This post is brought to you by Ruche.
I’m feeling pretty good about my post-partum body even though I’m 15 lbs heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight. Scales are stupid, you know that? Some days I’m really happy with where things are and other days I’m just miserable & prickly. The reason? I don’t always wear clothes that fit. Which leads to the post-partum clothing conundrum. . . Do I buy new clothes or do I wait until my clothes fit?
I always like buying new clothes; but if I’m going to lose the weight eventually, I don’t want to invest in a garment that won’t fit in the future. Then again, if I don’t buy clothes that fit me now, I’d just hide my unbuttoned jeans under an uncomfortably tight shirt and ultimately be unhappy with my body. It’d be great if I could get back to my pre-pregnancy size because I have a lot of clothes that I’d like to wear again. But they’re just clothes. For now, it’s more important that I eat right & like the body that I have right now. Not last year.
Since Felix, I’ve bought a few new things and kept a few pregnancy clothes in the rotation. This method has been pretty good thus far, but perhaps a bit boring with the only two pairs of pants that fit. Ruche offered to send me a little something last month, so when I was browsing their items I immediately gravitated towards their tiered lace skirt. It’s adorable, whimsical & has an elastic waist. It’s the perfect garment that will be able to fit me now and if I end up losing any weight. It’s adorable & super feminine. I’ve worn it a few different ways & thought I would share those with you:
With the spring weather this week, I couldn’t help but wear this skirt with some sandals & a casual top.
I love that this skirt is transitional. I’ve got the summer look at the top, then this above, more wintery look. I wore this to my friend’s wedding reception. I liked wearing the bold, dark tights with such a light & airy skirt. Contrast is fun.
This is what I wore to church a few Sundays ago. It’s a little more romantic. I thought it’d be fun to wear it with all similar tones for a monochromatic look. I think the next time I’ll wear this outfit with coral lipstick and maybe a bright necklace for a little pop.
I’ve loved wearing this skirt. The soft elastic waistband is incredibly comfortable, which makes me feel good about myself. Thanks, Ruche, for sending it my way!
where are you possibly hiding those extra 15 pounds? you look amazing!
I love this skirt: http://www.shopruche.com/lime-sherbet-pencil-skirt-p-3642.html
I think this dress would work for post partum http://www.shopruche.com/royal-treatment-scalloped-blue-dress-p-6045.html
It’s really flowy so that makes it look flattering, throw on a pair of leggins and sandals and you’re set for a spring day!
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The skirt you have on is what I would buy. I saw it last week and kind of drooled a little :)
There are so many cute things to choose from. i would have to say that I LOVE the sea green sensation pleated top. I LOVE IT!
i pretty much need those dora perforated lace up flats in my life. like, now.
I love so many things from Ruche, I don’t think I could choose one favorite. You look amazing for just having a baby. My daughter just turned one and I still have awkward moments of clothes not fitting like I wished they would. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I like the tea time polka dots dress.
oh, i think that the shower with love floral top is so cute. i want that so badly!
http://www.shopruche.com/english-muse-ivory-lace-dress-p-6348.html
so cute! and you look amazing!
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I love that skirt and the ways you have worn it! I love the cardigan!
I love the blushing and blooming maxi dress!
I love Ruche. And I love that skirt!
probably the beat of my heart purple pleated skirt, or the one you have. i’m loving it. thanks for the chance
The when in rome striped dress is lovely! Thanks Melissa!
Oh – that’s easy – I have been drooling over this dress for the past few days:
http://www.shopruche.com/swing-by-my-side-lace-dress-p-6283.html
– so I either need to win this giveaway or figure out a way to work it into the budget. ;D
I love everything by Ruche, makes me feel like Spring! I would buy the peacock paradise a-line skirt – it’s so amazing!
I like the when in rome striped dress
LOVE the peacock paradise skirt, but it’s sold out. :(
But I would love to pick something cute and new for spring break… thanks for the opportunity!
oh, I’m thinking this dress might work great for a summer wedding in Texas
http://www.shopruche.com/twilight-grace-maxi-dress-p-5916.html
The sweet athena top looks like it would be forgiving- while wtill super stylish. I totally want one!
I really like the “new way to fly eco-friendly skirt by Synergy” and similar skirts. These would be great to just hang out in while running around with my little boy!
i love the floral fantasy sequin skirt!
this skirt is so feminine and cute!
i also like something to smile about lacy one shoulder tunic, where you can wear it as a dress alone, or with tights or skinny jeans. :)
thanks!!
I love so many things! Especially the naturally inspired pocket dress.
I love the “Gondola Romance Ruffle Top” I would love to win!
I love the amazed by you jacket. I always end up wearing a (unfitted) fleece zip-up in the spring and I would much rather wear this grey jacket!
BTW, I can’t believe you have 15 lbs to lose, you look amazing!
Ruche has such a great selection don’t they! I really like the pleated clouds pencil skirt.
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i like their together in love top…very fun! (as are most of their clothes!)
I love the ocean flow teal wrap dress
I just had a baby too, and I would love something new to hide the little extra love I have to lug around ;) Thanks!!!!
I love their pleated clouds pencil skirt. I don’t own a pencil skirt, yet, and I realized last week that my church clothes are awfully frumpy. Not kidding. I’ve been wearing most of them since we were roommates 6 years ago! :) Time for a dressy clothes update, wouldn’t you say?
P.S. I think you look fab. Seriously.
LOVE this giveaway! i would LOVE the english muse ivory lace dress.
of course I would pick something that’s more expensive than most of their dresses, but I love this one http://www.shopruche.com/hannah-dress-in-feather-print-by-dear-creatures-p-6155.html … winning a gift card would be so wonderful!!
You look so good! I love how you have taken a simply skirt and made it look so good in so many different ways! :)
Can’t I just wear a mu mu? No? Okay. Well, being a ‘non-petite’ person, even without the postpartum baggage. I tend to gravitate toward things that give me shape while hiding the belly flub. I love this shirt (sold out, of course) http://www.shopruche.com/fields-of-heather-gray-top-p-6158.html
and this dress, which I would have to wear as a tunic.
http://www.shopruche.com/ocean-flow-teal-wrap-dress-p-6156.html
What a great skirt! And you know you have me hooked on Ruche. I’d love to win!
Ruche has so many adorable things! My baby is over a year old and I think I;m still in the transitional stage.
I love all of the elastic waist, loose bottomed dresses. They’re a little more forgiving and work well as your sizes change. Love the “haven’t you met yet brown dress.”
Your skirt is adorable and you look GREAT!! Really you do!
I have never heard of Ruche before but I love their style. I am in need of a new dress and I like a lot of theirs.
I would love to own the Never Pale in Comparison Strapless Dress. It’s the perfect dress for a wedding, and I have to attend a fair amount this summer. \
http://www.shopruche.com/never-pale-in-comparison-strapless-dress-p-6094.html
i love the spring tea garden floral cardigan! hope it’s my lucky day!
So tough to choose one, but this top is my fav at the moment:
http://www.shopruche.com/eyelet-you-into-my-heart-top-p-6300.html
Ooooh! Love ruche! I would choose the gondola romance ruffle top or the when in rome striped linen dress! Can you tell i’m in a stripey european mood? ha ha! Thanks for the great giveaway!
i looove that site! especially the indie earrings and the twilight grace dress ^__^
I really like the larger image dancing with the flowers a-line skirt!!
I love the at the break of dawn skirt!
http://www.shopruche.com/at-the-break-of-dawn-denim-bowtie-skirt-p-2597.html
Love the Parisian tunic!!
I LOVE the tree-t skirt with the yoga pant waist band! Tons of cute stuff. P.S. Thanks for sharing. I just had my first baby, Liam, three months ago, and I too am 15 pounds heavier than my pre-baby self. Trying not to dwell on the new, bigger, body I see and focus on my little man but it has taken a real toll on my self esteem. Your words were encouraging to me. Thank you!
Very cute skirt and you look fabulous!
I have been eyeing the royal treatment scalloped blue dress for a few weeks. I love Ruche and would LOVE a gift certificate there! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the “love is a dream embroidered dress”. So pretty and would get me out of my boring “mom uniform” of a t shirt and yoga pants. I really need to break this habit.