23 July 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Magenta shirt dress – Target
- Woven belt – F21
- Patterned flats – Old Navy, remixed
End Notes:
It’s been two weeks since I gave birth to baby e., but today was the first time that I ventured out on my own without him. Sure, I ended up leaving the house 45 minutes and one feeding later than I had originally anticipated, but at least I was clean and clothed. I was even — wait for it — wearing a woven fabric rather than the knits that typified my late maternity wardrobe. I know, it’s a big step.
This wine color is one of my favorites, and I’m thrilled to have a whole dress in this hue. Since the button-up front of the dress makes it highly conducive to breastfeeding, this will likely be a new favorite day dress. While I have several ideas on how to restyle this in the future, today I opted for the most straightforward route: a belt to give waist definition and patterned flats to add a little interest.
Patterned Flats, originally uploaded by academichic.
As my body continues to recover from pregnancy and adapt to breastfeeding, my wardrobe remains in a state of daily flux. Will this bottom fit today? Can I feed baby e. in this top? How badly will stains show on this dress? Is it dangerous to wear this necklace around little grabby hands? It’s a rather unglamorous approach to getting ready in the morning but it’s also a different kind of creative challenge. How can I be functional and look stylish all while negotiating a body that seems to be a different shape every day? When I think about it that way I am intrigued, rather than frustrated, and ready to tackle my closet again.
23 July 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Oh wow, looking very swish E! That colour look very fetching on you.
Congrats on the birth of Baby E!
I ADORE this color, too! It looks great on you, and I love the cut and fabric of this dress…you look fab.
You look wonderful, E! I’ve loved seeing your creativity blossom over the course of your pregnancy and admire your go-to-it attitude towards making a functional, new-mom wardrobe beautiful. Well done you!
You look great and I love the dress! :)
LOVE the shoes!
by the way, do you visit the blog ‘closet seamstress’??? the reason I ask is the blogger, meigan nielson is also a independent designer and has a line of nursing-friendly clothing options.
May be worth a look, if you haven’t already. Here is the link to one from her line: http://megannielsen.com/2009/06/store-update.html
This is such a lovely look! I too am in love with this color! You look great :)
What? You just gave birth? Lookin’ great, and your baby boy is precious!
I love that colour & it is a great dress. You look great! HINT: For when you want to wear it to somewhere you will need to feed (if it’s going to be in company) you may find it useful to have a tank where you’ve cut very wide sleeve holes to wear underneath it. So you can unbutton the dress & access through the tank sleeve while still having some coverage across your chest.
You look amazing!I love the color and your positive attitude through all these months!
You look fantastic! I can’t wait to see the ways you blend style and functionality in your post-delivery outfits.
Welcome back, beautiful! As has already been said, you look just lovely. And glad to hear you’re thinking of your shifting body as a challenge, not an annoyance …
You’ve done a great job keeping a chic look during pregnancy and now after. It’s great to see that moms can be stylish and functional at the same time.
I’d love to see more on breastfeeding friendly basics that are still stylish.
Work it, new mama!!! You look wonderful.
That dress is such a lovely color on you!
Love the shoes as well!
You look amazing in that color! It has been great seeing you throughout your pregnancy – you have inspired me to remain stylish no matter what! congratulations
E, you look fantastic, and it must be fun to still be able to wear your favorite bold colors even as you are dealing with new wardrobe challenges.
Mum? Really hard t believe – only history of this blog convince me to this fact ;)
You look great, this simplicity and colour definitely fits you!