How To Style Mom Jeans

A guest post by Esther from Inside Out and About Blog.

How to style the ‘MOM’ jeans

I have been determined to ignore the appearance of ‘MOM’ jeans because I live in skinny jeans. Skinny jeans gave me a mild heart attack when they reemerged circa 2004, but now I can’t imagine wearing anything else. I was hoping the ‘MOM’ jean would quietly go away, as apparently ladies with a larger bum and thighs (such as myself) should steer clear of them at all costs! They are straight out of the 90s - vintage wash, with a high waist and tapered leg. They certainly look comfier than skinny jeans, so I did what I usually do in these situations - bought some from eBay, that way I can sell them on if they turn out to look hideous.

When I first put them on I was instantly transported back a decade (or so) and I felt ridiculous. I swiftly removed them, and decided to do a bit of outfit research with the help of my best friend (Google) and my other stylish friend (Pinterest). Gosh - there are some gorgeous people out there wearing MOM jeans! I had a little look through my wardrobe and put together some combos that would make wearing MOM jeans palatable. I didn’t realise how easily they could be dressed up and with very basic pieces. They are far more versatile than they look.

Here are three looks that I’ve tried and tested over the last few weeks. MOM jeans are comfortable, fun and I’ve decided that it doesn’t matter two hoots what your body shape is...or your age for that matter.

Look 1






Jeans - Topshop, Tee - GAP, Leather Jacket - Miss Selfridge, Shoes - Topshop, Necklace - Vintage

Look 2





Jeans - Topshop, Blouse - H&M, Leather Jacket - Miss Selfridge, Shoes - Faith, Clutch - New Look

Look 3






Jeans - Topshop, Stripy Tee - Hobbs, Trainers - Converse

Do you love or hate the MOM jea or have you been sporting them since the 90s, and wondering what all the fuss is about? I know what I’ll be slipping on when I want to instantly feel 10 years younger!

Another tip - do not wear your hair in a ponytail whilst wearing MOM jeans. Try it, and you will know exactly what I mean.

Esther xx

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    1. I think they look great on Esther.

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    2. Thanks Dannii - that is very kind indeed!

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  2. Fab post. And you look great in MOM jeans! The leather look is tops. That gets my top vote! Tx www.faceupbeauty.com

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    1. Thank you! What a lovely thing to say. The top one is my favourite too ;)

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  3. The first look is by far my fave! Lovely post and great tips, thank you.

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    1. I think the jacket and jewellery makes it a much smarter look.

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  4. i'm not a fan of the 'mom' jean - and no plans to try them out!

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  5. I love mum jeans and I am not a mum x

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  6. I love high waisted jeans as they sit above my baby belly rather than having to be pulled up all the time! And I am a Mum so I guess by that token all my jeans are Mum jeans- even the skinny ones I live in! Great styling tho, love the stripy T look best!

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    1. I am with you on this one Sonya. Jeans are so versatile and lots of mums live in them :)

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    2. They are so so comfy!

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  7. I like high waisted anything so it covers the tum! Esther looks fab in them though I bet she would look fab in anything! xxx

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    1. Yes that is a great design point of high waisted jeans, and I agree Esther looks fab.

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    2. I'm definitely a high waisted fan. Much prefer high waisted skinnies too. Thank you so much for your kind words x

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  8. Oh My Goodness! That was an instant flashback to High School, lol!

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  9. Not for me but you look great!

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  10. Oh, they certainly look classy on you. And if you have big bum and thighs then mine are ridiculously so :-).

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  11. Fab post, I've always wondered how to style them and if I could pull it off, but now I know ;)

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