Angie, these Mom on the Go Formula’s are awesome (and not just for mom’s but for woman who feel uninspired putting outfits together). I think these could also really apply to maternity wear – but do you have special tips for pregnancy? I’d love to hear your thoughts – especially since my clothes are getting tight but I just feel fat, not really pregnant.

Thanks!!!

Wow, these are so helpful even for a non-mom…but I’m still on the go. I would wear both of these. Thanks, Angie!

I laughed hysterically at the “dairy milk” bar! Angie, you’ve been following me around haven’t you! How do you feel about tucking pants in if your calves are on the larger side?
Now I have to go mop the tea off my keyboard.

Thank you so much for such a detailed blog, that must of taken you sometime and I’m very grateful. I love this look and will be sporting it through the winter!

Tanya is such an inspiration

I could only improve on the formula by switching the Dairy Milk for a Green and Black’s Dark Chocolate Bar, mmmmm!

Great outfits! And even better accessories. I am loving the D&G bag. If only it wasn’t $600. I can’t wait to try these looks this season.

Angie – I’ve followed your blog for a long time now and the older generation needs advice. The saying “70 is the new 50″ – truly applies to many of us. One of my pet peeves is seeing older women dress like old ladies; but also when older women dress too young. While there are MANY of us I never see a TV show, a magazine or blog that covers this topic. Many of us still love to dress; our life styles are different from yours. We shop, go to the gym, travel, play bridge, go to dinner, etc.
What’s appropriate? What’s fun? What’s NOT to wear?
Would you consider covering this topic from time to time?

ps: Are we too old to tuck OUR jeans into our boots?

I was chuckling at the Dairy Milk as well!

Angie, your guidelines and examples are inspiring and easy to understand. I plan to sport this look this winter. Last winter I didn’t feel I had the right boots, etc. For me, the hardest part of this formula is finding the long tees or woven tops. I’m looking for tops that come to my crotch or slightly below like the ones you’ve shown, aren’t too voluminous for my size, and don’t cost over $70. The few I have are prints, and I’d like some plain colors for wearing with scarves. Will a shorter top over a long turtle or tee work if the jacket covers the shorter top, or is that just too many layers?
Improvement would involve dark chocolate over milk chocolate

I am coming to the defense of milk chocolate! I love milk chocolate ( well all chocolate really) and it is good for the kids, these are MOTG formulas after all

Angie, thank you for another amazing post, such great instructions. I love these formulas and already wear them even though I am not a mom. thank you also for mentioning me in the text, you are too kind, and you are my inspiration.

I love both outfits, but that second one is really calling my name. I would wear it exactly as is right this moment! I really like that bag, sigh ….

I wore this formula over the weekend, chocolate bar and all! Mine was dark chocolate with coffee beans and almonds (to help keep me awake). But I’m with Tanya, I love all chocolate. I just assumed this particular chocolate was for the kiddies, not the mom in question.

These are extremely helpful posts Angie. Almost convinced I can do some of this stuff! You make being stylish totally accessible.

Um, can I get a Starbucks with Edgy & Urban instead of the chocolate? Or, if I want the coffee …do I have to wear hot pink?

I’m all over the first look, but haven’t ventured into skinny jeans yet, so I wear mary jane wedges with boot-cut jeans. I wear a longer cardigan rather than a short jacket most of the time. Maybe I have the wrong MOTG look!

I have mostly been wearing my boots with skirts so far this fall.

Do you have a source for the denim leggings in non-junior sizing?

I’m so thankful for these outfit combinations. Helps a lot when there is very little time to devote to picking out outfits and following trends. My big problem is the boots I have spent every fall and winter, for well over 10 yrs, looking for boots that fit my skinny calves and aren’t lace-ups. I did doc martens and other similiar boots all throughout my teens and they no longer appeal to me. I did finally order a pair of duo boots a few weeks ago but they will take 2-3 months to be made and arrive at my door. In the meantime I have bought and returned 3 prs of ankle boots as none are right and what I really need are knee highs. So all I can do for now is look at these outfits and sigh.

I have been buying skinny jeans and pants in preparation for the boots’ arrival, though. Dear God, please let them fit.

These MOTG outfits have had a bigger impact on my daily style than anything else. I remember, when I was first trying to improve my look, my daughter said, “Think beyond a top and jeans”, but I just wasn’t able to… was totally in the rut. These flop proof formulas are getting printed out and going up in my closet (Yes, some days I need that much help.)

It rains a lot where I am too, and I do a lot of walking. What boots would you recommend? I hate rain boots, but I fear the moisture will ruin any other ones I have.

How fabulous! I think I have everything to put the lower outfit together! My boots are black rather than white. But I do have to say those white doc martens are off the hook marvelous!!

I LOOOOVEE the second outfit. I have been lusting after the tall docs and am devastated to know they will be a bit too tall in the shaft for me boohoo.

Angie, your MOTG outfits are an inspiration to all women who desire to dress stylishly for all practical purposes. You’re such an angel to be this aspect of everyday dressing in such detail.

And cadbury’s brings back good old childhood (and some grown up, romantic – DH loves Milk chocolate) memories

These formulas are pure genius and have made a world of difference in getting me to break out of the jeans, sweater and boots rut that I was in (for years!). Of the 10 formulas, this is the one I wear most: In our climate, tall boots tucked into jeans just makes sense. And of course, one must be properly accessorized with chocolate!

Both outfits are beautiful. I’d like to know where to find pretty scarves? They make a huge part of the outfit and I feel I should wear one that I truly love. All of mine are one color pashminas.
I must get a beautiful watch too. I have been putting it off thinking it isn’t something I should buy for myself. Perhaps Santa will hear me.

I agree that it’s hard to beat Tanya’s looks – they are stellar!

This is probably the MOTG formula that I wear most often now that I have a decent boot collection, and I love my scarves and jackets. I definitely fall on the “fun and bright” end of the spectrum, though – no surprise there.

Like San, I am wondering about adding a chunky statement watch to my collection and have an eye on a white watch from Fossil. I have totally got out of the habit of wearing things on my wrists, though.

Love love love this formula. I’m not MOTG but I have all the elements!! This will be my house hunting outfit for Sunday!

These MOTG outfits are really pointing out to me the huge gaps in my wardrobe: I do not own a single long-sleeved tee or top at ALL. Tissue-thin layering tops, yes, but nothing that I could wear on its own. This is really helpful, thank you.

Angie, you are my Docs inspiration! I have the same pair of black knee high that you have, and have recently been eying the shorter white patent style. The knee high white look great too though!

Also, I got a great long sleeve top at Forever 21 last week, item #2069154459 if anyone wants to take a peek. The color is much darker in person.

Those are perfect. I love the food accessories, of course.

-meream

The Mom-on-the-go formulas are fabulous! I love this look. I need to remember to look for scarves.
I did find some great denim leggings at JCP…they are the a.n.a. brand. Really look like jeans, but oh so comfy. I am only 5′ so finding pants short enough is a struggle, but these leggings in petite are just right.

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Angie,

I’m not a MOTG, but I am loving these looks. Can this one be done with silver crinkle lace up knee high boots? I’ve been trying to find ways to wear these boots, they are chunky like the Docs. I loved them when I bought them a few years ago, but am always a little chicken to wear them. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! Alison

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