You're a mom: Here's what to wear this week

Outfits for the thousand places you're going, and a rundown of gifts I'm giving

Dec 15, 2024

POV: You’re a mom at holiday time. You’re ordering gifts at wharp speed. You’re making pies, crafting in the classroom, planning dinners, and finding a place for the Elf EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. Can he not stay on the shelf?!

I’m taking one thing off your plate and that’s figuring out what to wear to places you need to be this week. Let’s get into it!

No balls were dropped while I wrote this substack! Jcrew top, skirt, and bag

School Holiday Performance:

School functions are a real scene - I want you to feel cool and confident.

Here’s an easy formula:

Sweater + trousers (or a jean) + boots + bag

I like a cardigan (code ABBY15) as a shirt in the winter with just a cami (or nothing!) underneath. If it’s really cold I’ll wear this Uniqlo shirt. These black stretchy pants couldn’t be more comfortable. Paired with Jcrew boots, bag and Joe’s coat (in a small)

Holiday Lunch:

I’m off to Cafe Telegrama!

Baseball cap (everyone needs at least one logo free cap) + sweater + lounge pants

Hat from Varley, Splendid sweater and pants (both in small), Toteme bag

A fancy holiday party:

There’s no shortage of ‘Holiday Dresses’, and if you have one you love, wear it. Otherwise, accessorizing will get you there:

Jennifer Fisher earrings, Dorsey necklace (15 inches), Westman Atelier on the cheeks (in Peau de Pêche - LOVE this stuff) and Anastasia Lip (in Pure Hollywood) Dress is Norma Kamali and can be worn in public thanks to boob tape

Pieces that work overtime:

I’m giving this Reformation dress a special shoutout: I recently got it for a client and I love it so much for its VERSATILITY; incredibly flattering, can be accessorized for the holidays, and will serve you well in January and beyond.

Same prize for this Pixie Market skirt doing all the work. Target tights, old Balenciaga shoes and Pixie Market top

Christmas and other cozy days at home:

I live for a squishy sweater (and my dog looks like one!) Naked Cashmere sweater, with red pants from Target, and Ugg mini boots

A gift guide, crafted from my very own credit card statement:

From my cart to yours… here’s what I’m giving this year

Dorsey Earrings my favorite gift to give a friend/mom/sister. Dorsey ships everything wrapped so it’s ready to gift, and these look great on EVERYONE
Clarins De-Puff Mask inspired by my favorite skinfluencer Kathleen Jennings this mask deflates “holiday moon pie face”
Todd Snyder sweater warm and totally timeless (code ABBYA20)
La Jolie Candle in Woody Muse Tiktok’s favorite candle for my favorite gen Z’er
Bose Open Earbuds great sound without completely blocking the outside world, so they’re safer for walking outside
Air Tag Keychain Air tags are great - attach them to the thing you’re keeping track of

Happy holidays my fashion friends! You’ve got this! See you next week.