User post: A Real Mom's Fashion Wish List

I've never been a trend setter. I wore Jordache zipper jeans, not Guess. I thought Gap was high fashion until I went to college with L.A. fashion mavens. And even now I'd choose flip flops over Jimmy Choo's (did I even spell that right?). Don't get me wrong, I try to buy (reasonably) fashionable clothes, and even dress up for work now and then. But, I'm finding that my mommy status comes with its challenges.

For me it's not high-waisted jeans (which may be back in, for all I know) that scream "mom" when I head out into the world. It's the Aquaphor stains, dried crumb grub, booger streaks, spit-up stripes and drool marks. And while I try to wear these (and random stickers that show up along the way) as badges of pride-after all, I really do love those cuddles and kisses-I'm pretty sure I'm not pulling it off.

Why hasn't some designer solved these problems? Here's are some things I think are "musts" for a mom's wardrobe.

1) Danger zone coverage- There's nothing like the marks left behind after holding my sweet little guy and having him rub his face all over my shoulder. The solve? Removable (external) shoulder pads made of absorbent, diaper-cloth-like material. (Come to think of it, a removable butt pad might be nice, too, for sitting on wet grass and dirty slides…)

2) Underwear anchor- Uppies, downies, shoe-tie squat, sandbox sit-these everyday maneuvers combined with low(ish)-rise pants are just plain dangerous. Why don't underwear snap into place and move right along with you?

3) Sporty heels- No matter how my day begins, it almost always ends with baseball/soccer/football on the front lawn. How great would it be if I could hop out of the car after work, flip a switch and have my sleek boots turn into sporty cleats? There's already one spike to begin with, how hard could it be to add a few more?

4) Slimming workout clothes- Sure, you may spot me wearing yoga pants and running shoes, but I don't actually need either one. The least these sporty companies could do is partner with Spanx to make it look like I actually exercise.

5) Clean jeans- Who needs five pockets when you've got a 30-pound diaper bag? One pocket should be a refillable Kleenex/wipe slot, so you always have one handy.

6) Pre-outing pancho- There are few days I make it into the car streak free. I'm thinking a variation on the Snuggie might be the solve. Same coverage, just a bit less material.

I know, a mom can dream. But until my dreams come true, I promise to ignore your snot stains if you'll ignore mine.

So, moms, any fashion tips or wardrobe wishes you'd like to share? Pretty (yes, pun intended) please!

*Read more from Amy at her slice-of-life parenting blog, Using Our Words.