Mom on the go? You've got to look stylish, elegant and chic

There is nothing worse than being stereotyped, and perhaps, the term 'soccer mom' would probably conjure up images of women in jeggings and a hooded tee-shirt. However, the fact is, if you're a mom on the go, you would surely need something easy and comfortable to wear, but that's no excuse to forget about elegance and chicness. Now, thanks to fashion's ongoing love affair with athlesiure, moms have never had it better!
Moms, if you haven't yet checked out the newly opened Hauteletic at Galleria Mall, you could be missing out a lot. This store is all about haute clothes that can we worn in the gym or for a lunch with the girls. They have even collaborated with one of Dubai's best-dressed moms - designer Ayesha Depala - for a capsule collection.
Some other stores that have managed to understand how to combine elegance with ease include Kooples and Sandro. And if you want something a little more structured looking, as a rule, you can never go wrong with COS. The brand believes in timeless clothing and their more boxy silhouettes just lend themselves to all day dressing.
COS is owned by Sweden's high street maestro Hennes & Mauritz who just brought one more of their labels to the city - & Other Stories. This should be your go-to brand if you like a creative and whimsical style of dressing.  Known for their feminine, artistic and relaxed take on fashion, you could call them a more affordable version of Anthropologie. It is a full lifestyle brand and you will find everything from nail polishes to evening dresses to even stationery here. For a while  & Other Stories was fashion's best kept secret, but now they're at Dubai Mall.
Every stylish woman knows that what makes or breaks an outfit is bags and shoes.  Which is why you should investment well on your bags and shoes. And while sneakers have become de rigueur these days, they have also become predictable. Moms with style should look at loafers - there is reason why they are known as modern classics.  
Topping your lust list should be the Tod's new Double T Tattoo inspired Gommino Driving Shoes. We love how this collection combines craft with some fashionable fun.  As the century old art of tattooing is adapted to adorn Italian leather, this really is innovative fashion. You could compliment your footwear with Tod's  Double T messenger bag.
The one thing moms should always remember is that fashion is about fun, and it can be the one thing that takes away from your daily routine.  So, don't be afraid to embrace a bit of quirk into what you wear. After all, no one wants to be a stereotype. - sujata@khaleejtimes.com