How do we feel about these funky mismatched-fabric tunic tops?
Because I think I love them (that last one is my favorite.) The big question is – can a 30-year-old (we don’t need to discuss that birthday in a few weeks) woman wear these? Because I can’t help but notice that they’re only in the Juniors section of the store. Nothing like this in”Missus”. So can a grown woman mother of two in her (sob) 30’s get away with this?
I do know that if a woman of childbearing years, whose youngest is quite old enough to be an older sibling, (and, fine, a certain pudge may have something to do with this. Gah.) leaves the house in one of these empire-waisted or trapeze-style longer tops… people will ask her if she’s pregnant. (Sob)
Can we address this for a minute? People – unless her WATER BREAKS ALL OVER YOUR SHOES, DO NOT ASK IF SHE’S PREGNANT! It can only end badly. Either she isn’t and now she’s angry and humiliated and sad and full of self loathing and needing to throw up and WANTING TO HURT YOU… or she is and she’s tired of total strangers talking to her about stretch marks, birth, a newborn’s ability to stay awake all night, the cost of cribs, how much weight you put on when you were pregnant, and what you think of the names she’s considering. Really. Enough. Consider this a public service announcement. If you see a woman wearing a longish tunic-style top, and you detect a hint of belly under there, this is what you say….
“Wow. I love that shirt!”
Back on topic, though. Can I wear these? I kind of like their “I made this myself” quality. Respond quickly – the NEX has approximately 86 different patterns and styles right now, lingering on the clearance racks from last fall. The second they put an “additional percentage off clearance” sign up, I want to be ready (God, I’m so cheap. Because $8 is way, way too much to spend on a shirt, right? I have to wait till they take that additional 50% off. Mom – you did this to me.)
I also like the funky cotton sundress over jeans look. Anyone wanna weigh in on that? Opinions. Now. Go. My wardrobe is in your hands.
I love them! I bought a few for myself not to long ago, in preparation for spring. They also were only in the Jr. section, and I did stop to wonder if that was a sign. But, I went ahead and bought them.
Get them! And weren’t you the one who gave me crap about getting the last pink clutch at Target for 30% off? I believe you said, verbatium, that I may as well just have gotten it full price to guarantee that they would have it. And maybe people won’t assume your pregnent, maybe they’ll think your young enough to shop in the juniors section! =)
could you get a couple for me?
Go for it! I love the sundress over jeans look, although right now its more like sundress over thermal underwear & under snowpants and parka look! It’s very hard to be fashionable when its like -30 outside! I was just recently informed that once you hit 30 every b-day after that you can start counting backwards! Sounded good to me! So no worries on that upcoming 29th b-day!
On big birthdays you can always say…”I’m close to 30 (or whatever). People don’t have to know it’s from the other side. Be careful, it’s tough to explain older children if you’re telling folks you’re in your 20’s
That’s it. The next time any of you see me, I’ll have a wardrobe full of eye-searingly colorful tunics. I’ll be funky, comfy, and gloriously stylish. If anyone dares to suggest they look like teenager (or worse – maternity) tops, I’ll point them to this post and assure them that my Mommy, Sister, and stylish Moms from TWO countries assured me they were appropriate.
Thanks for the justification, ladies!
The one in the top right hand corner is my favorite! I love it!
But I can’t wear them anymore. Well, that’s untrue. I can wear them. Now. But before…. before. *shuddering* I had 3 people in one day ask me if I was pregnant. I wasn’t. I had just lost about 13 pounds. Yeah, my ego was a little broken.
i think they are super cute- tell everyone to zip it w/ the prego comments. Just burn them with your eyes if they ask
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