Postpartum Outfits: Singlets, Shorts and Kimonos

I've shared the last of my pregnancy photos on the blog, and our baby boy has arrived, so now I get to share my postpartum style with you. I use the word 'style' pretty loosely!

When you have a newborn, your world revolves around them and getting dressed each day isn't always manageable, or something instagram or blog worthy! But with two boys under two, there are some days you do have to get out of the house and some even better days where you manage to wear something clean you feel good in. I'll be sharing some of those pictures on the blog when I can.

The anticipated autumn weather hadn't arrived with the changing of the seasons, so my first few trips out I stuck with my summer pregnancy uniform - shorts, singlet and kimono. Just wearing nursing singlets instead of maternity singlets.

What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers
Jacket: Somedays Lovin' Yakuza print kimono (on sale!)

Singlet: Jeanswest maternity nursing cami
Shorts: Jeanswest Georgie maternity boyfriend shorts (available in non-maternity also)
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

Wore this for one of our first trips out post-baby! Had to stop by our local child health clinic after we were discharged from hospital to get baby boy enrolled and ask some questions. When toddler T was a baby we spent a lot of time at the clinic, getting lots of help, advice, going to free sessions and having weekly weigh-ins. I've shared before what a great free service it is - we really are so lucky to be able to drop by any day of the week in the newborn days.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, Somedays Lovin' kimono, Jeanswest breastfeeding singlet, maternity boyfriend shorts, Havaianas, Balenciaga day bag.

Other ways to wear: Somedays Lovin' kimono and a maxi skirt, Jeanswest breastfeeding singlet and skinny jeans, maternity boyfriend shorts and LV speedy bag, Balenciaga day bag and maxi dresses.

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Where to buy pretty printed kimonos under $50:

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What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers
Jacket: Choies red vintage pattern kimono

Singlet: Best and Less black breastfeeding singlet
Shorts: Jeanswest Georgie maternity boyfriend shorts (available in non-maternity also)
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

Wore this out for a trip to the local ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association) meeting. We'd had an appointment scheduled for later that day that was cancelled, so we were able to go to the meeting at the last minute. I was pretty happy as the session was about baby massage, which is a lot of fun for all involved. Even if toddler T wanted to play with the toys instead and baby boy slept...I practiced the techniques on a nearby doll!


Last worn: RayBan wayfarer (above), tribal print kimono, black nursing singlet, maternity denim shorts (above), Havaianas (above), Balenciaga day bag (above).

Other ways to wear: tribal print kimono and skinny jeans, black nursing singlet and a maxi skirt, maternity denim shorts and a plain tank, Balenciaga day bag and skinny jeans.

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Baby's Arrival and Postpartum Hospital Style

Thank you all for your sweet comments and congratulations on the arrival of our second beautiful baby boy. Just like I did when baby T was born, thought I'd do a little wrap-up post here for those who don't follow me on instagram.

Baby boy had a very speedy arrival into the world! Baby T's birth was fast for a first time but at least then we had time to finalise the admission paperwork before things really got started. This time around I was answering the admission questions with my newborn baby in my arms! I'd been regularly waking for the past week or so with contractions around 3 am that eventually stopped every time, so I wasn't sure if this was another false alarm at first, and stayed for a while at home.

I foolishly thought that the midwife was just being encouraging when we arrived and she suggested that it wouldn't be long before baby arrived. We actually made it to hospital just in time. I took her a little more seriously when I had to start pushing and she reassured me that they could deliver the baby themselves if the on-call obstetrician didn't arrive in time. He did. Just! While baby surprised us all and arrived before my OB had returned from her holidays, the lead midwife was the same one who had helped us deliver baby T, so it was really special having her there.


Wanted to share my 'first days with a newborn' outfits that I posted on instagram. To show that you that everyone's different post-baby and you shouldn't set overly high expectations on yourself. Just relax and enjoy your baby! They don't care what you wear, they just want lots of love and cuddles.

There were a few comments left on the blog, especially near the end of the third trimester, where people commented that they were surprised I wasn't wearing trackie dacks/sweats/joggers or pyjamas in my pregnancy. Part of that was having the third trimester capsule wardrobe to make dressing easy, and also because I knew that the comfy clothes would become my 'uniform' in the newborn days. In pregnancy you want to be comfortable yet you still have some energy to put into picking nice outfits. With a newborn, your focus is on them only. Although you might try find clean clothes to wear at least, style is not a priority!

What I wore:

Necklace: Tai gold alphabet necklace

Singlet: Best and Less red stripe breastfeeding singlet
Pants: Juicy Couture original drawstring pant in 'Silver Lining'
Bracelets: the usual

Why I wore it:

This was my 'fancy' outfit for visits from extended family. I packed and wore my pyjamas most of the time in hospital, but kept a clean nursing singlet and pair of trackie dacks for when extended family members came by to say hello and meet baby. In the early days with a newborn, comfort is key, so this is as 'pulled together' as I looked.


Last worn: trackie dacks. (Can't find a pic of this singlet on the blog, although it's an old one).

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What I Packed in My Hospital Bag (Second Time Around)

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What I wore:

Jacket: New Look Petite print kimono (on sale, 70% off!)
Necklace: Tai gold alphabet necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Carla maternity cut out tank (non-maternity version)
Shorts: Jeanswest maternity rolled up shorts
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual

Why I wore it:

This was what I wore to take baby home from hospital, and also what I wore while I was in labour! I always lay my clothes out the night before, so when I went into labour in the early hours of the morning I thankfully had some clothes to grab. I didn't want to be walking through the main hospital in my pyjamas!

I was pleased I'd taken the time at home to put some clothes on. When we got to the hospital the contractions were so strong and fast as I'd hit transition in the car. It was drawing a lot of attention as I had to keep stopping as we walked to concentrate on getting through every contraction. They really shouldn't have the maternity ward at the back of the hospital...I lost count of how many staff members offered hubby a wheelchair to get me to the birth suite!

It was nice to have some 'normal' clothes with me to change into to take baby boy home too, although as soon as we got home it was back to pyjamas again ;)


Last worn: blue kimono, maternity tank, denim shorts, Havaianas.

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Third Trimester Pregnancy Outfit Inspiration: 55 Outfit Ideas

Third trimester pregnancy dressing comes with it's own set of challenges! A lot of the regular wardrobe options that could be worn in the second trimester are outgrown in the third trimester, reducing the outfit possibilities and making getting dress rather uninspiring.

For my recent pregnancy, I implemented a third trimester pregnancy capsule wardrobe to try make it a little more fun.

The third trimester is definitely the time to repeat outfits that make you look and feel good, and to do so unashamedly! Find things that work for you and wear them as many times as you like. I've included 55 outfit ideas for the third trimester below, from both of my pregnancies. You can click on the links under the images to view more info about them.

Office Outfits:

In the third trimester, I still wore my ASOS maternity pencil skirts often, but the standout pieces were my wrap dresses. They were such an easy outfit that always fit the growing bump and never failed to look good. I wore wrap dresses a lot! I was able to find some regular non-maternity dresses in my wardrobe that still accommodated the baby bump too.

1: tartan skirt, blush pink blazer | 2: grey tee, tartan pencil skirt | 3: black maternity tank printed pencil skirt | 4: print mixing in the office

1: monochrome pencil skirt outfit | 2: grey and blue | 3: printed pencil skirt, pink accessories | 4: layering with a graphic print pencil skirt

1: wrap dress and Chloe Marcie bag | 2: pink and purple accessories, black wrap dress | 3: black wrap dress, orange bag | 4: maternity wrap dress, LV Speedy bag

1: Atmos&Here wrap dress | 2: paisley print dress | 3: lace LBD | 4: Aztec print dress