8 Ways For Mamas To Wear This Year's Biggest Trends

New year, new trends! We know that overhauling your entire wardrobe to keep up with ever-changing fads probably isn’t practical for your wallet or lifestyle. But there’s no reason that you style-savvy Mamas should skip out on all the fun of this season’s hottest trends!

The trick to add a couple key, “trendy” pieces to the wardrobe basics that you already own. The collection I’ve compiled is based on my affordable, livable interpretations on a handful of this season’s hottest trends, according to Elle and Glamour.

Now you can keep on being your fabulous, family-loving, fashion-forward selves!

2016 Trends for Fashion-Forward Mamas by karen-harris

1.Victorian-Inspired Pieces

Tory Burch ruffle top, $185 – theoutnet.com

Victorian-era inspiration has been seen all over the runways! Chances are, you’re not going to wear puff-sleeved blouses or floor-to-chin gowns, but the cut and ruffled detail of this gorgeous gray top hints at centuries gone by while retaining a practical place in your closet. Wear with a pencil skirt to work, or with black jeans for date night.

2. Off-The-Shoulder Tops

Long sleeve crop top, $16 – hm.com

A dressed-up version of exposed-shoulder tops are back in style this year. As opposed to their slouchy, 80’s-inspired counterparts, this season’s “cold shoulder” looks are formed from cutouts and include sculptural necklines. Also, don’t let “crop tops” scare you–just get ones that are long enough to meet the hemline of high-waisted pants and pencil skirts. Très chic!

3. Bold Stripes

Chicwish green skirt, chicwish.com

Ah, the good old-fashioned stripe! This season’s twist? Thick lines in bright colors. Sure, horizontal stripes have a bad rap for adding width to the wearer. If this is a concern, wear stripes on an item that gives a flattering silhouette, like this A-line skirt, and pair with a slim-fitting top.

4. “Slipper” Shoes

Donald J Pliner leather shoes, lastcall.com

Sleepwear is becoming the street style of 2016. I can imagine this trend could be tricky to pull off, should you look like you forgot to get yourself dressed before heading to the grocery store. But the one bedtime fad we can get behind? Easy-to-wear slip-on shoes; these metallic leather ones are so classy!

5. Bright Bags

Yellow purse, $37 – newlook.com

This trend may be “in,” but a happy-hued purse will never go out of style. Yellow is a cheerful, unexpected burst of color, especially in the gray of winter and rainy spring weather.

6. Embellished Purses

BCBGMAXAZRIA pink purse, amazon.com

Just like a candy-colored purse, an embellished one will make a huge statement. Sparkly clutches are almost like a piece of jewelry. A bag like this would dress up anything from a simple, solid dress to jeans and a tee shirt.

7. Statement Earrings

J Crew, lanecrawford.com

Move over, statement necklaces; earrings are moving in! Ornate, sculptural earrings are the new “it” piece to add class to any casual or dressy outfit.

8. Double-Sided Earrings

Carolee pearl earrings, lordandtaylor.com

…also known as 360 or front-back earrings, this trend certainly makes a statement. Both edgy and chic, wear these studs with anything, especially if you show them off by putting your hair up. Way to dress up a pony!

Rock these easy trends with your 5-minute makeup routine, and you gorgeous Mamas are totally runway-worthy!