Hilary Duff’s School Drop-Off Outfit Causes Debate On Instagram

Some people wear tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt for the school run whilst others opt for jeans and a jumper – it all depends on how you’re feeling and what you’re doing. Which is why we doubt that singer/actress Hilary Duff expected to cause such a debate when she shared a snap of her school drop-off outfit on Instagram. She posted the below picture and wrote: “Hey moms! I came up wth a semi cute outfit for school drop off! I usually roll in sweat pants or lulu lemons and look like a disaster but this morning I managed to throw something cute together and I thought would share. “Cut offs or jeans. A light weight trench over a sweater or tee, cross body bag sneaks or booties and a pair of Sunnies! [sic].”

A photo posted by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on Apr 5, 2016 at 10:26am PDT

While many of her fans showed their appreciation for her attire, others weren’t so taken with her choice. One wrote: “I have two grown kids ...thank gawd I didn't spend my life and their youth focused on selfies and outfits to impress people I don't even like. Today's moms of little ones need to get the f**k of the internet and actually raise their kids instead of self promotion [sic].” Another said: “You call this cute?!? A lady of class and substance wouldn't be caught wearing this even in her worst hair day... [sic].” This sentiment was echoed by another person who commented: “I would be humiliated if my mom showed up to pick me up in booty shorts. Those look like freaking underwear.”

A photo posted by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on Mar 30, 2016 at 1:02pm PDT

Thankfully, Hilary’s fans stood up for her and criticised the haters. One hit back with: “You shouldn't shame a mother for what she wears. You're not paying her bills. You're not buying her clothes.” Another (quite rightly) argued: “I love the outfit!! As women we should empower, not insult. What is wrong with us? We need to move forward.” Hilary is mum to four-year-old Luca, her son from her marriage to Mike Comrie. The pair are now separated but have remained on good terms.

A photo posted by Hilary Duff (@hilaryduff) on Mar 20, 2016 at 8:29pm PDT