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STYLISH OUTFITS FOR BUSY MUMS
Ever feel it’s impossible to look put-together while dealing with the demands of parenting? Be inspired by these easy mum outfits, as seen on Instagram stars and M&S Insiders
Easy, practical mum outfits
Most mums will know the feeling: you want to look fashionable, but between feeding the kids their breakfast and bundling them out of the door, you only have a few minutes to throw an outfit together. It’s all too easy to reach for the same T-shirt and jeans every day, but with a few fuss-free outfit formulas, you can feel like your stylish self again.
Here, Instagram star and mum of four Xandi (@xandistyle) shows how to mix and match capsule-wardrobe essentials to create an easy yet put-together look. Our boyfriend-fit jeans are a great all-rounder, and pair well with a white shirt and tan accessories. Top tip: swap the open-toed sliders for smart ballet pumps and add a blazer to make this look work for the office, too.
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How to style trendy mum outfits
You might spend most of your time running around after your little ones – but that doesn’t mean you can’t still wear the most up-to-date fashion. The key is to find trends you can incorporate into your wardrobe without too much time or effort.
Trending colours are a great starting point, as you can work them into your outfit however you like. Zingy green is the hottest hue of the summer – we love how M&S Insider and mum of two Emma (@marksandspencer_emmas) has styled our easy-breezy checked midi dress with a bright green straw bag. Team with our practical buckled slingback pumps – a key shoe style for 2024 – and you’ll be the most stylish mum at the school gates.
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Everyday mum outfits for comfort
Some days, when staying comfy is the priority, it’s got to be loungewear. The good news is that with the right proportions, careful colour combinations and a few clever accessories, a casual athleisure outfit will look stylish and put-together.
A slouchy, oversized sweatshirt and leggings is a failsafe formula for the school run, a supermarket trip or an afternoon at the playground. Make like M&S Insider and new mum Amie (@marksandspencer_amie) and go for Reebok’s oversized sweatshirt, in an elegant neutral hue with a cosy fleece lining. Amie’s teamed it with the brand’s flattering high-waisted leggings, and added a handy cross-body bag – try our nylon version, which will go with any sporty look. Add simple jewellery to elevate the outfit, and you’re good to go.
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Words: Rebecca Hastings
