If your daily uniform is a pair of yoga pants and a t-shirt with baby food stains, then this is for you. We know that it’s important to dress appropriately for your daily job even if that means that you are chasing babies or changing diapers. But there are also several important pieces of clothing every mom needs to have in her closet for times other than day to day activities.
Clothing Every Mom Needs: A Fun Dress Outfit
Whether you attend a church service every weekend or just go out to eat occasionally, clothing every mom needs definitely includes a fun dress-up outfit. This is handy to have for special banquets, Easter or Mother’s Day or just a dinner out with friends. This can be a simple sun dress or even a pair of dressy capris. Even moms who are spending most of their time cleaning up after kids can look pulled together if they have 1 (or several) ready-to-go casual outfits in their closet. And don’t forget the power of a great bracelet, set of earrings or purse to give the finishing touches and make you look ready to tackle the world.
Clothing Every Mom Needs: A Simple Cardigan
With a simple white cardigan, you can transition a sundress into an outfit for a cool night out. Cardigans also give a touch of class to an otherwise normal, everyday outfit. With a nice cardigan, you can also get more wear out of short sleeve tops when the spring throws in an unexpected rain or damp night at you. Moms know how necessary it is to be prepared for the unexpected.
Clothing Every Mom Needs: A Serious Outfit
Whether you are planning to attend a graduation or have an unexpected funeral, you need a serious outfit that is ready for the unplanned event. This does not have to be the standard little black dress but it needs to be something classic that you can dress up for the events that call for a step up from every day casual. Make sure you plan the accessories that are needed for this emergency outfit (shoes, accessories, purse). You don’t want to have to scramble for what to wear if you find yourself in need of the dressy outfit for this kind of event.
Do you have the essentials in your closet ready to go for any occasion? It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to walk out of the house looking confident and ready to go. You just need to do a little planning ahead.
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I have them all!! Woo hoo! I am more of a blazer kind of person, but I do have a black cardigan I use every now and then :)
My wardrobe --- pajamas! We homeschool in our pj's most days unless we have a play date or field trip! LOL!
I love easy things you can cover up with. A nice blazer with cute top, or sweater. You can dress it up or down and make it look your own. Every woman needs clothes she feels great in!!
I am using this blog post as an excuse to go shopping for myself! :) I do need these items.
Definitely use it as an excuse to shop! Glad that we could be of service. ;)
I agree with you 100%. You dont want to have to add the stress of going out and find something to wear to any of the occasions you mentioned when you are invited especially on short notice! I also agree that some easy and inexpensive pieces of jewelry can really make the difference on an outfit.
I definitely need to add a fun outfit to my wardrobe. I have too much that is casual.
I just went shopping with my best friend this weekend and added the "fun outfit" to my closet. Love it!
My style is very classic, casual. Although I can often be found working in my pajamas. :)
This is so true! I find myself in yoga pants so much that when it comes time for an event that I have to dress up, I'm kinda at a loss! I need to take this advice to heart!
I agree with everything on this list, but especially the cardigan! I get cold easily, so I always have a cute cardigan with me.