The Mum Bod Saviour : Bodysuits
The Mum Bod. Oh I had been warned about how my body would change after having kids. “Your body changes its shape completely” I would hear. ” Even if you lose all the weight you will never be the same”. I took all of these warnings with a pinch of salt, I was going to lose the weight and I was going to be skinnier and fitter than ever after having my baby. Little did I know what was ahead of me.
Two years on and I still find that I am too scared to look at myself in the mirror. My previous love of tight body con dresses has had to be put on standby. How am I ever going to look somewhat attractive with these extra wobbly bits protruding from places I didn’t even know they could protrude from?
One word my lovely ladies……….
BODYSUITS
Don’t be fooled by their hip hugging appearance. Bodysuits for me (and for a lot of other mums I know) are my mum bod saviour! Though they appear to be tight and revealing they are actually extremely complimentary to your figure. They give you the “V” Shape, essentially making your hips and stomach appear smaller. Think Baywatch, though the women were beautiful in their own right. It was later revealed that it was the swimsuits V shape design that gave them the much wanted hourglass look. I feel it secures my softer bits in place, making me look smoother and thinner in the process. It is like a comfortable everyday version of spanx.
I now have a huge range of bodysuits in my wardrobe. Ranging from basic t-shirts, vests and singlets to the more fashionable looks such as cold shoulders, meshed etc. You can find bodysuits just about anywhere ranging from 5£ (Boohoo) to up in the £1000’s (Balmain). I personally love House of CBwho make some of the best basic bodysuits as well as some very fashionable statement ones.
Now you know my wardrobe secrets! Hope they help you feel more confident in your body.
Even though they may be wobbly in places, these bodies brought our prefect little humans in to the world. And for that they are amazing, no matter what shape!
Want more? Check out my post on how I ditched the frump!
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Jesyka
Ah ha! What you were saying about the Baywatch example makes so much sense! Thanks for the great tip! And btw: your body looks perfect <3
Kylie Abreu
Aw thank you, but it really is the bodysuit that is doing it lol
Courtney
What an awesome tip! I always second guessed body suits because I wasn’t sure whether they’d do the job – but now I’m interested!
Kylie Abreu
I know I was the same at first. Now I love them and have all my friends hooked on them lol
Sarah
These are awesome! I love how many different styles there are, and they’re super cute. Of course, you look amazing in them!
Chelsea Leinenbach Adams
I am going to have to try this! And you are right, our bodies are pretty amazing that they can bring another human into the world…even if those little humans leave us looking a little different afterwards!
hal
you look great! I especially love the one with the sheer panel in the front!
Kylie Abreu
Thanks, Thats my favourite one too!
petiteandtoned
I”ve always been scared to wear body suits, but I love how flattering it is! I’m going to try one this weekend!
xoxo,
Berniedette | PetiteAndToned.com
Kylie Abreu
They are so flattening. Let me know how you get on if you try one
Pujarini Mitra
you look great….i never knew there are so many styles…
Kylie Abreu
Thank you!
Cristine
I’ve never worn a bodysuit. It does make for nice clean lines in a outfit
Angie
First of all you look amazing! I’ve been seeing a lot of these body suits but wasn’t sure about them. I’m interested in looking into them now. I like how they come in so many different styles!
Kylie Abreu
Aw thank you! You really should! They come in every style possible now
Brittney
These body suits are so cute! I’ve never tried one before, but I definitely want too!! I love the sparkly one!
The Crumby Vegan
You are totally speaking to my insecurity about getting pregnant – I don’t particularly care how my body looks now but I’m not so keen on the idea of it changing shape (and not changing back!). Very happy to hear that there is a solution without requiring surgery now 🙂 💚
lucicoo
I would really like to be able to wear bodysuits but my torso is so long. I use to love them when I was younger.
Sarah
It’s always great when you find something that really makes you feel like you look good! Especially if it’s something you can wear regularly!
Ashvin Nankoo
I’m definitely not an expert on body suit but these are some great tips and you definitely look awesome too!
Evelyn, PathofPresence
Yup, my bod changed after childbirth too – and yup – I agree: body suits!! ;-). You look great – thanks for promoting positive body image. xo
Mama in Heels
You look fabulous in these bodysuits!
Corter Moon 🌜 (@jenngem)
I need to get myself a good bodysuit for sure!
Amanda (CrunchyHippieLife)
Ahhhh I know what you mean about not knowing what I was in for! I bounced back after the first baby pretty quickly. The second babe left me hating the leftovers in the mirror. I’m slowly getting back to feeling confident. You’re right, the right clothes help SO much!