Easy Ways To Look Put Together As A Stay At Home Mom
As a stay-at-home mom, I want to look put together and polished while I’m home taking care of my daughter and the house.
I know that quarantine has had all of us looking a little frumpy these days with us being home and not really getting the chance to go out.
I could be just talking about myself here, but when you get used to being at home, you kind of just get lazy about the way that you look.
And why should you care right?
If I’m not leaving the house that often, why I do need to get dressed just to be at home?
That is the million-dollar question that many moms are facing today.
I mean when you really think about it whether you are working from home, chasing your little ones around all day, or doing housework, it just feels easier to do that in your pajamas.
And don’t get me wrong.
It is definitely easier to do just that, but how productive do you really feel when you are in your pajamas?
I don’t want to do much of anything when I am in my pajamas except take a nap or go to bed.
But I can’t nap all day with a toddler running around.
Knowing this, I made it a point to get out of my pajamas every day and start looking more polished while I’m home with my toddler.
If you are looking for some easy ways to look put together and polished as a stay-at-home mom, then just keep reading.
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Do I Have To Get Dressed As A Stay At Home Mom?
Before I get into how I look put together as a stay-at-home mom, let’s answer this question.
Do you have to get dressed as a stay-at-home mom?
I mean you don’t have to, but you should.
In the tips that I provide below, a recurring theme that you will see me talk about is productivity.
When you intentionally make the effort to get out of your pajamas and change into something else, you are kickstarting your brain to get to work.
By getting dressed, you are checking off one task and now you are ready to take on more tasks throughout the day.
When I was battling with postpartum depression as a first-time mom, I would be in pajamas all day long and my mood suffered greatly.
I did not like what I had become and was struggling to love the body that gave me my baby.
One of the first things that I did to start shifting my mood was getting dressed daily.
After I woke up, I would make my bed and start getting myself together.
As I continued to do this daily, I noticed that I started feeling better and more like myself.
I gradually surfaced from feeling depressed as a stay-at-home mom and starting looking forward to each day with my baby and making the best of it.
That is the power of what getting dressed while home with your kids can do for you.
It is great for your overall mental well-being.
Now that I have answered that question of whether you should get dressed as a stay-at-home mom, let’s get into some easy ways to look put together and polished while home.
Easy Ways To Look Put Together As A Stay At Home Mom
Have A Daily Skincare Routine
One of the first things you can do to look put together as a stay at home is to have a daily skincare routine
During my morning routine, once I have gotten out of and made the bed, I head into the bathroom to start my skincare routine.
It is easier to neglect our skin while we are young because we don’t see how it will look in 10 – 20 years, so we need to take care of it now.
Dirt and other things in the air will collect on your skin and clog your pores even when you are home all day.
I wash my face every morning and have a step-by-step routine that I follow every morning.
My skincare routine is as follows:
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Eye Cream
- Serum
- Moisturizer w/ SPF
Taking care of my skin is not only rewarding for my skin, but it also makes me feel good to know that I’m doing something for myself.
Put On Makeup (If You Want)
This leads me to my next tip on looking more polished as a stay at home is to put on a little makeup if you want/
And I want to emphasize if you want here.
Some of us ladies could care less about putting on makeup and that is ok.
That was why I emphasized taking your skin first.
But for some women, putting on makeup not only enhances their beauty but makes them feel better too.
When some women put on makeup, it gives them the confidence to face the day and tackle their to-do lists.
I know when I put on a little bit of makeup, I feel very productive and like an organized stay-at-home mom who has it together.
And when it comes to makeup, less is more in my opinion since I’m mostly home.
I normally groom and do my eyebrows, put on some face powder, mascara, and some lipgloss and I’m good to go every day.
Style Your Hair
Once you have done your makeup (or not), then it is time to do something with your hair.
I do not advise walking around with bed head all day.
And for my fellow ladies who wear bonnets and scarves to bed, please take them off.
You don’t have to walk around all day with your bonnet still on.
I know you are thinking why should I take off my bonnet or do my hair if I am going to be home all day?
Well once again, how effective are you when your hair hasn’t at least been combed or brushed?
Would you go to work with your hair everywhere? Or answer a Zoom call with a bonnet or scarf on?
I going to take a chance and say you wouldn’t.
Now, I’m not saying that you have to go all out and do some extensive hairstyle because the reality is you are home most of the day.
But you should definitely put a comb or brush through it at some point, even if it’s to brush it into a bun or ponytail.
Styling your hair gives you a more polished appearance and therefore makes you look more put together.
Get Dressed
The next thing I do once I have done my hair is get dressed.
Getting dressed is an absolute must.
Take off those pajamas that you had slept in all night and trade them in for some presentable clothes.
Once again I am not talking about anything fancy or something that is uncomfortable to wear while you are moving around the house.
This should also be something that you can leave the house in if you had to.
When trying to choose the clothes that I’m going to wear for the day, a wrinkly top just won’t do.
I barely iron my clothes when I leave the house so I am definitely not going to iron my clothes when I am home.
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Accessorize
And the last easy way to look put together as a stay-at-home mom is to accessorize.
We all know that accessories are what really make an outfit pop.
But at the same time since we are home, so we don’t want to be doing too much.
You can accessorize your hair with a cute headband or scrunchie or even a hair clip.
When it comes to jewelry, you obviously don’t want to wear anything bulky or heavy.
Usually some nice studs or small earrings in your ears, maybe a ring or two, and a watch will do the trick.
I normally just wear my wedding ring, a small dainty necklace, and my apple watch every day and I’m ready to go.
Your Turn
Alright, mommas, that is everything that I do to look more put together as a stay-at-home mom. Now I want to hear from you. What are your tips and hacks to look more put together and polished while you are home? Or are do you rock out in your pajamas all day? Let me know in the comments and while you are still here check out my previous blog post below. Until next time!
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Love,
Just Jass
37 Comments
molly
I love that you wrote: Get Dressed! I agree! My husband has commented that sometimes I change from the leggings that I slept in to other leggings and he can’t tell which ones are pjs. This isn’t a compliment! I do much better when I get dressed!
Jasmyn Wilkins
I am always so much more productive when I am dressed! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this post!
Pamela
I have a bad habit of pajamas all the time! Good read!
Jasmyn Wilkins
It is so easy to just want to stay in your pajamas all day but I really try to make the effort and it really does help me feel more effective and productive! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Alexis Mitchell
I am much more productive when I am at my best. It’s amazing what a cute outfit, some concealer, and a splash of smell good will do.
Jasmyn Wilkins
This is very true! It is a bit of a mind trick when you get dressed and go through the motion of getting ready. I’m a lot more productive once I have gotten ready! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Sol devine
I need to do this more often! I kind of lost myself being a SAHM
Jasmyn Heard
That is easy to do! I’m glad that you found this to be helpful!
Efrona Mor
Nice article. My secret to looking put together starts with making my bed. When it’s made I just feel organized, which makes me feel and look better — and I always put on something reasonable, like a nice pair of jeans with a cool shirt, and a nice belt, I specifically chose a shirt that makes me feel prioritized and often think about it through the day. Like I’ll see myself in the mirror and my first thought is, “Hey, you’re not looking stuck at home.” It promotes me taking my son out for a walk, or to get an ice-cream and eat it outside having a nice talk with him. (Social distancing)
Jasmyn Wilkins
I literally HAVE to make my bed to get a good start to the day and I agree that getting dressed usually promotes me to take on other tasks throughout the day. Plus I can leave the house if I need to and look decent doing it. I’m so glad that you enjoyed this post!
Shelley Whittaker
I always feel so much better about myself when I have done my hair and makeup, even if I am not going anywhere. I also like to put on my perfume everyday – I normally buy perfume in duty free so the scent often reminds me of our travels.
Jasmyn Wilkins
Aw I didn’t even think of perfume! That is another great way to feel put together!
Emma
Haha! Off to get dressed now! Definitely makes me feel more prepared if I put a bit of effort in 🙂
Jasmyn Wilkins
Getting dressed always makes me feel much better! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Rebekah Charles
Wonderful post and great tips.
I don’t have any children as yet (been trying for 18 months 😩) but that skin care routine is so important. Sometimes I struggle with keeping up with it but I’m getting better.
Thanks for sharing 🤗
Ashley Jones-eaton
Skin Care is so important! It sets the mood for the rest of my day! Great tips!
Jasmyn Wilkins
Skincare is really important and helps your natural beauty flourishing! Glad that you enjoyed these tips!
Nipa | Fashionipa
I always feel more put together after I give myself a quick pedicure. I have older kids, so I usually have my daughter join me). xo Nipa
Jasmyn Wilkins
Aw, a pedicure does sound really nice and a great way to look more put together! Thank you!
Kristine
I must say that getting dressed now that I am home all the time is so helpful! It helps me feel put together. I’m going to try our accessories too!
Jasmyn Wilkins
Yes getting dressed will definitely do the trick and adding a couple of accessories! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Nathalie
Getting up early, getting dressed with something else than lounge wear help me feel productive and a little more put together (-;
Jasmyn Wilkins
Yeap, I completely agree! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Victoria Johnson
I love this article! I can definitely relate. I’ve been at home with the kids for about 3 years now and it is so easy to get sucked in to “mom mode”.
Jasmyn Wilkins
It really is! But I know I feel so much more effective when I have taken the time to get myself together! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Melissa
This post is great! I feel so much better when I take a few minutes to get ready in the mornings. I’m on the hunt for cute loungewear so I can look put together and still be comfy.
Jasmyn Wilkins
Me too! I need some more cute loungewear especially with us being home way more! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Tierra
You know, you never realize just how much accessorizing can do for your look. A pair of earrings will go a long way! I admit, I’ve fallen off during quarantine…Who am I kidding. I fell off long before quarantine.🤦🏽♀️ But I’m definitely going to take these tips and implement them because I want to start feeling good about myself again. Great post!
Jasmyn Wilkins
Accessories can really turn an outfit up and you are not alone during this quarantine! We all have fallen off a bit, but like you said it is time to get back to feeling good about ourselves and for some that is working your way from exterior to interior. Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Lexi
I think a little makeup can go a long way with tour confidence. I noticed this is all centered around self-care which is so important, especially in quarantine.
Jasmyn Wilkins
A little makeup does go a long way and something I like to do when I feel like it. It sure does feel like a confidence booster when I decide to put a little more effort into my appearance! Glad that you enjoyed this post!
Emily
All of these are definitely great beauty tips for all women. Thank you so much for sharing!
Jasmyn Wilkins
Thank you so much! Glad that you enjoyed these tips!
Sally
My mom and I were having the conversation just last night! It’s definitely easy to fall in the frump trap especially with the pandemic but getting ourselves dressed is part of self-care. Moms can’t forget about themselves while taking care of others. 💜
Jasmyn Heard
Absolutely! Getting dressed is a part of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others!
Christine
I’ve worked from home for many years, pre-covid. But it was amazing how lazy I got once the shutdown occurred! After the first month, I had to make a change! It’s amazing how even just a little bit of self-care can change your outlook.
Jasmyn Heard
You aren’t the only one! Just something as simple as getting dressed can really change your outlook on a lot of things!