Mom Style

January 18, 2017

I’ve always been a person who likes to dress up which fit well with my life pre-baby. My workwear afforded me the opportunity to exercise my penchant for all things skirts and heels. Since having Ivy, my life looks remarkably different which I am totally okay with. It does mean my dressy clothes aren’t really appropriate on a daily basis. Don’t get me wrong, I still wear them any chance I get and plan to when I go back to work part-time in February. For now, I’m enjoying more casual looks and developing my mom style.

To be honest, I have never been very good at casual. When I have needed to run an errand or take Ivy to the doctor, I kept coming up short. I began a search for some tops that would be casual with unique details. I found several tees that are anything but basic. I’m sharing them below. I have also been loving details like coated jeans, velvet sneakers, and studded boots that don’t sacrifice style while maintaining comfort.

Blog photos have gotten more difficult, and I don’t always get to photograph all my everyday looks anyway. I’ve started snapping an ootd (outfit of the day) picture when possible, and I thought I would start sharing them here. I have to be honest y’all, these ootd photos are hard! You should have seen me making a fool of myself in our driveway. I don’t know how other bloggers make it look so easy. After moving to the back deck for the second one so the neighbors didn’t think I was totally insane, I still couldn’t get the white tank to focus right. Oh well! I’d love to have your feedback about this, so please let me know what you think about this content. It’s not my usual and a little out of my comfort zone.

Edgy Moto and Boots

easy mom style outfit, buckle boots, leather moto jacket, distressed denim

Coated Denim and Cool Sneakers

easy mom style, coated denim, velvet sneakers, duster cardigan

All Black (didn’t get to snap this one)

Mom Style – Anything But Basic Tees (click to shop)

You Might Also Like

106 Comments

  • Reply Annessa Smith January 20, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Never been good at casual? Pshhh what are you talking about?! Such great easy looks Amy – so easy but so chic at the same time. I really love the moto outfit – perfectly cool and edgy. I totally get you about taking outfit selfies from above – SO HARD. My arm just does not move that way! I don’t understand how other do it!

    Annessa
    http://www.seekingsunshine.com

  • Reply Denise Kokinis January 20, 2017 at 8:38 am

    I am obsessed with that moto jacket outfit with the booties!!! You look so good in casual, but I understand where you are coming from.
    You look awesome post baby and I don’t think you ever look messy!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

  • Reply Mandeville Sisters January 20, 2017 at 8:17 am

    Love this post! The items you chose are lovely!

    -A,x

    http://www.mandevillesisters.com

  • Reply Rosanna Briguglio January 20, 2017 at 5:37 am

    Great picks, love the grey tops and jumpers!
    Have a lovely weekend 🙂
    Rosanna x
    http://rosesrooftop.blogspot.co.uk/

  • Reply Shea Sayers January 19, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    I like seeing your more casual style, and I like the “everyday” #ootd style snaps! I feel like getting dressed after having a baby is just as hard as, if not harder than, getting dressed when pregnant. Your body is different, you have to consider nursing (if you nurse), and practicality matters now more than ever. I think you look fabulous and I love your mom style!

  • Reply Sonia / Chanel January 19, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Love these pieces you picked out Amy. Thanks for curating this! Goals!

    Chanel | Je M’appelle Chanel

  • Reply Magda January 19, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    Great post! 🙂

    http://www.gloryofthesnow.com

  • Reply Brooke & Erica January 19, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    I love this post Amy! For some reason, I actually relate more to the more raw photos people just snap of themselves, like I can see the items better or something??! I dunno, lol. But, I think it’s great! I’m all about that mom style.

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

  • Reply Suze @LuxuryColumnist January 19, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    I hadn’t heard of coated jeans before but I’d seen that finish, just not realized that was what it was called!

    Suze | LuxuryColumnist

  • Reply Christie Belle January 19, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Love all your tshirt choices! Great picks xx
    http://christbelle.blogspot.co.uk/

  • Reply Izabela Nair January 19, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    I’m the same. I’ve always struggled to dress in a casual way. I love the tops you picked.

    http://www.mydailywear.co.uk

  • Reply Itzel Najar January 19, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Perfect ideas for our everyday outfit!
    cool!

    http://www.itzytrendy.com/2017/01/okdress.html

  • Reply Frank Vinyl January 19, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I really love those moto boots! They go with absolutely everythign! Great post
    francesca
    Frank Vinyl : A California Fashion Blog

  • Reply Lena January 19, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    so many great options! I love the ones with ruffles details! xo~ Lena
    http://www.thewanderliste.com

  • Reply Lisa @ Daily Style Finds January 19, 2017 at 11:35 am

    I am glad I am not the only one that wonders how people get the perfect OOTD photo with not look totally crazy – snapping tons of pictures to get just the right one. I have always loved your skirt/dress style – because I am more casual – so I look forward to your evolving style.

    Lisa
    Daily Style Finds

  • Reply Candace January 19, 2017 at 11:12 am

    At least your whole body can fit on camera to take an OOTD selfie! I’ve tried so many times, but I’m too tall to fit in frame 🙁 I definitely don’t mind these types of posts. I can live vicariously through yours!

    http://www.thebeautybeau.com/

  • Reply Maeva M January 19, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Very nice selection and comfy tops! x
    http://trendmae.com

  • Reply Ashley White January 19, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I cannot take those ootd photos for the LIFE OF ME. I have tried and failed so many times, lol.

    Love seeing you a bit more casual, doll- I think you’ve got the hang of it, even if it doesn’t feel second nature yet. 🙂

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  • Reply Gold Coast Girl January 19, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Great post! As a new mom I definitely need some of these tips. So many cute tops!
    ~Samantha
    http://goldcoastgirlblog.com

  • Reply Jamie January 19, 2017 at 8:44 am

    these are such cute outfits.. I love that moto! xxo
    Jamie
    http://www.jamieeverafter.com

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6

    Leave a Reply