SUMMER STYLE HACKS FOR MUMS

Summer is finally here and it’s time for the big reveal. For some it’s exciting, bikinis, short short, crop tops, backless, braless…skin, skin, skin, skin. For many others, especially mums, this is a season of style terror. No longer are there layers to hide under, our post-baby bodies are exposed and if we’re still carrying baby weight, breastfeeding or just plain self-conscious it can be hard to get in the spirit. That’s where I come in with a post all about a few summer style hacks, so you can mum-proof your summer wardrobe.

DILEMMA – THE MUM TUM

BUT I WANNA WEAR CROP TOPS

There’s two ways of approaching the dilemma that is a jiggly mummy tummy when you want to wear a crop top or bikini. No 1. show off your tiger-striped riddled tummy with pride or No 2. Cover it up AND still rock the crop tops. I did the latter in last week’s heatwave, tying a cotton jumpsuit high around my waist and over my tummy. High waisted trousers, culottes, skirts and shorts should be owned by every crop top loving mama.

DILEMMA – BREASTFEEDING

BUT I WANNA WEAR DRESSES

This one had me flummoxed, unless they were buttoned or had a zip, how could you breast feed in a dress without showing off you knickers? Then the wonderful Zoe from Dress Like a Mum shared her trick of wearing a stretchy slip dress underneath your regular dress, so when you lift it up to feed the baby, it doesn’t turn into a strip show, Primark, Asos and H&M all have a great range of basics to choose from.

DILEMMA – THE KIDS

BUT I’M ON MY HANDS & KNEES PLAYING WITH LEGO OR HELPING MY TODDLER ON THE CLIMBING FRAME AT THE PARK

I get it, little people demand getting down to their level, which is all well and good when you’re in leggings, joggers or jeans, but not so good in a flirty dress. The solution to covering your modesty when your squatting or bending down to tend to your little ones is to rock playsuits or sports shorts under your dresses (the latter super useful for combating thigh rub – just saying!)

DILEMMA – CELLULITE

…SO?

Listen up, you could be a tiny little sparrow and have cellulite, it affects us all. SO, don’t let it get in the way of you showing some flesh. Enjoy your summer. Go Slay!