Friday 20 May 2016

Postpartum Outfits: Maxi Dress, Maxi Skirt and Cross Body Bags

A mix of outfits - slightly dressier outfit with a maxi dress for a birthday dinner, and a more casual maxi skirt outfit to run errands and do the day care drop off / pick-up.

What I wore:

Away From Blue | easy postpartum style breastfeeding friendly nursing maxi dress LV speedy bag

AwayFromTheBlue | pink maxi dress  Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs black logo plaque ballet flats
BagLouis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere

Why I wore it:

I adore this maxi dress, I really do! It's a maternity/nursing dress, and I wore it heavily in the second and third trimesters of both pregnancies, as well as wearing it post-baby too. It was the last pregnancy outfit I got photos of for the blog. It's nice to wear it again without the bump, and appreciate the ease of breastfeeding in it! In the early weeks, your wardrobe needs to accommodate your changing postbaby body as well as being easy to pull up or down or sideways to allow for easy breastfeeding too while you and baby master the art.

Wore this out to a family birthday dinner.  I'd usually pick a clutch or smaller bag, but I had all my stuff in the speedy bag from the last time I wore it and didn't have the energy to swap out for an evening bag I'd have to juggle with a newborn and toddler. No extra accessories either, just a simple pull on and go outfit.


Last worn: Mothers En Vogue maxi dress, Marc Jacobs ballet flats, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere.

Other ways to wearpink maxi dress and LV neverfull, Marc Jacobs ballet flats with black and grey, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere and denim shorts.








What I wore:

Away From Blue | monochrome black post baby maxi skirt outfit red cross body bag

AwayFromTheBlue | Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red printed maxi skirt
SunglassesRay-Ban new Wayfarers
TeeAtmos&Here rolled sleeve oversize tee in black (also in grey)
Skirt: Izabel London Aztec print maxi skirt (C/O)
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs black logo plaque ballet flats
BagRebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red (new purchase)

Why I wore it:

I finally swapped my handbags over! I wore my Balenciaga day bag for a while post baby as that's the bag I had everything in when I went into labour. It was a bag that was easy to continue using while hubby had some time off from work to help us settle in. Now it's just me and the boys, a cross body bag like the Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere I wore above is an essential to keep my hands free. I'd had my eye on this saddle bag at Shopbop for a while and with the recent friends and family sale it was the perfect time to buy it.

It's a great size, so easy to wear when spending the day with two under 2, and really pops against a monochrome black outfit like I've worn it here. A nice easy outfit to do the day care drop off / pick up and a chance to wear my new bag.


As it's the second and third times I've worn my Marc by Marc Jacobs black logo plaque ballet flats, and I'm trying to reflect on everything I buy after wearing it twice to make sure I'm making thoughtful purchases, my purchase review:

I have a few pairs of Marc by Marc Jacobs flats now. They are comfortable, look cute and are easy to pick up on sale, just like I got these ones. I have this same style in silver so it was an easy choice to get it in black too when they were reduced and available in my size. I'm really pleased with them. Although I already have a pair of black ballet flats, I tend to favour neutral coloured shoes so I know I'll get a lot of wear out of these. Happy I bought them.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, black tee, printed maxi skirt, black ballet flats (above). First time I've worn the saddle bag as it is a recent purchase.

Other ways to wearblack tee and printed jeans, printed maxi skirt layered up for winter, black ballet flats and a grey maxi skirt






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57 comments:

  1. That pink maxi dress is so pretty! It must feel comfortable too!

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  2. Oh, I remember seeing the pink dress quite often on your blog before, and I don't blame you for loving it - I think it's gorgeous and it looks absolutely wonderful on you! The second look is fab also, a lot more casual but still very stylish. :) Thanks for sharing, hope you're well! <3

    Kay
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    1. hehe yes it's a real go to for me - pregnant or not!

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  3. What an adorable saddle bag - love the color!

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  4. Oh yes, easy access is all that counts, because they go from sleeping to starving within seconds and need the boob like NOW!

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    1. They do don't they? And you never know when it will strike, especially in the early days!

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  5. Love that RM bag!! Such a great color! And the little charm on your LV purse is the cutest! :D
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  6. Hi Mica, I thin its great that you're getting so much wear of this dress - it was a wise buy :

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  7. I love the color of that maxi dress, and also the color of your bag in the second look! Such bright, pretty colors. I'm glad that you have pieces that take you from pregnancy to nursing, that is great!

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    1. Yep it's good to have pieces you can wear once the 9 months are over :)

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  8. You look so gorgeous! I absolutely love that red saddle bag. Congrats on the newborn as well <3

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  9. Maxi dress and cross body bags are the best combo and I can see you absolutely are rocking this look :) good thing that you have gotten yourself some MJ flats already! They are no longer in production!

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    1. It's been great for grabbing them on sale though, being discontinued ;)

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  10. I love the second outfit, how it's so stylish with the black against a bright bag (which, by the way, I like the simplicity of). Sometimes I feel like bright bags can be too much complicated with the color and whatever added accessories it has, but this one looks really good with your outfit! :)

    Sam | http://mybeautycloud.com

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    1. I'm finding it really wearable! Like you said it works well with black :)

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  11. Beautiful as always!! I love the first dress

    Adi xx
    www.fancycorrectitude.com

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  12. Neutral colored everything is the best - haha glad you're satisfied with your shoes!
    I'm really loving how that pop of fiery orange brightens up your second look :D

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    1. Yes I love my pops of colour with my bags...but tend to go neutral with my shoes!

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  13. Great outfits!

    I love your new bag! Such a great color! And a cross body is so much easier, especially when you have your hands full with two little ones...

    Have a wonderful weekend, Mica!

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

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    1. It really is great having the cross body!

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  14. You have lost quite a lot of weight after the baby, how many kg/lbs is your aim? With a constant hungry baby, ease of breastfeeding must be one of the things to consider when choosing an outfit I guess :) You look lovely in both of the outfits :)

    Ela BellaWorld

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    1. haha I think a lot of it was fluid retention and swelling from the humidity! I didn't get weighed often in pregnancy and I don't have scales at home (I'd never fit on the kitchen scales, ha!) so I don't know what I weighed at the end or how much I've lost.
      Just breastfeeding (which helps with weight loss) and eating as healthy as I used to, I'm enjoying being able to eat salads again. Focusing more on baby than anything.

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  15. Love seeing your red bag! It looks great with the outfit you picked.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  16. Mica-this fuchsia/purple is your color!
    p.s. thanks for the blog love!
    ~Katelyn

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  17. You look beautiful, hope you and your baby are doing well. Love your pink dress <3

    -Lily from With Love Lily Rose

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  18. I love maxi dresses and you look great in yours! I also love that cherry bag you picked from Rebecca Minkoff.

    ♥ Charms | à la Charms

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  19. I love both your outfits, especially the second maxi skirt, and cross-body bags are so practical when you have little ones :)
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  20. It's so great that you can wear that dress after pregnancy too- you look lovely in it


    Rachel xx
    http://www.thedailyluxe.net

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    1. Yes it's great I can keep using it postbaby :)

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  21. Nice red bag. Lovely gift for yourself.

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  22. You are killing me with your bag collection each time!! Loving the red cross-body one!!
    Dora www.bangsbang.com <3

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  23. I love both looks. That pink dress is so fabulous!
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  24. You look amazing, nice style and blog!

    xx

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  25. You looking so adorable and cute in the pictures. The outfit is amazing and great for summers in my country. Have a wonderful day...:)

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  26. I think it's so brilliant that you can get such stylish clothes that can work alongside your role as a mum! What a great idea for a dress to make it easier for you to feed your little one! And such a gorgeous colour!

    Musings & More

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    1. Yes it's great to have an easy 'dressy' option I can still easily feed in :)

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  27. Great outfit..I love your new bag!

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  28. Adore both the bag and the outfit, it matches so well. x

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  29. You look stunning my dear, and love all of your bags :) x
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  30. Oo I was looking at the black marc jacobs flats before, they look so cute and versatile! I have a pair of the mouse flats from Marc Jacobs and the've lasted for 3 years and it's still very intact! I love it! I love your bright pops in our outfits!!

    Macarons and Mischief

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    1. Yes I find they are really good quality! I love mine :)

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  31. Looking great mama!! I shy away from maxi dresses because of my petite frame but maybe I can borrow some styling from your second outfit. yay!!

    ♥ from www.expatpetite.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm petite too! :) This is supposed to be an ankle length maxi dress, it skims the floor for me, haha!

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  32. I used to be all about huge throw and go bags. Recently, I have been super into my cross body bags. I don't have a lot of them, but they are def something I can see myself picking up more of in the future. The bag I currently carry, is an Olivia + Joy zip zoom tote and it's literally the biggest bag I have ever seen! So big, it can carry a tablet, a camera, two drinks and MORE! It does make for a nice work bag. (;

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    1. Big bags are perfect for work, definitely! I'm finding cross body bags more practical at the moment though for sure :)

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  33. That is a beautiful maxi dress! Love your second looks as well! I have been enjoying wearing my maxi skirts and dresses. I am looking to finally going shopping and finding more maxis to add to my collection.

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  34. Oh I remember the days of two under 2! You look great for how tired I know you must be! That pink maxi dress is super cute. I love the ruffle around the bottom! I still have some maternity pieces that are so comfortable and my youngest is 3 years old! But hey, whatever works, is comfortable, feels great, and looks good, right? You look amazing in both maxi styles!

    Shelbee
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    1. Yep, comfort is key! And it is a little hectic with two under 2 but I wouldn't have it any other way :)

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  35. Hi Mica... I saw this dress before and loved it each time you rocked it. The color looks great on you and the pink gives you an intriguing glow. Gorgeous style my lady.

    Have a great day
    KaSonndra
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  36. When something works, keep it!
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  37. I loved wearing maxi dresses in those early post-partum days, because no matter how jiggly i felt, their length made me feel super stylish. I love that shade of pink on you, it looks fab and double bonus for being able to breast feed in it. That's always so tricky with dresses.

    Yvadney x

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    1. Yes it's nice to have something you just pull on and feel good in postpartum! :)

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  38. Thank you all for your kind comments :)

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