In May 2019 the famous singer Alanis Morisette announced her third pregnancy at the age of 44. For women in their middle ages, she is a fashion role model.

After the Vital Statistic Report, 20% of the mothers, who gave birth to a child in 2018 were over 40.

The German fashion magazine “Bunte” caught up with this topic and published the four “main” reasons why it is hard for women in their middle ages to combine baby/ child with fashion.

• Women between 40 and 50 are likely to combine comfort and style in their daily life. You want to run around with your child and have fun and look stylish. One tip from the magazine is wear a stylish t-shirt and a high waist pair of jeans instead of a skirt or dress.

• Another aspect is health. At this age, you start getting health problems like diabetes or blood pressure. You can´t wear tight clothes or high heels anymore. The most important point is to feel comfortable . The best thing you can wear is your smile.

• After giving birth, your first priority is your child. You can´t spend as much money for clothes as you used to do. As a role model for your child, you want to be dressed nice and in quality clothes. For that you don´t need brands.

• The last point is pressure. When you are in your 40´s (especially as a mother) you have to look stylish to challenge the younger mothers. Remember as an established woman you don´t have to be in competition with anyone!

By Lara Bonczek