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The Ultimate Mom Wardrobe Capsule: 15 Piece, 20 Outfits

September 19, 2022 by Katie H.

The Ultimate Mom Capsule Wardrobe

Last month I shared a Fun Fall Teacher Wardrobe Capsule here on the blog and you guys seemed to really love it! That’s why I wanted to follow up with another wardrobe capsule this month. This time around I wanted to focus on the moms and create a cute mom wardrobe capsule for fall.

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I wanted to make this mom wardrobe capsule a little different than my teacher wardrobe capsule by offering a lot more casual options. However, I also know that a lot of teachers are also moms, so many of the pieces shared in both wardrobe capsules can easily overlap from workwear to casual mom wear.

What’s in my mom wardrobe capsule?

Tops

When it comes to tops, I like to have shirts that are versatile and easy to mix in with different styles of bottoms and layers. For this capsule wardrobe, I chose a black high-neck tank top, a graphic tee, a striped long-sleeve t-shirt, and a flannel shirt. All of these tops are so versatile and work perfectly into a fall wardrobe.

Layers

Fall is all about layering. I went with my 3 favorite layers for this mom capsule wardrobe. A green utility jacket, a denim jacket, and a tan cardigan. These layers can be worn with any bottom or dress and can be styled year-round. They are almost always in style, so they last in your wardrobe for years. Additionally, I also used my flannel shirt as a layer. I always love how button-down shirts can be worn as both a top and a layer.

Bottoms

As a SAHM, there are 3 bottoms that I wear on repeat in the fall. That is my faux leather leggings, black joggers, and distressed jeans. I love keeping it casual and comfortable, but I also like to feel put together when I get dressed. I feel that these 3 styles of pants help me accomplish that.

Dress

Even though most of the week I wear pants, I do love to throw in a dress every now and again. That’s why this little black dress is perfect to add to a mom capsule wardrobe. It’s not overly dressy, but it still makes you feel a little more put together without trying.

Another thing that I love about this dress is that it’s perfect if you are pregnant or thinking about having a baby soon. This dress is nursing-friendly, so it’s a great postpartum dress. It’s also roomy over the belly, so it’s great for pregnancy. It’s the perfect dress to have before, during, and after pregnancy!

Shoes

It’s always hard for me to narrow down my shoe collection when I put together a capsule wardrobe. That’s why I decided to keep it simple and go with my 3 basic go-to fall shoes. Booties, white sneakers, and mules.

Booties can turn any look into a fall outfit. I love wearing sneakers as a mom because they are great for chasing kids. I usually go for a cute pair of white sneakers or statement sneakers. When I want to step up my look, but also stay casual, mules are my go-to’s.

Accessories

I am always a big fan of a cute baseball cap! It’s a great accessory to throw on when you don’t feel like styling your hair. My favorite style of baseball cap is a 47′ dad hat. They are adjustable and there are so many to choose from. My personal favorite team is the Detroit Tigers, not only because I am from Detroit, but because I think it has a timeless look to it.

I didn’t include jewelry or purses in this capsule wardrobe, but they are essential accessories to remember when putting together cute fall outfits. I have been loving my new necklace from Silverado Jewelry. It is personalized with my children’s names on it, which makes it special for me to wear. (Use my code: KATIE15 for 15% off) For a purse, I almost always carry a backpack purse or a tote bag. Both are big and fit all my mom essentials.

How to wear the pieces in the mom capsule wardrobe

Once you go through your closet to see if you have the pieces from the capsule wardrobe you can figure out how to wear them. I have taken the 15-piece mom wardrobe capsule and created 20 outfits. That’s 4 weeks of weekday mom outfits! I hope you can save these outfits and use them for some outfit inspiration this fall!

First Week

black dress with booties
black joggers and flannel
striped t-shirt with leggings and cardigan
jeans and flannel shirt
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Second Week

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Third Week

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Comments

  1. Jessica

    September 21, 2022 at 10:49 am

    This capsule looks so doable and I already have a bunch of similar pieces! Question: I’ve been eyeing those Madewell slim joggers but was concerned about the length. Do they work for 5’1″??

    Reply
    • Katie H.

      September 21, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      I’m glad you love the capsule and have some of the pieces to recreate these looks. I am 5’1 also and I have them in an xsmall and the length fits great!

      Reply
      • Becky

        September 23, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        Been following you for a while now and never realized you are 5’1!! I always say “well I can’t wear that bc I’m not that tall …” but I’m 5’2!! I LOVE this capsule too. Picked up leggings and a beige sweater at Walmart today 🙂

        Reply
        • Katie H.

          September 25, 2022 at 1:50 pm

          Thanks for following along! I know that photos don’t always show off how tall a person actually is, so I’m glad you are finding some good outfit ideas. I hope you like your new fall items!

          Reply
  2. Megan Grant

    September 21, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    So happy to find this site. I love that you are blonde and just over 5 ft like me! I feel so excited that there is hope wardrobe wise for me – haha! I am blonde and 5’2” so most of the fashion bloggers I find don’t have things that look good on me even though they look great on them!

    Reply
    • Katie H.

      September 21, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      I am happy that you found me! I hope you get some good ideas!

      Reply
  3. Kyle

    September 30, 2022 at 8:59 am

    Where did you get that exact flannel shirt?

    Reply
    • Katie H.

      October 3, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      I bought my flannel last year. The one linked is the same top, it’s just a little different in the pattern. They no longer have my print available.

      Reply

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