4th Trimester Fashion
30 Sep 2014
I first heard of the 4th trimester in our childbirth class–that first three months of life when a baby is most comforted by the sensations of the womb. But there’s a 4th trimester for moms too, as we’re getting the hang of things, adjusting to a new schedule, and suddenly finding ourselves no longer pregnant, but not exactly the same shape or size we were before. I have lost a good bit of weight from my pregnancy, but I still have a ways to go to get back to my pre-pregnancy size. It’s not really a number that I’m hung up on, it’s just that…I’m cheap, and I don’t want to buy all new clothes! I do have great hope of being able to wear my old clothes, but I’m lucky in that it’s still hot here, and I can wear loose dresses for a little while before I have to think about cramming myself back into my jeans. I have mostly been wearing loose and comfy clothes around the house, but I am just starting to feel ready to wear something that might rightly be considered an outfit. My strategy is to buy a few things here and there to serve as transitional pieces, and, happily, most of these things are stretchy and forgiving and can be worn even when I am back at my pre-pregnancy weight. I sort of jokingly thought of this as “4th trimester fashion,” but I thought it would be fun to do a little style shoot, since I haven’t done one in ages.
I think leggings are postpartum strategy 101 for most women, but I’ve never had a pair that fits well. Until half-off day at my favorite thrift store! I also got this top there, but it’s actually a dress. A really short dress! Before now, I would never have considered buying something so short, but now…leggings to the rescue. (Please note someone’s cute feet sticking out there.) These shoes are also new, and they are so comfy. I am always hunting for the world’s most perfect flat. I like the copper color, and, of course, the fact that they are shiny.
My favorite thing about this top, besides the color, is the open back. There’s a whole slew of things I can never wear, including strapless, spaghetti straps, and open-backed tops and dresses, so I was so excited to find a dress with an open back that actually works for me. Someone finally figured out to leave the bottom half of the back open, and I’d like to shake their hand.
This necklace is basically my favorite of all time. It’s a globe (that actually spins!) with a little pair of binoculars attached.
It felt really good to dress up a bit (and wear my new lipstick!), even though we were just taking the baby for a Saturday afternoon walk. When we decided to go, I went into our room to change out of my mom uniform, and when I came back out, Eric did a double take and said, “Wow!” It was the best compliment I could have received. I’ve got the two sweetest boys in the world.
Sep 30, 2014 @ 03:38:13
Another darling post from Krug the Thinker! Um… did I give you that necklace or a similar one? I hope I did. I love your new fashion finds as well as the sweet feet sticking out of the stroller. Looking forward to more post-baby fashion posts!
Sep 30, 2014 @ 08:34:14
Thank you! Yes, you got me this necklace at the Tenement Museum, and I love it! The sweetest part of this whole thing is how excited Eric was to take the pictures–what a sweetie:)
Sep 30, 2014 @ 04:02:27
I was so happy to see your post this morning; I have always loved these fashion posts. And I immediately noticed the addition of the cute little feet. I hope a future post like this will feature mom and baby both dressed up for that accurate eye of your photographer.
Sep 30, 2014 @ 08:35:09
Thank you! I thought of you when I was putting it together! I love the idea for future ones–Micah is just the cutest, and I have so much fun picking out clothes for him every morning:)
Sep 30, 2014 @ 05:50:28
Must be a grandparent thing – those cute feet were the first thing I noticed as well!
Sep 30, 2014 @ 08:35:27
Of course! Those are the two most important feet in the world! 😉
Sep 30, 2014 @ 07:23:37
I think you look fabulous! I agree about the leggings though. And actually the only maternity clothes I still wear (and my baby is a year old) are my maternity leggings. Because comfy.
Sep 30, 2014 @ 08:36:21
Thank you so much! It’s good to be feeling a little more like myself. Thank goodness for leggings! They are so magnificent. I think you look fantastic too!
Sep 30, 2014 @ 11:29:44
you are looking great!
Sep 30, 2014 @ 17:14:49
Thank you so much!
Sep 30, 2014 @ 23:06:40
You look fantastic!
Oct 01, 2014 @ 16:21:12
Thank you so much! So do you, gorgeous!
Oct 01, 2014 @ 05:12:38
you look lovely and isn’t it nice to be outside on a walk 🙂 Fresh air restores me!!
Oct 01, 2014 @ 16:21:44
Thank you! I so agree! I am really eager to move past this 100-degree weather so I can get out for more walks with the baby!
Oct 01, 2014 @ 20:55:32
Congrats on the little one! And on looking like your cute self. I am definitely with you on the leggings. Still sport them all the time, even at 18 months pp.
Oct 03, 2014 @ 08:07:37
Thank you so much! I am so happy to have a way to keep in touch and see your sweet little bean too! You look gorgeous as always, sweet lady:)