similar joggers. tee. shoes.(c/o) similar jacket. similar backpack.
ethan’s shoes.(c/o) joggers. tee.
I love getting dolled up as much as the next girl, but there are just times (especially as a mom) when I need my clothes to be ultra functional. Enter, athleisure. Thank goodness this trend is going strong right now that I’m in what feels like a new busiest stage of motherhood. (Isn’t every stage like this?) This is definitely a trend I can get behind. I love that you can look and feel chic while also wearing something ultra comfy and functional.
When I was a kid, my mom had this tradition where she would take us on these little one-on-one dates. Growing up in a family with six kids, meant that my mom’s time was super stretched, and those dates were really special. Now that I’m a mom of four, I appreciate even more that my mom made such a herculean effort to make us feel special and spend that solo time with us. It’s also something I try to do with my own kids.
All three of my big kids are going back to school today so I’ve been squeezing in their back-to-school dates over the last week. Yesterday, I took Ethan for his. He has always been so chill and he is by far my easiest child, so of course he asked for a super chill mom date. We went to a park and played, watched some soccer games and talked about what he wants to accomplish this year, what he’s excited about, and I also reminded him once again not to sneak legos to school in his backpack. ;-) Then we drove over to dairy queen for a treat because: Pumpkin Pie Blizzards.
This is the kind of day when I love to pull out my athleisure pieces. These usually consist of a great pair of comfy chic joggers, a white tee, and some sneakers. I like to throw on a denim jacket to keep the look grounded and from looking too much like I’m going to the gym. Add a backpack so my hands are free for playing (or chasing Ava). And voila! It’s also a great style for Costco runs and other busy errand days. Plus there is never a time when you’ll feel this comfortable while still looking chic. I’ve rounded up a bunch of my favorite athleisure pieces below in case you’re interested in trying the trend. (And I highly recommend you do.)
So how do you feel about the athleisure trend? Are you on board?
