Styling tips for mums by celebrity stylist Jess Pecoraro
With the release of Bugaboo’s here-to-stay colourway, Desert Taupe, the neutral has opened up a world of new styling opportunities. New mums can break away from their go-to black and instead opt for a tone that blends effortlessly with other neutrals as well as a full spectrum of colours.
Bugaboo collaborated with Jess Pecoraro, renowned celebrity stylist, consultant, and proud mum, to offer invaluable first-hand advice and inspiration on post-partum styling.
Alongside being a mum of two, Jess also takes on clients who are mums themselves – which, she says, has helped her not only navigate motherhood but also understand why it feels so hard for mums to find their style after having a baby. “I know first-hand that your body and how you see yourself change post-baby, which means so does your style,” says Jess. She adds, “I do think that with time, you start to become more comfortable in your new body and really start to own it, which then means wanting to be more adventurous with your style.”
When working with celeb client mums, such as Georgia Fowler, Zoe Foster and Jesinta Franklin, Jess realised time is a running problem for most mums as well as being able to look and feel good during day-to-day life. “Being time poor at the start is a huge challenge especially when you are trying to navigating a new body and lifestyle, yet once I started to streamline my wardrobe and really work on what pieces worked and what didn’t, styling myself started to become a fun and enjoyable part of my daily routine.” says Jess.
Jess is a huge believer in creating a simple wardrobe that truly works for your lifestyle. To rediscover or find a new style after having a baby, Jess says the best place to start is by investing in staple pieces that are comfortable, easy and suitable for multiple outfits and occasions. She recommends “going for a neutral colour palette always helps when you’re time-deprived, and also means that everything can be easily styled together”. Jess also likes keeping new baby items in a neutral palette, and her chosen stroller is no different – her Bugaboo Dragonfly is a classic in desert taupe which she describes as “an easy but beautiful neutral that goes with everything.”
Jess’s top styling tips for tired mums:
• Create a staple wardrobe, with a few key pieces that can be put on rotation.
• Use solid colours, making it easier to mix and match.
• Find a great pair of jeans that can be dressed up or down.
• Invest in quality over quantity, this also applies for baby items – a Bugaboo pram will be a forever investment.
• Stick to brands that you know work for your lifestyle.
• Try to allocate some time during the week if possible to go through your wardrobe and plan, this will help when time isn’t on your side.
Credit: Jess Pecoraro
