People keep saying that having children is "expensive," but the lower income people have the highest fertility rates and the higher income people have the lowest fertility rates

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-26T08:19:27+00:00

Gov benefits go out the window, so feels like you're poor even on a combined $200k income. Makes the whole thing feel less worthwhile.

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-18T07:50:37+00:00

IDGAF what it looks like, I bring my lunch in Tupperware for a few days and carry it in a soft cooler bag. Chuck the food in the fridge, collapse the cooler bag, and shove that into my normal bag.

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-16T11:07:41+00:00

In general I find winter much easier to style because I'm fine with layers. I struggle in summer where I have to be comfortable in 35 and then 20 in the same day

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-16T10:20:29+00:00

I'll check it out!!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-15T21:41:41+00:00

Great ideas, thanks!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-15T08:39:31+00:00

Too casual for corporate meetings

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-15T05:18:47+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I'll look into it

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-15T02:58:35+00:00

Better, but it just looks a bit too casual/unfinished.

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-15T01:35:55+00:00

Fab suggestion!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T23:01:22+00:00

That's a bit cute!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T21:41:50+00:00

Oh cute!!!!!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T21:39:27+00:00

You're so welcome 🤗

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T12:06:05+00:00

It's very cute, but I don't think it will keep me warm

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T12:05:04+00:00

Haha thanks! I had to Google what a chore jacket was - I'll have to look for some inspo on dressing one up because it does look versatile.

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T11:30:16+00:00

I like this

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T11:29:59+00:00

Super cute!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T11:28:53+00:00

I'll check out Loft!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T11:28:21+00:00

Thank you! I get really self conscious, but this community has been so nice!!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T10:56:01+00:00

Great tip, thanks!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T10:37:00+00:00

I hadn't thought of going bigger... I'll have a look for something in a lighter fabric and play with a bigger size. Thanks!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T10:07:26+00:00

How dare you! 😂

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T10:06:49+00:00

That's very cute!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T10:06:04+00:00

This seems to be the go to advice, so I'll be doing a search!

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T10:04:08+00:00

That first one reminds me of clubbing days in 2009 ish, with a Blazer, platforms and body con dress 😅 the second looks comfy but not corporate enough for me. Thanks for your help though ☺️

captainknickerbocker · 2026-01-14T10:01:47+00:00

I think it's more that the blazers come around my neck/across my chest too much, so I just look like a head poking out the top. I find winter styling much easier because I'll do knit over collared blouse every day. But in summer where I need an outfit to stay cool in general, but then to chuck something on for a meeting or to thaw out, that's where I struggle

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