How to Dress Elegant As A Homemaker

[@mountainmamashome]

What are some style tips you have learned through the years? Share them here!

[@margiechism]

Add extra when sizing ■ because a woman's sizing measurements will differ week to week, my small town nanny who was a dress designer knew to add more to the seams; it flatters the body. M

[@danielleking8987]

I’ve found that finding a dress/shirt/jumpsuit that is flattering and buying it in multiple colors makes getting ready much easier!

[@belenharris8174]

How to pick and style clothes for body shape! And Linda Potgeiter of LindaPaige has the simplest way of explaining it that I've found. In short, you need items and styling of those items to create balance - this is why the "hourglass" (Linda calls it K8) shape is considered "ideal"! The top and bottom of the shape balance each other with less effort/styling. So with the concept of balance - broad shoulders? Flared skirts, pants. More "bootylicious"? Draw attention to your shoulders. And so forth! I can't condense Linda's brilliant fashion system into a comment 😆

[@elle1253]

This was such a great and encouraging video! I think that you’ve exposed something that a lot of us moms maybe don’t want to say out loud but that we know is true. What a blessing to have a sister in Christ with humility to share this video! The dresses looked amazing on you❤️. Thanks for the video!

[@mariareyesrosado425]

Your husband and your children praise you. You are a virtuous woman. I’m blessed for having found your channel. Great that you are fixing yourself up for your husband and your family. With the knowledge you have obtained on what clothes and colors look best, you look great. Beautiful ❤

[@DustAndGraceASMR]

Honestly you wear your age so well! Everything you wear in this video looks so elegant because of how you present yourself.

[@mountainmamashome]

This is seriously SO nice of you to say, thank you !🥹💛

[@akdoc2003]

I agree the button up shirts tied at the bottom are very flattering on you. I like the idea of looking nice for your husband and family, while also feeling comfortable. Aprons are super helpful to not only keep your nice clothes nice, but can also be cute themselves. Thanks for the app recommendation!

[@jme928]

I love how you said that the way media expects a woman to look is “kind of cartoonish”. I am 43 and in the past 6 months I’ve noticed that my clothes aren’t fitting well and my body is changing. Welcome Perimenopause! For over 20 years I’ve stayed the same petite juniors 3 without strenuous exercise or extreme dieting. Slowly but surely nearly every piece of clothing in that size has been donated. I’m tired of crying about it. It’s time to except this new era of a woman’s life, eat real food, exercise, and be grateful for every healthy day allows me to have on this earth.

[@aimeeclark228]

One of your very BEST videos! What a beautiful message.. and so very true for many of us aging moms… let me just say, you are stunning, inside and out! We women, really need to support and lift each other Up… as you mentioned, it is so easy to fall into comparison and to feel “ not enough”, and we women are enough!! Also, I recently went thru some jewelry that has been sitting in a box, for years! I started wearing many of the pieces, just at home, and my husband noticed!.. we can wait for an event, but isn’t a nice event to get dressed up, and do our hair for our own family a wonderful event?… brilliant video!..👍❤️💕🥰

[@libertyandjustus8258]

This was very inspirational in all the aspects you hit upon❤ thank you for blessing us with this❤

[@hannadeuel3583]

So glad you posted this! You completely spoke to my soul. Bless you! I love everything you post and this was the motivation I needed ❤ I wear shorts and holey t shirts everyday and as I’m about to go into my 30s I felt the need to do something more for me, my husband and our daughters. I’ll definitely be pushing myself not to wear ratty shirts or pjs into our homeschool area and throughout my every day activities. You have become a God send In my life ❤

[@minihomesteadcooking]

Thank you. This is good timing. Im teaching a natural remedy class at our co op. It is for high school students. I feel like i have no idea how to dress . I love to homestead. Im natural but enjoy color. I like the retro jeans and just bought a long denim skirt. It brings me memories of when i started homeschooling 29 years ago. Denim jumpers. 😂 but im still at it my youngest is 12. 😅

[@777klowee]

I really like how you shared the response of your family in a concrete/practical way Its an important aspect that is overlooked! We often hear how its important to put effort in our apparence even if we stay home but its very convincing and impactful (for me) to see the results and feedback from your family. Very inspiring!! :)

[@mountainmamashome]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for telling me!

[@Thirdhoof4Yah]

I love these types of videos so much

[@laceyclawson]

I happened to find that purple outfit and the olive green “sweats” to be the most flattering styles on you and thought they both looked amazing! But that’s just my opinion and wanted to share that. Thank you for the amazing videos as usual! God bless i needed this encouragement.

[@HomemakerDaze]

I love your style and the colours!

[@thehometownhomestead]

This really resonates with me. I’ve spend 12 straight years pregnant or nursing, and I too noticed my posture in my editing process. I’ve also noticed some clothes that are needing to find a new home. I’m loving dresses more and more. Great conversation, and I appreciate you opening this door!

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@Theologyofthemommy]

I try to dress pretty daily. I have a 2 year old, 1 year old, and 8 week old. I have found that feeling pretty and feminine in what I wear daily has helped postpartum SOOO much. I didn't do that with my first child and I felt like I was in such a rut. I tend toward dresses (with an apron) because, for me, they are the easiest thing to move around in both in the house and in the garden.

[@ibraidhair]

My sister and I were just talking about this last week. I'm 44 years old. 80% of my clothes are 10+ years old. (A few things are even from my early 20s! Yikes!) Main reason is that I hate shopping because I don't even know what looks good on me anymore. Even though I'm only 10lb more than my pre-motherhood weight, my body shape has changed a lot.

[@mzfitmama2361]

Just now seeing this thanks for sharing beautiful!!!! 🤩the raylon dress is so so pretty and dainty I love it. The next one with flowers love it!! Can we just appreciate how many babies you gave life to and how perfect your momma body is?!? Sheesh!! 😮‍💨 Sweet momma, I wish I had your body! 😆 Really enjoyed this. So proud of you doing this video. Props to you!!!

[@Moushey2]

Your videos are so encouraging! I used to have an allergic reaction to the snaps on jeans as well. I found that painting the part of the snap (or is it a button?)that came in contact with my skin with nail polish helped. It created enough of a barrier that my skin was not in direct contact with the metal and I didn’t break out.

[@letschasethegoodlife]

Love this video! Please make more on this topic!

[@DawnRoberts-e4s]

I love to add a blue jean vest to just about everything

[@mangopuppybaby]

Did anyone else figure out how to use the free version of style DNA? It’s wants me to pay for a subscription. This video was convicting and motivating! I too have holes in my clothes. Thank you. Wonderful tips. You always look so lovely by the way!❤

[@MaryWeaver123]

the orange dress is a 10! Love the coveralls as well, super cute, and the silhouette has its own style, even if it seems awkward. Try a "popover shirt dress" with a belted waist, as another option your husband might rate highly... very similar to the 50's look but a touch more modern. A+ on everything, you look amazing and I agree with almost every sentence you spoke ❤

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you so much!!

[@torresleti3492]

Love this! Look Good,, Feel Good Mamas 👑💃🏻💐💖

[@juanav9200]

So sweet that you family is complementing on your new look ❤ and you look great with the new outfits

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you so much!

[@larae9073]

Hi Shayla! I’m thrilled to have happened upon your channel! Your video about the Titus 2 woman was SO good to hear and I took those bible verses to heart! I was raised being told I was Christian, yet only went to church a couple times with friends’ families. My dad, at some point decided it was best to send me to a seventh day Adventist school, not a highlight for me, although they did make me fear God. 😳 I’m now in my fifties and have been seeking spiritual connection for about 20 years. Last year I was inspired to look into “what does God say about that?” and along those lines I ended up finding the YouVersion Holy Bible app you referred to. It’s been so helpful! I looked up the “Finding Beauty” plan, but couldn’t find it. Is it still there or under another name now maybe? Good job taking care of yourself! Your beauty definitely shines through! 💖✝️🌟

[@Megan-qe6vk]

This video was so good! It spoke to so many things on my heart lately! You and i have really similar coloring, and I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing your favorite lip colors, maybe even in your Amazon storefront. You always seem to have beautiful, warm lip colors I'd love to try for myself!

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you! I get my lipsticks from Southern Magnolia Minerals! My favorites are the apricot, plum and winter winterberry.

[@danirenosidda]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I look up to you! I’m about to turn 40 and this video inspired me so much. ❤

[@mountainmamashome]

You are so welcome! I'm glad this helps you!

[@susannabelch347]

I am definitely gonna have to try this style dna app I love your little romper jumper I want to get one of those and the style actually that you have very much resignate with my style and the burnt orange shirt the last shirt that you have so makes you look radianti wish you the best you are and inspiration and a kind godly motherly soul from 1 mother to another

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Love the sage coloured thin shirt/ buttoned dress? I cant wear trousers for long as Imhave a prolapse which is waiting for surgery. Ouch! But love jeans and pretty shirts. I would like advice about footwear and suitable coats with dresses. We live in rainy UK and down a muddy lane!

[@plantedinthemidwestb4545]

I really enjoyed this video. I am 43 and can totally relate the everything you’ve said. I have no idea what to wear anymore and I seem to not like anything. I want to dress more feminine (my husband loves me in dresses and skirts), so I’m slowly adding more of these to my wardrobe. I deal with chronic illness, but I’m tired of looking frumpy and dumpy. Thank you for sharing and God bless you sister. ❤

[@mountainmamashome]

You are welcome, and thank you too!

[@victorialevin513]

Thank you for recommending the app. I seldom download apps, but decided style DNA would be useful because of how well it worked for you. I just have to tell you, I think your body shape is beautiful and so feminine. I hope you truly, truly believe the loveliness you possess.

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you so much, Victoria!

[@saramoulson7808]

I loved this video!! I definitely would like to try the app you spoke of.

[@amandaburke5662]

Loved this video! So many great tips! I’m definitely going to check out that app!

[@aleshalipsky1684]

This was interesting. I haven't bought anything clothing wise in almost four years. Its just not something I like to do. I have let this area go for sure. I know I would have to really look for things that are comfortable. I am so messy when cooking and in the home. I think I would need to learn to always wear my apron. LOL I understand the aging fast in the last few years. I am going to be 44 in August and I have noticed that big change in the last three years in myself. What a good conversation you started today.

[@laceyclawson]

But honestly you’re so beautiful in everything and totally inspiring in every way!

[@mountainmamashome]

Awe, thank you so much!

[@TwoEagleFarm]

Such a lovely video. As always!! ❤

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you!! 😊

[@katiem4185]

I love every video you make!

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you so much!

[@karenkyle8618]

Thank you 😀

[@karenkyle8618]

This was a lot of fun, and it caused me to get up and put on a little makeup and fix my hair, even though I will be in all day cleaning 😊

[@labradorite8256]

That was a great well-needed video. Thoughtful and in-depth. My advice is wear your items and enjoy them. Obviously not for the very dirtiest of tasks, but as much as possible. As I watch this video I have been sorting through the 2nd half of my old wardrobe of 20 years, (did the 1st half 6 months ago). There are quite a few items I know I will never wear again but I loved them and did not wear them nearly enough because of saving them "for good". I had an idea too, I don't know if you sew but maybe we could find a really great apron pattern to make, one that's as inspiring as your other clothes. There's a channel called Shannon makes and she sews the most amazing garments. I wonder if she has an apron. Also my Dad worked in agriculture and he was always well dressed under his overalls. He did wear jeans for practicality but he ALWAYS wore a collared shirt. A t-shirt was an undergarment to him 😂. If he can look as snazzy as he could, why can't us ladies? This stage of life will move on too and God will provide with what you need, including clothes you feel "right" in. I understand it's not vanity, it's feeling comfortable and well-presented as a daughter of the Almighty. Finally, I loved all your new things, I thought the grey? version of the orange dress looked really nice, maybe because its a dark colour.

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you so much!

[@pattyhansen7563]

i grew up in a farming family - dairy farm in NY State. My father fondly recalls how his grandmother REQUIRED her young men to wear white button downs (long sleeve) even in the hot summer. They also needed to go change shirts to be 'dressed' for dinner. She was a lady born during the late 1800s & that is how proper people were to dress. Didn't matter the job. And you're right - we had things like coveralls & aprons. People expected that their jobs would get clothes dirty & so they took preventative measures to make them last as long as possible. I look at the uniforms my great & grandmother wore in nursing during the 1930s-40s - dresses. I look at the outfit my great aunt wore as a nun, nursing in the Hawaiin leper colony; floor length dresses with full habit. They were industrious & competent. & snazzy. I love that word. I hope you have a great day!

[@margiechism]

I think ■ you are more happy with moving on and adding growth in the practice and style of professional family management. M

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

I loved the outfits. I'm retired, no children. I'm a student so I guess I'm homeschooling myself. I really enjoy your videos and because you brought up a topic of what's going on with you medically I'm going to say a rosary a special rosary just for you. I hope you don't mind you have been one of my favorite influencers keep it up. We all enjoy your videos

[@lovinglifefreely]

I agree that it is sad ladies will dress up nice for a boss but not daily for a husband. I not only like to look nice for my husband ( he likes it too ) as I work from home but also cause it helps me be productive during the day when I look nice. I have had issues with jeans for so long due to my figure. I'm taller with a smaller waist then hips, nothing fits right & I got tired of wondering if I was showing something in the back as I moved. I have switched to wearing more skirts & dresses. I feel feminine & elegant in them & I love wearing flowing skirt lines to move in easily no matter my daily tasks. When I wear skirts or flowy dresses I don't have to worry about if I'm showing something in the back cause the rise doesn't suit my figure.

[@minihomesteadcooking]

It is different one. I got on Azure standard called Nourshing Broth. I will use it for my class this week. It is super interesting and in depth.

[@mountainmamashome]

I will check it out! Thank you!

[@thehomegrownhomesteadvirginia]

You looked so beautiful in your outfits 🥰

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you so much!!

[@KellyLeAnne]

This was such a delightful video! I’m interested in the App, but I could t find a free version?

[@mountainmamashome]

I'm wondering if it isn't free for I phone?

[@KellyLeAnne]

@@mountainmamashome could be, I do have an iPhone! Bummer

[@sarahpopovczak4411]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm early 40s and a stay at home homeschool mom of 6, and this is a subject that's been on my heart as well. I love wearing dresses, and definitely feel better when I'm more ready for the day; my personal dilemma is that I often end up in my workout clothes all day because I just didn't manage to squeeze the workout in (and then shower and "really" get dressed!). I've tried elevating my workout clothes, but I'd still like to avoid having that become my standard! Do you have any advice for me? 😊

[@mountainmamashome]

I actually have the same dilemma! I try to squeeze a workout in before I get dressed, or else I will have workout days where I wear clothes I can work out in. That is what's been working for me!

[@sarahpopovczak4411]

Thanks! I may just need to restructure my mornings and keep trying. 😁

[@rebekahkenyon1302]

What undergarments do you wear? I hate wearing real bras they are very uncomfortable for me and I have had a hard time finding ones that fit right.

[@mountainmamashome]

This made me giggle! Actually, I have issues in this area too, lol!

[@TXDHC]

Wait till you’re in your 60’s! 😂😂😂 Oh well, aging is a part of living and I’m glad to be living! I have been drawn to similar styles my entire adulthood and as of lately, now that I’m 65, I’m having to tell myself….dress age appropriately! I like comfortable and have finally reconciled, jeans are NOT comfortable nor are they flattering to the female figure…hips and uterus belly! 😂 I’m also trying to shift all my clothing to natural fibers like linen and cotton and stay away from petro fibers which mess with our electrical system. That has been the biggest challenge, but gradually I’m getting there.

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@meganimhoff1302]

I like dresses and bodysuits with skirts and sweater, just cuz they're so much easier to "put together!"

[@mountainmamashome]

Yes! They are! I'm getting more attached to the jumpsuit for sure.

[@JoanLPS2]

You do look great in that yellow dress

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you so much

[@minihomesteadcooking]

You are blessed to have toned arms.

[@mountainmamashome]

Awe, thank you!

[@pattyhansen7563]

First of all I have to say that you have a compact, strong looking, sassy figure! & I mean that as a 100% compliment!!! Your curves are amazing. I have totally stopped worrying about what will 'happen' to my clothes during the day. I just wear what I want & let what will be, be. I love to wear dresses. After having 2 c-sections, one of which was a total botched operation, my mid section is a mess. Jeans are rarely comfortable or flattering. I am fairly tall at 5'6" and run about 150-160. So I not overweight, but never have a defined middle. But dresses can alleviate some of that. I raise chickens, hogs, turkeys, garden, can, clean, babysit, homeschool, cook like crazy, etc...I can do ALL of that in cute dresses. The solution for me is not spending tons of $ because they WILL get ruined! I just accept that. I will think to myself, "oh, I am only going out to get a tomato from the garden" & the next thing I realize I am fixing up a bleeding, injured animal, or rooting around in the pig sty to resolve some 'issue' in there, or climbing over a fence post to get some berries. Holes, stains, snags, blood, dirt, sweat....all part of my 'job'. I look for clearance, I shop 2nd hand, I ALWAYS get compliments. A SMILE goes a long way towards your appearance. No one knows (or judges me) for buying a $3 dress on clearance at Walmart. Pair it with some cute sandals or kids, do my hair & smile, smile, smile. My husband does not want to see me in sweats or leggings. Those are a no-go in my house. I DO wear jeans when we hop on our Harley! 😁I try to NEVER complain about my appearance, especially in front of my 2 daughters. I am a child of a mother with an eating disorder & that is a very painful thing to live through. I never wanted my daughters to think I hated myself so much that I would harm myself. When you complain about yourself in front of others I think you are putting a big red bullies on your faults. No one needs that.

[@mountainmamashome]

Awe! Thank you, Patty! I'm sorry to hear about the child with an eating disorder, that sounds so difficult. Being a teen in the 90's, I had some experience with that myself. It's so important to realize all the photoshop that is used-the images we see that are put before us as "beautiful" are so cartoonized. Even in video, there are things editors can do. And celebrities that really do look the way they do have undergone some of the most drastic, ridiculous surgeries, like having the bottom two ribs REMOVED in order to have that nipped waist look. When I was a teenager I would cry in dressing rooms. Being closer to the petite size plus being a bottom hourglass means I cannot shop places like Walmart and expect the clothing to look or fit right on me. When I was younger I thought it was my body that was defective, but as I got older and learned more about fashion I realized the way things were made and cut was the problem. Finding stores with petite sections, or looking for petite clothing when shopping second hand (always like looking for a needle in a haystack), made a big difference. Still I find that for the best look I need to tailor some things, like pants and some skirts. I hope the child with the eating disorder is able to see how beautiful they are soon.

[@pattyhansen7563]

@@mountainmamashome Thx for your comment! I am the child OF a mom with an eating disorder.... Not having a child With an ED. I never had one & luckily neither of my children has. But out 1 mom & 6 aunts in my family - they all had some sort of ED or addiction issues. I have 1 sister (& possibly my other sister at one time) and several cousins with some form of an ED at one time or another. Being the child OF someone with an eating disorder is just as frustrating. It completely rules the relationship. I have never really felt like my mother has been 'there' for me, because her obsessions have always had to come first. She can never let go & relax in herself, which makes her unable to relax with others & just find JOY in living. Every thought of every day is centered around how to get a workout in, a run in, cut back on food. One can never go out to eat or invite her over for dinner without a war or silent struggle. The best things I ever did with my 2 girls is 'let go' of any complaints about my body in front of them, not nit pick their food that much, not make comments about their bodies, and to get rid of tv, magazines, & other overwhelming influences of unrealistic expectations, & eat together in harmony every day. One daughter was even involved in a very intensive ballet studio, where many, many girls had Eds, but she never struggled. I am so glad that the Lord removed that from you & that it was not something that he placed on me or mine. But even so, growing up watching someone literally try to kill themselves a little bit every day & rail at you when you 'dare to notice', is not the nicest experience & places much doubt, stress, & pain on your spirit.

[@ericasinner9668]

May I ask what autoimmune disease you have? I have 5. I am just going to get back into working out myself and getting back in shape. I want to feel better. A good herbal detox helps too. I usually take dandelion root & milk thistle as well. 😊

[@mountainmamashome]

Hashimotos. I love the herbal detox teas too!

[@minihomesteadcooking]

I recently got Sally Fallon's book on Bone broth. If you never read it. You may like it for the autoimmune disease

[@mountainmamashome]

Nourishing Traditions? Or is there a different one? I've had Nourishing Traditions since not long after it was published.

[@saqu7143]

​@@mountainmamashome There is a different one, specifically about bone broth. It's great!! Nourishing Broth is the title. That was my starting point on an interesting food journey. Recommend!!!

[@kkinner2762]

I love your t shirt outfits! My husband got me an Eternal Light monthly subscription for Christmas. It comes with 2 t shirts and a devotional. Very basic devotional but for this season in my life it's actually good. Thank you for this video. I just turned 30 and I am feeling a lot of the things you are feeling. One of my resolutions prior to new years was to have my daughter and I to consciously dress more feminine, even if we are wearing pants and jeans. This video is super helpful! Also I think getting some high quality aprons that you love really helps keep you grabbing them so that you keep those nicer things clean. I have found tons of gorgeous ones at the thrift store.

[@mountainmamashome]

Thank you! The tee subscription sounds neat! And yes, the aprons are so helpful!

[@suzannemortimer9752]

PS UK Country clothing (tweeds, Barbours, johdpurs, wellies) are so suitable for my lifestyle but oh just not feminine at all!