S'pose I'd better start thinking about post-baby wardrobe...

[LetThemEatCake]

I'm due in less than 5 weeks and need clothes to see me through the initial months - breastfeeding, carrying extra weight, colder weather etc

I've got two toddlers and we're always out and about so loungewear/ yoga clothes aren't an option, really.

Easy access to boobs is a must!!

any ideas? thanks

[MamaKaty]

mothercare, jojo maman, bella mama... check out any online maternity/baby store and most will have breastfeeding options.

I would stock up online on basics such as drop cup vest tops and plain double layer t-shirts, and then buy lovely high street cardigans, etc

Stick to your maternity jeans for the first few weeks and then hit the high street!

[LetThemEatCake]

I should mention ... I don't like any 'maternity' clothes from any of the maternity/ baby retailers and have made it through pregnancy without buying anything of this nature

and I tend to dress up rather than casual.

am a pain in the butt, I know.

[Jewelsandgems]

How about long leggings, and some dresses with buttons on front (for access to boobs) maybe a cashwere sloppy cardigan, long snuggle scarf, and some biker boots?

[LetThemEatCake]

that sounds more like me .... have you seen anything like this anywhere? any ideas where I might look?

have leggings, boots, long line cashmere/ silk blend cardis already - but can always do with more!!

thank you

[Jewelsandgems]

Well there is this:

www.oasis-stores.com/Smudge-Print-Drop-Waist-Tunic/All-Dresses/oasis/fcp-product/3770012616

I just like this anyway, so thought I'd throw it in, however no boob access
www.oasis-stores.com/Smudge-Flower-Print-Dress/All-Dresses/oasis/fcp-product/4470054761

Cardigan-wise, there are lots of the 'waterfall' ones around. What kind of cardigan would you go for? Belted, drapey? Waterfall? Chunky knit?
For example, this has a hood, but I think looks ok
www.oasis-stores.com/Hooded-Drape-Cardi/Cardigans/oasis/fcp-product/3630055819

But there is always something like this:
www.allsaints.com/product/?all=1&page=1&category_id=26&&prod_desc_id=5051214331331&position=54
or this
www.allsaints.com/product/?all=1&page=1&category_id=26&&prod_desc_id=5051214471594&position=4

Leggings-wise, topshop do fab high-waisted ones, great for post-birth and comfy too.

[dairymoo]

Agree with Jewelsandgems - what about something like a shirt dress with the leggings and cardi? Easy access to boobs and the tie at the waist gives you a bit of shape, but can be loosened for more...erm...comfortable days. This Boden one isn't too bad either, would look good with a chunky scarf and boots.

[dairymoo]

Love this cardi from Athropologie and this one too layered with long sleeve t's underneath.

[janeite]

LOVE that Gap shirt dress. Do you know if it's available in the UK stores too?

Long-line cashmere cardigans over dresses sound lovely.

[dairymoo]

Another nice shirtdress - not sure how far down the buttons go though...

[dairymoo]

Not sure - haven't been into Gap for a while. Hope so though as I quite like it too!

Really like this jacket too...

[janeite]

Thanks.

Argh - please warn me if it's an Anthropologie link, as I love so much on there and can't afford it!

[dairymoo]

Sorry....it is...... Go on.....you know you want to!!

[LetThemEatCake]

Thanks ladies

lookit - zip front, even easier access than buttons!!

[LetThemEatCake]

looks like this neckline would pull down easy enough