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What to wear to hide post-pregnancy tum

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Murtette · 11/06/2012 22:33

What tops are best to hide my post-pregnancy tum which is currently sagging over the top of my jeans? DS vomits on a frequent basis so I need to be able to bung them in the washing machine & the tumble dryer. And I'm breastfeeding so will need to be able to access my boobs.

I'm almost 2 stone heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight but put weight on all over so am still a pear shape with a very large bottom, I just happen to have a saggy stomach & large boobs as well. I'm only 5ft4 so long tops don't work.
Given I'm hoping to lose the weight eventually (although if my experience post DC1 is anything to go by, it won't be until I stop bf in a few months time), I don't want to spend too much money on new clothes but am so desperate for something flattering that I'm willing to spend a bit if I have to.
Any suggestions? Ideally with links to actual tops rather than just style suggestions.
Thanks!

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pootlebug · 12/06/2012 11:53

I have been doing skinny jeans (bought a size up in Primark for £9) with tops like this, with a vest top under which I pull down to feed when I pull other top up, iyswim www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33053&storeId=12552&productId=4936660&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208650&parent_categoryId=208600&pageSize=20&refinements=Colour{1}~[cream]&noOfRefinements=1

HappyAsEyeAm · 12/06/2012 13:28

I'm in the same boat, and the top that pootlebug links to is exactly the type of top I've bought lately. Except that mine are in short sleeve. I have also bought four identical tops from Phase Eight in the same colour - I can't link to it, but its available online for £45 in white, navy, an oatmeal type colour and a blue mix - jersey material, 3/4 sleeve, double lined (the bottom layer clings to my flab, the top layer sort of skims over it). They all machine wash and don't need ironing, but they don't all tumble dry - they must be washed at 30 degrees though.

OneTwoOrThree · 12/06/2012 17:09

Same boat for me too. Off to order the DP top online - thanks for the tip.

Any other good / cheapish tips out there?

notjustamummythankyou · 12/06/2012 17:30

Me too! Watching with interest.

As well as tops, I think I need to go for higher rise jeans / trousers and put the low rise ones away for a bit. While I can get into them, they're just not flattering, and everything seems to cling around my tummy. Not a good look.

Has anyone seen any high(ish) rise jeans so I can tuck my tummy in ?

Jellybellyrbest · 12/06/2012 17:40

Watching too! My baby is 8W & am actually starting to GAIN!!! aagh! Did last two BF too.....that DP top lovely!

Notjust; saw high rise jeans in the Gap 50% off sale online earlier....

notjustamummythankyou · 12/06/2012 17:50

Good tip, jelly , thanks. Got the email about the sale but haven't looked yet.

Eldest dc is at nursery tomorrow. I can feel a shopping spree coming on ...

littlemiss26 · 12/06/2012 20:40

I'm in the same boat and went shopping today - some nice high rise jeans in next and river island - next have a choice of boot cut and skinny jeans in the high rise in their lift, shape range and i am a 14-16 on the bottom half and i could get on and do up the 12 - so they are not too tight either!! Also H&M have alot of basic vest/tops in their sale for £3-4 which i bought to aid the breastfeeding!

dundeemarmalade · 12/06/2012 23:58

Jojo blah blah do nursing control vests and mahoosive pants.vests have drop clips and reinforced tummy panel. Not beautiful or hugely comfy but effective.

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