Help Me!!

[chloechloe]

Okay I have not bought clothes in a couple of years really....so I don't have any style. I gained weight got pg, wore hand me down maternity clothes and now my DD is a year and a half and I have recently lost some weight (about 20 pounds total) I am still about 15-20 from my goal. SO my question is: can anyone suggest nice, inexpensive clothes for me this summer. I am a large D cup in bra size, and I hate my legs...... although I still wear shorts! I am still nursing (but I don't wear nursing clothes). Any suggestions appreciated! (NEXT THING I need is hair help!)

[princesse]

Hi chicka, congrats on your weight loss and on your DD! I would say to not be afraid of the gals who work in clothing stores. Go to some places where you like the fashions and have some time to really try some things on. Ask one of the girls for some outfit suggestions and try on a lot a lot a lot of things, even if you are not planning on buying them all. These ladies see lots of bods, lots of styles, and can give you some good ideas. Go a bunc of places if you can, even places you may not be able to afford, then you can get a good idea of where your tastes are lying post bebe.

You can then head out to Target and other places to try to recreate the more expensive looks. One thing I would recommend is to splurge on a few pieces that are staples that you can wear again and again and that will hold up to a beating, like a great pair of ankle pants in black and khaki.

Have fun and be patient building up your wardrobe.....don't settle for a lot of cheap pieces just to stock up super fast. You may end up wasting the money and having to replace the stuff soon...or never wearing it because you don't lalalove it.