfits, the one outfit that I keep reaching out to almost every single day, is jeans and a T-shirt. But the jeans are of high quality. They are dark wash, have stretch, a slight boot cut and a mid-rise. They elongate my legs and flatter my figure. The T-shirt is not some baggy thing that saw better days, either. I like cute, feminine T-shirts in lively colors that flatter my skin tone, flattering v-necks and cute cap sleeves. Finishing up this casual look; a pair of fresh, modern ballet flats. So you see, this is most definitely a casual outfit and a very comfortable one, but it is in no way sloppy!Another casual look that has nothing to do with sloppiness: a cute day dress. Especially now that summer is approaching, one of the easiest, most relaxed ways to get dressed is to choose a casual, comfy day dress. You can pair it with leggings and flats, or with cute sandals when it gets really hot. I own this A-line, sixties-inspired dress that I just love. The best thing about it is that it’s made of modern fabrics, so it’s not as rigid as dresses used to be back then. Look. I’m a mom. I work at home, full time. I’m BUSY. When I go out at night, I like to dress up, but for my daily activities there’s nothing like casual clothing – and they look great – pulled together, stylish and cute. Casual does not equal sloppy!