MOMMYHOOD EMBELLISHED.

When I had a baby, I knew I’d need different wardrobe but I thought that was just due to a shift in size. Turns out there are quite a few functionality shifts to be accommodated as well, so I hit up Thrift Town to fill in the gaps. For some reason, this trip yielded a bunch of wonderful neutrals, proving you don’t have to wear loud colors to make a statement.

CUT-OUT CAMEOS: Having a tiny baby affects every aspect of my daily life, including what I now can and can’t wear. On the can / need-to list: pieces that are comfortable but still cute. On the can’t list: necklaces. Holding a little one, necklaces stand the chance of getting broken, or entangling/hurting the baby.

SO: comfy pieces that flatter, and have visual interest sans-jewelry, while still being baby-friendly and camouflaging the post-baby tummy. Love the stretch + flowy + structured elements.

[grey + lace dress: $7.99] [grey + black cut-out dress: $5.99]

FLAT-OUT FAB: For now, motherhood = not wearing heels every day like I used to when I ran a business. But I still want to look polished and girly, without being overly flashy just out & about pushing a stroller. Chic flats to the rescue!

[perfect shimmer gold flats: $4.99]

THE SHORT LIST: I needed new shorts. Not for functionality purposes like the embellished tops… lets just say, my caboose has seen smaller days. So instead of the teenage staple of distressed cutoffs, I aimed for a polished grown up cuffed look in a denim and a stretch cotton “trouser short”, both with slit pockets.

[perfectly grown-up shorts: $4.99 each]

I have been wanting a pair of these bootie-wedges for quite awhile but couldn’t stomach the $50-$75 pricetag I’d seen in local boutiques. SO stoked to see this pair on the rack at Thrift Town! Great for looking a bit more stylish without the teetering of tall heels while carrying a tiny human around.

And sleek dark-wash trouser jeans are flattering on almost any body type, but especially a post baby one.

[trouser jeans: $5.99] [booties: $3.99]

SHEER MAGIC: Sheer is just so delicate. Feeling somewhat less than delicate post-baby, pieces like these are great with a strappy cami underneath and paired with the dark wash trouser jean.

[jersey + sheer top: $2.99] [yellow & tan sheer top: $2.99]

SHIMMER SHOULDERS: This may be my favorite piece of the whole shopping trip. Breathable sweater with awesome shoulder embellishments leaves the center free and clear for baby holding. The back neckline is a deep scoop-neck, and the hemline in back is a bit longer than the front.

[shimmer shoulders sweater: $7.99]

I paired this with the dark trouser shorts and gold flats for a super comfy pulled-together look.

All in all, a very successful and frugal trip to Thrift Town - I’m excited
to mix and match all of these wonderful neutrals in the months to come!

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Kari Shipman is thrifty, eco-conscious, and knows the importance of supporting local charities. She has been our featured blogger since we started the blog in 2010, and has a serious passion for fashion. Kari owns her own Fashion Consulting Business, Juniper James and is very involved in her community. She lives out her passions in Northern California with her wonderful husband Charles, and her brand new baby girl Olive.