In the world of multihyphenated women, it is not shocking to find many celebrity moms being extremely hands-on in their duties as mothers. Whether it is rescuing their child from a nasty scooter fall or playing with them at a pumpkin patch, these women are to be commended for saving a lot of their time for family bonding and showering their kids with TLC.
But a quick question: what do these celeb moms wear when they are on mom duty? You’d think they’d be heaps different from us normal people, but there aren’t really that many differences in the way they dress up.
With all the running around and scooping up of a toddler from the ground, one has to be comfortable, right? So, a celeb mom’s recipe for a stylish mom duty outfit includes, drum roll please, a nice pair of pants.
January Jones taking her son, Xander, to Babies First Class in Los Angeles, California, on October 22, 2013
You can never go wrong with the basics. In fact, they are the perfect ensemble to wear during those days when you don’t have the time to dress up but still want to look like you planned everything out days before. Take it from January Jones who rocked her black skinny jeans with a white tee.
Style tip: Keep the look spiffy with comfy lace-up boots and sunnies.
1. Blank Denim Hi-Rise Skinny Jeans, $78
2. J Brand 811 Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans, $222.73
Sarah Jessica Parker walking her children to school in Manhattan, New York, on October 7, 2013
SJP walks her children to school. How dedicated is that? She does it in style, too. She rocked her green cropped pants and wore them with a colored sweater.
Style tip: Cropped pants are great to wear with sweaters. Try them with cable-knitted sweaters, and even style them up with a button-down shirt underneath.
1. James Jeans Wonder Cropped Jeans, $52.80
2. J Brand 850 Clean Capri Jeans, $151.42
Kristin Cavallari visiting Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch with her son, Camden, in Los Angeles, California, on October 5, 2013
We like Kristin’s effortlessly cute outfit. She wore her colored pants with a knitted sweater and a pair of boots.
Style tip: Give your outfit some extra style with a pair of ankle boots.
1. AG Adriano Goldschmied The Absolute Legging Jeans, $178
2. Pierre Balmain Coated Skinny Jeans, $425
Pregnant Gwen Stefani dropping son Zuma off at school in Los Angeles on September 26, 2013
This is one of our favorite Gwen Stefani mom duty looks. She was like a girl on a mission as she dropped off his son at school wearing a pair of printed cropped pants, a bomber jacket, a tank top, and heels. It’s the perfect outfit to wear when you are juggling different tasks in a day.
Style tip: Keep a pair of flats in your bag in case you need to change into them during the day.
1. Alice + Olivia Textured Plaid Skinny Jeans, $242
2. Just Cavalli Printed Skinny Jeans, $375
Hilary Duff carrying her son, Luca Comrie, in her arms as she leaves Madeos Restaurant in Los Angeles on October 15, 2013
The combination of red, white, and black is like macaroni and cheese. They are just meant to be together! This is why we say yes to snapping the perfect black pants. They are so versatile!
Style tip: Copy Hilary Duff’s look, but make it faultless by wearing red lipstick.
1. Rag & Bone/JEAN The High-Rise Skinny Jeans, $242
2. R13 Moto Jeans, $425
Rachel Zoe out and about with her son, Skyler, in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, on September 25, 2013
Rachel Zoe is a huge fan of wide-legged pants, and she likes her boho style even when she is on mom duty.
Style tip: Add some length to your silhouette by wearing boot-legged pants with chunky-heeled boots. Unless you have Rachel Zoe’s frame, you should opt for something fitted for the top to elongate your body.
1. True Religion Carrie Flare Jeans, $208
2. Blank Denim Distressed Bell-Bottom Jeans, $52.80
Kourtney Kardashian taking her baby daughter, Penelope Disick, to First Class in Beverly Hills on October 23, 2013
A Kardashian can’t be stopped in the fashion scene even when she is carrying a child on her hip. Kourtney proved that with this denim-on-denim look. She sported her favorite Chloé “Suzanna” stud buckle booties and a denim shirt from the Kardashian Kollection.
Style tip: Denim-on-denim ensembles are slowly getting out of their fashion faux pas box. So, try something with similar colors of denim to make sure you are on the right track.
1. 7 for All Mankind The Destroyed Skinny Jeans, $225
2. AG Adriano Goldschmied The Piper Slouchy Slim Jeans, $215
Jessica Alba shopping in West Hollywood with her two daughters, Haven and Honor, in Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2013
While Jessica Alba occasionally goes for the dressed-up chic look on a mom duty day, we still often see her in nothing more than a pants ensemble. But she actually looks cute in her boyfriend jeans and tank top outfit, especially with her signature hat and strappy sandals.
Style tip: Wear your boyfriend jeans with a fitted top to balance out the silhouette of your look.
1. James Jeans Neo Beau Boyfriend Jeans, $180
2. Rag & Bone/JEAN Boyfriend Jeans, $220
Now that you have seen the above celebrities rock their outfits when they are on mom duty, it is time to amp up your style, too, when taking care of your kiddos!
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