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Tops/t-shirts for very post baby belly

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Brittabot · 05/03/2014 11:45

Although I had my most recent baby over 2 years ago I still have a massive belly. Can anyone recommend a flattering non maternity make of top or t shirt? Thanks!

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PrimalLass · 05/03/2014 12:07

I often wear White Stuff or Fatface empire line tunics with skinnies. Both get slated quite a bit on here though Wink I wear a Primark slimming vest underneath most days.

But have had a look and they don't seem as good this year - a bit voluminous.

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PrimalLass · 05/03/2014 12:09

However, at the mo I am wearing a lot of boxier tops with a longer vest underneath. These are flattering too.

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teta · 05/03/2014 12:56

I have a belly too( an IBS one - though often look pregnant).I wear long sleeved t shirts with a very long vest top underneath in a contrasting colour in winter) plus huge scarves wrapped round in Cashmere or Silk( t shirts and vests are from Matalan).In summer I usually wear slightly relaxed t shirts.Wrap and The White Company have several different styles that might be worth looking at.

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LadyintheRadiator · 05/03/2014 13:13

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Flangeofmingetown · 05/03/2014 13:18

Boden cut well for a bit of a belly. The best ones are their long sleeve Breton tops and their boat neck elbow length sleeve tops. They keep their shape well too. I am apple shaped after children with the Mum apron stomach issue.

I have also had some joy with a Next layered maxi dress this year. It has a floaty attached top layer and is very reasonable. I got it in the black (it is available in red and two toned blue too) and I know it is going to be a good all rounder this summer. The under layer is fitted (size down) so it skims and looks really flattering.

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Flangeofmingetown · 05/03/2014 13:22

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Tops/t-shirts for very post baby belly
Tops/t-shirts for very post baby belly
Tops/t-shirts for very post baby belly
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PrimalLass · 05/03/2014 14:25

Ooh I like the look of that dress.

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WholeLottaRosie · 05/03/2014 16:37

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formerdiva · 05/03/2014 21:19

Agree with Rosie on the Phase Eight top - a lot of their tops and dresses do a miraculous job of hiding my belly.

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Madamecastafiore · 06/03/2014 03:27

I have loads from the White Co that hide a multitude if sins after having DC.

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whereisshe · 06/03/2014 07:10

Do you still have an abdominal muscle separation? If you have diastasis recti that might be causing the mum tum problem,.. A physio can recommend exercises to knit the muscles back together. In the interim m&s do control vests that are quite good.

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Brittabot · 06/03/2014 18:42

Some great suggestions - I do wear quite a bit of Fat Face and some Mantaray already, and am off to browse the rest. Thank you!

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