I’m a tradwife and it’s hard to make friends because other moms judge me

A woman who dresses like a ’50s housewife and says being a traditional housewife is the best job she’s ever had, but she’s still a feminist.

Lisa Pontius, 35, from Charleston, South Carolina, loves staying home with her three young children and is heavily influenced by ’50s and ’60s style.

Lisa and her husband Matthew, 40, a business owner, have their traditional gender roles in the home, and Lisa loves her full-time job as a housewife.

But she will proudly express her feminist views on the world and insists people should stop downplaying housework.

Lisa is criticized for looking like a “grandma” with her vintage look and is told that she dresses “too old”. Lisa ignores the comments and regularly posts outfit videos for her followers.

Lisa Pontius, 35, from Charleston, South Carolina, pictured with her son Levi, loves being a homemaker to their three young children

Lisa wore her vintage fashions and did chores around the house. She insists that being a full-time mom is just as valuable as a job that gives you a paycheck

Lisa explained: “I think the way I dress makes me different from other mums my age, which is sometimes a good thing but it can also be a bad thing. There’s always a way mothers dress and I don’t dress like that.

“I think that makes it harder for people to approach me and befriend other moms. I made a lot of friends through social media.

“I’ve found people who know me and I’d rather walk that path than off the street and in the playground.

“I like to call myself a modern feminist housewife, I love what I’m doing now. I also loved being an entrepreneur before I had my kids, so it took me a while to settle into that role. It’s harder than what people think, it knocks on your identity.

“I don’t think women should be forced to be at home, but it’s a job that comes with certain requirements and not everyone can do it. However, it’s my favorite job I’ve ever had.

Lisa, who likes to dress in vintage fashion, said that other mums find her hard to relate to and find it easier to make friends online

After having her son Levi and her two other children, Lisa gave up her career as an entrepreneur

Lisa dressed in her vintage fashion. She describes herself as an “old soul” who has always been drawn to antiques and old clothes

“I believe that traditional gender roles and their division contribute to a successful household. There is a need for housework such as raising children and housekeeping is work that needs to be done and it is a full-time occupation.

“The reason my husband and I work so well is because of how we treat each other.

“I made a choice to be a traditional housewife and housewife and I think I made the right choices for me – and I also understand that it’s not for everyone and women can make that choice for themselves, and that.” is what modern feminism is.

“It’s important to be able to go out, get a paycheck, and support your family financially, but so are all the other things that need to be done in a home. If a woman also contributes financially, household chores should be 50/50. The work you do at home is just as important as going out and getting a paycheck.

“Since becoming a parent, my perspective on everything has changed.

Lisa has received some comments online telling her that she dresses too old and looks like a granny, but she likes being called “vintage”.

She added: “I’ve been told I look like a grandma but women, no matter what they wear, are criticized for how they dress. I’ve been told I dress too old and I’m too young, criticized for how I do my hair and makeup because it ages me, and told I’d look better with less makeup.

“I just think, wear whatever you want and feel comfortable in it. Compared to current Gen Z trends, I tend to wear more coverage and as such people will say I look old, but I don’t mind being described as vintage and elegant.

“Social media is forcing women to dress and look a certain way – people have always felt they have a right to comment on women’s bodies and styles and how you exist, it’s the internet version of.” Cat calling.

“I’ve experienced quite a lot of hate which can be overwhelming so it’s difficult mentally to read the news but I also know that after a few days the hateful comments will be forgotten.

“I’ve always been an old soul inside, I’ve always loved antiques, old houses and vintage jewelry. My grandma would be my inspiration.”