I am not ashamed to admit that I like looking cute - now more than ever. Okay, I'm a little ashamed, but whatever. I like when people compliment me on my outfit. I like when my husband sees me and tells me I look cute. It makes me feel normal and less of a freak. Yes, yes, I know I'm not a freak. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing and I love my baby girl. Buuuut, my body is a little wonky right now and I don't have any wonky friends and I am the only wonky woman at work. I stick out - literally.
Finding clothes that don't make me look and feel frumpy has been challenging. Picking out an outfit in the morning is getting harder and harder. I can't wear a good 80% of my clothes anymore. Pants are too tight and shirts are too short. Bras are too small (yay!) and underwear are too constricting (boo). I've cleared out all of the clothes from my wardrobe that no longer fit me (two gigantic trash bags so far), which makes it a little easier, but it's far from being easy. I really need to be comfortable, which means I wear leggings most days of the week. I miss wearing jeans! Jeans are so easy and versatile! Leggings are comfy, yes, but they are also kind of boring and they pose an interesting additional challenge - finding shirts long enough to cover my bum.
Now this may comes as a shock to most people who know me, but I'm tired of shopping for clothes. Sad, but true. Shopping isn't much fun lately, it's more like a chore that I put off doing until the last minute. It's like shopping for an outfit that you need for a wedding that's a week away. You don't have a choice - you need to find something and fast. And what you end up buying isn't usually that great. But, I must admit, because shopping isn't as easy as it used to be, I feel that much more triumphant when I find something great to buy. Like that cute summery cardigan I found at H&M or that cool shirt I got at Urban Outfitters. Next challenge: a nice pair of shorts...but that can wait.
By the way, in the time it took to write this post, Chico vomited five times. True story.
3 comments:
I'm so lucky to not be working anymore (and working largely from home before) so not having to be too concerned with my wardrobe. It sucks to try to find stuff that both fits and looks nice. Are there any mommy/baby consignment shops around? That's where I got some of my best stuff (in Atlanta, anyway). Good luck :)
And: POST SOME PREGO PICS!
I'm wearing my favorite shirt today. I bought it when I was pregnant with Josiane....3 years ago! Thankfully I don't fill it out the way I once did--but now I always feel petite when I wear it!
You need to get a PA like Carrie in the new SATC movie. Want me to see if St. Louise is available?
Maybe look into some dresses. Empire waist...
I'm sure you look lovely!
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