The single mom is stronger and sexier than ever

Divorced and single after years of marriage, the image of single moms has been that of stressed and over-controlling women, pulled in every direction just to keep things together.

Oh yes, it's been a man's world when it comes to being solo - while the newly free dad rediscovers his bachelor days, the single mother gets home from work to pick up snacks from the floor, toys from the bed and the kids from their hobby classes.

Yet as the tides turn in the new social fabric, a fresh breed of uncoupled mothers has emerged - women who are separated are losing no time to put their sexy, fresh and fearless foot forward.

An impressive example is Malaika Arora Khan, who recently split from husband Arbaaz Khan after 18 years of marriage. The 42-year-old, mother-of-one walked out of the partnership not only with admirable grace, but with some seriously jaw-dropping style.

Never been shy to flaunt her enviable curves, the actress has of late unleashed a force of fashionable choices as the judge on a talent show, and is confidently turning the idea of Indian single-motherhood on its head.

Rather than sticking to the conservative image of a divorced mother, she is enjoying her new relationship status by dressing to the nines, be it in gorgeous figure-hugging gowns, a plunging beaded mesh top, or even feminine dresses and skirts that make her look many years younger with a flirtatious, girly vibe.

Another diva that emerged stronger and more stunning after her split is supermodel Miranda Kerr, who got divorced from actor Orlando Bloom in 2013 three years after marriage.

In the midst of a media frenzy tracking every move of the estranged couple, Kerr took to smartly reinventing herself through social media. Using the quickest and one of the most visible tools of recovery, she was out and about with her gorgeous smile in place, complimented by a bevy of stylish looks perfectly put together.

It was almost like a new lease of life, as she focused on herself and on positivity to bounce back faster. And her fashion choices reflected this, be it the bright lipsticks she wore or the fun ensembles in vivid colours - the young mother used fashion very well in her favour.

Meanwhile, reality star Kourtney Kardashian walked out of a nine-year-long relationship with Scott Disick last year, and did a major overhaul of her fashion statement and life without saying a word.

After she famously posted a picture of herself walking in a plunging lace dress, with the caption "Tell everybody I'm back in town" on Instagram, Kardashian showed praiseworthy changes in her closet choices.

From better fitted ganji T-shirts, to stylish ripped jeans - and of course, a much happier disposition - Kardashian drew attention away from the separation to how much fun she was having instead.

Other single and separated moms have also been quick to turn the corner, be it Sussanne Khan who became estranged from actor Hrithik Roshan in 2014, or model and author Padma Lakshmi who was once married to author Salman Rushdie.

And then there has always been Kate Moss who epitomised rocker chic throughout her single parenthood until she married guitarist Jamie Hince in 2011.

The list of single and proud mums is growing, and it's catching up here in India too. And to be honest, who even has the time to mope around and be understated when there's already so much going down.

A pretty dress and pair of heels have the power to make many women feel good again, irrespective of marital status. If fashion is what helps her to feel better, then so be it because like everything else in the world, this too shall pass.

(Courtesy of Mail Today.)