Monday, December 3, 2012

Post-baby dressing/camouflage part 1

This first website I found has all stages of pregnancy dressing, including post baby.

http://walkingwithdancers.blogspot.ca/2012/03/looking-good-while-pregnant.html?showComment=1351445862566&m=1

A book I found called "Hot in a minivan" has 10 Mom wardrobe essentials. I'll list them here.

1. Dark denim, 2% Lycra/stretch

2. Tunic top. If tummy is issue, look for empire style. To camouflage legs or bum, look for one that hits just above the knee.

3. Classic cardigan. Long enough to wear over leggings, but not oversized

4. Everyday dress

5. Black leggings--these may be more forgiving than first non-maternity jeans post baby. Just remember something long enough over it.

6. Boyfriend jacket--fits in the shoulder but slightly roomy in the middle

7. Simple shirt dress

8. Casual striped tee

9. Fitted pencil skirt

10. A wow-worthy red dress. Either tailored or wrap-style

Also says 5 ways to look thinner:

1. Slim with one color(head to toe)

2. Busy patterns--to hide or distract from problem areas. No more than 1 piece of clothing with pattern at once

3. Statement jewelry--big earrings or chunky necklace to draw attention elsewhere

4. Long scarf- provides belly bulge or chest camouflage

5. Add a wide belt to create a waist

Also: how to hide your jiggle in a jiff

1. Don't try to squeeze into too small clothes. Fit is more important than size

2. No clingy tshirts/tops. Look for gathering at bust and looser at the bottom.

Another website, which in my opinion has a few ideas for nursing.

http://gab.giggle.com/2011/12/parent-talk/what-to-wear-postpartum-edition/

2 comments:

  1. I don't know that I'll have the body type to wear a stripped shirt anytime soon. I think I need to loose some major lbs first. This is very helpful as I think about what I already have and what I should get rid of (things I've had for YEARS that are getting faded, etc). What I think part of my problem is is that I have goal clothes from when I was already losing weight that I want to eventually wear again but they're stored away. I feel a little bad about wanting to buy new things once the baby comes but I guess that's why I'm saving that Old Navy gift card. Plus, I don't want to feel like some things are being bought as temporary pieces between post pregnancy and goal weight. (Maybe I'm thinking too long term). Maybe some of the pieces I'd be able to take in as weight loss is happening. I really appreciate you posting this.

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  2. Right, that's why I'm trying to find more long-term ideas or kind of merge so you don't have an "I-give-up" kind of look. There are things that can be baby friendly but not look like pj's or sweats. As for the stripe shirt, that may be later down the road but thin stripes look good on anyone, as long as the shirt's not too clingy. I am looking up online for nursing friendly stuff too, that's not necessarily you're paying for the "nursing-specific" and can be used after that.

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