How to Make Post-Pregnancy Transitional Clothes Last (Fashion Blog Post)

What is post-pregnancy transitional clothes?

Post-pregnancy transitional clothes are clothing items that fit your body while your body transitions from being pregnant to not pregnant.

They are helpful because after pregnancy, most women take months to return to normal. They need garments that fit their changing bodies, because while their pregnancy clothes are too big, their pre-pregnancy clothes are too snug.
 

Why do you need post-pregnancy transitional clothes? Are you spoiled or something?

Spoiled?

Hardly. New moms are too busy to be spoiled. But most of us do feel awful about our figures. After nine months of growing and stretching, even the fittest moms gain unwanted weight.

LOTS OF IT!

No, we are not spoiled. We are self-conscious.

Getting back to pre-pregnancy shape is painful!

It's achievable, but is such an enduring process, as our bodies slim down only in gradual steps.

And because it takes such a long time -- months and sometimes years -- to get back in shape, wearing clothes that fit gives us a (much-needed) confidence boost.

But wait! If your body changes all the time, don't you have to shop for new clothes all the time too?

Yes.

And yes, it gets expensive. That's why I shop at Ross and TJ Maxx. Also, it helps to get the same types of clothes. I like slouchy tops and skinny pants.

To additionally justify the expense, I try to make transitional clothes last even when I've lost most of my pregnancy weight.

Finally, how do you make post-pregnancy transitional clothes last?

3 steps:

1. Tuck it in.

A lot of my transitional tops are one or two sizes bigger. Now that I'm smaller, they look frumpy. I tuck them into pants for cleaner appearance.

2. Roll em' up.

Some of my transitional pants are a bit loose. The bottoms started to drag. Rolling them up into carpis makes them sleek.

3. Take a hike.

I only do this when I don't wear the baby in a carrier. I wear heels to give the entire outfit a bit of a lift.
 

If you've been through the postpartum process, can you commiserate?

Did you wear post-pregnancy transitional clothes, and how did you make them last?