How to make Mommy Chic

For many of us mommy chic is a phrase we understand in theory but don’t know how to implement in practice. 

How often do you walk around in sweats, too big tees and hoodies? Worried about washing baby’s bottom before washing your hair? 

It’s time to change the way you think about dressing whether you are a new mom or a mom of many. Its time to put on your chic mom clothes. 

Inspired by Lucky Magazine’s month of outfits, I am going to create seven days of Mom friendly outfits. 

These are easy wash 'n wear pieces that are as simple as jeans and tees but look infinitely better.

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There are two lessons in the Day 1 outfit.

The first is don't be afraid of skinny jeans. Just know what to pair them with!

Add a floaty top and some great flats and you are set.

Lesson 2 is to upscale your tees with print and cut.

You could pair a plain old white tee with this outfit but the print packs more punch.

This chic mom on the go look is finished off with a suede jacket and a fun bag that is big enough to store extra diapers, bottles and snacks.

Items pictured above clockwise from the top: Real Straight Jeans Gap, Printed top TBags The Outnet, Green Flats Anthropologie, Suede Jacket Doma, The OutNet, Purse Anthropologie.

Day 2

Day 2 has an important lesson. You can wear something other than jeans! I need to remind myself of this regularly.

But as a mom you want to stick with something that is easy to wash so a cotton twill chino works best.

Pair a simple chino with basics but with a twist, the secret to mommy chic.

The sleeve on the wool blend tee and the cape add personality.

The flat boot and hobo are practical but luxurious, very mommy chic.

Items pictured above clockwise from the top: Khakis from GAP, Cape Modcloth, Duex Lux Hobo bluefly, Boot Loeffler Randall, revolveclothing, top Vanessa Bruno theoutnet.

Day 3

Day 3 illustrates that simple elements like a cardi and a tank don't have to be boring or sloppy.

The bold yellow stripe makes the cardigan fun.

The jacket resembles a hoodie but because it isn't constructed out of sweatshirt material it holds its shape much better. And the yellow buttons add a bit of whimsy.

The trouser jean is an essential for your wardrobe. The cut is super flattering plus this shape makes jeans much dressier.

Items pictured above clockwise from the top: Jeans 7 for all Mankind, Sweater Juicy Couture theoutnet, Tank Old Navy, Flats Anthropologie, bag Anthropologie, jacket ModCloth.

Day 4

As the weather gets warmer it is tempting to throw on your favourite studded gladiators and wear shorter tees.

But this is Canada after all and it isn't that crazy for us to get a snow storm in May!

It isn't mommy chic to shiver when the temperature drops.

It is easy to be prepared for any weather when you carry a purse that you can pack your favourite cardi, a change of shoes and even an umbrella just in case.

Items clockwise from the top: Real Straight Jeans Gap, Cardigan Vanesssa Bruno theoutnet, Blouse Elie Tahari bluefly, Gladiator sandals Cynthia Vincent Anthropologie, Hobo Duex Lux bluefly

Day 5

The lesson today is how easily you can transform a simple outfit with accessories.

Jeans a tank and a sweater isn't much of an outfit (although the sleeves on that sweater are gorgey no?)

But add the belt to define your waist, add a great shoe and you are set.

Make sure you don't do too many accessories in the same colour. You to be Mommy Chic not too matchy matchy.   Instead  try tone on tone, co-ordinating colours.

Items clockwise from the top: Tank Old Navy, top Vanessa Bruno theoutnet, Jeans 7 for all Mankind, belt Anthropologie, Hobo Duex Lux bluefly, Boot Loeffler Randall revolveclothing.

Day 6

Neutrals are the foundation of any outfit. But all neutrals can be bland and washed out.

Pair neutrals with pops of colour to break up your outfit.

A green shoe or a printed tee add your personality to an outfit.

Items clockwise from the top: Blouse Elie Tahari bluefly, Khakis from GAP , Suede Jacket Doma, The OutNet, Green Flats Anthropologie, belt Anthropologie, bag Anthropologie

Day 7

By now you will have noticed that you don't need a huge wardrobe to create plenty of outfits.

Just mix and match tieing pieces together with similar colour pallets.

You can mix different prints as long as there is a common element. Take this tee and cardi for example, the yellow in each ties them together!

Items clockwise from the top:belt Anthropologie, Printed top TBags The Outnet, Sweater Juicy Couture theoutnet, Real Straight Jeans Gap, , Boot Loeffler Randall revolveclothing.

Accessories

You might have noticed that jewelery is missing from these outfits. How un - Mommy Chic!

As a mom to a one year old with grabby hands I have been wearing alot of chunky less breakable jewelery lately.

I also like styles that I can easily move from my neck to my daughter's - she loves to play dress up!

Remember pair gold jewelery with warmer tones and black and silver jewels with cooler tones.

This post is brought to us by Stella & Dot stylist Stephanie Clark who hand picked these get gorgeous items to jazz up the outfits above.

Items clockwise from the top: La Coco Brooch Necklace (also available in silver) Stella & Dot, Soiree Bracelet (comes in many colours) - wear alone, wear 2 or 3 stacked together Stella & Dot, The Colette Necklace - Stella & Dot's current #1 selling necklace Stella & Dot, Soiree Bracelet Stella & Dot.

No now you can see how easy it is to go from shlumpy Mom, to Mommy Chic. Yes it takes a bit more effort but it will be worth it.

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