I’m officially a soccer mom! Well, I kind of was a soccer mom in training before — we started James in a soccer program when he was around three or four, but it was just an intro to the game and sort of a fun class for toddlers to take with their parents on weekends. But now, both James and Charlotte are old enough to play in our local soccer league and I’m excited for them. While it’s not their favorite thing to do (soccer players we are not raising over here), I am a huge fan of sports for kids. I think it teaches them so much — cooperation, teamwork, kindness, losing and winning graciously, etc. etc. I also think it’s a great way to get energy out and run your kids around on weekends without having to move too much yourself, making it a double win and another reason we keep having them play. James is also playing lacrosse this year so I guess I’m a lax mom now too, and that seems to be going better. I’ll take it. I am excited to cheer him on from the sidelines and support him, especially now that the weather is so nice, and we signed Charlotte up for some preschool soccer too. Yes, I never thought I’d say this, but I am officially excited to be a soccer mom — and dress the part. Actually though, I was wondering what I should wear to the kids’ soccer games (is a dress too much? do I wear leggings or is that silly since I’m not working out after? Jeans and a tee? Is a cute top too aggressive?). I know I can’t be alone in this query, so I pulled together a bunch of soccer mom outfit ideas.
I know kid sports can take over your life as they get older, but I love having an activity to do on weekends as a way to break up the day and it’s one less thing for me to think of and plan. I also enjoy socializing with the other parents and giving Brooks a space to run around and watch his siblings. But because it’s social and everyone in our town seems to have the same idea, I do want to look cute when taking my kids to their soccer games.While I always say you should wear what you feel like, a kid’s soccer game is a perfect excuse to stay casual. So if your whole weekend is going to be active, throw on those leggings or joggers and call it a day. You can always step it up in jeans and a cute top or sweater if you are going somewhere after or just want to look a little more dressed for the day. Sneakers are pretty much your best bet for footwear since you’ll be on the grass, but I’ll also toss on Birks. I think the soccer mom uniform can best be summed up by leggings or biker shorts, a cute sweatshirt or button-up and sneakers. Easy, comfy and allows you to hit up the playground or zoo, your next kid’s soccer match, or even squeeze in a workout afterwards without changing. I rounded up some cute soccer mom outfit ideas below in case you need to round out your weekend wardrobe.
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