What to Wear?

Everyone says it, and I don't think you fully understand until it happens to you, but finding time to put together an outfit when you're a new Mum is actually really hard!

After spending my pregnancy in leggings and oversized tshirts I couldn't WAIT to be able to wear my normal clothes again. However, one week after giving birth and I realise I am still grabbing a pair of leggings and a tshirt, as I simply do not have the time to think about what I'm going to wear.

This is when I decided I really needed to pick up some basics that would refresh my wardrobe and make me feel pulled together without having to give it too much thought. 

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), none of my pre pregnancy clothes quite fit me anymore. This gave me the perfect excuse to go and do a bit of shopping, online of course! Much easier when you have a new baby at home to contend with.

These are some of the things I have picked up recently and have found are perfect wearing for my life as a new Mum.

1. Oversized Cardi Topshop 

I love oversized stuff, I just do, but it needs to be paired with something skinny on the bottom. I'm still breastfeeding at the moment and probably will be throughout winter so I've decided that for easy access, sweaters are out and cardies are in this season. Slouchy and with the sleeves rolled up...perfect.

2. Sheepskin Boots Isabel Marant 

Ok, these are basically my treat to myself for not being able to buy any nice clothing while I was pregnant, plus my feet are a size bigger now (I think). Regardless I always like to buy one item per season that is a little bit pricier providing I know I will get the wear out of it. These boots are sooo comfy and with her trademark hidden wedge inside are much more flattering than a flat UGG (sorry I really hate UGGS). Lucky for me I still get my discount at work while on maternity leave :D

3. Cashmere Beanie Cos

I love a good beanie for when it gets cold, the slouchier the better. This one from Cos is super super soft and not at all tight and clingy, so no itchy foreheads! It's also lightweight and comes in loads of different colours.

4. Loose V-Neck Tee American Vintage

I am always on the hunt for the perfect loose tee. It needs to feel lived in, while having a good shape and preferably skimming over my hips and bum. With my ginormous boobs at the moment I find a V-neck most flattering. Best to keep it simple with no logos, in colours white, charcoal, burgundy or khaki.

5. Oversized Checked Shirt Topshop

Again, love a good old oversized shirt with the sleeves rolled up. I would normally button all the way to the top but this isn't so flattering with my new busty figure, so best just to the neckline or open with a tee underneath. I've also realised that checks are great for disguising any baby stains ie. milk, sick, poo...

6. Ripped Skinny Jeans Topshop

I used to hate buying "distressed" denim (why buy something new that's damaged?) but now I LOVE it. I feel like a pair of ripped jeans adds just a little more interest to an otherwise, lets face it, fairly dull outfit. They also make me feel like I'm that little bit cooler and not so 'Mumsy'. Also, they still look great with a pair of heels and a blazer if you want dress them up a bit. Rock on!

Speaking of heels, I love these ones from Office. They are basically a Valentino Rockstud rip off but who cares when they do the job for £59. The heel is also super low so still Mummy practical.

Thanks for reading xxx