Little Snooch and I rarely have occasion to go out of the house, so you are likely to find me most days in my favorite yoga pants and a tee shirt. What makes this the uniform of most moms at home and on the go? For one, it’s all about comfort, bending, lifting, nursing, co-sleeping, playing and diaper changes make the stretch a necessity. Then there is the ease of care. Athletic wear is wash-and-wear, no-iron, stain fighting, so it doesn’t add any extra hassle to your sleep-deprived, Itsy-Bitsy Spider-wracked brain. And of course modesty, not to short and not to sheer… These are all great reasons to wear yoga pants forever and ever. But what about when you want to add a little hip to your look, to not scream “I don’t have time or energy to think about what I throw on in the morning (or afternoon)”, to have a certain je ne sais quoi, or even just a little pulled together, stylish look, even if it is just for the grocery store or coffee. My answer to this condondrum is, drumroll please, THE MAXI SKIRT!
Here are my reasons why the Duggar look is a do for moms in all capacities:
1) It meets the yoga-pantesque comfort standards. In fact, I dare say it surpasses yoga-pant standards in terms of comfort. It is like having a security blanket wrapped around your bottom half at all times, and yet it is so liberating! No material between your thighs (hence no reason to be self-conscious of your thighsJ) Enough room to contort your body to deep beneath the 3rd row of seats to reach a Sophie that fell on the floor. Cozy, yet cool and breathable! The other beauty is that, unlike a maxi dress, it acts like pants in that you can pull up the top to nurse at your convenience, or do a quick change when just your top is soiled. Need I say more?
2) It is infinitely cuter! Yes, yoga pants can be cute, but beyond black, it may be difficult to imagine your legs tightly clad in patterned or bright hues. With maxi skirts, however, pattern and color is integral to the style and so easy to wear. Stripes? Yes! Tribal Prints? Yes! Floral Patterns? Saturated Hues? Chevron? Yes, Yes and Yes!!!! Just add a solid tank or tee (or patterned! ) some flats or sandals and you looked utterly pulled together.
3) It is an easy-to-care for, affordable look! Many maxi skirts are literally wash and wear. For easiest care look for skirts made of cotton or poly-cotton blends.. Be there wrinkles, a few minutes of playtime will have them released without a worry. Additionally, these skirts come in many price points, from $12 at places like Charlotte Russe, to much more at higher end department stores. But you don’t have to spend a lot to get the look. With forgiving flowiness and stretch, and the trend of any-pattern-goes, there is no need to spend extra for tailoring details or fit that may be lost in the overall look. However, if you are so inclined, you can shop the look at your favorite flag-ship store as well!
4) It can be worn for all occasions. In this regard, the maxi skirt trumps the yoga pant. The maxi skirt can be dressed up with a flowy blouse and nice shoes and accessories, or dressed down, with a plain tee. It is perfect for family get-togethers, running errands, church events, being around home and even date night if you happen to be so lucky. For any and all occasion, the maxi skirt is super-versatile which is one of my favorite features about it!
5) Finally, it is just as modest, if not more so, as the yoga pant. Length and volume keep you covered when doing all sorts of maneuvering. Even though modest, it is not stuffy, and can make a mom feel, gasp, cute again! This among all the others is the reason why the maxi skirt, or variations of, has been a standard of the feminine wardrobe for most of time.
I have listed here why moms may love maxi skirts, but it suffices to say that anyone can reap the benefits of this versatile piece, and I highly recommend that every wardrobe include at least one!
So, here is my maxi skirt of the day….I will post more pics of my other fave long length skirts as I wear them!
Tell me, what makes your favorite mom fashion moment?
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