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Awkward post birth inbetween stage - style ideas (if this is even possible!)

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clevername · 12/09/2017 18:36

I had my son 3 weeks ago and I'm in that annoying stage where nothing pre-pregnancy fits (obviously!) but my maternity stuff is all a bit baggy and unflattering. I'm breastfeeding too so also need boob access... All of this means I'm living in vest tops, cardigans and maternity leggings and I feel like I'm wearing pajamas all the time!

Whilst there is nothing massively wrong with this, I'm just getting a bit fed up and want to feel more stylish! Is this even possible?!

I'm going shopping tomorrow. I'm not planning on spending loads but hoping to find a few cheap bits from Primark/Sainsbury's etc that will help to make me feel a bit better but won't break the bank. Has anyone got any ideas about the kind of things I could look for?

Thanks!

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Fleurchamp · 12/09/2017 19:19

Are you on facebook? There is a great group - Can I Breastfeed In It. People post clothes that are suitable for feeding in. Especially dresses.

I find the one up one down method the easiest and so I stocked up on vests (£3.99 from h&m) and wear them under t-shirts/ jumpers. I also find it easier to wear a vest and a cardigan - I use John Lewis nursing bras which have a little modesty panel so I just pull the vest down to feed and don't feel too exposed.

H&M also have nursing vests if you prefer something made for feeding (in fact, they have quite a lot of nursing clothes online).

I bought a couple of pairs of jeans in a size that fit (topshop). Plus I bought the Hush Amie joggers which I will be able to wear when (if!) I lose the baby lbs.

clevername · 12/09/2017 21:17

Thank you.
I'm not on Facebook unfortunately. Cheers for the ideas, though.

I've got nursing bras and wear normal vest tops... Just hoping I can find something that feels a bit more 'me' (although, to be fair, I'm not sure I really not what 'me' is at the moment!)

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