New Mom: The Great Shoe Debate
Our workplace is fairly casual. You’ll almost never see anyone in a suit, and most folks are in jeans on Fridays. In fact, I’d say that — all in a good way — many probably tend to push the lower limits of “business casual” on a regular basis. Personally, I try to strike a balance between sufficiently professional and comfortable most of the time.
I will never be accused of being a fashionista — quite far from it. But despite all the flexibility we have in the style department, I still am having my own internal debate. Can I wear sneakers — even hip ones — on a day when I’m meeting with our executive team, a client, or vendor? I’ve had a relatively comfortable pregnancy, but I think all the abuse my body is taking has settled itself right in my feet. I can’t even fit into my least fashionable and most comfortable pre-pregnancy shoes without wincing anymore. I also can’t bring myself to spend hundreds of dollars on comfortable, more professional, yet super-ugly shoes.
What do you think? Do I break down and shell out the dough, or can I wear cute and comfortable sneaks?
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5 comments:
Wear the sneaks! No big deal these days - but get a note from your doctor if your corporate policy doesn't allow them. Save your feet and your money!
I will say it depends. Even meetings can be divided into utmost formal one and casual ones. Sneakers should be fine for most cases, but maybe take your formal shoes with you for occassions less casual, like first meeting with your clients/vendors etc.
Skechers has some slip-on sneakers that are pretty hip and trendy, yet comfortable. I wear them with jeans and even summer skirts. Don't be too self-conscious about wearing sneakers, but if anyone gives them a glance you could always hold your belly and say, "Just x more months and I'm sure my doc will let me put my real shoes back on."
I agree with Tara. However, I had the same difficulty and still do with wearing my older shoes because my feet changed so much. I would go to a shoe store and find a good balance between sneakers and dress shoes. They have some really nice sandals with lower heals to help with the client meetings that can be more formal. Depending on the organization that you work for and the "business" aspect you could at least wear the new shoes without tears in your eyes.
What about wearing 'dressy' sandals? My feet got very swollen near the end of my pregnancy, and sandals were my lifesaver. They were dressier than sneakers, still comfy, and I didn't have to worry about stretching out any of my pre-pregnancy shoes.
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