Smart mamas know how to improvise. In the McGyver-like hands of moms, a stack of tupperware becomes a vacation toy, a popsicle-stained shirt turned inside out is now photo-opp worthy, and (ta-da!) a yoga skirt transforms into a date night-worthy LBD. New mom and ANMJ reader Amy is only nine months into this gig and already she's pulling out all the mom stops, shopping her closet and making a statement. She writes:
Last weekend my hubby and I went on our THIRD date since our NINE month old was born. Crazy, I know. But I was super excited about it, so I got all dressed up. I actually put on a real bra that didn't have nursing access. Sheer amazingness. (don't look too close- you can see it in that second picture!) I felt a little sneaky wearing my black yoga skirt as a dress, but nobody even knew. (Until now of course, since I'm sharing my secret.)
Just wanted to share with you all since you inspire me so much. Have a lovely day!
-Amy
We're loving everything Amy has going on. She's rocking de rigueur boots with long socks, a fab long cardi (a la wear your cardi as a dress?), and best of all she turned her yoga skirt (also probably very nursing-friendly if babes are in tow!) into an adorable little black dress for a night out with hubs.
Amy, three dates in nine months isn't too shabby--I think we'd had exactly one-half of a date by that time with our first because we came home early. Keep shopping your closet and thank you for sending in your pics--you look amazing!
- M.
THREE IN 9 MONTHS!? Girl, you've got me beat by a mile! Good job! We have had maybe...2 dates in 16 months? Blech.
Posted by: Lane | February 29, 2012 at 01:07 AM
So cute! Loving the shop your closet posts.
Posted by: cheralyn | February 29, 2012 at 05:52 AM
Super cute outfit. Also, I think we've had about 3 dates in 3 YEARS since our first was born.
Posted by: Olivia | February 29, 2012 at 07:44 AM
What, pray tell, is a yoga skirt?
Posted by: Anna | February 29, 2012 at 08:01 AM
Can I be the first to say that for having a 9 month old you look AMAZING!! Did you catch that, amazing. And the outfit, it looks perfect, totally date friendly yet I could imagine wearing that on one of those endless Wednesdays...
Posted by: Kristen | February 29, 2012 at 08:40 AM
Oh and one more thing, the black/ brown/ gray combo is my favorite. It looks perfect!
Posted by: Kristen | February 29, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Where did you get those boots? Love them.
Posted by: jennie | March 04, 2012 at 08:14 PM