No longer bother with make up or how I dress!

No point in lipstick when you have to wear a face mask! Learnt this first time I wore my white cotton home made mask - still trying to wash out the pillar box red lipstick!

I had to have a stern word with myself when I realised that I had been mooching around all day in a fleece with a big splodge of toothpaste down the front. Since then I have made an effort to be at least clean and tidy.
I have just bought a lovely dress from Hobbs in the hope of one day having a reason to wear it. Hope, of course, springing eternal.

I wear the same clothes as I did before lock down, nice tee shirts and decent jeans.I never really wear make up only mascara and lipstick.I still wear mascara but not lipstck so often, except if I am going out to the shops, forgotten my perfume, thanks for reminmding me.

I do my hair and makeup everyday. Always have, even though I recently took early retirement. I couldn’t face the day without it. I always dress nicely even if I'm not leaving the house And as for leisure wear!?! Really?!? I wouldn’t even consider it. Id feel that I’ve let myself go. Maybe some of you look good in it but it’s definitely not for me, no way Jose...

Jane10 I just love the Slack Alices idea. No more slaves to the tyranny of beauty and fashion. Out with superficial carapace and in with ease and comfort. Just be dependent on our scintillating personalities .

Some call it letting yourself go; I call it setting myself free

Ain't that the truth!

If I’m having a visitor I will wear a bit of lipstick, but I’ve never worn eye make-up anyway. The thing I am really fussy about is clean hair. I wash it every other day whether I’m seeing anybody or not.

Slack Alice? oh yes as I have rarely worn a bra since lockdown, they are SO uncomfortable for me, and people on zoom cannot see my droopy front if I angle the camera properly. It is bliss to be honest.

I have some smart casual lounge type pyjamas, so I often wear them in the day (clean ones) if not going out.

When meeting friends etc I do dress as I used to, casual trousers, vest tops, colourful floaty shirt etc. I have not worn eye make up for some years as it aggravates my dry eye condition. A tiny bit of fake tan or tinted moisturiser. I'm done. I have certainly not bought as many clothes as normal, nor shoes.

I don’t see the point of wearing makeup at home if you are not going out or seeing anyone
I only wear some if going out to meet friends etc.

I don’t mind putting it on, it’s the taking it all of at the end of the day. It’s tiresome, so don’t bother mostly.
My face has caught the sun and I look a little healthier.

I do not own any of the "comfort" clothes - leggings, sweat shirts, jogging trousers etc, and I absolutely loath jeans, but I can see the attraction. However. not having any I am wearing much the same clothes as I would normally wear which is trousers and skirts in various weights according to the weather plus a variety of tops.

I would normally wear make-up but now just tinted moisturiser or suncream and lipstick. plus a night cream.I think my skin has actually got better since lockdown. I always wear perfume - ran out of my favourite but was able to get it online.

I think not wearing a bra is a very bad idea, but if you don't mind your boobs coming to rest on your stomach go ahead!

I haven't changed, just wear more casual stuff as I'm at home a lot more.

These days, I just have to be comfortable. Bras are like shoes - just for going out.

Now it's autumn, I can start wearing my favourite gilets, then no bra is needed. Make up is only for days out, events and meet-ups, very rare atm!

I've always worn makeup and tried to look nice but after Christmas I had a breakdown, I totally lost interest in how I looked even when I went back to work, my lovely friend in work gave me a good talking to and I started price in my appearance

Well, in a way, going fresh faced, uncoloured or enhanced, not pushed up or flattened down, is taking pride in your appearance. In your real one.

Lipstick, mascara and perfume every morning- can't face the day without it

Jane10 - please start a Slack Alice thread. I suspect it will be very popular.
I ventured out today and had my first spending spree since February 2020. I bought -new duvet cover and pillow slips for our bed, a loose black top for hanging out in, some cosy silk/wool knee length socks, a cake, a jigsaw and a pair of jeans. Everything is wonderful. The jeans are too tight. I readily accept Ive spread a little during lockdown but, I bough exactly the same jeans (Levi if your'e bothered) I've been wearing for three years. I bought black as my originals are blue. The blue fit perfectly, the black are too tight. This is tedious because it means a trip back to JL to swop. Of course we can't try on. I did see some thick black leggings/jogging pants, with an elasticated waist. They're singing to me - I know they'll fit. As I rarely leave the house these days, do I need new jeans or shall I in my new Slack Alice moe, simply accept I'll never wear a bra or a pair of snug jeans, ever again.

I've been working from home today and didn't actually get dressed! Afer I'd had my shower this morning, I put my slouchy pants and a hoodie on. When I had a Zoom meeting this afternoon, I just turned the camera off and no one was any the wiser! feeling relaxed

Yes I second that Iam lets have a Slack Alice thread. Discover the REAL you. Freedom awaits when the constraints of smart clothes and slap.....er makeup isn’t required.

Where are they tight, Iam?
If it's just the waist you could use a bit of elastic to extend the button hole.

I’m laughing at the idea of a Slack Alice thread because it means something different to DH and myself. When I had my first baby - coincidentally 45 years ago today - I needed some stitches. A lovely young lady doctor told me she would do it very carefully because I wouldn’t want a slack Alice when I was older! Still laugh about the expression today.

Waistband extenders are the work of angels. These are on Amazon if you're unable to get to JL.

Jeans with Lycra!

I too have been living in elastic waisbands and sweatshirts, since I started shielding.
Today, I had a doctor's appointment and got dressed up, full make up etc. I didn't recognise myself.

It's so easy to do comfy.

Where do some of you live hoodies, gilet Although it's dark we still have the garden doors open ?

It's blooming cold here in Glasgow tonight, MerylStreep. I'm thinking of getting my fur coat out.