Post pregnancy body/fashion

[AlReef]

Hi all,

Before I got pregnant, I had a relatively standard size 10 figure. I'd shop in H&M, Oasis, Warehouse etc. and a lot of the clothing would suit me. I had my son and a year on, I feel like I'm suffering from a bit of an identity crisis! I put on 70 lb in my pregnancy and although I worked hard to lose most of the weight, (I'm now a size 12), my body shape isn't what it used to be. I have no idea what kind of clothes suit my shape and all the shops I go to either look far too young for me or too old. Can I ask where women in their mid 30's with wobbly bits go to shop?

Urgh I feel your pain, also had my daughter a year ago and I feel like I've kind of lost my style identity. Nothing I like seems to suit me! I'm so concerned about covering up that I end up buying stuff I would never usually like and then hating it.

Things I've bought recently that I've got complements on though are things from the usual high street stores I used to shop at (especially George at Asda!) - just have to be a bit more selective and think about the cut and shape of what you're buying.

Also don't be afraid to go a size up just to get a good fit. I'm really focused on losing the baby weight and get disheartened when I have to go up a size, but it's worth remembering that some styles might just need an extra inch in certain areas now that your body has changed a bit.

I'm sure you look fab