Stylish Mums: Best Brands, What to Choose & How to Style

Motherhood doesn’t mean sacrificing your style. Whether you’re juggling nursery drop-offs, work meetings, or weekend plans, these stylish wardrobe choices—from affordable staples to luxury investments—offer practicality without compromising on polish.

UK High-Street Picks

Reiss

Elegant tailoring, flattering knits, and minimalist dresses that feel grown-up and confident.

👉 Shop Reiss

River Island

Fashion-forward pieces including midi dresses, relaxed denim, and colourful separates—ideal for everyday chic.

👉 Shop River Island

Marks & Spencer

Dependable for high-quality wardrobe basics and formalwear that lasts. Their dresses and knits are mum favourites.

👉 Shop M&S

Hobbs

Specialises in elevated smartwear—think flattering wrap dresses and tailored coats in a broad size range.

👉 Shop Hobbs

🇺🇸 USA Contemporary Favourites

Madewell

Denim perfection, easy layering tops and comfy cotton staples for everyday mum life.

👉 Shop Madewell

Banana Republic

Polished separates with a premium look and feel—ideal for work or day-to-evening style.

👉 Shop Banana Republic

COS

Perfect for minimalist mums: timeless shapes, elevated basics, and quality fabrics.

👉 Shop COS

Everlane

Ethical production meets easy styling—everyday tees, jumpsuits, and knits built to last.

👉 Shop Everlane

💎 Luxury & Designer Brands to Invest In

Max Mara

Sophisticated Italian design with world-famous coats, knitwear, and sharp tailoring that elevates any look.

👉 Shop Max Mara

The Row

Understated luxury at its best—clean lines, neutral tones, and wardrobe investments with true longevity.

👉 Shop The Row

Joseph

London-based brand with exceptional craftsmanship—offering refined coats, trousers and tonal dressing.

👉 Shop Joseph

The Fold London

Known for feminine tailoring, smart dresses and modern suiting—ideal for working mums and formal occasions.

👉 Shop The Fold

Style Tips for Chic Mums

✔ Start with a Capsule Base

Invest in great jeans, neutral trousers, and quality tees or knitwear to form the foundation of easy outfits.

✔ Add Statement Layers

A standout coat or blazer can elevate your look instantly—think Max Mara or COS outerwear.

✔ Choose Comfort + Structure

Look for wrap dresses, shirt dresses, or belted silhouettes that highlight shape but feel wearable all day.

✔ Pick One Print at a Time

Opt for subtle florals, checks, or abstract prints. Pair with neutral basics to keep things balanced.

✔ Think in Day-to-Night Versatility

Pieces from brands like Reiss, Joseph, or Banana Republic often shift effortlessly between school runs and meetings.

Example Outfits for Every Occasion

Occasion	Style Combo
Nursery Drop-Off	Everlane cotton tee + COS trousers + Veja trainers
Work from Home Day	Reiss knit polo + Joseph wide-leg trousers
Sunday Lunch	Hobbs midi wrap dress + M&S trench coat
Parents’ Evening	The Fold belted dress + classic black heels
Weekend City Trip	River Island blouse + Madewell jeans + Max Mara coat

📏 Get Your Best Fit with Tellar

Finding the right size across all these brands is easy with Tellar.co.uk—the UK’s free sizing tool for 1,500+ fashion brands. No more guesswork. Just accurate, measurement-matched size recommendations tailored to each brand’s fit.

Plus, Tellar offers free, unbiased fashion advice in its blog library, including:

✅ Capsule Wardrobe Essentials for Mums
✅ How to Style High-Street Prints for Family Events
✅ Smart Casual Outfit Ideas for Busy Days

Even if we link to stores, our content is always honest, independent, and brand-agnostic.

🔄 Sustainable Style Tip

Many stylish mums are leaning into rewearing, layering, and investing in fewer, better-made pieces. Focus on versatile items like neutral suiting, washable knits, and quality coats from COS or Max Mara that can last for years.

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✅ Final Checklist

Best High-Street: Reiss, River Island, M&S, Hobbs, COS, Banana Republic
Best Designer: Max Mara, Joseph, The Fold London, The Row
Outfit formula: capsule layering + one elevated piece
Use Tellar for sizing across all brands
Invest in repeatable, re-styleable wardrobe staples

With Tellar’s sizing tool and honest fashion advice, dressing well as a mum has never been simpler or smarter.