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@mrs. tictactoe: I agree. The size on the tags may be a little jarring, but it is so important to wear clothes that fit. It isn't forever, but you deserve to be in comfortable clothing and not trying to squeeze into something too small!

Shapewear! It keeps me sane while I am working towards my goal. There are so many degrees of compression, there's something for everyone these days.

I agree that wearing clothes that properly fit will make you feel so much better when you look in the mirror! Who cares what the size tag says..... dressing for your body is much more flattering than trying to "fit" into a smaller size.

I gained 70+ lbs with G so I had to most definitely learn how to "re-dress"... since then people are pretty surprised to hear how much I weigh (I never quite lost it all but I also had other health issues).

I don't wear low-rise, ever! Wearing something with a little bit higher waist keeps my muffin top at bay & will give a much nicer shape! I don't wear clingy fabrics! I do wear form fitting clothes like tanks & blouses b/c flowy things tend to make my pouch more prominent so I stay away from them! I tried to stay away from cropped pants & capris BUT I've also come to more terms with my after babies body so now I wear them (I don't usually wear shorts as I gotta big booty & more shorts just don't cover enough). Also, make sure you have a good bra that FITS (get fitted if you have too) b/c a ill fitting bra can add pounds to how you look!

I usually feel pretty good about myself these days (I would be lying if I said I didn't miss my pre-G body though)... I hope you find some things you like! GL

It's depressing-I went shopping with a friend a couple weeks ago for a dress and nothing fits. Plus, my boobs are so big, I needed to shop in the plus size section, which I couldn't bring myself to do. I've been wearing stretchy skirts, cotton shorts, yoga pants, and maternity t shirts. If I need clothes before I go back to work in 7 weeks, I will do that at the last minute because I don't want to go shopping and then have it not fit again and need to go again!

I was up about 55 lb and I've got 20 to go. It's coming off with diet and exercise right now, and I keep reminding myself these things take time!!! I do FEEL a lot better now that I'm working out, though. Like I'm being proactive, at least

I hear you. I'm 8 weeks out and am wearing some pretty big sizes. But hey, anything is better than maternity pants. I was so sick of them!

I can totally understand the stereotype of "mom" clothes. I'm so tired and frustrated with my crazy body that if it fits and is comfortable I barely care how it looks

I'm not post partum yet, but I wanted to give you a big hug. Hug!!!!!

Ughhh! I've been there...Always was thin and then when I got pregnant, I gained weight like it was my job!! It fell off very quickly except for those last 10 lbs. I really, really had to work off those last 10 lbs. Also, even though the scale said for example 120 lbs....I did NOT in any way look like I used to when I weighed 120 before I had the baby. It really does take time and patience..Plus a little effort. I basically lived in leggings and long tops until I felt comfortable in jeans. Sorry for the novel, I just remember feeling so alone and crappy about my pp body and I want you to know you are not alone

I gained 60 pounds. And i struggled to lose the weight as quickly as I wanted. I found i was most comfortable in casual dresses that accentuated my waist. I was able to find a few for cheap at Marshall's. Dont lose hope completely though, it takes time but your body isn't "ruined forever," i was able to get my pre-baby body back by about a year PP.

@sslm: I gained 60lbs, half my body weight. I was totally mental and thought I would lose it like, a day after leaving the hospital. Yeah. That didn't happen. Despite my dieting and exercise, I wasn't able to lose it all until 9.5 months postpartum, when I scaled back on breastfeeding. I guess I was just one of the lucky ones that holds on to extra weight while breastfeeding.

I was pretty upset and frustrated but if I could go back in time, I'd tell myself to chill out. Buy more clothes, that would've made me feel better.
(and as a bonus, I got to keep a cup-size after I lost all the weight! woot!)

I only gained 35 pounds, but I've been slow to lose it. I find that jeans are so awkward, but they're all I can really wear -- I work at a casual-dress workplace so slacks would be weird, and I can't wear dresses because I pump. Most of my shirts are too long to look good with skirts. I have two pairs of Gap jeans and they both fit so oddly and are simultaneously sliding down and creating a muffin top

Anyway... more commiserating than anything! I did find that getting some nice, blousy tops and tunics helped matters a bit. And nice nursing bras! I love Hot Milk's.

@sslm: I lived in my maternity clothes for about 5 months pp. The weight just wouldn't come off. I finally got brave enough to go shopping. I went through the same feelings as you are. I had to find tops that fit different than prepregnancy clothes and 2 sizes bigger. But, just remember that it's temporary. By 8 months pp, I lost all but 5 lbs. You'll get there too!