I thought I lost my style after becoming a mom. The problem wasn’t more clothes. It was my silhouette. One of my goals this year while exploring my postpartum style was to experiment more with bottoms that felt a little outside my comfort zone and honestly, I’m so glad I did. It pushed me to try styles I normally would’ve skipped over and made getting dressed feel exciting again. Below are some of the bottoms that ended up becoming favorites.
denim Cargos
Cargos made me feel styled without trying too hard which, as a mom, is the sweet spot. Pairing a pair of cargos with a fitted top or an oversized jacket became a repeat style for me plus all of the extra pockets doesn’t hurt.
- Relaxed but intentional
- Add dimension instantly
- Make basics feel styled
camo Cargos
Camo cargos were a fun switch for me and quickly became one of those pieces that make an outfit feel styled without trying too hard. The print adds a little edge while the relaxed fit keeps them comfortable for everyday wear. I usually keep the top simple and let the pants do most of the talking.
brown skinny jeans
If there was a color I wanted to add into my wardrobe more it was BROWN to the point where I think I overdid it 😂 These chocolate brown Zara jeans were hands down my favorite purchase this season.They felt like a nice change from my usual denim. They were an easy transition from my usual denim because I didn’t have to experiment with a completely different fit. The skinny silhouette still felt familiar, but the chocolate brown gave my basics a warmer, richer look. I usually paired them with neutrals and layered on a jacket when I wanted the outfit to feel a little more elevated.
They’re still fitted and easy to style, but the color adds a little warmth and makes the outfit feel different without trying too hard. I like pairing them with neutral tops or layering with a jacket so the look stays simple but still put together.
DENIM WIDE LEG JEANS
Remember when these were the standard? Growing up, we called them bootcut jeans.
I had gotten so used to wearing fitted denim that going back to a wider silhouette felt different at first. But once I did, I understood the hype. They’re comfortable, give my outfits more movement, and balance really well with the fitted tops I already owned.
That’s probably been my biggest style lesson through all of this: I didn’t necessarily need new tops. I needed different shapes on the bottom.
Looking back at these outfits, it’s clear that the pants did most of the work. Most of my tops were actually pretty simple, but switching between different colors, prints and silhouettes completely changed how each outfit felt.
And maybe that’s what I needed while figuring out my style again after becoming a mom…not an entirely new wardrobe, just permission to experiment with what looked and felt good on me now.
Sometimes refreshing your style isn’t about buying more clothes. It’s about finding new ways to wear the ones you already have.
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