What to wear as a SAHM?

[spark05]

mr. couturier thanks for all the inspiration. But after reading that today's outfit thread what I really want to see are photos of your outfits!

I think I've figured out what I need to add to my wardrobe. Tops that I can throw on with jeans that will make the outfit. And lots of accessories! I always pick the same old boring things though, I need to learn some fashion sense.

[manolo maven]

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[mr. couturier]

Originally Posted by spark05

mr. couturier thanks for all the inspiration. But after reading that today's outfit thread what I really want to see are photos of your outfits! I think I've figured out what I need to add to my wardrobe. Tops that I can throw on with jeans that will make the outfit. And lots of accessories! I always pick the same old boring things though, I need to learn some fashion sense.

That's probably more practical now that I think of it. Since I am not a parent, I'm not sure I can give the most workable fashion advice. But one last effort: being a sahm, you really REALLY need some trendy sneakers. I'd say try not to go for the basic white. Maybe something in an unexpected color (green, blue, whatever's your favorite) and then one in black. Good luck!

[winona77]

^ That's true, in my first year of being a Mom I bought a pair of slip-on brown and white Royal Elastics.

But now I'm back to flats, Chanel, Sigerson, Miu Miu and Marc...

[mr. couturier]

^^ I tottaly agree with that. Sneakers are (generally!) not the most chic, but they're very practical for say a mother of very young kids (my guess would be newborn-6). After that, I'd say deffinatly buy some cute flats.

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by winona77

I'm a SAHM and I'm TOTALLY offended by the elastic waistband= mom jean comment. And by offended I mean, LMAO Dude. Mom's DO NOT wear those. Mom's in the 80's did because they were rampant!! THAT'S why kids from the 70's 80's call them "Mom jeans" !! I just finished adding some photo's to the "wearing today" thread. I'd have to say that as a SAHM, the first and last outfits are good ideas for comfort and contemporary. I love cotton, and it's easiest when your kid could bleed or snot on you at any given moment. But when the kids aren't around??? whip out the good stuff.

Man o man Wynona - first Gael, now THIS. I totally was "offended" by the mom-jeans comment too!! I think WE'RE soulmates.

I'm a SAHM too and luckily my DH is in the clothing biz which keeps me in comfy sweats 12 mo.s a year. Dressing UP for me = jeans. And NOT mom jeans. Nice ones.

[Syntagma]

OMG! I am a mom of two (7 and 1 year) and always wear platform shoes, nice designer jeans and fantastic tops! (Of course I am the type of person who never leaves the house without make-up) I would NEVER wear mom jeans! AGH! GAG! LOL

Although I do have a suggestions for you. I have seen some ADORABLE tight fitting vests now which can be worn over a button up shirt with some sexy jeans. It's a great look! I will definately be purchasing one!

[winona77]

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[winona77]

cowgirl, maybe we are,I live in "cowtown" Calgary.

And ^^ the vest idea is a good one. When little vests were a street thing last summer I picked up a vintage small jean vest and it goes with everything

[mr. couturier]

Originally Posted by spark05

mr. couturier thanks for all the inspiration. But after reading that today's outfit thread what I really want to see are photos of your outfits!

Aww! Unfortunatly, my camera phone is broken but check the today's outfit thread for some pictures next week

[spark05]

Thanks for all the tips everyone! I could definitely incorporate new sneakers into my look. Lately there's been so many cute ones out and I've taken to wearing my running shoes.

These may be good options, dontcha think?

[spark05]

Originally Posted by mr. couturier

Aww! Unfortunatly, my camera phone is broken but check the today's outfit thread for some pictures next week

I'll definitely be looking forward to those!

[Syntagma]

Originally Posted by winona77

cowgirl, maybe we are,I live in "cowtown" Calgary. And ^^ the vest idea is a good one. When little vests were a street thing last summer I picked up a vintage small jean vest and it goes with everything

Ohh a denim one would be sooo cute! Thanks for the idea!

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

I LOVE those colorful tennies! I've been buying them up for about a year now. I have Pumas in darn near every flavor and LOTS of Nike Free's too! :)

[GirlHermes]

Originally Posted by winona77

I'm a SAHM and I'm TOTALLY offended by the elastic waistband= mom jean comment. And by offended I mean, LMAO Dude. Mom's DO NOT wear those. Mom's in the 80's did because they were rampant!! THAT'S why kids from the 70's 80's call them "Mom jeans" !!

This is the funniest thing I've read today........