Let’s face it, you JUST had a baby. You’ve got a wedding to go to, church to attend, a birthday party to visit, and you are in the stage where nothing fits right. In this post, I’m going to show you the easiest variations of postpartum outfits for summer that you can wear ANYWHERE.
Step 1: How’s the weather?
The first step to finding the perfect postpartum outfits for summer is starting with the temperature. A Texas summer and an Ohio summer are VERY different. Needless to say, your look will change depending on what area you live in!
Down below I have outfit inspiration and links for ladies in ANY climate.
Step 2: Self Evaluation
Hey, mama, how are you feeling?
Some ladies’ baby belly will shrink really quickly after having a baby and others don’t. Each of our bodies are different and that is ok! You need to dress in what makes you feel beautiful. The faster your tummy shrinks does NOT affect your value and worth!
Right now as you are reading this, I want you to take a moment and really evaluate how you are feeling.
Questions to ask yourself:
- Do you know all of the hard work your body has put in to create the miracle in your arms?
- Are you allowing yourself time to recover?
- Have you put expectations on yourself that are excessive or unattainable?
- Do you love the body you are in?
- Do you feel pressure to “Bounce Back” fast?
I think one of the hardest lessons mothers learn in their postpartum journey is simply that our bodies will forever be changed after pregnancy. Society puts so much pressure on moms to fit into their old clothes and look the way they did before, and the pressure should NOT be there for any reason. You’ve grown a human being within you (possibly more than one!), your uterus has stretched from the size of a grape to the size of a watermelon, and now your boobs are full of milk. Your body is doing SO much, it doesn’t need to be pressured to be “normal” again. What it IS doing is perfectly normal.
An outfit is more than just an outfit, it’s a reflection of how you feel about yourself. Before you try to find something that you feel beautiful in, remind yourself that you are beautiful in just your own skin. If you aren’t sure how to do that, check out my website to learn more about how I coach postpartum moms to THRIVE.
Step 3: Postpartum Outfits for Summer
Here’s the fun part – shopping! Most of the links below are to Amazon so every mom can have an affordable opportunity to find something they feel beautiful in.
Dresses: Easy, Simple, Beautiful
I personally chose loose and flowy dresses toward the beginning of my postpartum journey, which became a regular thing! After becoming a mom, comfortable and durable clothing seemed to become more important by the day. You can wear a belly wrap, granny panties, or shapewear under any of these looks to help you feel more supported!
Links for Amazon items inspired by these images:
White and Blue Dress (not at all like the image, but still to die for)
Tops & Bottoms: Mix and Match or Layer, You’re in Control!
When I was newly postpartum, I ran to Target to grab a few “in between sizes” jeans for a cheap price. They served me well for a few months, but I highly suggest paying a little more for something with good tummy support. Buckle Black jeans are higher end in price, but very well made and comfortable while supportive.
I stan a loose sweater at any time of the year, but especially toward the end of summer for evenings out! I also love a piece that works as daytime loungewear when paired with some soft and comfy sweats and looks great for going out with a pair of jeans.
Links for Amazon items inspired by these images:
Loose Button Down Top with Collar
Athleisure: A Postpartum Mom’s Best Friend
These looks are great for going out for coffee with a friend, grocery shopping, baby checkups, or just hanging around the house. Stay comfy AND beautiful with this inspiration.
Links for Amazon items inspired by these images:
Step 4: Your Final Look!
The goal for your postpartum outfits for summer is that you look and feel beautiful.
Mama, you do so much, you have SO many things going on. I’m so proud that you have taken the time to read this post that is all about postpartum outfits for summer and really poured into YOU. You give so much, you do so much, don’t forget to give to yourself too.
Let go of the expectations. Find something that you feel beautiful in. Enjoy your little miracle that your body brought into this world, and dress for the occasion to celebrate the beginning of their little life. Now go out there and look and feel fabulous, because you are!
Resources for Postpartum Moms
If you are a postpartum mom that wants support during this time and doesn’t have any, check outThe Rising Tide Fellowshipand join myPostpartum Mom and Early Motherhoodspace. Free for 60 days!
