The upside, of course, to following style bloggers is lots and lots (and lots) of inspiration. The downside, however, (because there's always a downside) is wanting things that other girls pull off so well, and are super cute, even though they are not practical for my lifestyle. So I wrote this post for myself to remind me of what Stay-At-Home Mom Style truly means for me. To remind myself why those items, while perfectly reasonable in other girls' wardrobes (even other stay-at-home moms!), do not belong in mine.
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1. Wedges
You are a SAHM, which means spending most of your days inside with your kid, either chasing her around or keeping up with household duties. You are always barefoot when inside. And when you do go out of the house, it's either to run errands (while still chasing her around) or to the park (c'mon, all you do there is chase her around). You are a klutz and would roll your ankle at the store. And it would kill you not to be able to play tag or hide and seek or pirates or princesses on the playground with her simply because you wore impractical shoes just for the sake of wearing them. So stick with flats and be happy to occasionally wear heels on date nights. You do not need wedges.
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2. Fedora
Yes, these are adorable. But see point 1 about being inside most of the time. You were raised not to wear hats indoors. So the only time you would wear one is to the playground, and you know how windy it is here. Even if it weren't windy, you would be constantly checking to make sure it's still on your head while going down slides or swinging with her. It would only be a distraction. You do not need a fedora.
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3. White Pants or Shorts
You spilled mustard on your jeans at lunch today. You barely thought anything of it, but if they had been white jeans, you would have felt the need to immediately go home, soak them, and change. You frequently allow your kid to use your jeans as a napkin. (You even do it yourself sometimes.) Yes, white is a great way to make an outfit look fresh and summery, but you would spend the entire time avoiding any- and everything that could get them dirty. You don't need the extra stress of trying to remain stain-free on top of everything else. You do not need white pants, or even shorts.
Obviously, these items are great wardrobe additions (even staples) for some girls. I can see the advantages of each one in the terms of having a well-rounded and fun wardrobe. And if these things make you feel happy and confident, rock on. But they are impractical for me, and wearing them would be annoying as opposed to empowering (no matter how good I looked). And the point of Stay-At-Home Mom Style is to look cute while not having to worry about the clothes themselves getting in the way of life.
What would you add to this list? Is there anything you like, but know it wouldn't fit with your lifestyle?
