Recs for cute loose-fitting non-maternity tops ?

[MNmomtobe]

I am 38 months post-partum but still look 5 months preggo. I am looking for some tops that will not accentuate the belly. Any recs? Links? Thanks!

[turtle]

I am 38 months post-partum but still look 5 months preggo. I am looking for some tops that will not accentuate the belly. Any recs? Links? Thanks!

I've heard wonderful things about the yummie tummie ....i haven't tried it yet myself,but as soon as i get a free moment to myself i'm thinking of going out and buying myself one...i'm about 7 wks postpartum/c-sec and i still look preggo...as my sweet little 6yr. old neighbor pointed out to me the other day:32::32:
check out http://www.yummietummie.com/

also...there was a recent episode on the view which featured various shapewear,and clothing to help cover up troublespots,and accentuate your good parts:yay:

check out:
http://www.theview.tv/blog/secret-body-slimmers

[twowhat?]

Ugh I feel your pain. I'm "only" 11 months out but I also still look 5 months pregnant. It sucks! I've found the best styles that work are empire-waist, with an A-line shape down from the bust in a structured knit that's not too stiff but not so thin and flowy. Kind of like the thick stretchy cotton material used for the Bravado nursing tanks. Even with these though, by the end of the day I am still pregnant-looking. Yuck.

Has anyone had luck with Spanx (or something similar)?

[emily]

Spanx rule! It's better than any other post partum belts out there, IMO. I had a C-section. I own the following. I ordered it from QVC. Try it for 30 days and if you dont like it you can return it. It's perfect when you've got 5-10 lbs to go until you fit your pre-preggo (or your first trimester) clothes. I used it a lot when I went back to work after three months.


http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A41687.desc.Spanx-Power-Panties-Higher-Power-Shapewear-Set

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A52996.desc.Spanx-Hide-Sleek-Shaping-Camisole

[justincase]

I just did my twice-yearly pilgrimage to Target and bought a bunch of what I call "nice T's" -- tops that are nicer than a plain crewneck T-shirt but still just cotton knit. I still have my baby belly, too, and they definitely don't show off anything I don't want to show off. These might work for you if you want to hide (versus suck it all in! :tongue5: )
This (http://www.target.com/Merona-Short-Sleeve-Ruffle-Top-Yellow/dp/B001UG535U?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&node=370498011&sessionID=189-3496402-5481905) is cute on and they had it in the store in a bunch of colors and patterns.
The sleeve on this (http://www.target.com/Merona-Short-Sleeve-Smocked-Top-Spirit/dp/B001QX0NUW?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&node=370498011&sessionID=189-3496402-5481905) didn't work as well for me but otherwise it was good.
There were other similar things in the store that I don't see on-line. GL!

[KathyN115]

I was at Nordstroms this weekend, and they had a lot of different loose-fitting but still nice looking tops. Here are a few examples of things that I found online, but they have lots more online:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3028685/0~2376776~2374327~2378057~6023127?mediumthumbnail= Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6023127&P=1

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3027663/0~2376776~2374327~2378057~6023127?mediumthumbnail= Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6023127&P=1

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3037780/0~2376776~2374327~2378057~6023127?mediumthumbnail= Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6023127&P=1

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3028220/0~2376776~2374327~2378057~6023127?mediumthumbnail= Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6023127&P=2

I think that things that are slightly loose work best. For me, if it is too loose or empire-waisted they make me look pregnant.

HTH.