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Post-baby style advice for a changed shape and breastfeeding wardrobe

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solidair789 · 04/04/2026 13:58

Before having my baby, I was a size 6 and without wanting to sound like an annoying dick, I had pretty much been that size since I was a teenager. I was also pretty small boobed and felt like most tops and dresses hung okay on my frame (I'm about 5ft1). I put on a good few stone during pregnancy, but at 6 months pp, I'm now down to a size 8/10. However, my body shape has totally changed (I have curves for the first time, but also wider hips, and what feels like broader shoulders and a wider ribcage if that's even possible) and I have absolutely to idea how to dress.

I'd like to lose another half a stone by summer, but I have no idea what to wear in the meantime and suspect that even if I lose the weight, my old clothes won't fit quite right. I'm breastfeeding and my boobs look huge to me and I keep buying tops on vinted that I would have worn pre baby in a larger size, but which end up looking terrible. Either they are too low cut (which I thought looked okay when I was flatter chested) or too tight across the boobs but baggy or just unflattering at the waist..or perhaps I just need better bras??

Im short (5ft1ish), pale in winter, tanned in summer with dark hair. I think I suit bright jewel colours. Would really appreciate any ideas for styles that might suit me as I'm sick of living in leggings and big t-shirts. I have bought two pairs of wide leg high waisted jeans (in black and indigo blue) which I think would look okay if I could work out what tops to pair them with. Also open to dresses. I normally like things from Nobody's Child, some Boden, M&S, Uniqlo. I also like things from Sezane, Rixo, particularly if I can find them on vinted.

Any help with styles or outfit ideas very much appreciated!

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