Becoming a mum changes everything – your routines, your priorities, your body, your sleep (or what’s left of it)… all of it’s different once you’ve had a baby, and somewhere in the middle of nappies, feeds, and trying to remember the last time you drank a cup of tea while it was still hot, your sense of style can slip into the background. That’s not because it’s not important, but because it gets swallowed up by everything else. And that makes sense, but it’s not something you should forget about.
That’s because style is very much linked to how you feel about yourself and who you are, and looking for that again after you’ve had a baby isn’t shallow or selfish, it’s part of regaining your confidence and reminding yourself (and maybe others) who you are. With that in mind, read on to find out more.
The Style Pause You Might Not Have Thought About
A lot of women end up stuck in what can only be described as survival mode dressing – you wear what’s clean, what’s easy, what you can feed or chase a toddler in. In other words, fashion gets replaced by function, and while that’s practical, it doesn’t always feel good.
The truth is, style can take a back seat for a while, and that’s completely fine, but it doesn’t have to stay parked there forever. When the fog of those first months begins to lift, many women find themselves looking in the mirror and wondering who that tired, practical stranger is, and that moment can be the spark that starts the process of finding yourself again.
It’s Best To Start Small
Finding your style again doesn’t have to mean a dramatic wardrobe overhaul – it can start with one piece that makes you feel good. Maybe it’s a soft jumper that actually fits properly, a dress that moves well when you walk, or a pair of shoes that remind you of the person you were before sleepless nights became the norm…
You might even find that browsing maternity clothes online gives you inspiration, not just for pregnancy but for those early months when comfort and confidence need to work together. Sometimes the best pieces are the ones that don’t dig, pinch, or make you feel like you’re trying too hard.
Dressing For How You Want To Feel
This isn’t about getting your old body back and instead, it’s about dressing for who you are now because you’ve changed, and that’s not a bad thing. Finding clothes that make you feel good in this new stage of life can feel like reclaiming a little piece of yourself.
Think about how you want to feel day to day – soft, strong, comfortable, a little bit stylish – and build around that. Add layers that reflect your life now, not the version of it that existed before, and that could be a well-cut coat, a favourite pair of jeans, or a simple dress, for example. It doesn’t matter what it is as long as you’re showing your style and feel good about it.
Final Thoughts
Motherhood can make it easy to lose yourself in everything and everyone else, but taking small steps back toward your own sense of style can remind you that you’re still here, and you’ve just evolved, and your wardrobe can evolve with you.
