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How to Pick Clothes that Don't Scream "Motherhood". Playdates, errands, work, and housework make
kid-friendly clothes a necessity, but you don't have to look dowdy if you know these
mom-friendly style tips. You will need Athletic clothing Great-fitting jeans Leggings, boot
cut velour sweatpants, print dresses, or long skits Black or printed tops Black tank top
and ballerina flats or riding boots. Step 1. Wear well-fitting athletic clothes that
reflect your style. Even if you're not on your way to play tennis or do yoga, the clean
lines and stretchy high-tech fabrics will hug your curves and make you look put-together.
Step 2. Put down the mom jeans. If skinny jeans aren't in the cards either, look for
great-fitting and stylish dark wash boot-cut jeans that have a little spandex in the fabric
blend for comfort and wearability. Step 3. Find other practical options, like leggings,
print dresses, or longer skits you can easily sit, bend, and get down on the ground in.
Go for natural fibers and colors that flatter your skin. Avoid silk, cashmere, or anything
"dry clean only." Step 4. Opt for black tops, which always look chic. If your baby is still
in the spitting-up stage, you may want to substitute printed tops that are great at
camouflaging stains. Step 5. Wear layers. A tight-fitting black tank top is great under
a shirt or long sweater to provide coverage when you're bending over the stroller and
car seat. Step 6. Go for fashionable flats like ballerina flats or knee-high riding boots,
which provide comfort, style, and can be worn with a variety of looks. Step 7. Ditch anything
oversized or baggy, stained clothing, pants that look like pajamas, or anything with an
elastic waistband, or at least confine these looks to inside the house. Did you know The
average age of first-time mothers increased 3.6 years from 1970 to 2006, from 21.4 to
25 years.