Somehow we all wear clothes every day…
And yet most of us are still getting dressed on autopilot. In the dark. Half-awake. Wondering how we became the person who owns that many black leggings.
In this episode of Get Mom Ready, Holly, Hannah, and Meredith sit down with Priscila Smith (author, Substack writer (Follow her page, Put Together), and actual style whisperer) to talk about why personal style is never just clothes. It’s identity. It’s presence. It’s self-respect. And yes, it’s also a very real way to feel more grounded in your day…even if you’re sweating at the playground chasing a toddler who refuses shoes.
And listen…if you’re already thinking, “This episode is not for me,” because the idea of getting ready makes you want to want to crawl in a hole…this episode is especially for you.
Priscila is not here to turn you into a fashion influencer or convince you to suddenly care about trends. She’s here for the moms who are tired, overwhelmed, living in default, and just want one small, doable way to feel like themselves again, without adding a 45-minute routine to their morning.
What we unpack in this episode
1) Why what you wear actually changes how you think
Priscila introduces enclothed cognition—the research-backed idea that what you put on your body sends signals to your brain about who you are and how you show up.
Translation: this is not vanity; it’s neuroscience.
2) Comfort vs. default (these are not the same thing)
Leggings are not the enemy. Autopilot is. We talk about how many moms aren’t choosing comfort, they’re choosing whatever is closest to the laundry pile.
3) The most honest closet question you’ll ever be asked
Priscila’s rule:
👉 “Would you let a friend borrow this?”
If the answer is no because it’s faded, stretched, or secretly your emotional support shirt from 2012…that’s data.
4) The “three style words” that simplify everything
Instead of chasing trends, pick three words that anchor your style in this season of life (one can absolutely be a feeling word like “comfortable” or “practical”). Bonus: your words are allowed to change, because, you guessed it, you’re allowed to change.
5) How to look put together in real-life mom clothes
We get very practical here:
• fabric quality
• fit (not tight, not sloppy)
• monochrome outfits
• clean sneakers
• layers, jewelry, hair, makeup
Because “top + bottom” is not an outfit. It’s just clothes.
6) Why this actually matters more than we think
Caring about how you show up isn’t selfish, it’s grounding. When you feel more like yourself, everyone around you benefits too.
If you want a starting point (no overhaul required)
Wear one outfit you love on purpose this week
Notice how you feel at the end of the day
Look at your laundry basket. What do you keep reaching for, and why?
Add a “third piece” to your go-to casual look
If you’re wearing black leggings…please bless the community with a lint roller 😄
You’re welcome.
Links & resources mentioned
Priscila Smith’s book: Put Together: It’s Never Just Clothes
Priscila’s Substack: Put Together
Instagram: @priscila_c_smith (one “L,” very important detail)
Sponsor: pediped — use code MOMREADY for 20% off your first order
Priscila also shared that she’s not currently taking 1:1 clients, but if that changes, you’ll hear it first through her Substack.
If you loved this episode, send it to a mom friend who’s doing the “oversized tee + chaos bun + survival mode” thing on repeat…and doesn’t realize she deserves better than her 2014 faded leggings.
