You guys might remember me wearing this outfit on Monday for my afternoon tea!
So lets talk about denim for a second. I’ve always been a skinny jeans type of girl until I gave birth! Of course I will still occasionally wear them (usually only in black), but real talk? Skinny jeans don’t fit me like they used to. I’ve received a number of Instagram comments such as “OMG how did you bounce back so quick?” or ” You look thinner than you were pre baby!”. Not gonna lie….these comments DO make me feel better at times, but more importantly I felt like I needed to address this important message: My body is not the same anymore. Although I have lost most of the weight I gained during my pregnancy, there are things that just have changed that are out of my control- my hips have widened, my breasts are lopsided (from nursing), and there is this loose pudge on my belly that I can’t seem to get rid of (they say it’s loose skin from your belly stretching during pregnancy). Some of you may not believe me, but that’s only because I rather not show those areas off on Instagram. The truth is we only believe in what we see on our Instagram feed, and forget that there is a real live human being behind that screen. It’s amazing what perfectly styled outfits & the right filters can do. The past few months i’ve struggled to accept these changes, but at the same time it has encouraged me to try different silhouettes that work for my new body. Going back to what I was saying- skinny jeans just don’t fit the same anymore! That is why I’ve been Obsessed, with a capital O, with high waisted trousers, jeans, skirts, skorts, and everything in between. I initially purchased these pinstriped Marc By Marc Jacobs linen trousers thinking I could only wear them a few times, but NO i’ve worn them at least once a week since i’ver purchased them. High waisted bottoms seem to emphasize my small waist, and conceal the extra loose skin/pudge in my midsection, and also skims over my enlarged hips instead of suffocating them. You might remember a similar high waisted pair from 7 FAM that I recently wore over the weekend HERE. Yup, my new BFF. She hides & conceals all my biggest secrets!
I also purchased these beautiful sunnies from Celine that remind me of Jackie O, one of my all time favorite style icons. This outfit was inspired by an updated suit look popular in the 60’s. Another item that has been on major repeat? This Iro tweed blazer. I especially love it for its light weight material. I also recently received this beautiful and dainty “mommy” necklace from Tawnie and Brina. It has not only become one of my staples for layering my necklaces, but also a small reminder that being a mommy is one of life’s greatest joys even if it means no sleep and weird body changes. There is nothing more powerful and beautiful than loving yourself and your body!
Happy Friday!
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Photography by Karen RosalieWhat do YOU think?
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Woow, you look so good. I LOVE that style, especially the high heels.
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Thanks Denise ! xo
I really like how these pants look like slim jeans.
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Except they’re incredibly comfortable 😉
a real pschological prep for new mammas….I think people should tell the truth (like you do) about personal experience, this is so incouraging fot others to face the reality…
great casual style
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Thank you!
Very nice. This was refreshing to read. I have two little ones and things are definitely very different and I’m still struggling with the changes as well. Lost the weight but things just fit different, esp with nursing two babies for going on four years now? I too have fallen in love with high waisted pants, but I’ll be honest, just can’t shake my skinny jeans habit so it is a nice excuse to redo my wardrobe (and get out of the house every once in a while by myself). Happy that there are so many high cut pairs to choose from now. I can honestly say too that I don’t ever wear any tops I can’t pull down or unbutton from the top too. Quite a change from the past! Thanks!
Thank you Kat! It’s honestly a reality check but I’m glad I can share my experiences with you guys! xo
I completely understand where u coming from although I have not given birth I can relate to body changes. I had three surgeries starting from 2011 and have a scar on my midsection. My stomach is lopsided one siDE is pudgy, my thighs gain cellulite which I never had before and my legs have gotten bigger. These things I learned to deal with and hide with the right clothing. Like you people would never know what’s going on underneath the clothing loLOL. If you didn’t know me then it’s unrecognizable unless I point it out. I came to terms with the stuff that I can’t also control too, like I know that I just have to choose other options fashion wise to get the same look as what I like on blogs, magazines etc.. it can be done it’s just take more of a effort to know what is right for the new body that we get in life. For example I love the beach but don’t like that I can’t wear the cute teeny bikinis I see in Victoria secrets anymore lol but thats ok just because I can’t rock those looks doesnt mean I should stop going to the beach! Heck no I’ll just rock a banging one piece or retro high waist bottom and look just as good, now the cellulite is a whole nother thing that is one mountain I haven’t conquered yet lol
It’s crazy how the body works .. and after a certain point I’ve learned that I just have to accept it and .. buy new clothes! hah.
I love your honesty. I do not yet have a child nor am I even thinking about it yet, but it’s good to hear that body are indeed changed by pregnancy. As you pointed out it’s easy to believe in what we see and all over magazines and television we see these model girls on the beach 3 months after giving birth with perfectly flat stomachs and not one bit of fat anywhere, and maybe it’s true for some people but I’m pretty sure for the majority of women it isn’t what happens. I’d rather have a wake up call now than when time comes for me to have a child.
Loving those trousers by the way !
xx, Charlie.
Aw thanks Charlie! It’s a little embarrassing to be so real but I’m so thankful to have you all as my online community!
What a chic outfit, as always!
xx
-Mikayla
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Thank you Mikayla! xo
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Thanks!
Beautiful lady! Loved this post!
xo, Alice
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Thank you Alice! xo
Great reminder that everything on Instagram is carefully chosen and only the best pictures make it online 🙂 You look still amazing Chriselle <3
kisses, Lucy
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Thank you Lucy! xo
Lovely outfit!
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Thank you Diana! xo
I totally agree with you. I had my baby 7months ago. Things have changed, this includes not losing weight when nursing! With breast feeding, people don’t know, that we have the maintain a certain amount of calories to produce enough milk supply for our little ones, sad to say, I no longer for my pre-preg clothes.
Right? Breast feeding is such hard work! xo
Thanks for being courageous and sharing this vulnerable side. my take away from your post is that as every woman’s body transforms, the right styling will showcase her beauty; We should not be too stuck on the past. I love the texture combo of tweed and linen!
Thank you Lori ! xo
I love this post not only for your outfit, but your honesty as well. I love how you are so open with us and personable. You let us see the real you and beyond the screen on a computer or a phone. I also admire your determination to not let certain things get to you and take them on as new challenges, like trying out new silhouettes. Love you and your awesome spirit Chriselle!
Love,
Kikue
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Aw I’m glad, thank you Kikue! xo
It’s true that we shouldn’t take our body shape way too seriously, we just need to embrace it and learn how to style. You still looking amazing as always, keep it up!
-Emily
http://www.monodays.blogspot.com
Yes you’re right .. and buy new clothes as our body changes hah!
Love this casual chic outfit! Lovely style!
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Thanks Martina! xo
High-waisted trousers are a godsend even for us non-baby gals!!! Forever flattering 🙂
I know right! High-waisted everything !
Same things happened to me post partum too! Thank you so much for sharing. You look beautiful as always:). And the styling tips are so helpful!
Xx
Lara Claire
Thank you Lara, and I’m thankful I have such an amazing community of women to share my post partum problems with! xo
I really appreciate the real talk. I’m 5 days overdue and anxiously awaiting our little bundle and nervous about my postpartum recovery and how my body will bounce back. I really appreciate you addressing reality from what is shown on social media. Thanks! Btw- your LO is seriously the cutest! Cheers!
OMG congratulations!!! I hope it’s a healthy beautful baby ! Best of luck (:
Love this edgy and classy look, Chriselle. You look beautiful!
xx, Alina
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Thank you Alina!
Love the jacket! Very cool look <3
Mash
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Thanks love! xo
SO CHIC! Yet comfy.
Love the outfit.
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Thank you Getri!
I’ve also became a huge fan of everything high waisted! These kind of pants/shorts/skirts emphasize my small waist and hide my hips, creating a beautiful feminine silhouette.
Love the “mommy” necklace, so sweet! <3
xx
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It keeps me grounded (:
Love the jacket!! So chic~
Xoxo
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Thank you! I’ve had it on repeat even in new york right now!
Thank you for being so candid and honest. It’s true we see everything through the eyes of a filter. We’re all putting our best foot forward on social media so it’s easy to forget the real person behind the social media presence.
-M
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Very true (:
Perfect pants and shoes! You look so stylish in this comfy outfit!
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Thank you Natali!
Perfectly comfy outfit! Adore linen in the summer – the combination in textures here is gorgeous 🙂
xx, mel
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Thank you Mel! I love softer fabrics when the weather heats up ..
What a cute necklace!! Love the tweed jacket!!
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Thank you! I’ve worn it so many times in the last few weeks ..
Love the linen and tweed combo.
Liv
http://www.livforstyle.net
Thanks Liv!
Beautiful post. Love that u acknowledge that you a are not perfect. Your jeans looks amazing on you.
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Aw Thanks Shannette!
I agree. Skinny jeans may be cool but at some point you should try different styles and fit that really accentuate your body shape and not emphasizes your body weaknesses! These linen pants looks super on you and I can only imagine how comfortable they are especially in hot summer days! Fantastic look, super sunnies, cute necklace, great blazer and secy heels!;-)
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Thank you! They’re super comfortable!
I love the entire look. My favorite item is your gorgeous mommy necklace. So cute. Btw, you look amazing!!
xx Pam
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A woman’s path of life journey when going through giving birth is an ultimate sacrifice she has ever done. In return is a beautiful forever un breakable bond filled with blooming love from a mother to her child is a never ending tale. As women we chose to make a choice of breathing a new life into the world, provide nurture and love endlessly … That alone is a beautiful woman who has love bloom all around her and is a masterpiece written in stone.
Grazie for sharing your story to us. You always & truly are more exquisite than dazzling than you ever know! 🙂
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Love your jacket! It’s so pretty<3
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Thanks love!
Love these pants! Very cool and classic with the tweed jacket
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Thanks Emma! xo
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! I really love how honest you are about your body. Yes, you look incredible, but it’s refreshing to hear that you’re going through everything everybody goes through after pregnancy (nuh-duh!). I don’t think people really understand that Instagram is just a pretty platform with pretty photos. There’s more to someone than that.
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It’s a little embarrassing to be real sometimes but we all have to own up to it right?