https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:50:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784603 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:08:42 +0000 gingerbebe 2784603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah, the best maternity/postpartum thing I had was the Gap foldover maxi skirt. They don't have it right now, but they have that mess on Ebay and I would totally buy another if I got pregnant again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784592 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:53:14 +0000 Mrs D 2784592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: I should also note that I know people have differing views on Lularoe but their Cassie skirt was wonderful post partum...it has like a fold over band top that is great at tucking stuff in. I dont dig their weird patterns, but I have snagged a few floral ones that I liked and they work with my shell/cardigan set up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784588 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:47:17 +0000 matador84 2784588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: I have a pair of W &amp; W and love them! They just don't fit right now, ha ha. I need to see if they make a high waist because I think I would love them even more.</p> <p>@winniebee: definitely looking into now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784530 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:18:29 +0000 gingerbebe 2784530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Yes, I also love that dress. It was great for nursing and very soft and flattering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784528 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:15:37 +0000 Rocker2014 2784528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really liked blazers when I returned to work - I thought the structure really helped give me a nice shape when I felt lumpy and saggy. A funky blazer with trouser jeans is still one of my favorite work looks. I get blazers everywhere, but NY&amp;Co and target often have affordable ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784506 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:32:49 +0000 winniebee 2784506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>[attach=215/17/oz0e6p.450x600.D8066560-36C0-419A-A6DD-CD058A7EBFA4.jpeg]</p> <p>Me and my nugget in the dress a month ago! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784505 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:31:49 +0000 winniebee 2784505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I think it would depend on your frame. I'm really petite so it comes down low, but I wear a nursing tank under anyways! Also, don't pay full price - lands end always runs sales! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784503 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:29:22 +0000 Mrs D 2784503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: cute dress....how low does the V come in the front? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784501 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:25:42 +0000 winniebee 2784501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Obsessed with Athleta's magnet closure open cardigans. Great for nursing/pumping.</p> <p>Also love this dress for post-partum (and pumping). I have it in 3 colors - great for work you can wear alone, with a cardigan, or blazer. </p> <p><a href="https://www.landsend.com/products/womens-elbow-sleeve-cotton-modal-fit-and-flare-dress/id_258796_59?le" rel="nofollow">https://www.landsend.com/products/womens-elbow-sleeve-cotton-modal-fit-and-flare-dress/id_258796_59?le</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784499 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:18:40 +0000 Mrs D 2784499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really love this shell from AT...</p> <p><a href="https://www.anntaylor.com/mixed-media-shell/403546?skuId=20947194&#038;defaultColor=9192&#038;colorExplode=false&#038;catid=cata000010" rel="nofollow">https://www.anntaylor.com/mixed-media-shell/403546?skuId=20947194&#038;defaultColor=9192&#038;colorExplode=false&#038;catid=cata000010</a></p> <p>Its mixed material, so its basically a super comfy cotton shell with a woven front overlay. Super comfortable, perfect for layering.</p> <p>I also live in these cardi's from Target:</p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-cocoon-cardigan-a-new-day-153/-/A-52490191#lnk=sametab" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/women-s-cocoon-cardigan-a-new-day-153/-/A-52490191#lnk=sametab</a></p> <p>I basically wear a shell, a cardi and pair of pants to work 3 days a week! The other days I wear jeans once, and a skirt once to mix it up! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784497 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:14:13 +0000 gingerbebe 2784497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wear leggings instead of tights under dresses. If I'm wearing boots or closed shoes, it doesn't matter anyway, and I feel they are more comfortable than tights. </p> <p>For dresses, I generally look for wrap-style dresses or tunic dresses. This time of year, a ponte material is warmer and pretty easy maintenance. I think Old Navy had some clearance recently and Gap I'm sure makes a ponte dress cuz they always do. My favorite wrap dresses are Chaps by Ralph Lauren or Dana Buchman, which are at Kohl's.</p> <p>I wear a lot of open cardigans, which are available just about anywhere, and wear a looser top with a pair of slacks. Warmer weather I like jersey/modal ones. This time of year, merino wool is my favorite material.</p> <p>If you're going to be pumping, I would recommend Rumina Pump and Nurse tanks - you can wear them under your clothing and stick the flanges right into the tank. I just wore them with nursing pads under my clothes and didn't wear anything too tight and basically got away with not wearing a bra for a long time. </p> <p>Pants, I really like Dana Buchman slacks from Kohl's for some reason. They seem to fit my hips really well and are not very expensive.</p> <p>Jeans, I've heard a lot of good things about Wit and Wisdom from Nordies. I'm losing weight right now, so I'm sticking to cheapie Old Navy Rockstar Midrise jeans or my trusty Democracy Mid-rise Jeggings, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784495 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:06:58 +0000 looch 2784495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you into skirts? I really like the midi length that is everywhere, with a pair of dark, opaque tights underneath. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784493 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:05:55 +0000 avivoca 2784493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stretchy things were my friend (and still are). I really like fit and flare dresses for my new shape. I also do a lot of separates, especially when I was pumping, so skirt/top/cardigan or pants/top/cardigan. I prefer skirts though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/postpartum-wardrobe-must-haves#post-2784489 Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:03:48 +0000 matador84 2784489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for staple items/suggestions for when I go back to work in 3 weeks. I like to shop Nordstrom's, Gap...and only online really. </p> <p>I have to dress business professional/semi-professional 3x a week and can wear jeans twice a week. Definitely in the market for new jeans since my hips are huge now 3 babies in. </p>