Mom Jeans or Fashion On Point?

I have to be honest. Most of the time, my “fashion” consists of some short and tee combo that’s one step above jammies. I don’t feel the need to be a fashionista 24/7. I do, however, like to keep up on the latest trends to see whether or not they will fit my esthetic for the times I do put a little more effort into my look. One such trend that has come back around in recent years are high-waisted jeans. I remember a time when wearing anything but low rise was a crime. Muffin-top reigned supreme. Whale tails were a daily sighting. While this is nothing to be proud of, I still needed some deprogramming. One recent experience did not help me in accepting my high-waisted fate.

So, I was strolling through Target last week thanking the heavens that I was there alone (i.e no crying baby) when I stumbled upon something that I wasn’t too sure about. In what I consider to be the teen section, were dozens of high-waisted jeans that were literally called “Mom Jeans”. Really? Mom Jeans?!

“Don’t give your mom that bottle of perfume. Give her something that says: ‘I’m not a woman anymore. I’m a mom!'”

Oh, SNL. You never disappoint.

I found these light wash, button front, pleated Mom Jeans from Wild Fable. I had to try them on! This was going to be hilarious. Keep in mind, I am not a size zero teenybopper. I’m a real mom. Size 12. Baby belly. The works.

I felt like I was having a reverse Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants moment. They seemed so oversized while holding them up.

Then I put them on.

Just what every woman wants! Let’s emphasize our belly pooch, make our butt look as wide as possible while simultaneously giving us the worst camel toe of our lives! Yes!

At this point, I was almost missing my low-rise struggles. Who cares if I have to pull up my pants every three steps? Just get me out of this mom jean nightmare.

Needless to say, these did not make it to my closet. I put them right back on the shelf for some sixteen year old to pick up so she can live out her 1980’s, Molly Ringwald ala Breakfast Club fantasies. More power to her. I’ll take the perfume, thanks.

This doesn’t mean that I haven’t been successful on my high-waisted journey. There have been some hits along with the misses. Check out my next fashion blog for recommendations!

Hugs-

Kourt