I'm a Mom Now—5 Practical Outfits That Are Actually Cute
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@nlmarilynIt doesn't get much easier than this outfit formula! A fuzzy sweater is more special than a regular cardigan and immediately upgrades your outfit. Pair it with longline jorts like the ones pictured here or with elevated sweats for a casual but still put-together look. Last, short socks and dress shoes really make the outfit and give it a more refined look.
Brown is definitely a trending color, and this pattern is sick. Reminds me of a Rorschach test.
It's hard finding jorts that are this long and still fit around the waist. These are winners.
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@matildadjerfIf there's one thing I'll lean into, it'll be the '90s-mom aesthetic. Think Julia Roberts in Stepmom. It's the perfect aesthetic in my opinion: clean lines, luxuriously comfortable, and giving "I have eyes on the back of my head" energy. Matilda does it so well here by combining a classic '90s-mom silhouette with red flats to modernize the look.
There are a million denim skirts out there at the moment, but this one nails it. Everything from the shade to the slit that's not too high is perfect. Dress it up with kitten heels as pictured for a nighttime look, or wear it with a sweater and flats for everyday.
I need not say much about these sunglasses—10/10.
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Perhaps the easiest way to stay current, not only as a mom, is to invest in statement accessories. Low risk, high reward. The best companion to trend-forward pieces is a casual jean jacket or similar. I love this look because it defies what the algorithm wants us moms to look like.
Pair this playful hat with more serious, tailored pieces for a whimsical surprise.
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Adding a beautiful maxi skirt to an otherwise laid-back 'fit is the ultimate mom-outfit hack. A maxi skirt is arguably just as comfortable as your favorite sweats and packs such a big punch. Cardigans are another fave of mine because they are more put-together than a sweatshirt but also just as comfortable.
Tuck in your favorite white T-shirt, and you have an outfit in less than 10 seconds.
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@raissatchIf you're a breastfeeding mom, you know that finding cute tops that open in the front is an Olympic sport. This one fits the bill and, when paired with low-rise jeans, feels so youthful. I will be replicating this look over and over again.
The fabric weight, the bagginess, the fit… These look ideal.