Pleated Skirt – Nordstrom; T-Shirt – James Perse; Necklaces – Lisa Leonard; Sandals – J. Crew; Bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs; Belt – Gap
When this pleated skirt last made an appearance, I was wearing it as a dress and about 6 months pregnant. The time before that, I was slim and trim and wearing it back to snakeskin heels and a leather jacket, so the fact that it’s taken me through several body stages, and can be worn casual or dressed up. That’s a sign of a good investment piece.
As I said on Friday, I’m not in a rush to lose the baby weight, but I am definitely more apt to dress a little more consciously than before. Truth be told, pleats around the waist are not always the most flattering thing, but I added a thick belt to cinch in my waist a bit, and when paired with a form fitting tee, it slims down the overall look. Keeping the sandals light and airy lends to the casualness of the look and keeps the skirt from looking too fussy or overdressed for just a casual dinner out.
And my take on hair for the past few weeks, even when I was still pregnant, was to wash and blow dry it about 2 times a week, and when it starts feeling a little limp, pull it back into a slick ponytail. My hair is usually a bit too full the first couple of days after a wash and blowout, but by day 3 it’s smooth and straight, making a nice clean looking pony.
So this is how I’m doing postpartum style. Let me know if you have any other suggestions or advice on how to continue to stay true to my style while getting back into my pre-pregnancy size. And to see Week 1 postpartum style, click here.
You look so pretty! You’re so good about not washing your hair. I know it’s bad to wash it frequently, but I can’t go longer than every other day.
I love all the soft tones in this outfit. You look lovely!
I’m the same as you with my hair – I only wash it about twice a week, and then resort to ponytails and buns on day 3 or 4 if it’s a little greasy. Ever since I started doing that about a year ago, I’ve found that my hair looks and feels so much healthier.
Girl you look amazing! I loooove that outfit- skirt especially.
You’re a very pretty mama! Honestly, I love all of your tutorials and have made a lot of your diy jewelry after seeing it on you, but I have to say…your best accessory is your smile! You look just radiant when you’re wearing that lovely big smile
You look beautiful! Post-pregnancy was a long time ago for me, but I think I just wore big tops. Plus, I was nursing, so they were all nursing tops. Not terribly fashionable back then.
love that skirt and all the blush and nude tones
Chioma
C’s Evolution of Style
wonderful skirt! and that belt is so cute, too!