Mommy Style

Recently I've been on a venture to learn all (or most) things fashionable. One thing I have learned is that what is acceptable to a "fashionista" is not always practical for a mom. I've spent some time translating what's cute and fashionably in to what cute, fashionable and PRACTICAL for a mother. I've decided to pass my infinite wisdom (yeah right) on to you. Aren’t you lucky? ;)

I'll start with a Stylish Mommy Must Have...

The wrap dress!

The wrap dress, in my humble opinion, is a must for any woman. Jiggle belly, wide hips and gigantic thighs are no match for the wrap dress. It hides it all and because of the position of the wrap, it defines the waist.

A wrap dress can be dressed up for a date night with some chunky jewlery and cute pumps, dressed down for weekend running around with comfy flats or worn work ready with kitten heels.

Here are some examples:

Diane Von Furstenberg "Jessica" Wrap Dress $245


Diane Von Furstenberg "Bellette" Wrap Dress $465



No fear Stylish Mommies on a budget. There are affordable wrap dresses too!

Ann Taylor Loft $69



Old Navy Wrap Dress $29.50


Target has TONS of great wrap dresses. (Seriously, TONS. Check them out, they are super cute.) Here are a couple:

Target Asian Floral Wrap Dress $24.99



The wrap dress is also the perfect for pregnancy and post partum.

Liz Lange for Target Wrap Dress $21.59



If you are on a budget but head over heals in love with the DVF dresses (who wouldn't be?) you can always check Ebay. Just beware of frauds! The DVF dress is the mother of all dresses, I promise you if you splurge on a DVF you will not regret it. (Unless, of course, your toddler spills cranberry juice on it, but that's another story!)