You, of course, didn’t know your mom when she was a teenager or in her early 20s. Or, if you did, you were probably just a baby. And even though your mom is just ‘your mom,’ you probably have no idea how cool she was before she took on motherhood.
Here are 65 old-school moms who were way cooler than we’ll ever be.
Give your mom some props.
1) The World is Your Changing Table
Old school moms didn’t need to find a changing room to change their babies. Any flat surface will do. The world was their changing table.
2) Stoopin’
Here are some old-school moms and their kids. Just stooping’ it. You know, hanging out on the stoop.
3) Mom and Her Hog
Just a mom and her hog. No, we aren’t talking about her husband. That’s an actual hog.
4) Assorted Goats
Who wouldn’t want some assorted goats. Oh wait, excuse me, goats, assorted. Well, a mom of course.
5) All the Kids at Once
This is what old-school moms do. They man all the children at once. While eating at the same time.
6) Reading is Fundamental
Now this is a beautiful picture. This is how you get kids to read. By starting them young.
7) Sitting
Old school moms didn’t need chairs. That’s what their kids were for. They could just sit on their kids.
8) Timeless Old School Mom
This old-school mom is pretty timeless. You could seem the same exact woman somewhere in Brooklyn today. Maybe even next to some pinball machines.
9) Material Girl
This old-school mom looks like the ultimate Material Girl. She’s full of life. And probably the life of the party.
10) Big Ass Hair
Old school moms could make their hair amazingly large. And they didn’t even use extensions. Just a hell of a lot of hairspray.
11) Stunners
Check out this crew of stunners. And that headband! And that Cabbage Patch doll!
12) Here’s Looking At You
Old school moms were pros at giving you “the look.” A look that would stop you dead in your tracks. And make your rethink your current choices.
13) Flipping Out
This old school mom’s hair was flipped out. That was just the style back in the day. I can just imagine how much hairspray is in that hair right now.
14) Momma’s Mink
This is an old school mom in her mink. And she knows she looks fierce in it. I need this outfit.
15) Royals
All old-school moms were royals. Especially this one. She was even on the team.
16) Multitasking
Old school moms multitasked. And they could do it like champs. This mom is nursing a 2-month-old while making her other small child green eggs and ham.
17) The Blushing Bride
Check out this beautiful blushing bride. Even old school moms like this lit up on their wedding day. The caption Old School Moms left on their Insta for this pic is priceless: “That face when you just married into $12k Camel Cash and he didn’t make you sign a prenuptial.” I can’t…
18) Getting Deerty
This mom is getting deerty. She’s getting lots of deer kisses. Kisses are what moms do best.
19) True Queens
Now that’s a true beauty. Is she gorg or what? Stunning and classy.
20) Virgin is Hot
This virgin is hot. But she’s probably not a virgin. At least not anymore. Obviously, she’s a mom.
21) Mom Plus Moms
Old school moms are in the greatest forms when they are with other old school moms. That’s when they are at their silliest. They can really let loose with someone who understands the struggle of being a mom.
22) The Good Stuff
Here’s mom giving her son “the good stuff.” God only knows what was in that stuff. Poor kid.
23) Blonderwall
Wow, that’s a lot of moms. With a lot of hair. And it all looks exactly the same.
24) When Holidays Collide
Look how proud this mom is. She finally gets to show off her creations. Old school moms handmade all the costumes.
25) Nair
This, boys and girls, is called Nair. It removes hair after you leave it on for a while. And it stinks like hell.
26) Denim
That denim. That hair. The pants. So totally 80s.
27) Sassy Suit
Here’s an old school mom looking sassy in a suit. But, of course, we can’t say it better than Old School Moms can: “Looking like a prenuptial agreement with all that fine print.” They are just too much, in the best way.
28) The Wallpaper
Old school moms had crazy wallpaper. And they covered everything in it. This old-school mom even has a wallpaper-like dress.
29) Whispy
Check out these wispy locks. They are amazing. They look as free as her spirit.
30) Watermelon
What’s better than some watermelon on a summer day? Not much. That’s why this old-school mom has a mouthful of it.
31) The Fun Mom
Old school moms were fun moms. So were old school grandmas. They were always ready to give the new technology a go.
32) The Playground
Old school moms wore matching colored pants and top outfits. Even when they went to the McDonald’s playground. When was the last time you saw an outdoor McDonald’s park?
33) The Petting Zoo
Some new school moms might be too grossed out to bring their kids to a petting zoo. But not old-school moms. They let their kids cuddle with the animals.
34) World’s Best
Yup, that’s a pregnant mom smoking. It’s just what old-school moms did. They didn’t know any better.
35) All in Purple
This old-school mom doesn’t care that her kids are crying and throwing a fit. She just made them all matching outfits. She’s pretty thrilled with herself.
36) Barney
Barney was a saving grace for a lot of old-school moms. You’d pop Barney on the TV and the kids would sit for hours. This off-brand Barney is looking a little sad though.
37) Bikini Babes
Here are another couple of old-school moms. Apparently, Budweiser was the beer of choice back in the day. Cheers to that!
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3) DIY Moms
Old school moms were DIY moms. They didn’t have elaborate baby room decorations. They made their own with things like yarn rugs. Remember those things?!
39) Glamour Shots
This is what glamour shots looked like in the 80s. Well, some of them did. Yup, that’s a sword.
40) Christmas Cowmoms
These Christmas cowmoms are ready to mosy on into the holiday season. With drinks in hand, of course. They are old-school moms after all.
41) Relaxing
Old school moms knew how to relax. This mom has got both her drink and her cigarette. And she’s styling in that outfit with matching curlers in her hair.
42) Beers and Big Hair
This is one thing old school moms knew how to do right. Beers and big hair. They almost go hand in hand too.
43) The Wild One
Moms weren’t always moms. It might be hard to believe, but it’s true. They were once wild and free like this bad b*tch.
44) Skiing
Most of the time it’s the kids who get to have all the fun on Christmas. But this mom decided that she was going to have some fun too. She wanted to start playing with her new toys immediately.
45) Eggies
Check out this mom and her eggies. That’s an adorable apron. Old school moms love adorable aprons.
46) Round
I am obsessed with this perfectly round head of hair. It’s gorgeous. As is the owner of the head.
47) The Video Camera
Nowadays, moms just whip out their tiny cell phones to catch important moments. But old school moms had to carry giant video recorders and other stuff. That’s some serious mom dedication.
48) Lumberjack Mom
Old school moms were hardcore women. This old school mom is chainsawing some trees with a baby on her back. I hope that kid is holding on tight.
49) Mama Del Rey
Does this old-school mom look familiar? She looks like Lana Del Rey. Minus the hat.
50) Knocking Em’ Back
This old-school mom needs all the champagne she can get. Even her kid knows that. She doesn’t need a glass either.
51) In Her Rollers
Some old school moms always seemed to be in their rollers. And they DID NOT like you taking pictures of them in their rollers. This mom’s face says it all.
52) PMS
This old school moms suffers from PMS. Putting up with men’s shit. That shirt is so 80s and I love it.
53) The Baby Carriage
Look how incredibly unsafe this baby carriage looks. And that poor baby is strapped in. Look at her cute mom though.
54) Same Shit
This mom knows all about it. That same shit, over and over. She don’t want to hear it.
55) Car Shot
Seems like all old school moms have a picture of them like this. Sitting on a car. It was cool to pose with cars back in the day
56) Pretty Face
Now that’s a pretty face. This is an old school mom just taking in the sights. Enjoying nature.
57) Bangs
They just don’t get bangs to go that high anymore. But when they did, it was amazing. This mom is chilling on the couch, gettting sh*t done.
58) The Windbreaker Suit
Remember these windbreaker suits? They were amazing. They were a favorite among old-school moms.
59) The Truck
Look at how cute this old-school mom is. Just throwing back a beer. Hanging by the truck.
60) Skating
Remember when roller skating was a thing. It was so fun. Just an old-school mom taking her kid for some roller skating.
61) Ain’t Playin’
This old school mom ain’t playing. She saw that booty. She’s gonna get that booty.
62) Mullet Mom
Old school moms wore mullets. They also wore curly afros. Even if they weren’t people of color. It’s an old-school white mom version of an afro.
63) The Jumpsuit
I’m so glad jumpsuits are back. They are amazing. A favorite amongst bad bitches and old school moms.
64) She’s a Maniac
Check out this totally old-school 80s mom. Yup those are leg warmers and a unitard. Oh so, totally 80s.
65) Straddle
Nothing to see here. Just an old-school mom. Straddling a bench and having a good time.
65 old-school moms who were way cooler than we'll ever be
Patricia Lynn
09.27.21
You, of course, didn’t know your mom when she was a teenager or in her early 20s. Or, if you did, you were probably just a baby. And even though your mom is just ‘your mom,’ you probably have no idea how cool she was before she took on motherhood.
Here are 65 old-school moms who were way cooler than we’ll ever be.