Today, it’s all about how to dress less frumpy.
When I was younger, I considered myself a stylish teen and often made my own clothes that I always got compliments. I prided myself on the fact that I could dress fashionable for less.
Once, 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 own looks aside. “As long as my hubby likes it that’s all that maters”, I’d say to myself. That’s may be true, 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 all those frumpy outfits. Because when you look good, honey, you feel good!
What does it mean to dress frumpy?
Well, most people thing of old fashion clothes, big baggy clothes that do nothing to flatter you. 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 outfit is so 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 dress less frumpy.
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. Dated clothing can make you look frumpy.
2. Create an everyday uniform. A go-to look for you. This can be a simple pair of pants or leggings, and a cardigan or kimono and t-shirt. The idea is to wear a cute and comfortable outfit that can be worn for everyday use.
3. Use accessories to pull your look together. It’s so easy. Throw on a cute scarf and jewelry. 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. That’s it.
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!
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Have you ever struggled with dressing frumpy as a mom? How do you stay stylish?
I just had this talk with myself a couple of weeks ago, crazy how becoming a mom changes EVERYTHING even your sense of style! I was off work for 3 years and fell into the yoga pants slump, now Im back working and trying to get back to my old fashionable self!
Awesome! Love your new look…And, I agree, you look good, you feel good! I also, believe you have one life to live so live it…Wear those clothes, everyday is special! Thanks for sharing…
I love those flats! I have to get it together. I did well my first year of law school, but now? Not so much. I have great pieces, but sweats feel so good… LOL
These are all great tips. I refuse to look like a middle aged mama. No ma'am!
Omg yes!!! I was just saying to my sisters how I'm due for a "glow up" in 2017, and I'm taking it very serious! I dress cute for work but outside of work I don't really care how I look. No more! The glow up is gonna be so real for us this year, you look GREAT!
I've always been stylish but when I got pregnant with #1 I was frumpy as hell. After I had him I was back to my fashionable self. But I hated the pictures when I looked back on them because I looked a mess. I promised to maintain my style no matter what. When I had #2 I kept it cute the entire time. You are right, when you look good you feel good.
I was JUST talking with my brother last night about getting rid of some clothes. Love the tips and the new look.
I didn't think your outfits were frumpy! Especially the first one. The second one is just work attire. Your smile is amazing and so no matter what you have on you will attract people to you.
Ohhhh look you serving up that shoulder action. Lol. Girl I am so guilty of all of this. My kids look like a million bucks and I look like I'm on the struggle bus. Thank you for this reminder.
I've had these talks with myself a few times. I've even told my hubby that if he starts to see we leave the house looking like I do not care, initiate an intervention.😂 I'm slowly starting to come up with my own fashionable mom style and really loving it. And I totally agree, we should feel good about how we look everyday God gives us.
Yes ma'am! No more frumpy.. Now lets talk about undergarments.
I guess I'm in my frumpy stage right now (lol). My plan is to purge this weekend. If I haven't worn it in 6 months, it's outta here.
I am a frumpy mom!! I have wear jeans and tee shirts everyday. I had a baby almost two years ago and I am always wearing my maternity pants. I have to do better. Thanks for the tips #productreviewparty
You better do it, mom! You are looking fantastic, queen!
Yep, I've been struggling with the frumpy look due to me being home more. I'm working on that now.