The Suburban Mom Aesthetic

Hey Babes
Confession Time: Even though I have no children and am only 24 years old, I identify as a suburban mom. When asked to describe my personal style, I often say that it is fifty percent suburban mom, with a hint of @thesaltyblonde. It’s a lifestyle, my lifestyle. So, what does that phrase mean? 

To be clear, I take no credit for the creation of the term “suburban mom” when it pertains to style or even fashion trends in general. To me, being a suburban mom is wearing athleisure or workout clothes with no intention of actually doing any physical activity. This is my, “I’m so busy, I have so many errands to run before my shit head kids come home from school.” When you see me in the wild, like at Target or Ulta, you might assume that I’m freshly showered after an intense cycling class, but no, browsing the organic aisle in the grocery store is the only cardio I’m doing today. 

So, how do you achieve this effortless, I’m a busy mom of three with a hot husband look?

Here is what you’ll need... 

Workout Leggings 

Cute Athletic Sneakers 

Basic Long or Short Sleeve Top 

A Seasonal Jacket or Outerwear Piece

A Caffeinated Beverage 

Designer or Nice Bag 

The most important aspects of this look are, the athletic sneakers, a nice bag and a seasonal outerwear piece. 

Here’s Why... 

You don’t want to wear Converse or Vans, because then it doesn’t look like you came from the gym. The athletic sneaker is essential in fooling the masses. The nice bag says, maybe I bought this for myself or maybe it was a push present from my husband from when I gave birth to my demon seed. Lastly, the outwear is crucial in determining what kind of mom you are! A camo jacket say’s you’re cool as fuck. A denim jacket says, that you’re a little basic but if the jacket is oversized then you probably stole it from your kid’s closet. A puffer jacket says, that you are that bitch and nobody better grab the last bag of Hippea Puffs because little Timmy loves them in his lunch. Beware, of the puffer vest though, because that says, that you’re probably on the PTA and a nark.

Of course there are different variations of the suburban mom look, but they say to dress for your dream job, so here I am! I love this look, because it’s easy and so comfortable.

Are you a suburban mom at heart like me? 

xoxo, 

Kelly