I never wanted to lose my style to motherhood. Sometimes when I’m shopping now, I’ll stop myself and say, “Oh, crap. Is this what a ‘mom’ is supposed to wear?!” And you know what, that’s just silly. I am a mom, therefore whatever I want to wear is what I should wear.
With that said, I’ve put together a few staple items that I think every new mom should have in her wardrobe. Because being a mom is a beautiful, fun, crazy and messy thing that should be embraced! And having the right fashion pieces will help make it that much more fun.
1. A wide-brimmed hat. You know those days when you seem to have only half a second to get yourself ready and doing anything with your hair is out of the question? Just throw on a super stylish (not to mention adorable) wide-brimmed hat and you’ll instantly look put-together and fashion-forward — and only you will know what’s really going on underneath that hat. Don’t worry, I won’t tell.
2. Sunglasses. Hide those dark under-eye circles. With the sudden lack of sleep, these are unavoidable, but thankfully really big sunglasses are totally in, and they do just the trick! I like to keep a pair handy in my diaper bag and in the car, so I always have them with me, because “mom brain” is a real thing.
See the rest of my fashion must haves for new moms over at mom.me.
And have a happy weekend!
xo
p.s. this photo was taken on a particularly non-summery day. Which made me excited to put cute hats on Sam, but also kind of made me sad because summer can stay for a while longer! Please!
Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy
You look really good in hats, actually, Katie!
Katie
Aw thank you!
xo
brittany
i so relate!! i have had the saaaame thoughts and worries! and even when i didn’t think i was dressing differently i was like wait can i still pull this off? haha. paranoia. but girllll don’t worry you still dress as flawlessly as always!!!
Katie
Ha! Exactly! But you know, the answer is so YES- we can definitely still pull it off! ;)
xo
Shannon
Love that photo of you & Sam! That lion hat is wayyyyy too cute!
*melts*
Katie
Aww thanks Shannon! :) It’s still so big for him, but I don’t care- it’s cute anyway! ;)
xo
Ashley @ Running Bun
That is an awesome wrap. I have the K’tan but it seems so bulky compared to yours. I’m sure you mentioned which brand it is, but do you mind telling me again? thanks in advance!
Katie
It’s the Solly Baby Wrap! Highly recommend- it’s so lightweight! :)
xo
Emily
Love your post! I sometimes catch myself thinking if clothes I have are “mom clothes”, as well. Also, your hair always looks so great! And that lion beanie.. oh my gosh.
xoxo
Katie
Aww you’re so sweet!! Thank you! :) And yeah, I say wear whatever you want to wear, girl!
xo
Lindsay
Super cute picture of you two! You’ve got to tell me where the hat came from :D
Katie
Aw thanks Lindsay! The hat is from Windsor, but it’s gone now. :/ I’ve seen similar ones at a lot of places though!
xo