The Everyday Sweater All Moms Should Know About

My go-to SeaCell sweater for date nights, school pick-ups, and everything in between.

Workleisure: Make It Work For You

Introducing the second blog post in my 3-part blog series about making your workleisure work for you. Workleisure, or the relaxed mix of outfits you wear for remote work, doesn’t have to feel like you’re dressing for Sweatpants Saturday.

When you become a mom, you suddenly become a multitasker. Your time will not be yours anymore as you’ll spend it planning your daily activities while working and showing up for your kids. Sometimes, you don’t even have the time to think about the clothes you will wear.

Luckily, I came across a sweater that made deciding what to wear easier. Read along to discover how the Oliver Charles sweater became my new go-to.

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• 5 Workleisure Wardrobe Tips

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Mother's Day is in a few days. It is the one day a year we pause to recognize an endurance sport unlike any other. Because let us be honest. "Momming" should be an Olympic event. It takes work, skill, strategy, and discipline. We've got the speed component down. Just watch us make a PB&J while ordering a grocery pick-up while brainstorming for our upcoming work meeting. But the mom's uniform could use some work.

Olympic swimmers have suits that keep them moving quickly and seamlessly through the water.

Tennis players have moisture-wicking fabrics that stretch well and pocket an extra tennis ball for the next point.

Moms need a go-to piece of clothing that fits their daily routines.

I think I’ve found it in my SeaCell Crew Neck. It's made from an unbelievably soft seaweed-based yarn. Not only is it more breathable than my old polyester long sleeves, it's also completely seamless, which makes it feel weightless and oh-so comfortable!

Below, I’ll walk you through the steps I take to make my staple sweater work from dawn to dusk. It doesn’t just get the job done. My sweater helps me to be a better mom by limiting my decision fatigue and quickening my get-ready pace. It gives me confidence by supporting my desire to be dressed appropriately for work meetings and unpredictable weather.

Get Ready With Me And My SeaCell Sweater

I can’t be the only mom who thinks 6:00 am is too early to wake up. I wait until the very last second to quit snoozing my alarm and roll out of bed. To do that, my outfit has to be ready and nearby.

My get-ready-with-me has nothing to do with skincare or natural-looking makeup. It is a bare minimum to get out the door on time. I roll out of bed, grab my glasses (which may have fallen under the edge of the bed), and brush my teeth. Then I toss on my SeaCell sweater, a pair of sweatpants, comfy SeaCell socks, and slides.

Between repeatedly asking my daughter to move faster and making her a piece of toast, I don’t pick up a brush or drink a smoothie. I take care of my kid. We fix her hair according to her creative vision, and we’re out the door. School mornings are about getting her to school. That’s it.

Having an easy-to-wear sweater allows me to:

• Go braless
• Look great from the car window up
• Automatically dress without worrying about what I will wear at 6:00 am

Outdoor Time In My Staple Sweater

Some of the world doesn’t recognize this, but moms are individuals who have their own needs. GASP.

One of the main needs that goes overlooked for us is our mental health. We tend to bottle it up and bond over it later, but we can take measures to lessen the mental load by getting outdoors.

Here’s where my SeaCell Crew shows off, equally fit for sunny days or dreary spells. I don’t have to bring a change of clothes in a gym bag. I can just step out to the sidewalk if I’m at home, or to a park if I’m out and about.

On another note, moms are obsessed with multitasking. I love that walking outside benefits my mental and physical health. When health and wellness are routine, I’m a more gracious, relaxed mom to my kids.

Styling My Staple Sweater For Date Night

I have never been to “a club” in my life. I went to a country bar known for its two-stepping a few times in college, but I doubt most people would say that counts. That said, my tips for a date night out with your partner won’t fit the clubbing experience.

However, they will get you hot for a drink and a board game, and if you’re a mom in your 30s, that’s probably right up your alley. *Whispers: You’re a puzzle person like me.

My goals for a date night with my partner in my 30s include:

• Not overpaying on babysitting charges
• Getting lucky and falling asleep by midnight

My outfit will hint at both.

The staple of my date night outfit is a SeaCell Summer Sweater. I absolutely must wear some sort of outerwear to any restaurant, bar, or movie theater so my teeth don’t start chattering. My staple sweater looks super cute and is not too chunky for the form-fitting occasion.

On our date, we completed a 100-piece puzzle while drinking cocktails at a bar. We’ve discovered that our ideal date night incorporates food from a local place, drinks from a laid-back but-vibey bar, and a game or puzzle to have fun with while we chat.

Adding the activity element helps us avoid talking about our kids or the calendar. Neither topic is off-limits, but we like taking a break from those subjects for date night.

The Staple Sweater That’s Always There For You

Like the rare true friendship in your 30s, a staple sweater always has your back.

My SeaCell Crew fits the bill in so many ways. It’s comfortable, eco-conscious, and ready for every loop motherhood throws at me, from a fashion standpoint.

If you believe that every good wardrobe starts with owning less and owning better, consider buying yourself an OLIVER CHARLES sweater.