Let’s just say it: I didn’t choose the Mom Jean life—the Mom Jean life chose me. 💁♀️
As a mom, boutique owner, and professional multitasker of all the things, my wardrobe has to work harder than my toddler trying to open a snack with scissors. So today, I’m airing out the real MVPs of my mom-iform (that’s mom + uniform, for the uninitiated) in all their glory. Here are 6 brutally honest outfit confessions I know I’m not alone in:
1. Risen Jeans are my comfort zone AND my power move. When they’re high-waisted, compressive, and make the booty look good; that’s not just an outfit, that’s emotional support. And let’s be real here, mom’s need emotional support so we can fully support the tiny humans in the home we are creating!
2. I own seven “good” graphic tees… and I rotate them like fine china. Each one has a vibe: errand day, baseball mom mode, “don’t mess with me,” and of course, the sacred “laundry day” tee. I even have one perfectly oversized tee so it feels like I am wearing my husbands favorite shirt for those days I just don’t wanna try!
3. If it has pockets, I’ll buy two. Pockets = survival. They hold snacks, receipts, matchbox cars, and broken crayons. No purse required. The absolute best, ya you know what I am about to say! A dress with pockets, and our boutique has quit a few because catering to the mama life is the name of our game!
4. I call it a “layered look,” but it’s just because someone smeared peanut butter on me. Cardigans, kimonos, denim jackets—bless you all for being cute and hiding mystery stains. My favorite is a simple denim jacket and trust me this has come in handy more than once – the most recent was to cover up the bananas that somehow got smeared down my back during Mother’s Day Out drop off!
5. My sneakers are white…ish. I gave up keeping them clean after child number two. Now, I call the smudges “personality” and occasionally toss them in the washer! But wearing style sneakers, even with a dress, has been a blessing (especially if you have a very fast, stubborn three year old!)
6. I will fight someone for a cute matching set. The most multipurposed outfit a woman can own! Not only does it give off the cute and styled vibe, it is unbelievably practical and hello, every mom needs practical! Give me a lounge set that makes me feel like I have my life together, and I will wear it to brunch like it’s couture.
Being a mom doesn’t mean sacrificing style—it just means being strategic about it. If I can chase kids, run errands, and feel cute doing it? That’s a win in my book.
💪Drop a comment below if you’re rocking a mom-iform today—and tag a friend who lives in Risen Jeans too!🙌🖤
