If you are a busy mom like I am, you may find it challenging to look stylish. Who has time to think about creating chic mom outfits when you’re doing errands, working, and taking care of others? But let’s face it, we all want to look like those chic celebrity moms.
As a personal stylist, I’m here to share expert advice on how you can transform your wardrobe. You can look effortless chic if you know what versatile wardrobe items to have handy. Best of all, they can work for all occasions. Now let’s create chic mom outfits with the perfect capsule wardrobe for busy moms!
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Chic Mom Outfit Must Haves
First and foremost, your chic mom wardrobe must be in line with your personal style. Once I learned what my personal style is, it helped me improve my wardrobe and confidence. Here are some chic wardrobe staples to create versatile and effortlessly stylish mom outfits.
But please remember to buy them according to your own personal style. Here are some of the most beloved capsule wardrobe pieces I have in my own closet that I wear on the regular:
High-Quality Ponte Leggings
It does not matter if they are flared-legged, skinny, or baggy, having a high-quality pair of leggings is one of the most comfortable and versatile clothing items you will have in your wardrobe. The key is to make sure the fabric is high quality.
Lightweight Cable Knit Sweater
Whether it’s cashmere, cotton, or wool blend, get at least two lightweight cable knit sweaters in your personal color palette. Wear them with your leggings or skirts.
A Wrap Dress
It does not matter if it’s a midi or maxi length. A wrap dress is flattering on all body types and is very figure-flattering. Get one in a primary or neutral color and you will always have something to wear that is appropriate.
Long Sweater or Duster
Learning to layer can help you look chic. A long lightweight sweater or duster is a layer that can lengthen your silhouette and elevate your look. Just ensure that the dress or pants you wear underneath are the same length.
Wide Leg Pants
I can’t stress enough to all moms, how important having high-quality wide-leg pants is in your wardrobe. A wide-leg pants is chic and flatters all body shapes. It is elegant and sophisticated, not to mention comfortable. Dress it up with a designer shoe or dress it down with white sneakers to always look chic.
Soft Flowy Blouse
A soft and flowy blouse can be mixed and matched with your pants and skirts to create effortless and versatile outfits. Layer them under your sweater for chic or preppy looks.
A Fitted Denim Jacket
This gives you an easy chic win! Throw on a fitted denim jacket over basically anything, and you’ll look and feel stylish. It’s a great layering piece as well.
White Sneakers
A pair of minimalist white sneakers is an instant and effortless way to look chic. Wear it with your leggings, wide-leg pants, or even dresses.
Mesh Ballet Flats
Ballet flats are classic and timeless, not to mention comfortable. Get them in trendy mesh this season or always in classic nude color. Wear them with literally anything. It’s a great way to be comfortable and chic. If mesh is not your thing, any designer shoe that is comfortable will work to elevate your style.
Block Heel Booties
High-quality block-heel booties can elevate your look. Wear them with your leggings or dresses to dress them up.
Riding Boots
If you are a mom who lives in a cold weather climate, having a good pair of riding boots is essential. They are chic and comfortable.
Pro Tip: Knowing your body shape, personal style type, and skin color palette will improve how you dress.
Putting It All Together
As a stylist, one of the most important things I teach clients is how to create a capsule wardrobe. You can create a perfect wardrobe for busy moms with a capsule wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is about 35-40 items of clothing that can be mixed and maxed to create endless versatile outfits.
The benefits include reducing decision fatigue, improving your style, reducing clutter, and saving money in the long run. Once you have your staple capsule wardrobe items, then it’s time to enhance them with accessories.
Basic Statement Pieces For Moms
Oftentimes, as busy moms, we forget to accessorize. But skipping this step can make or break your style. As a stylist, I know the importance of elevating your wardrobe with specific basic statement pieces. Your chic mom outfits are never complete without the right accessories! You only need a few choice items to elevate your outfits. Here they are:
Chic Mom Outfits Are Always In Style
It doesn’t matter if you are a busy stay-at-home mom or want a polished and professional aesthetic. Your current wardrobe can be improved by knowing what items to have that work well and are versatile.
Creating a capsule wardrobe will improve your style, and save you money and time when getting dressed. You can create multiple outfits with the right pieces of clothing. Knowing your personal style type as well as the color palette and body shape will also help you dress in authenticity.
Now what are you waiting for? Get inspired by these stylish chic mom outfits and improve your wardrobe today!
