what to wear: quick and easy
In today’s world, with so many distractions around us, it is difficult to find any time for ourselves—let alone any time to spend on how we look. Between kids, work, friends and family, our physical appearance often takes a back seat to getting to places on time—lacrosse practice, a friend’s wedding shower, a meeting. We of course want to look our best, but how regularly do we get a chance to actually to put time into it?
I asked my sister, Jen, a mother of three children under 4 years old, what she thinks about when getting dressed in the morning.
“First and foremost, I opt for what’s quickest and easiest. There are times when I have to shower and get ready in under ten minutes before getting everyone ready for school in the morning. I also try and lean towards what is comfortable.”
When I think “comfortable,” I think Lululemon leggings, sneakers and a T-shirt—which is exactly what we need sometimes. But what happens when we have an event to go to later in the day, or a meeting, where spandex might not be appropriate?
“Practicality,” she said. “What is practical for what I need to achieve today? And how do I marry practical with stylish?” Simple. Find staple pieces that make YOU feel great that are easy to mix and match with fun jewelry, a nice clutch, or comfy wedges, that you can nail your sales pitch in while holding an infant and planning the next PTA meeting.
Here, Jen paired an SOH top, Paige Denim jeans and Seychelles perforated wedges together for something comfortable and fresh (all available at Kiskadee!). By adding a chunky necklace (Ivy Lane) and a Gigi clutch (The Shoe Hive) she could go from the playground to Georgetown.
I am lucky to be surrounded by so many amazing women in my life, many of whom are mothers. While I do not have children now, I am constantly in awe of these women who manage to be superhero moms in style!
