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How do I ditch the leggings and hoodie?

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Biribift · 20/03/2021 17:34

Over lockdown I've spent my whole time in this type of outfit (hopefully photo will attach). I have a 4 month old baby and what you see here is my maternity leggings and a hoodie from the men's department of Primark...
I feel like I've lost my way entirely. I don't want jeans particularly, because I'm in the house a lot. I used to wear a lot of dresses but they're also not practical for playing with the baby, plus I'm breastfeeding so access is difficult. What can I wear to still be comfortable but less of a mess?

How do I ditch the leggings and hoodie?
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Inneedofanewwardrobe · 21/03/2021 19:05

@Biribift mind linking to long shirts you’ve bought?

LollyLou348 · 21/03/2021 22:20

This is so hard! I had to ditch the leggings when going back into work and I honestly wanted to cry! I found some super stretchy jeans at ACAI Outdoorwear which look amazing and there's stroll pants which are so comfy but I put heels on with them so they look dressy but also they're not uncomfortable x

Justanotherdragact · 21/03/2021 22:23

This one is nice

www.asos.com/prd/22738582?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

And

www.asos.com/prd/22101975?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

Both nice with leggings x

Soontobe60 · 21/03/2021 22:31

Go for patterned leggings and a fitted vest and hoody jacket from a women’s range. That’s what I live in when I’m at home, as do my DDs. Jumpers will look boxy on you if you buy men’s jumpers!
Colour is your friend.
www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-zip-up-hoodie/p/clp60488042?color=WHITE#intid=prodColourId-60495373

ThroughTheMirrorEmpire · 22/03/2021 13:03

You say you have a small waist and wider hips so I would actually try shorter jumpers that stop at your waist to shoe it off with high waisted trousers/joggers/jeans/leggings... otherwise the longer hoodies will just stop at and highlight your widest part?

Biribift · 22/03/2021 16:45

@Inneedofanewwardrobe I've ordered

This blue one

This white one

This plaid one for a bit of 90's nostalgia

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Biribift · 22/03/2021 16:46

Thank you all for your suggestions! Sometimes I'm never sure where to begin with what suits!

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professionalnomad · 23/03/2021 10:47

I too am in the same boat.
I wear maternity leggings but have topped it off with a nice longer button down shirt (I have a lot of the M&S tencel ones) with a long fine knit cardigan.

I feel smarter but still comfy with good access to my breasts for feeding

ShirleyPhallus · 23/03/2021 10:54

There are some really lovely sweatshirts around at the moment, I’d get some of those and some really good quality leggings that have a good stretch / hold feel which will instantly make you feel a bit more dressed up

But honestly, I’m back to my super corporate job and everyone is dressing like this at the moment!

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