Keeping It Simple: Style Tips For Moms On The Go

We all deserve fashion that makes us feel beautiful and confident, but sometimes life gets too busy. For some of us, we don’t have enough time in the day to carefully comb through our wardrobe and try on multiple outfits in the morning. This can be especially true for busy moms. Not only are you taking care of yourself, but you’ve got someone to take care of too. You might also be on the move a lot. Either way, you deserve fashionable outfits just as much as anyone. We’re breaking down StyldLife’s simple but effective fashion tips for moms on the go. 

Simple but effective; that’s our number one advice when it comes to fashion advice for those with a time crunch. We’re sharing some classic items you should have in your wardrobe and easy advice you can use for how you dress every day. 

The Importance of Staples

Having staples you can pair with anything and wear throughout the week in different combinations is important when you don’t want to waste time overthinking what to wear and trying out different outfits in the morning. Some staples we recommend you have in your wardrobe is a go-to sweater, jeans, tops in neutrals or your favorite colors, and elevated basics. 

A Go-To Sweater

A well-fitting sweater is a must-have in your wardrobe, especially if you’re someone who is always on the go or in a crunch. A staple sweater is comfy, stylish, and takes zero effort to throw on and complete an outfit. The beauty of a simple sweater is you can pair it with your favorite jeans and shoes. Pairing jeans and a sweater with heels can take a casual outfit and elevate it to make you feel a bit fancy while still being effortless, cozy, and chic.  

Jeans

The beauty of jeans is how they can be utilized in so many outfit combinations and can even be elevated depending on what you pair with them. The key to jeans is to opt for a dark or light denim in a simple cut, like wide-leg, bootcut, slim-fit, or straight-leg. We’ve shared some of our favorite jeans on the market:

• Best Wide-Leg: Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High-Rise ‘90s Relaxed Jean ($90)

• Best Bootcut: Wrangler Retro® Mae Mid-Rise Bootcut Jean ($70)

• Best Slim-Fit: Good American Good Classic Slim Straight Jean ($139)

• Best Straight-Leg: Banana Republic High-Rise Straight Ankle Jean ($100)

Fit is always key with jeans. If you’re not sure which cut will look best on your body shape, we’ve included a chart below.

If you’re unsure of which body type you are, we’ve also created a guide to help you.

Ask Yourself These Questions:

1. Are my shoulders broader, narrower, or about the same as my hips?

2. Is my waist naturally defined, or my straight?

3. Do I tend to gain weight in my stomach, hips, thighs, or all over evenly?

4. Are my upper and lower body balanced, or does one appear more dominant than the other?

 If you are still struggling with which body type you are, a session with one of our stylists can help you on your fashion journey. A styling session is an investment that will help you save time in the long run. 

Elevated Basics

Our final advice, when it comes to staples, is to invest in elevated basics that can transform everyday pieces into a comfortable, effortless, and chic outfit. Elevated basics are versatile items of clothing that can be worn for years and combined with other items in your wardrobe to create an endless array of outfits. You might be asking what are elevated basics. 

• Timeless investment pieces that can withstand trends and fashion eras 

• Items that maximize your possible outfit combinations

• Can be worn dressed up or down when combined with other pieces 

We’re going to break down how to find elevated basics. It can be hard at first, with so many options out there. Don’t worry, we have three key rules for selected pieces:

1. Pick pieces with simple colors, cut, & structure

2. Pick pieces that can be used in lots of different outfits 

3. Pick well-made pieces 

Now, these aren’t hard rules. When it comes to fashion, it can be fun to break rules. If you tend to wear bright colors or patterns on a daily basis and see yourself wanting pieces that make a statement as well, you might want to find pieces that have unique patterns and cuts. These rules depend on your style and what you feel comfortable wearing. 

Where to Find Elevated Basics?

• J. Crew

• Aritzia

• Madewell

• Nordstrom 

• UNIQLO

• Refine

• Acne

• Levi’s

Common Elevated Basics to Add to Your Wardrobe:

• Neutral colored tanks and t-shirts

• Classic cut blazers

• Jeans (check out our chart above for classic cuts) 

• Leather jackets

• Shirt dresses 

• Little black dress 

• Trousers

• Trench coats 

*Tip: make sure items are well-made, with lining for jackets and coat, seams are straight, and overall polished look. 

Are you ready to take your style to the next level and spend less time worrying about what to wear? Our guide to the staples needed in any wardrobe is just the start. At its core, fashion is expression and a way to show who you are. From the first time you walk in a room, to what you wear every day, fashion can become a representation of who you are. Just because you’re on the go and busy, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to create a wardrobe you will feel effortlessly beautiful and comfortable in. Begin your fashion journey today with StyldLife.