Breastfeeding-friendly capsule wardrobe ideas for the early postnatal months?

[FoamShrimps]

Im 6 weeks post partum and breast feeding and want to buy some clothes as nothing fits and I’ve been wearing the same few outfits on rotation during my third trimester and none of them are that breastfeeding friendly. I’d like to feel put together and have a healthy budget. I’m 5 foot 10, historically quite athletic build but not at the moment. I’m not waif like in my structure. I like oversized fits / scandi style clothing / enjoy leggings and a top vibe. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with where to start (extremely sleep deprived). I’m thinking I need to go for a capsule approach? This will hopefully not be my last baby so happy to pay a bit more for quality. Please help!

I have a one year old and I am still breastfeeding, this is my third DC. It might not work for you but I have always breastfed in my regular clothes, only avoided things that completely restrict access, such as pinafore dresses. So shirts, sweaters, t-shirts, shirt dresses - I just open them or pull them up (or down).

I know it’s not for everyone but I always “faked it till I made it” with all my children. So dressed to feel good and put together, out of the house every day for long walks, and got DHs help to have time for exercise as it’s my favourite “me time”. Even when I am exhausted these small things help me feel better and have more energy and confidence. Not sure if all these work for everyone but I’ve managed to get back to my pre-pregnancy self quite quickly and avoided PND every time.

There’s one brand of maternity clothes that I know of that is considered stylish - Seraphine. It’s not my style so I haven’t had anything from them but they were bought by Next recently.

This early days are tough but it will get better. I still don’t get a whole night of uninterrupted sleep but co-sleeping helps.