5 Back-to-School
Wardrobe Updates for Moms
Bidding summer pals adieu and sharpening the No. 2’s is not nothing. But the lion’s share of returning to the reality of structured days, the bus-line-to-board-meeting shuffle, and after-school sports falls on mothers and mother figures everywhere. Refreshing your cadre of essentials with pieces that role-shift as easily as you do will leave you poised to make the busiest season of the year also the chicest.
ALL-DAY DRESSING
A tailored dress in a bold solid or subtle print lets the details stand out (belts, puff sleeves, tiered hemlines)—and leaves plenty of room for dressing up, down, and across appointments.
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Ulla Johnson
Dress
goop, $450 SHOP NOW -
Tibi
Dress
goop, $750 SHOP NOW -
G. Label
Lolo Belted Sundress
goop, $595 SHOP NOW
Wear it with:
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Beautycounter
Moisturizing Coverage
goop, $45 SHOP NOW -
Jennifer Fisher x goop
Hoops
goop, $200 SHOP NOW -
Acne Studios
Tote
goop, $1,450 SHOP NOW -
Veja
V-10
goop, $150 SHOP NOW
MOST VALUABLE LAYER
A grab-and-go cardigan is the sweater to keep on standby. Button-down or belted, the classic silhouette will keep you cozy on the sidelines and pulled together no matter what curveball the day throws at you.
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La DoubleJ
Cardigan Coat
goop, $1,035 SHOP NOW -
G. Label
Lightweight Erica Cardigan
goop, $595 SHOP NOW -
Victoria Beckham
Cardigan
goop, $1,050 SHOP NOW -
Co
Cardigan
goop, $895 SHOP NOW
THE OVERACHIEVER
A utility-inspired skirt in this season’s go-to neutral—muted olive—unlocks new opportunities for the staples you already own. With lace-up heels at the office or boots for date night, it will get more wear than your kid’s favorite dino tee.
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Victoria Beckham
Skirt
goop, $1,050 SHOP NOW -
Office
G. Label
Shelly Pleated-Back Top
goop, $375 SHOP NOW -
ATP Atelier
Flats
goop, $390 SHOP NOW -
After-School Sports
Nanushka
Sweater
goop, $780 SHOP NOW -
Veja
Sneakers
goop, $100 SHOP NOW -
Date Night
G. Label
Samantha Engineered-Rib Tank
goop, $295 SHOP NOW -
Victoria Beckham
Boots
goop, $1,365 SHOP NOW
UNOFFICIAL UNIFORM
Jumpsuits aren’t just for the mornings when selecting more than one item of clothing seems unmanageable. There may be no easier—or more slick—win than a one-piece and a little bit of sparkle.
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Alex Mill
Jumpsuit
goop, $198 SHOP NOW -
G. Label
Julian Workwear Jumpsuit
goop, $650 SHOP NOW -
G. Label
Murray Parachute Jumpsuit
goop, $625 SHOP NOW
Wear it with:
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Ariel Gordon
Necklace
goop, $925 SHOP NOW -
Sophie Ratner
Necklace
goop, $1,400 SHOP NOW -
Shay Jewelry
Lariat
goop, $10,920 SHOP NOW
MOM’S NIGHT IN
Dear moms: You have one day to unwind. Well, kind of unwind. Maybe. Make it count in soft knits and shearling-lined slides that feel like slippers (but work outside the house, too).
