Welcome to the Mom Fashion Revolution

I’m wearing my PJ pants, and a slouchy {that’s the fashion word for “baggy”} sweatshirt, and it’s 1 o’clock in the afternoon. No, I’m not sick, nor have I run out of clothes. Although, the piles of laundry would lead you to believe that would be the case.

It’s an evolution from working outside the home to working at home.

In January, I quit my time clock punching job, and decided to work for my husband, from home, with the dog as my only co-worker. What this means for my fashion sense is I’ve been opting for comfort and convenience over cute and even sometimes clean.

On certain days I’m put together, matching socks, jewelry, hair styled, eye-liner, clothes that don’t look like Pajamas.

On other days I have zero f-cks to give. All I want to do is curl up with my laptop, get work done, and cuddle with the dog.

This is a revolution.

No longer should we be pigeon-holed into a specific style just because of our age or body shape. There’s a revolution coming, one in which there are no fashion rules, or office dress code, hell I don’t even HAVE to wear clothes if I don’t want to {although I probably will because it’s cold here and the dog doesn’t need to see that}

Unicorn t-shirt? Yes please.

Pink Hair? Heck yeah!

White after Labor Day? Duh…

 

One day you are cool fangirl mom and the next day you are running the kids to school sans bra, in your PJs with a pair of Uggs on your feet.

 

There is no right or wrong.

It’s time to embrace the revolution and change things up a bit.

This a solution.

To the boring, and unconventional.

Not sure where to start?

We are here for you to make sure you are a least wearing clothes {if you want to, remember this is a revolution}.

Prepare yourself, The Mom Fashion Revolution is about to begin.

 

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Mom Style Files: Find Your Fashion Identity

For years I wore what I wanted and didn’t care what people thought. I was the first one in my high school to wear booties with leggings, and rocked it.

 

In college I dabbled in menswear before finally succumbing to Birkenstocks and flannel. It was during that time that I made the bold decision to start dying my hair, and I never looked back.

 

I’ve changed just like the fashions, going from trendy backless shirts to mom slacks and button downs. I never thought much about what I wore. Sure I’d meet the dress code guidelines, but I would push them. With patterned tights and bright colors, including my hair. Which at one job, made my boss write in my review that I needed to be more conservative with my choices.

 

Mom Style Files Fashion Identity

 

It was the first and only time I was told my fashion choices went too far. I was upset, but toned back the hair color {a bit} and turned up the conservative fashion attitude.

 

In November I left that job for a trendier workplace and it came with a new type of wardrobe. One filled with conservative skirts, mixed with comic book t-shirts and converse sneakers.

 

It’s been an odd feeling of freedom and confusion.

 

For six years my fashion choices were defined by my work title and office culture, now I’m footloose and fancy-free, and my brain is about to explode.

 

There are pieces of my wardrobe that have burst wide open. I now have twice as many choices, and it’s been fun to mix and match my conservative side with my whimsical side.

 

Mom Style Files Fashion

 

Are you a mom who has changed roles, or jobs and are searching for you fashion identity? It’s a challenge to be sure, whether going from dressy to casual or vice versa.

 

For this month’s Mom Style Files mission – Find your Fashion Identity – we will show you a few examples so you can find one that’s just right for you, or even two…

 

Stay tuned.

Mom Style Files: 4 Cold Weather Cute Looks

Are you a mom with a fashion dilemma? 

Or maybe you’re a fashionista who would like to share your expertise?

Email me at RedheadReverie{at}gmail{dot}com and I will feature you on Mom Style Files. 

 

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Cold Weather Cute

 

Now that I have found the perfect coat, it was time to accessorize.

 

Just like my coat, my accessories must be able to withstand the Iowa cold and snow. The items I chose were simple, inexpensive {because I’ve been known to lose hats and gloves} and most importantly stylish.

 

1. Mad for Plaid

Cold Weather Cute Mad for Plaid

 

Cold Weather Cute Mad for Plaid by brook-easton featuring a tartan shawl

 

2. Crazy Like a Fox

Mom Style Files Cold Weather Cute Foxy

 

Mom Style Files Cold Weather Cute Foxy by brook-easton featuring scarves

 

3. Power Pink

Mom Style Files Cold Weather Cute

 

Mom Style Files Cold Weather Cute by brook-easton featuring hats

 

4. LBC {Little Black Coat}

Mom Style Files Cold Weather Cute LBC {Little Black Coat}

 

Mom Style Files Cold Weather Cute LBC {Little Black Coat} by brook-easton featuring striped scarves

 

I can’t deny that I’m in love with every single one. Like I said that’s the best part about the neutrality of the black parka, it’s an empty canvas just waiting for a spark of fashion creativity.

 

Now I’m ready to face winter in style.

 

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Are you a mom with a fashion dilemma? 

Or maybe you’re a fashionista who would like to share your expertise?

Email me at RedheadReverie{at}gmail{dot}com and I will feature you on Mom Style Files.