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Need To Upgrade Your Wardrobe? Use These 6 Simple Fashion Guidelines for Busy Moms

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If your life as a busy mom has made you give up on fashion then it’s high time you find your way back to style up your life. You know the drill- driving your kid to ballet lessons, shopping for groceries, finding your way to the laundry room without stepping on your child’s favourite toy, and cleaning up unknown mess from the centre table or sofa.

But it’s possible to stay at par with the latest fashion alongside your role as a busy and occupied mother. Here are 6 simple tips that will upgrade you to a chic and trendy lady, something that you enjoyed before you became a mother.

A good way to get started would be to opt for an amazing backpack or a gorgeous cross body handbag instead of a shoulder bag or a clutch as you need to lend out your arms to your children. Yes! You can maintain your style even as mother and that’s exactly what the following lines focus on.

Choose More Comfortable Outfit Versions

No matter how old your kids are, it’s important that you feel free while moving around. Therefore, rather than trying to fit into your favourite pair of cigarette pants or slim fit jeans, go for something breezy such as culottes or palazzo pants. As for the top portion, try out a loose fitting top like the pleated peasant blouse. Not only will your style quotient go up but you will be able to do all your chores with much comfort and ease.

Neutrals are In

When it comes to colour options, make sure that you opt for solid yet wearable colours. Navy, brown, beige, black and white are colours that you can easily accessorise, and get to re-wear in various ways.

Simplicity is Always the Best

Being a mom keeps your mind engaged all the time so it’s really insignificant to even ponder over what pants will match which top (also, you just don’t have the time and leisure for such trivial things). So, in order to save time and energy, opt for outfits that are fuss-free and come in one piece like a jumpsuit or swing dress.

Go for Appropriate Exercise Outfits

Wearing the right outfit’s crucial for your workout regime; else you might end up looking sloppy instead of appearing casual. Also, make sure that you invest in the best sneakers for jogger pants as wearing the wrong pair of footwear can ruin your exercise as well as cause physical harm to your body during workouts.

Say No to Dry-Clean Only Outfits

Since cleaning is a hectic part of your daily schedule, it’s best to opt for fabrics that are machine washable. These days you will come across upgraded versions (such as fringe embellishments) of fabrics like rayon, cotton and linen that can hide all kinds of stains, especially if you’re outdoors.

Accessorise Yourself

You can always make a statement with minimum accessories. With the right outfit and a trendy piece of accessory, you will be able to carry out a glamorous look. Whether it’s a straw hat or a long silver chain with a tiny pendant, any simple yet elegant accessory can easily upgrade your fashion statement.

How you carry yourself in what you wear is always the key factor in style. You can go clutter-free and yet appear elegant and sophisticated if you choose the right outfit for any occasion. And as always, simplicity is eternally the trendiest outlook.

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