Who says style has to go out the door once you become a mom?
Being a mum may not give you all the time in the world to spend hours curling your hair or getting that outfit just right, but this needn’t be a reason to swap your stylish new outfit for a comfortable tracksuit, as with a guide to being a glamourous mum, you will be the envy of the playgroup for years to come.
The key to building a stylish wardrobe is to buy versatile pieces that make getting dressed a breeze. Especially if you’re a mom on-the-go.
You can always accessorize, even in maternity wear: So you’re wearing all-things elastic and feeling like a manatee in a tutu – not exactly a recipe for style, right? But even maternity can be the perfect occasion to bust out your favorite dangling earrings or glittering necklaces. Bracelets or cuffs, bold lipstick, indulgent scarves, and sparkly anything can turn even a monochrome muu muu into something flattering.
Plan ahead: you may not have time to put together the perfect outfit in the morning, but choosing your outfit the night before helps enormously. I find I have more time to do my hair in the morning if I wash it at night, allowing me the time I would spend drying my hair in the morning to spend it styling my hair.
Work with your new figure: You may no longer fit in your favourite pair of Armani jeans, but don’t let this get you down. Sell items that no longer fit you, and with the money earnt, splash out on an ultra-flattering new dress that makes you feel a million dollars, for the times when you get to have some me-time. If you haven’t quite got back to your pre-baby figure yet, opting for floaty dresses are a fashionable alternative. Never be afraid to wear anything other than black!
Be comfortable, but be chic: With babies you always have to be prepared for messy incidents, but this shouldn’t lead to wearing clothes that don’t make you look or feel fabulous. After all, a stunning top takes no longer to put in the washing machine than an old top that makes you feel more frumpy than hot mummy does.
Accessorise carefully: Replace dangly earrings with studs to avoid any painful tugging incidents. Also, if you need to carry around all the baby bits, Gucci have a stylish baby changing range, and Pink Lining bags feature lipstick and phone holders, and even mirrors inside, for a glamourpuss mum on the go.
Be money-wise: You may not have as much bag-fund money as you did before your baby, but fashion auction sites are always brilliant for getting a much desired designer bag for less
Don’t forget you’re sexy: We all know that a large portion of sex appeal comes from attitude; what’s easy to forget (especially if it’s been a while since you sashayed your stuff), is how much you can decide to be sexy. It’s true: Even if you’re faking them, a confident stride, a beaming smile, positive thinking, and a little chutzpah will transform your whole aura – and your outfit. Remember how you used to rock the jeans and t-shirt? Put them on again – or whatever ones you’re wearing these days – and rock them now!
Use your baby, kid, stroller, dog, and husband as accessories: Keep in mind that you’re not the only one you can dress up; there’s no reason not to trick out your pram or your man to give your look a boost. And baby clothes? We all know how fun it can be to shop for a fashion-forward infant or toddler. Sure Baby Vogue can get pricey, but clever moms shop for less.
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