I'm not a huge fan of 'must have' lists you find all over the internet and in fashion magazines, because not everyone is a fashion editor or celebrity with huge amounts of money to spend on clothes. And everyone is different, with different needs, budgets, tastes, and lifestyles. Recently I found an article in InStyle magazine telling me a leather tank is a closet staple. Um, please. The only purpose a leather tank might serve in my house is as a chew toy. A very expensive one.
If you're a new or soon-to-be mommy and you plan on breastfeeding, here are a few very important staples in my own wardrobe I found essential:
1. A pretty nursing bra. Or two. Or three.
For me, a pretty, supportive and well-fitting bra is essential. While I was pregnant and shopping for nursing bras, I found the selection in most stores absolutely depressing. I tried many maternity and department stores and never found anything but boring and ugly. UGLY. Oh, and where was I going to find a 32DD? So I turned to the internet and found really pretty bras at Hotmilk Lingerie. In my size! So I bought 2, and have washed and worn and washed and worn them. So far, they are holding up well to lots of abuse. I also love the looks of Cake Lingerie's bras. This website has a ton of styles from different manufacturers.
2. Tanks for nursing/camoflage.
Not necessarily nursing tanks. I'm not a huge fan of nursing tanks because they're not fitted, so they're not smooth under shirts. But that's just me. Pull shirt up, tank down, and nurse discreetly in public without having to worry about Baby batting the cover off/down. I like a longer, stretchy version that I can pull down over my bra to nurse baby in. A few years ago, I bought a white and gray tank from Victoria's Secret's Pink line, and they are great. After a billion wearings, the gray is starting to pill a little, so eventually I'll have to invest in a replacement.
3. Sexy Underwear
No more 5-pack Hanes from Walmart. You're a sexy mama. You deserve it, and your guy will appreciate it. Go to Victoria's Secret and grab a stash of 5/$26 cotton panties. They have all kinds of cute, comfortable styles...
4. Pretty lingerie.
Yes, I know...who has time for that? The hubs bought me a pretty pink babydoll for postpartum wear, and it was nice to actually feel pretty and wear lace again. I know, there was some extra pudge, but who cares about tummy pooch when you have a porn-queen rack?
If you're a new or soon-to-be mommy and you plan on breastfeeding, here are a few very important staples in my own wardrobe I found essential:
1. A pretty nursing bra. Or two. Or three.
For me, a pretty, supportive and well-fitting bra is essential. While I was pregnant and shopping for nursing bras, I found the selection in most stores absolutely depressing. I tried many maternity and department stores and never found anything but boring and ugly. UGLY. Oh, and where was I going to find a 32DD? So I turned to the internet and found really pretty bras at Hotmilk Lingerie. In my size! So I bought 2, and have washed and worn and washed and worn them. So far, they are holding up well to lots of abuse. I also love the looks of Cake Lingerie's bras. This website has a ton of styles from different manufacturers.2. Tanks for nursing/camoflage.
Not necessarily nursing tanks. I'm not a huge fan of nursing tanks because they're not fitted, so they're not smooth under shirts. But that's just me. Pull shirt up, tank down, and nurse discreetly in public without having to worry about Baby batting the cover off/down. I like a longer, stretchy version that I can pull down over my bra to nurse baby in. A few years ago, I bought a white and gray tank from Victoria's Secret's Pink line, and they are great. After a billion wearings, the gray is starting to pill a little, so eventually I'll have to invest in a replacement.
3. Sexy Underwear
No more 5-pack Hanes from Walmart. You're a sexy mama. You deserve it, and your guy will appreciate it. Go to Victoria's Secret and grab a stash of 5/$26 cotton panties. They have all kinds of cute, comfortable styles...
4. Pretty lingerie.
Yes, I know...who has time for that? The hubs bought me a pretty pink babydoll for postpartum wear, and it was nice to actually feel pretty and wear lace again. I know, there was some extra pudge, but who cares about tummy pooch when you have a porn-queen rack?
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