At first, I bought a couple items here or there - whenever she hosted a party. I wanted to support her but I didn't really know what to do with these leggings. I mean - mom of 4 - hello! Are these really appropriate at my age?
I had a few pairs in my drawer for a while - never really working up the courage to wear them. Then my husband and I volunteered to take part in a dancing fundraiser. I decided I'd pull those leggings out and wear them to practice. I was hooked! Those things are so darn comfortable!
But, still, I didn't wear them outside in "public" too much because I was just still so unsure. Finally, I bit the bullet and introduced myself to Irma.
If you're not familiar with the lingo yet, each of the pieces in the Lu La Roe line is named after a designer. The Irma is a longer, flowing tunic that generously covers areas that a mother of 4 would appreciate having covered. So, I got a little braver and started wearing the set out in sorta public places.
Then the Christmas leggings hit! Those are so fun! I accidentally bought 2 pairs, but...who's counting?
I have two daughters as well and they quickly noticed that Mom suddenly had new stuff! (Perhaps I should have mentioned that several pieces in my wardrobe are older than ALL my children.) Naturally, they were curious. So, what's the big draw here? Well, let me break down MY top 5 reasons for loving Lu La Roe:
1) Super fun online shopping.
I'm a working mom of 4 that I also homeschool. Sooo....generally my available shopping hours fall well outside of the normal department store hours. Besides, have you ever gone shopping with children? No? Well let me tell you a story....
A few months after I gave birth to my second child, I decided I was going to load the kids up and go swimsuit shopping. The kids were too little to be left unattended so they were in the dressing room with me. I try on my first suit - and my then 3-year-old son says, quite frankly, "Mom, that one's too small for you." Yep. No swimsuit season for me that year!
So, yeah, shopping with children, no matter what their ages, is always barrels of fun. Online shopping is where it's at.
2) Modest cuts and flattering lines.
I'm going to up the ante here - Have you ever been shopping with GIRLS? Teen girls?? Oh My! I don't care what I pick out or suggest. It's the WORST thing they have EVER laid eyes and oh my goodness I'm out to RUIN the rest of their lives if I force them to wear THAT thing!
With LLR, I can say, look, here's your budget. See if you find anything. And I can feel fairly confident that I can live with whatever they come back with. No booty shorts with cheeks hanging out. No vapid or suggestive slogans. Nada. The whole line is designed with wonderfully refreshing modesty. AND - it looks nice - not frumpy at all!
3) This is really a two-for....
As a woman who works in a professional environment, it can be SUPER difficult to find appropriate clothes. If you go to the department store and fall somewhere between 16-year-old cheerleader and Nancy Reagan (whose sense of style I LOVED), it's hard not to walk out feeling like Madonna. And I mean Madonna today - not the 1980s version. And while that might work for the Material Girl, not so much for me. I want to look like a grown up without looking like someone's great-grandmother or a 50-year-old stripper.
Enter LLR. You can mix and match all the various pieces and styles (and there's a lot) and end up with a truly customized wardrobe. Not one for the crazy patterns? There's tons of solids, strips or polka dots to be had. Feeling like a little flare would be ok? Match those wild leggings with a solid top and you've got a touch of personality while still showing restraint.
4) Versatility is endless
The designs and fabrics are comfortable and flattering. I can dress the leggings up or down, depending on what accessories I pair with it. And for someone whose day can go from meeting with elected officials, to loading and unloading food from coolers, to meeting with clients and volunteers, all the way to taking out the trash - I have to be ready to roll while looking like I actually know what I'm doing and can be taken seriously.
Also, I travel - a lot. And I'd like to think that I've gotten quite good at the capsule wardrobe thing. But with LLR, you can really stretch your wardrobe pieces. Combinations are endless and with just a few pieces, you can end up with a week's worth of outfits. Plus, they pack WONDERFULLY and need very little time to de-wrinkle.
5) Camouflage
Let's face it - we all go through times when we need to cover up or conceal things here and there. Too much turkey at Thanksgiving? Well, it's a good thing the leggings have some give. Still carrying that baby weight (let's not talk about how old the baby is)? The Perfect T has a generous cut around the bottom with a nice fit at the top. Bloated today? Carly is your friend. I personally love her.
I also happen to be involved in self defense and I would LOVE to talk to any ladies out there who might need more insight in this area. Let's just say that things fit nicely, allow a lovely range of movement, and you can conceal on person without feeling like you're 007 deep undercover. If you get it - great. If not - not a big deal. Still tons of reasons to love Lu La Roe.
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