Baby and Maternity nursing sets perfect for the hospital
September 28, 2009
Are you not sure what to pack for the hospital? This Maternity Mommy & Baby Nursing Sets ($29.50) from OldNavy.com should be a the top of your list!
The set includes a sleeveless nursing top and lounge pants for mom and a sleeper gown and hat for baby. It is packaged in a cotton jersey gift bag — perfect for throwing in your suitcase!
The matching set is available in Dogwood Pink (pictured) and True Blue.
What else should you pack in your hospital bag? Find out here!
Post-baby fashion tips: What to wear
How to hide your tummy after baby
Nicole Richie’s post-baby style: First photos
September 18, 2009
Nicole Richie was seen out looking great in a tie dye blue maxi dress just one week after giving birth to baby Sparrow.
Richie welcomed her second child (a boy named Sparrow James Midnight Madden) on September 9th. The reality star/designer looked great in an empire-waist maxi dress that flowed over her new mom curves. Check the photo out here.
She seems to be wearing a dress very similar to the Gypsy 05 Tie Dye Maxi Dress in Blue (pictured) available at www.shopthetrendboutique.com.
A maxi dress is the perfect post-baby look because the empire-waist cut and flowing material is perfect for hiding your new-mommy tummy, while the v-neckline highlights your new cleavage. The dress gets bonus points for comfort!
Check out more of Nicole Richie’s maternity style here.
For more on what to wear after baby is born:
Post-baby fashion tips: What to wear
How to hide your tummy after baby is born
See all of our postpartum style articles here
Preparing for childbirth: What to pack in hospital bag
September 14, 2009
As you enter your third trimester, it is a good idea to start preparing your hospital bag. Get our suggestions for what to pack to keep you comfortable during your hospital stay with your new baby.
What should you pack in your hospital bag? Here are our top suggestions!
1. Nursing bra (if you plan on breastfeeding)
2. Soft, comfortable robe
3. Socks and underwear
4. Nursing pajamas or comfortable pj’s
5. Going home from the hospital outfit for mom
6. Baby blanket
7. Boppy pillow (helps when holding and feeding baby)
8. House slippers
9. Baby’s going home outfit
10. Camera
Pictured is the Japanese Weekend Maternity Nursing Pajama Set ($58) from Nordstrom.com.
What would you add to our list? Comment below!
Nursing bras that relieve breastfeeding pain
September 14, 2009
Many women love the special bond and superb nutrition breastfeeding allows them to share with their baby, but struggle with the pain of engorgement — especially during the early stages of nursing. A new nursing bra by Nizo Wear has a patented feature that relieves pain. How does it work?
Nizo bras contain a molded pocket sewn into the bra’s seamless cup that is perfect for securely holding hot/cold compresses in place.
The Nizo nursing bras also include functional features such as a pull-down flap for ease of breastfeeding, soft colors and different fabric designs with ultra-comfortable microfiber fabric that perfectly conforms to your changing breast shape. The seamless bra (ranging from basic styles to sexy lacy styles) keeps you looking and feeling great.
Pictured is the Solace bra from Nizo Wear available at www.nizowear.com.
For more on nursing bras and post-baby fashion:
4 Tips for buying a maternity or nursing bra
How to hide your tummy after baby is born
Isabella Oliver nursing clothing line
September 3, 2009
Are you looking for stylish and functional nursing clothes? If so, you will love the Isabella Oliver line of nursing tops, dresses and lingerie.
“We wanted to create a look that felt stylish and pulled together, yet discreet and practical after your baby is born,” says IsabellaOliver.com.
As seen in their maternity line, their nursing line is not only functional, but made to perfectly flatter a woman’s body. The Olivia Nursing Top (pictured) features a flattering jersey material that flatters your new curves. The self tie overlay conceals a tube-like under layer for easy pull down and discreete breastfeeding.
You will also love the flattering cut and design of the Bella Materna Nursing Camisole. Layer this under your favorite button-front top for easy and discreete breastfeeding.
Check out their entire nursing line at IsabellaOliver.com.
For more on nursing attire:
4 Tips for buying a maternity or nursing bra
Stylish dual purpose maternity and nursing tops
Post-baby fashion tips: What to wear
July 25, 2009
Between the round-the-clock feedings and constant diaper changes, the last thing new moms can comprehend is how to throw together an outfit that looks good and feels good. Follow our stress-free advice to help new-moms feel their best with these tips on how to flatter your post-baby body.
Tip #1: Interesting necklines and/or necklaces will draw attention up and away from your postpartum tummy and direct it at your beautiful new-mom glow.
Tip #2: Printed or patterned tops paired with dark jeans or pants also draws the attention up and creates the illusion of a slimmer torso.
Tip #3: Shift dresses are a hot look right now and they are an easy way to disguise your post-baby belly. Throw on some sassy heels or sandals, an eye-catching necklace and you are ready to hit the town!
Tip #4: Guard against the dreaded “muffin top” by avoiding jeans that are too tight and opting for drawstring pants or skirts with a stretchy waistband. Shapewear, such as Sassybax, is another great option to keep your tummy pulled in. Many of today’s shapewear options are made of stretchy, breathable fabrics that feel great to wear while taking inches off instantly!
Pictured is the Pintuck Shift Dress from Gap.com.
For more tips on your post-baby wardrobe:
Prepare your postpartum wardrobe
How to hide your tummy after baby
Top 5 postpartum wardrobe essentials
Prepare your postpartum wardrobe
May 19, 2009
Are you wondering what you should have in your closet once baby is born? Find out tips on evolving your wardrobe from maternity to post-baby.
Looking great after baby means minimizing those areas that need minimizing (tummy) and highlighting everything else! Get tips on what will best flatter your post-baby body.
Read: What to wear after baby
Do you really need to buy a whole new wardrobe after baby is born? Of course not! Find out how to look great as a new-mom without blowing your budget.
Read: How to save money on post-baby wardrobe
Did you know you can actually look thinner by wearing (and not wearing!) certain clothes? Find out what to wear and what to ditch.
Read: Dress to minimize big hips
How can you disguise your post-baby “muffin top?” It takes time to lose the baby weight, but in the meantime you can look and feel great if you know which clothes to wear.
Read: How to hide your tummy after baby
Also, check out: Top 5 postpartum wardrobe essentials
Pictured is the Boob Design Nursing Top from Lamamamaternity.com.
Post-baby style: How black and white slims your waist
March 21, 2009
Black and white clothes not only have that a certain elegance and sophistication about them, but, when worn correctly, can also be used to whittle your waistline.
How can you wear black and white to slim your post-baby body? Fashion director Cindy Weber Clearly gives InStyle magazine these black and white tips:
1. Everyone knows black conceals and white reveals- and that wide horizontal stripes won’t do you any favors at your widest part.
2. Did you know that black side panels will whittle your waist? Also, narrow stripes can minimize when contrasted with wider ones. Pictured is the Colorblock Silk Top with black side panels ($44) from Forever21.com.
3. Use patterns to your advantage. Balance wide hips with a print on top. If you’re petite, create the illusion of additional inches with vertical lines. An allover print with a diagonal drift works well for curvier figures.
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Stylish dual purpose maternity and nursing tops
March 21, 2009
If you plan on breastfeeding, the best way to get the most bang for your buck is to buy tops that are dual purpose and work both when you are pregnant and when you are nursing. Check out our pick of the best tops that are both stylish and functional.
Figure8maternity.com has a wide range of stylish maternity tops and nursing tops. These type of blouses are cut to flatter your pregnancy curves and postpartum belly (empire waist and drop-waist tops accomplish this) and allow easy access for nursing.
The Shirred Maternity/Nursing Tube Top by 1 in the Oven (pictured) is available for $64 at figure8maternity.com. This stylish top will look perfect paired with jeans or a skirt and features a shirred layer at the bust which can be pulled down for easy nursing.
Another option is the Sienna Criss-Cross Maternity & Nursing Top by Maternal America for $85, also at figure8maternity.com. The gathered waistline will be flattering both during pregnancy and postpartum and the criss-cross layer allows easy for discreet nursing.
You will love the navy nautical stripes of the Navy Stripes Maternity & Nursing Top by Maternal America for $66 at figure8maternity.com. The empire-waist cut will be comfortable both during pregnancy and after baby is born and the cropped cami inner layer easily pushes down for breastfeeding.
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Jennifer Garner: Get her post-baby style
February 27, 2009
Actress Jennifer Garner, whose second daughter Seraphina was born on January 6th, looks great as she is out running errands with her oldest daughter Violet. Find out her post-baby style tips.
Garner looks fabulous after giving birth about 6 weeks ago. Like many new moms, Garner knows that wearing layers is a great way to conceal your post-baby bulges.
Garner wears a button-front loose fitting shirt that is both flattering to her neckline and conceals her belly. As an added bonus, a button-front shirt is great choice if you are breastfeeding as it allows for easy access for nursing.
The long cardigan is a great piece to not only keep you warm, but also to conceal your new-mommy hips. The dark wash boot-cut jeans are also slimming and flattering to your figure. Of course, dark sunglasses are a most to conceal those new-mom undereye circles!
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