New mom still want to be stylish, advice?

Question

Hello, I am a new mom (mid twenties) and have always been very into fashion. However my new life (LOVE IT) requires more of a jeans and tee fashion sense. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for someone who is used to dressing to impress to convert to a more laid back style. I love jeans and tees, they are comfy while playing with my bundle of joy! I want something new but do not want to look too young. Help a fashionably challenged mommy.

Answer 1

You can still dress to impress and be comfy and casual. Here are some outfits and stylish items that will fit your comfort level and can be dressed with a pair of heels and blazer to go out in.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=132078
turtle neckas are back in style and laid back. Easy to wear and run around in. Casual, comfy and great for work or at home.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=129687
jeans are great for at work, at home or out to dinner. The balzer can dress dow nthe outfit or dress it up. either way really works and the shoe adds a punch of color.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=327063
this outfit is great for playing around in, going to the store..it is easy to wash and if an accident happens all you need to do it take off the sweater and you have a tee underneath. In style and young looking but not to young looking.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=327102
great outfit becasue it shows your young and trendy but also casual and laid back. Great for at home or at work. easy to slip on shoes.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=189664
this outfit is great for when you come home from work, slip off your heels and play with your new baby. easy to put on and take off and easy to run around in.

here are some other outfits made by oldnavy. they have really cute, comfy and well-dressed looks for work and home. Easy to turn into casual and easy to play in.
http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=9170&oid=OUT09594
http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=9170&oid=OUT09880
http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=9170&oid=OUT09879
http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=9170&oid=OUT09874
outfits from the gap:
http://www.gap.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=38108&oid=OUT09478&mlink=38108,788486,4&clink=788486

Answer 2

I don't think this is as much in style now as it used to be, but I found it fun to do the mommy/daughter or even mother/son matching outfits thing from time to time, especially for special occasions. I think matching or coordinating tees or sweaters would be really sweet. I almost always at least wore complimentary colors to what I put on the baby when we went out somewhere, just in case we ended up taking pictures for the scrapbook or something!

For everyday, polos are one step up from tees as far as a smart casual look, and you could probably still get away with some of the trendy tops and layered tee looks. Jackets/blazers over tees or tops will dress it up one more notch, especially if you choose some really stylish matching accessories (jewelry, purse, belt, shoes).

You could also show your style with different cuts and washes of jeans--skinny, trouser, embellished, etc.

Answer 3

Best advice for staying stylish -
1] exercise. Take that baby for long walks, do 3 sets each of 10 reps of pushups, situps, and crunches every day.
2] lay out clothes before bed. You won't have to think so much in AM; and they will be handy if there is an emergency. Wear your best brights and pastels in tops - they flatter the face more.
3] start a collection of cute but comfy shoes - ballet flats, slip ons, loafers, moccasins, etc. for running around.
4] collect some cute jackets, sweaters, hoodies if you like them, so you look pulled together in a minute!
5] put on earrings and watch when dressing
6] to run out, you just need a jacket and some lipstick!
7] also, keep the diaper bagloaded with everything but milk - load it up after dinner so it's ready!

Answer 4

i really do not see why you need to change the way you dress because you have a baby now..just because youre a mom does not mean you need to dress the part

try to find some great jeans..ones that are comfortable but can still look good if you throw heels on...and maybe some longer tunic or baby doll tees...stylish but easy to throw in the wash when they get puked on

Answer 5

I have a two year old and I can relate to the jeans and tee's thing. I love going to NY & Co as well as old navy. Old Navy has the fitted t's that show's off your curves and makes you fell sexy while being comfy. NY & Co just has alot of great stuff.