Is there such a thing as a smart but ultra practical school run outfit for SAHMs? What do you all wear?

[EverythingsRosie]

I am busy mum of 3 under 7.

As such most of my day consists of rushing about from school drop off, toddler groups...etc...etc...

However, one of the things I dislike most about being a mum is looking so scruffy all the time.

I used to be so well groomed, and now I am all flat shoes and no make-up .

So anyway, I will likely spend most of the winter in jeans.

Please help me find some boots and a coat to go with them which make me look respectable whilst still being rush-around friendly?

Whats your budget?

How about
military jacket

brown buckle boots

I'm in the same boat - three under 6, used to love looking smart and co-ordinated at work but now spend my life in jeans.
A gorgeous coat is a great way to smarten up any outfit - loving the one maryqueen posted above. I got a couple of short belted macs in the Boden sale. Only the checked one left, which I ordered yesterday. A bit unsure of it but thought it might just work with jeans.

I also love longer tunics as I find normal length tops ride up when bending down at mother toddler groups. Again, Boden have a few in the sale

I do lots of layering too - and use long scarves and chunky necklaces to pick up the colours.

But still end up covered in dirt/food/slobber at the end of the day...

I usually pull on sweatpants or nylon pants over pajamas and drop them off at the curb. No makeup and hair not attended to much either.

I really hate the fashion parade outside school. The most effort I have ever made (only a few times, like the first day of school) was to actually dress and put on lipstick, and then it would be jeans, or the nylon pants without pajamas underneath, plus a black jacket.

No reason why jeans can't look smart. A scarf dresses up any outfit - blue jeans, white t-shirt - add a scarf it transforms the overall look.

And tinted moisturiser, mascara and a light lippy or even lip balm make loads of difference, again, all very low-effort.

Tesco have a lovely mac in right now here

The picture doesnt do it justice.

Ah you'll be needing the school run dress, covered by the school run coat where is the rolling on the floor laughing icon

that mac isvery nice

I'm not a SAHM but my workplace is casual

summer uniform - tunic and leggings or interesting tshirt and linen trousers/cropped jeans

autumn/winter - knitted dress, leggings/opaque tights and boots or jumper and jeans

working from home - track/yoga pants and top - parka if cold

boring but effective

agree with grumble white top, jeans and a scarf round your neck.

find a style of jean and top that suits you. i am short with a small chest so v-necks look too low on me. i have a few white round neck vest tops and i wear thes with dark straight leg jeans and black pumps. i love the military style jackets and coats but for some reason the neck line jsut doesn't suit me i got a lovely red coat in new look with a sort of ruffled round neck look. it is a reall simple outfit but that is the joy of it.

oops i was wrong my coat was out of DV8 but i can't find a link.

Buy a smart coat and good boots and then it doesn't matter what you wear underneath.Tk Maxx is really good for coats at a reasonable price.Washable down coats are a good bet as are dark coloured wool ones.Go sans kids or with just one in a pushchair[and bribe with something!],I did this last year.For intermediate temps try a quilted or otherwise trench coat.Buy a pair of really comfortable boots that go with everything[duo is good].Add either a scarf or earrings or necklace[ cheapy - from Matalan or anywhere]]to add colour.I find M&S basic leggings brilliant in winter and more comfortable than jeans [under boots].Try to use something that evens out skin colour.as pinched blue looking faces [in cold weather]is not a good look.Finally i often wear hats [as never have time to dry hair-4 dc's!].

That coat sounds lovely boo ....which DV8 did you get it in? Because I so need another coat!

great boots on sale here www.charlotteandco.co.uk/special-offers/clearance/long-sheepskin-boots
but only one size left. they are more stylish and grown-up than the dreaded uggs but just a comfy and practical.

in downpatrick about 3 months ago dingdong. i can't find it on teh website, will probably be wearing it at next meet-up as it's my only coat.

Look forward to seeing it in a couple of weeks then boo !