Last week I posted a picture of my oh so handsome husband. (The rest of this post may not make sense unless you look at that pic first.)
Debb posted in one of the comments:
My question is this…..what would they do if the shoe was on the other foot? What if I wore no bra, didn’t shave my arm pits or legs or remove all the hair that grows on my upper lip now days. Would they go anywhere with us if we just stopped giving a crap???? That is my question.
Let’s play pretend: You best friend from college who you haven’t seen in 15 years unexpectedly knocks on your door. Do you answer? Or do you send one of the kids to let her in while you run upstairs to get out the flat-iron, make-up and do a quick change?
Do you still dress nicely for everyday living or is it all sweat pants and a t-shirt day in and day out? Do you “do” your hair? Or is it a ponytail and 4″ roots for you? Do you wear make-up? Or is it only for special occasions?
I am guilty of being a slug and pulling up a ponytail at least a few times a week, and my yoga pants have never been to yoga (hey, they aren’t sweats! ;-)), but I usually manage to look presentable enough that if someone rang the doorbell, I wouldn’t hide in shame. Make-up and non-stained clothing are my manta! (Hey I have high standards.) So while I haven’t “let myself go” I do have my days.
Have You “Let Yourself Go”? Would YOU answer the door?
Tamona Valentine says
Yes I would come to the door minus the robe but plus the birthday suit! I have a strict call before you come policy and if my mama doesn’t get to come in neither will the person I just blinded with my birthday suit beauty lol!
Ann says
Ummm wow. You are something, T!
Ann
Luci says
I don’t even answer the door if I’m not expecting you so my answer would be no. 🙂
Ann says
Interesting policy, Luci!
Ann
donna says
Absolutely the same policy here. If someone’s coming, I’m going to know ahead of time…so if you’re knocking, either I’m expecting your or you’re probably wanting money or selling something. Anyway, you can’t be too careful these days, lots of crazies out there.
Which means if I answer the door, I’ll be properly prepped and dressed because I know you’re coming!
Shell says
Yes I have let myself go, but I would still answer the door. My concern would more be is my house clean enough, I don’t care how presentable I am. I literally live in the woods, so if I get dressed I call that good! My mom spent her entire life being concerned about how she looked. I learned that being so concerned about how you look can ruin the rest of life for you. I may have gone too far the opposite direction than my mom, but I would still answer the door rather than miss out on the fun seeing my old friend.
Ann says
I think it is instinctive to go the opposite way of our parents in a trait we didn’t find especially attractive in them, Shell. I know I’ve done it. I think many people do.
Ann
Marie says
Yep, I’m opposite of my mom. I get dressed immediately after breakfast and I stay that way until bedtime. What you see when you come to my door is the same thing you would see me in when I go to the store (unless the t-shirt has a stain or I’m wearing my rattiest pair of tennis shoes). I don’t do make up or ponytails and only wear jeans. I’m good to go…or stay…company or not.
KimH says
Yes, I’d answer the door, if I knew who it was.. I might look like I just rolled out of bed though.. I might have.. 😛 I tend to wear maxi dresses around the house most of the time.. They’re comfy and cute too.. Lots of pony tail days.
KimH says
And btw.. M’honey has often pulled me out the door in one of my “house” dresses… telling me to put on sandals & lets go.. Ack.. give me 5 minutes to brush my hair at least, Dude.
Ann says
LOL I have walked out of the door more than once with my sweater on inside out. I wish Hubby would tell me… you should be glad your “honey” tells you!
Ann
KimH says
You should come up with some sort of “deal” with your hubby.. If he doesnt tell you your sweater is inside out or somethings not right.. he has to give you $200.. haha.. make it hurt..
There have been times when D said I looked “fine” and you couldnt have gotten me out of the house for any amount of money.. It is true, that most of the time they just dont see a thing.. Silly boys!
Ann says
I’ll tell Hubby I will give Sonny-boy 200 bucks if Hubby doesn’t inform me when my sweater is inside out! That would make it hurt. 😛
Ann
KimH says
Haha.. we all have our breaking point, dont we! Awesome!
Stephanie B says
My son turns 3 on Sunday and since his birth I have used my hair straightener exactly once. I am a stay at home mom and happy if I manage to get a shower every day, so I don’t push my luck with fancy hair or makeup. If I know someone is coming over I will put on some nicer clothes, but if they just show up, the odds are good I am in a baggy t shirt and either sweats or my fat jeans. I do like to make myself look presentable if I go out to dinner or a work party for my husband, but just for shopping I only upgrade to a nicer pair of pants lol. Some days I wish I had a reason to dress nicer and do my hair, but others I am glad I can stay in my PJs all day if I want to.
Ann says
LOL Stephanie… there is something to be said for PJs 🙂
Ann
Skirnir Hamilton says
I would answer the door. I never wear makeup and tend to dress in decent jeans (not overly faded, no holes) and a polo shirt. For me this is dressy enough unless I get a job that requires dressier or maybe we are going to a special place for dinner. I may decide to dress up a tad on Saturday as we have reservations at the only German restaurant in East Tennessee it seems. Wisconsin had a few German restaurants, but not here. I even wear my jeans and polo to church. A contemporary service where many dress nicer, but some dress about the same, and I would say none dress lower, I think. I have become a rather casual dresser, but I did grow up on a farm, so I always was a casual dresser.
Marie says
Here in East TN we are rather casual. I hope you enjoy you dinner. I think there may be some in Johnson City but I don’t know how authentic.
Ann says
Oh we went to this restaurant in Johnson City that sold these crazy t-shirts. Looked like a Hawaiian villa on the inside, and a dump on the outside. The food was fabulous! Wish I could remember the name…
Ann
Marie says
We stick mostly to burgers and in our own town when we eat out. Would it be Cootie Brown’s? Does this picture help?
Ann says
Yes, Marie, that was it!
Ann