Trendy Thursday: Jeans and A Tee!

I know you all wear the Mom Uniform: jeans and a tshirt. We all do! But the secret is, with about as much effort as it takes to throw on that ratty old hoodie, you can turn your I-Give-Up look into something really stylish and trendy:

1. A Blazer. Blazers are very hot right now. Its an easy way to dress up your jeans and tshirt and investing in a classic blazer is something you won’t regret. You can dress it up or down and wear it forever. This one is fabulous from Express, but a little more of an investment at around $100:

For a more budget friendly option, try this one from Kohl’s for under $25:

2. A Military Jacket: even more on trend that the blazer, this is a super hot look. This one is from Macy’s and is totally gorgeous.

Try a military coat made of knit cotton. Its basically a sweatshirt with buttons. No one but you will know how comfy you are!

3. More than just a cardigan: Take that classic black cardigan or navy crewneck sweater to the next level by adding something extra! Like ruffles:

or an interesting cut or pattern:

or try the Fair Isle trend:

or my favorite, a cozy sweater wrap:

4. A Sweater Cape: Another hot trend. Looks great and just about anyone too!

5. Add Accessories: I love scarfs. Look at how cute they look with just a tshirt:

It doesn’t take much to turn your style up a notch! Go for it!

Melissa talks fashion daily at b*Stylish and shares about family life on her personal blog, Girlymama.