Even after two months of rigorously working out, eight extra pounds and a "jelly belly" remain. Because sculpting the core takes months, I better get ready for the long haul.
If you battle the same "jelly belly" as I do, try to hide your tummy with clothes in the mean time. Dressing properly erases inches off of your waist.
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| In my typical "mommy wear" on Friday. |
How to Hide a Postnatal Belly with Clothes:
1. Don a long shirt.
Long shirts cover up bellies -- a no brainer.
Also, if you breastfeed, button ups provide convenience.
2. Put on dark leggings.
They are sleek and comfortable. Elastic waist band, anyone?
3. Wear cool shoes.
A pair of sexy boots takes attention away from the middle area.
4. Go dark with layering objects.
Layering with a dark jacket, cardigan or -- in my case here -- blazer cuts down your frame, which further slenderizes.
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| A (surprisingly) sunny day again in Seattle. |
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| Side way pose - a must have for any fashion blog post. |
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| And here's my new pose - the downward look. |
You look tiny, thin, and adorable--can't imagine you losing 8 lbs! You're right about clothes either being miraculous or disastrous, though, when it comes to the belly area. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty!! Great post. :)
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u look sooooooo pretty
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Baby pouch is really hard to get rid of :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips, you look so adorable! Love the boots and the shirt! Kisses! xo
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Great tips! and you look stunning in a simple yet stylish look! xo akiko
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Love this post!! I'm trying to find ways to hide my tummy after having my son two months ago. Great tips!!
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you are fabulous. what a cool mum! love those boots on you!
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Regardless of whether you have something to hide or not, I think this outfit works on everyone. Plaid shirt and dark leggings is just such a cool combination. The black blazer is something everyone must have in their closet!
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I also have some extra belly from having a baby. It's been 10 weeks since I had my little girl, and I have ~18 extra pounds yet and a squishy midsection. I have found something fitted under a looser but structured layer is working well, like you- looser blouse but fitted jacket. I have been avoiding knit stretchy tops without a top layer because they show all your lumps and bumps. Waist definition is key for me. I've found belting has really helped me get more of a figure, when before it always looked overdone because I wore clothing that was closer-fitting.
ReplyDeleteI have a jelly belly too. Not postnatal, I just sit around and snack a lot :P
ReplyDeleteThese are some helpful tips for me and I agree with the the dark leggings point, they are such a style lifesaver!
You are a gorgeous mum :)
Love the layering, and those boots look luxurious!
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You look so cute love your outfit !
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and it's very CHIC! love the longer shirt underneath the blazer.
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