Cute Clothes for 30 Something Mom?

My absolute favorite is Banana republic. It can be pricey but if you walk to the back of the store or go to the outlet store you can get some great deals. Or occasionally going on line they offer 30% off ect.

I feel it is age appropriate but still hip and what I choose usually always stays in fashion.

As far as jeans I do buy designer jeans from Nordstrom's or boutiques as I feel they are most comfortable and last long. I usually like Joe Jeans and Citizens for humanity.

Check out this website for great ideas. The writer has classified several wardrob 'capsules' for moms on the go. Essentially what these are is a way to make dressing and shopping easy and foolproof so we don't have to look frumpy as SAHMs.
http://youlookfab.com/category/mom-on-the-go/

As far as stores- I LOVE Ann Taylor and Loft. They are great clothes and on-trend without being trashy and young looking. They have wonderful sales also-you can get great and well made clothes for less than you spend at Target.

Ann Taylor/Ann Taylor Loft
White House Black Market

You ever watch What not to Wear? That show has actually really helped me with how to shop! In terms of where to shop, I have to say that I often have to try on things at variety of places before I find a good number of things. When I do find something extra great (ie a pair of jeans that look super awesome) I often buy 2 either on the spot or in a couple weeks online. My baby's waking up, must go!

I like New york and company and Ann taylor Loft. Otherwise, I get most of my clothes at Kohls too!

I do my shopping at Kohl's and Old Navy. Kohl's has such a great clearance section, I find cute stuff there.

I'm 30, live in a trendy neighborhood in chicago, married, with one son. We are going to vegas this weekend and i just bought some really cute clothes at target. not too young looking, yet not "momish"

You could check out QVC. You can browse by designer or by 'complete looks' which give you an idea of what goes well with what. The only problem is that you can't try the things on prior to purchase but they do have some nice things sometimes at reasonable prices and a HUGE variety. I am still in the rut...date night for me means changing out of yoga pants and into jeans....sigh.

Ann Taylor Loft and The Limited. Sometimes you can get a good deal at White House Black Market - they have nice stuff. But it is pricey - if you look for sales and coupons you may get a good deal.

Enjoy shopping!

Just saw your post -- I love Boden. If you don't want to pay catalogue prices, look on ebay. Their clothes are cute and very figure flattering.

I like Ann Taylor Loft when I need something nicer. I'm also a jeans and tshirt type and figure that most days it doesn't matter. But when I need to jazz it up a little, I'll wear cute flats instead of sneakers, for example. Or a sweater instead of a sweatshirt. I got some multicolored flats a while back at Target and everyone likes them. I also go to Payless for fun shoes that I don't worry about not wearing often.

I'm also more "pear" and I like the ATL pants because I can find short lengths that don't have that annoying gap in the back.

I think some things never go out - a nice skirt (especially a pencil skirt), some nice heels, and a fitted blouse. You can mix and match things - like the blouse or a blazer and tshirt with jeans and nice shoes.

Hope that helps.

Ditto on Ann Taylor Loft-you can get everything from everyday wear to a cute date night outfit. The sales people are usually really nice and helpful there. Sign up online and you'll get a coupon. They are having a great sale right now too!

I second Loft an Anny Taylor - though I do find Ann Taylor tends to skew "older" and more conservative than Loft.

On a different note - I sell clothes for Jockey P2P - check them out - I'm SO NOT A SALES PERSON but man do I LOVE LOVE LOVE these clothes! SUper comfortable but a nice mix of dressy/casual clothes - all machine wash/dry and mix and match... :-)

http://www.myjockeyp2p.com/sites/kimandeve

Good luck!

Love GAP and Ann Taylor.