Moms and Dads

5 Fashion Tips for Moms When Dressing Up for a School Event

by Gretchen Gatan Fragada
October 13, 2022

Wondering how to dress appropriately while still looking stylish for school events? Here are some fashion tips for moms stuck in a rut.

With face-to-face classes in full swing, so are school events. And being stuck at home for two years may have caused some of us to be stuck in a rut when it comes to styling ourselves. One of the last places we want to look stressed and haggard is at a school event where we could potentially meet new mom friends. Plus, we want to be that mom who looks chill, modern, and chic despite running on a hectic schedule. But how do we achieve that? Here are a few fashion tips for moms who want to update their looks or wardrobe.

Fashion Tips for Every Mom When Dressing for a School Event

1. When in doubt, go for jeans

Motherhood is a full-time job—one that keeps you busy the whole day. And that’s on top of your actual full-time job! When you have a particularly busy schedule, where you need to squeeze in errands before or after the school event, go for a nice pair of jeans. You can easily pair them with a simple top and elevate the look with comfortable heels or wedges.

Take a page from Anne Curtis‘ book. Nothing seems more appropriate than completing a school event look with a lunch box bag.

2. Find colors you love

When choosing your pieces, keep a color palette in mind. This way, no matter which one you pull out of the closet, everything will look good together. Add a crisp white blouse and you have an almost endless number of looks!

We love how fashion maven and dainty momma Tricia Gosingtian played down this flirty Vania Romoff blouse with khaki pants and a pair of block heels.

3. Layer it up

Layering in the Philippines can be tricky—especially with the humid weather almost all year round. But wearing a blazer over a casual set of co-ords for a school event can instantly upgrade your ensemble.

Don’t forget to accessorize with a belt and a cute bag—just like vlogger Christiana Collings Canlas, who knew just how to rock these blue co-ords.

4. Dress to impress

When you’re too lazy to think about what to wear in the morning, and you’re running low on caffeine (which isn’t helping), donning a cute dress is always a good idea. You can make any dress look chic when paired with the right heels and accessories.

If you’re pressed for time, one way to look put-together is putting your hair in a neat, low bun—just like forever-glowing mom, Andi Manzano.

5. Don’t be afraid to go bold

Bold prints can be intimidating—especially for moms used to wearing minimalist pieces in earth-toned hues. Colors may also be scary to wear. But you can take it one step at a time—starting with bold prints in black and white.

Pairing a printed top with plain shorts in the same color will make your look more refined. Just take a look at host Mikaela Martinez Lagdameo‘s OOTD.

Let these fashion tips for moms help you get back into the styling game!

For many of us who got too comfortable wearing pajamas and loungewear for two years, getting back into the styling game can be confusing or overwhelming. However, these fashion tips might just inspire you and perhaps motivate you to start revenge dressing!