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Let’s start this OOTD with a few questions:
-Has your child suddenly decided that he/she despises sleep?
-Have you gone from co-sleeping to no-sleeping?
-Is your toddler currently on a nap strike which is slowly destroying your life?
-Has your favorite pastime become staring at the baby monitor and weeping?
-Do you find yourself Googling “Sleep Regression Fashion Tips” and coming up empty?
If so, this is the OOTD for you!
Whether it be the four month, eight month, 12 month, 18 month (HELLO MY LIFE FOR THE PAST THREE WEEKS), or two year sleep regression, you don’t need to worry—this look has got you covered!
Today’s Look: Sleep Regression
Whimsy is IN this summer, and polka dots are the one trend you need to master.
Wear them either on a silk minidress or on a pair of unwashed pajama pants that you’ve been living in for the past 14 days.
Both stylish and spacious, polka dot pajama pants are the perfect choice for eating peanut butter out of the jar for dinner and then deciding to skip doing the dishes again.
A classic black and white color palette allows your outfit to easily transition from day to night.
It’s 3:32AM and your toddler is asking to go outside?
No problem. You’re the epitome of sophistication.
It’s 1:47AM and your four month old has woken up eleven times?
Awesome! No one has ever looked better than you.
It’s 5:12PM and you have to run to the grocery store because you discover you only have three almost-empty bottles of ketchup and expired yogurt in the fridge for dinner?
Don’t sweat it. Layer on your classic distressed denim jacket and away you go! Your dazed expression and the fact that you have no shoes will frighten the other shoppers too much to notice that you’re wearing pajama pants.
A Hamilton Beach coffee pot is the only accessory you need for this OOTD.
With its lightweight size, sleek black handle and the ability to hold 12 cups of coffee, hiding in the corner whispering, “It’s just a phase, it’s just a phase, it’s just a phase” has never been easier!
A Buffy the Vampire Slayer t-shirt is the perfect conversation starter for your new group of friends, the ones who are there for you every step of the way.
Your new pals will love it when you regale them with stories from the good ol’ days, the days when a three hour stretch of sleep didn’t feel like paradise.
“And oh, the mental math I could do! And I would shower, often every day!”
A relaxed fit means you can play your favorite games with your toddler with ease: “Let’s Close our Eyes and Take a Rest,” “Let’s Massage Mama’s Back!,” “Can We Brush Our Teeth Without Crying?” and “How Did All of These Mickey Mouse Stickers End Up in My Hair?”
What do YOU prefer to wear when weathering a sleep regression?
Will you dare to try out the polka dot trend this summer? How many days in a row can you skip doing the dishes before it becomes a safety hazard? And most importantly, is there a coffee maker that can make like 40 cups of coffee at once?
Hi Ma Hag! I love this look. I’m living for those polkadot pants. I have a very similar pair and i dare say they are the only item i would save if my apartment was on fire. The pants and the cake. Also – I find myself wondering, is the bold pattern in this fashion look inspired by Waldo? Or is that just a coincidence?
Hi Joanna! So glad you like the look! I am literally living in and for the polka dot pants, and you are SO RIGHT. I’d let all my other clothes (so, like 10 pairs of pants that don’t fit and 3 pairs of maternity leggings) burn to the ground.
You have a keen eye, my friend. It is no coincidence at all that I’ve stepped up my fashion game since purchasing a bendy Waldo for my daughter to play with. He’s got a killer eye for style–I wish I could pull off sky blue skinny jeans like he does! And that nautical vibe he’s got going on? Hot damn.
Thanks for this. I get like two showers a week so this series really speaks to me. All my clothes have patterns so it doesn’t matter if I’ve been vomited on. More please!
Oh Sheena, I feel you, girl. Greasy hair for life! Let’s not even talk about the leg shaving, okay? It ain’t good.
What a genius idea about the vomit-hiding patterned clothing! You just made me reevaluate my entire wardrobe (which is basically three different pairs of maternity leggings). THESE are the real kind of fashion tips you need before entering motherhood!
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
Hamilton. Beach. Thats my problem, I’ve been accessorizing with Mr. coffee!! I knew he was so last season! Also, waldo. You are amazing. That is all.
That’s totally the problem. I usually will accessorize with Mr. Coffee for teething-related fashions, but for sleep regressions, it’s Hamilton Beach all the way. Or, if Hamilton Beach is dirty and I can’t bear the thought of cleaning it, any ol’ pitcher, punch bowl or dog bowl will do in a pinch.
YOU are amazing. And Waldo is amazing. Oh hell, Mr. Coffee is amazing, too. I love you all. And I seriously want some coffee now.
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