There are a myriad of dressing challenges when it comes to gestation. Every trimester has its own quirks and challenges and the 4th is no exception. A couple key issues I’ve run across when prepping for how I’m going to dress.

  • After months of allowing my body to be someone else’s home, I’m ready to get back to my body being my own and my clothing reflecting that.
  • Need to accommodate a flexible bust size. I do not like the way I look with a C cup or higher. Fortunately, mine dive down to a B fairly quickly, but I still need to dress to accommodate the increase before I nurse.
  • The clothing needs to be breastfeeding friendly. I have no issue with breastfeeding in public, but do want it to be as easy and accommodating as possible.
  • As well as hiding a deflating post pregnancy belly, the clothing needs to accommodate those giant undies that accommodate the giant pad.
  • Requires minimal attention to detail. Getting things done with a toddler and a newborn is going to be enough of a new ordeal, I’d rather not having fussy clothes.

Here are some of my postpartum clothing choices:

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Button-up T-shirt dress 1  |  2

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They are loose and skim over the body, requiring only a belt to give your postpartum body shape. Only needing to undo a couple buttons means that I remain covered up for the most part.

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Nursing Sweatshirt/Joggers

Nursing sweatshirts only require a quick zip to have breastfeeding access. For those cooler spring days joggers have the comfort of leggings while having the ability to mask those giant panties.

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Fit and flare V-neck dresses

Offer plenty of shape to the postpartum body and typically made with lots of stretch making it easy to just pull down for breastfeeding.

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Nursing Bras  |  Underwear

It is so difficult to find great nursing bras, especially if you prefer a demi cup or racer back. I also somehow missed the memo about needing different underwear after a baby. Nothing will make you feel quite as attractive as asking your husband to pick up even bigger, granny panties while he is at the store picking up more stool softener.

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Decent PJs  |  Drawstring shorts/loose tanks or tees

I’ll be spending so much time lounging around and resting, I don’t want to always be schlepping. Plus people come over to visit and it’s nice to not be wearing something ratty. Drawstring shorts are less restrictive than denspring-like spring like and easy to throw on. Loose tanks or tees make it so that I don’t have to worry about my back being exposed — I can just pull the shirt down a bit.

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How do you prefer to dress after baby? Anxious to get back to yourself or happy to stay as casual as possible?