Help I have no clothes!

[PetiteMum]

quite literally! DS is 9 mo old and I am too big for my pre- pregnancy wear, and too small for maternity stuff. It's sooooooo depressing. I don't know where to start or what to wear......seem to have lost my sense of style somehow?
I just don't know how to dress my new mum self

There's always some good advice given on here for this kind of thing. The general suggestion is, if possible, treat yourself to some new basics - skinny black/indigo jeans, a breton tee, a jersey/tea dress, a knee/over-the-knee denim or other skirt, some wedges...oh, and a new, properly fitting bra! Personal shoppers are often recommended on here (Debenham's are free I think). Think about what colours you are attracted to, and if there's anyone who has a style that you like ( and you could pinch a few ideas from them!).

Ashbury, that's great advice re the jeans/breton top- in fact it's EXACTLY what I did! Jeans can be expensive though, so I would stick with a reasonably priced brand as you may need to buy a couple of different sizes as you lose weight to your original size (or close). I have a few pairs of jeans which don't fit me now... don't know what to do with them.

I feel your pain.

DS is 7 months but with a 4.5 yr old DS and 2.5 yr old DD too I am feeling rather flabby (I have been pregnant or breastfeeding for 5.5 years).

My boobs are huge and fit no tops unless they stretch

My stomach is well...interesting.

I was curvy as it was

I have decided simple is the way forward. And sit ups

Give us some more details and I will post some links

Hair colour
Size
Norks
Curvy?
Budget

Ooh Collision...I will take you up on your offer if OP is busy

Brown
14
38E
Curvy!
High street but would love some ideas of more expensive labels to look on ebay....

Am back at work but informal

Aw thanks!

Black
12
36dd
Curvy
High st

Also, have Huge arms with batwings and a horrible hanging belly

I will be eternally grateful for your tips

Well you sound similar so both might need similar things.

First of all sort out your underwear to get a proper silhouette.

You both need good fitting bras and these

linen trews in navy are always good

stripy top

love these wedges

cute DP dress with leggings

You can both wear leggings so do not discount it. Can look nicer than bare legs imvho.

You can buy lots of accessories such as scarves and necklaces and earrings and change any outfit by accessorising.

Buy lots of different coloured tops and plain linen trousers. Change the shoes.

Most colours except black go with navy.

love this

lovely skirt and would go with lots of different plain tshirts

thank you...that skirt and first dress are now both in my basket and off searching for more

What about maxi skirts on the curvy? Yes or no?

Aw thanks collision, you are so sweet it makes me want to cry! Hm, don't the magic knickers dig in and create rolls? The only thing that's ever stopped me from buying them

No they dont PetiteMum as long as you get the right size and dont try and squish into a smaller size!

ppig - maxi dresses are lovely but dont get one with swathes of material as it can make you look bigger.

bump

Right, am armed with all ideas and off to the m and s outlet this week, fingers crossed! Is it me, or does shopping seem to be the least important thing when you are house hunting with baby in tow?! But I shall procrastinate no longer! I cannot go on like this, and it is far to warm for me to hide behind hideous chunky cardigan....thanks for the tips, will let you know how it goes

Thank you Collision - I am eagerly awaiting parcels!!!