Does the idea of getting dressed and looking stylish every morning seem as appealing as pooper-scooping your entire neighborhood? I mean, really, it seems like it takes an army just to get kids up and going. By the time you get done with that fiasco, a nap feels more in order than picking out a matching and attractive outfit for yourself, right? Well ladies, it's time to RESET THAT STANDARD!
If you're like me, style quickly took a backseat to comfort – especially after I decided to quit my job to be a SAHM to my two children. I mean, why take the time and effort to look good if no one is around to appreciate it. Well, I'll give you a few reasons:
- You will feel better if you look better. I guarantee it. You will be more motivated and have more confidence and who wouldn't want that?
- You will be ready to leave the house at moment's notice. Granted, getting the kids out the door always takes a bit of work, but at least you won't have to worry about having to run to the store in sweats with yesterday's mascara shellacked under both eyes.
- Your husband will appreciate it. Okay, okay, please don't misunderstand this statement. I'm not a housewife stuck in the 50's sitting around waiting for my hubby's constant approval. Far from it. But reverse the roles here for a minute. Would you want to come home from work to your husband in grubby sweatpants and an old pit-stained t-shirt? Not exactly the image that comes to mind when I think “sexy”.
I understand that those reasons are really just common sense, but sometimes we need to be given an excuse to spend time and money on ourselves. Mainly because we tend to devote all of our time and money on our family and consistently allow ourselves to take a backseat to everyone else. I will tell you right now, you will not become a mean, self-serving be-yotch if you make yourself a priority once in a while!
So how do we go about making style easy, affordable, and attractive to us modern-day moms? Easy! Here are some topics that we will be covering in the coming weeks to help you in your style metamorphosis:
- Make a trip to Goodwill! You need to get rid of stuff. Seriously. Get rid of the sweats, the maternity clothes if you are done having children, and most of all, *GASP* the boxes of old, skinny clothes you have been saving for when you finally get rid of the baby weight. Because let's face it, if and when you DO lose the weight, those clothes will be out-of-style, won't fit the same, and you'll want to go shopping anyway to celebrate. My point being, if you don't have these clothes lying around, you won't be tempted to get lazy and throw them on.
- Purchase clothes that flatter your shape and can be mixed and matched. Jeans are a staple for most women so make sure you find and buy the styles that look the best on your figure.
- Try everything on before you buy it. You don't have to sacrifice comfort to be stylish so make sure you feel comfortable before the items pass through the register. And bring a friend or two who can be brutally honest about how you look in certain pieces.
- Distinguish what items are worth spending extra money on and what aren't. Sometimes spending a bit more is definitely worth it!
- Your undergarments need to be cute, too. Rocking a pair of granny-panties under a sleek pair of ass-blasting skinny jeans just doesn't work...for a few reasons, so don't do it. I'm not suggesting you need to load up your underwear drawer with butt-floss or bras that hike your boobs up to your chin, but look for pieces that are designed to be hidden under clothes with cute accents (bows, a pretty pattern, etc.) so you have the complete package going on.
- Lay out your clothes the night before. It's much easier to think straight and concentrate when the kids are in bed than in the morning when your house seems like it's morphed into the local sanitarium. And if you get simple, stylish items that mix and match easily, this should take very little time, but leave you much more sane in the morning.
Obviously, we will cover a bunch more, but that gives us a good place to start. I can already tell you are all quaking in your boots with excitement for what's to come. So am I! Squeeeee! Get ready to become one haute momma!
*Picture courtesy of ~malara-art on deviantart.com
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