How to Dress Feminine on the Homestead Fashion Essentials

Ladies,

My fashion blog is here to help you build your most beautiful, feminine, and classy wardrobe meant for a life of everyday dirt, outdoors, pets, and children, which I think makes life wonderful. I could call this kind of wardrobe a “Country Woman Wardrobe” and it is for those of us who live in the country, but these principles still apply to the woman living in town. Growing up on fashion advice in magazines and then seeing many same tips repeated throughout the years on the internet, I cannot help but notice that fashion “essentials” have been largely geared toward women who work in offices all day.

Style for Work & Rest at Home

Many women work at home as wives and mothers or just get off work from the office and go home to a totally different environment where there is mess and real life happening. Why should we put away our pretty style when we are at home and around our family? Our clothing can be beautiful, durable and comfortable, and you are probably here if you are trying to do that without sacrificing feminine and stylish sense.

Women Want Pockets

I will lead with this fashion feature because many women are passionate about having pockets due to carrying a cell phone. They are also quite helpful for keeping tissue on you or perhaps keys if you are driving different vehicles on your land, etc. Pockets are being sewn into skirts and dresses more due to customer demand. I do think it is handy, but I personally rarely sew pockets into my skirts and dresses because I do not want to add bulk to my hips and thighs. Not all pockets do that, and I have some items that have pockets and look just fine. Having said that, pockets are extremely nice to have somewhere on you. I have enjoyed leggings and spandex shorts with pockets for beneath dresses and skirts. These pockets are extremely secure for a cell phone since it can’t fall out easily of that kind of a pocket. When buying jackets, try to find ones with pockets. Look for coats that have pockets with secure closures like zippers or snaps to secure your items especially if you traverse your property. An inside pocket on a jacket is absolute gold. There are ways to have pockets but not necessarily on a skirt or dress if you do not want them there, but there are plenty of options in skirts and dresses that do have pockets if you prefer them there.

Only Real Boots

Buy real boots, not cheap fashion boots. Fashion boots, like most shoes made now-a-days are just a delicate rendition of something to achieve a “look”. But all footwear should be durable and comfortable since we are standing and walking in them. I do own some delicate pretty shoes that get worn less often, but most of my pretty shoes were carefully curated to be of high quality so they are very wearable! The best footwear is pretty and usable. Real boots are important to own because most are made to have traction, be weather resistant, and offer foot and ankle protection. Durable sneakers can work for some parts of rural property. But basically, anything other than boots or sneakers does not work. Once you start living on land, you will realize how most footwear is designed for paved, or level manicured ground and popular footwear of all styles are completely useless outside of those kinds of areas. If you recently moved to the country, boots are your new best friend. Do not cheap out on your boots, buy high quality for a better quality of life. You will need a quality pair of leather boots, waterproof boots like a rainboot, and a snow boot depending on your climate.

A Collection of the right pants

Durable fabric for leggings or jeans is important. That does not mean things that constrict your movements. There are better fabrics these days that offer a silky stretchy feel with thick durable fabric. Fabric durability protects you from abrasions from falls, equipment, fencing, and animals, but stretch factor is important for comfort. While thin and flimsy fabric can rip more easily, these fabrics are also essential for hot weather. A thin pair of leggings is a great asset since it will protect your legs while keeping you cooler than a thick pair. I have durable leggings as well as thin leggings for different seasons. A bonus item to invest in is a pair of waterproof rain pants. My rain pants may be one of the best items I ever bought.

The Best Styles for Work…this kind of work

I recommend wearing jewelry as a part of getting dressed for the day but keep it to small unobtrusive stud earrings or a short necklace at most. If you are working with animals or doing a lot of gardening, you can’t have jewelry swinging around. Also, it’s not like a homesteading woman is carrying a handbag as a part of her look. So, our basic clothing items are our style items more than accessories most of the time. The right cut, color and style details on our clothing is what makes a country woman look femininely styled. For instance, instead of a plain gray or black t-shirt, wear a feminine blouse or top. It could be a wrap top, something with an embellished neckline, or something in a beautiful color or print. Stay away from anything androgenous that a man could wear just because you are working around the home. Pretty clothing can also be realistic wearable clothing for working. A feminine shaped blouse or sweater goes a long way. For cold weather, add in sweaters that are belted at the waist for feminine definition. Wear a knit hat that looks distinctly feminine in a flattering color, maybe with a pom pom, or pin a brooch on the side to make it look distinctly feminine.

Hats with Brims

The brimmed hat is the boot for the head. It protects you from snow, rain, and sun and allows you to traverse the outdoors with more ease. A classic cowgirl hat comes in many shapes. Also, baseball style hats with a bill over just the face are very good to have, and you can find feminine designs. In the spring and summer, we can enjoy our “garden” style hats that are made of woven or more delicate materials but still just as practical. These feminine woven hats look beautiful when out picking fruit in the orchard, or working in the garden, or having tea or coffee outdoors.

Gloves

Gardening gloves can be found in all different adorable floral prints and pretty colors. You would also do well to invest in a pair of work gloves that are more durable. You can find these in various pretty colors not just black or brown.

Outerwear

You will need different weight of coats for different seasons as well as waterproof outerwear. The most beautiful style for any outerwear is the belted coat. It follows your natural silhouette without erasing your feminine shape even if it’s a thick bulky coat. You can find this style in lighter weight jackets, raincoats, and heavy winter coats.