top: c/o Du North Designs, jeans: Old Navy, jacket: Forever 21, scarf: Jackson Rowe, shoes: Hush Puppy, sunnies: Barefoot Contessa
So, you’ve had a baby. Congratulations! Your maternity clothes are now too big (yay!) but you’re not entirely sure in how to navigate this new post baby bod. It is hard to figure out what flatters you and, most importantly, what you feel good in after having a baby. From my own experience, I find simplifying your closet the best way to go. If you have a closet full of things you don’t want to wear, you will be frustrated every time you go to get dressed. (Stay tuned for a post with my closet cleaning tips.) You may also need to shop for a few new items. Old Navy is an awesome place for jeans; especially for all you curvier gals like me and for those on a budget. Scroll to the bottom to see my 6 mommy wardrobe musts.
1) A pair of comfortable everyday jeans. If you’re like me, sweats and leggings are your go to at home attire. When I go out though, jeans are my go to. Be sure to shop for both comfort and fit.
2) Longer tops with shape that don’t cling. This tunic I’m wearing is flowy but also still has some shape to it. Proportion is key to a flattering look.
3) A leather (or vegan leather) jacket. This faux leather jacket is the perfect item to transition me into to Spring. My favourite leather jacket is a bit tight at the moment, so I’ve added this one into my wardrobe in the meantime.
4) A couple pairs of cute, comfortable shoes. Don’t torture yourself with shoes that rub or hurt to wear. Hush Puppies and Miz Mooz are a couple of my favourite brands.
5) A great lightweight scarf. Scarves are such a perfect extra layer for unpredictable Spring weather. This Jackson Rowe scarf ticks all the boxes…oversized, versatile, light weight, and neutral enough to go with anything.
6) A big ass pair of sunglasses. Weather I’m dropping Maddie off at pre-school or running some errands, sunglasses are my must have accessory. Nothing covers my tired eyes or no makeup face quite like a pair of oversized sunnies.
Oh, and don’t forget…..a fab haircut! A clean and easy coif will help you from feeling disheveled. Don’t change your look too drastically after having your baby. Hormones are crazy and I have had friends regret chopping all their hair off in a post baby hormonal rage. I like to keep my hair shorter, but long enough to still get a messy top knot when needed.
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reglok l
April 12, 2017 at 11:13 amLove how comfortable yet chic this outfit is. I always find putting on jeans makes me feel more put together. And that vegan leather moto jacket is top notch! ????????