No More Frumpy Mom: How to Dress Less Frumpy

When I was younger, I considered myself a stylish teen. I even made my own clothes and always got compliments. I prided myself on the fact that I could dress fashionable for less.

I was even nominated for "Best Dressed" in high school. It was a tie between me and another girl. I didn't win, but it was nice to know that people noticed and liked my style.

Fast forward 20+ years.

I hate to admit it but since I've become a mom, I have put more emphasis on everything and everyone else and put my looks aside. "As long as my hubby likes it that's all that maters", I'd say to myself. But how do I feel about myself?

Don't get me wrong, I do own some stylish, even sexy outfits, but I save them for special occasions. My everyday clothes used to consist of jogging suits, yoga pants, or a tee with jeans. That all changed last year when I decided to get rid of old habits. Because when you look good, honey, you feel good!

So what does it look like to be frumpy? Check out a few frumpy clothing examples.


Frumpy Outfit #1

This outfit isn't too bad but the shirt is too short and the pants are a bit tight in the midsection.  Ill fitting clothes = frumpy. If I wore a shirt that was long enough to cover my midsection, it would look more put together.

Frumpy Outfit #2

Can you spot the frump factor in this look? Yep, the pants are too wide, way too long and in desperate need of a hem. A quick trip to the tailor would fix this. If not, throw it out!

This is much better!

It's all about how you put your outfits together. Below, I'll share a few tips on how I made the switch to dressing more stylish.

Tips on How To Dress Less Frumpy

1. Take a look at your closet and get rid of all your dated clothing, no matter how cute it was at one time.


2. Create an everyday uniform. A go-to look for you. This can be a simple pair of pants or leggings, and a cardigan and t-shirt. The idea is to make it cute yet comfortable enough for everyday use.


See: Everyday Mom Style: My Uniform


3. Use accessories to pull your look together. I have so many cute bracelets and necklaces and hardly wear them. Not anymore!

4. If you haven't worn it in 6 months, toss it. Enough said.



What I'm keeping? Jeggings, long and short sleeve tees. Sweaters, cardigans, leggings and jeans, with a few blouses that I can't bear to part with just yet.



So, no more wearing stylish outfits on special occasions only. Every day is a gift from God and I can look good and feel good about that!

Have you ever struggled with dressing frumpy as a mom? How do you stay stylish?