How to rock your mummy style!

Your wardrobe as a new mother can be instantly turned from drab to fab with just a few key pieces. Find out what they are and how to rock your mummy style!

How to rock your mummy style!

Now that you are a mother, you’ve probably noticed a few changes to your wardrobe and if you think that all mums are destined to wearing frumpy clothes or are restricted by their baby-friendly accessories, then think again!

We give you some simple ways to glam up your look with a few key essentials so that you can rock your mummy style!

Teething necklace

"The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of your child."

What a sweet quote and how true it is! But once the Tooth Fairy decides that it’s time for your little one to join the club, you might find that a teething necklace might come in handy.

Sure, teething toys or frozen teethers are great too, but when you’re out and about, chances are that your bub will accidentally (or intentionally!) drop it out onto the dirty floor.

So the beauty of a teething necklace is that since they are on you, your baby can chew on them any time while happily sitting on your lap, snuggled up to the warmth of your body as she soothes her aching gums.

Where to get it: Ana B Beads specialises in customised handmade teething jewellery which use lab-certified, FDA-approved, food grade, non-toxic, soft silicon beads.

(Images courtesy of Ana B Beads)

Multi-purpose scarf

If you’re a little shy about breastfeeding in public and need a bit of coverage to avoid flashing your boob to everyone else in the café around you, try wearing a scarf the next time you’re going out with your little one.

There’s no need for a bulky nursing cover taking up extra space in your already crammed diaper bag and you can choose a soft, thin, cotton scarf with any pattern or colour you like!

Just drape the scarf around your neck to let the ends hang loosely over your shoulders, and take one side to cover bubba (and boobie) when she latches on.

Not only does it act as a nice fashion accessory, can keep you warm on those blustery windy days or cold rainy nights, it’s also sheer enough to cover your little one while nursing so can protect your modesty yet still be able to see her happily suckling away!

Where to get it: You can easily get soft cotton scarves at affordable prices from places such as Cotton On, H&M, Top Shop, or even at the various shops around Bugis Street or Far East Plaza.

Breastfeeding bracelet

Have you heard of "breastfeeding bracelets" ? This interesting fashion accessory for mums was invented to help remind you which side you last breastfed your baby from, or what time and for how long – because we must admit that some of us do suffer from a bit of mommy brain or "momnesia" nowadays!

These pretty little beaded bracelets come with charms and number beads to help you keep tab on your breastfeeding sessions and remember the details.

Where to get it: MI’s Treasures create unique, handcrafted items made with love for you to enjoy and their nursing bracelets come in a variety of colours which can also be customised to your needs and style.

Active-wear pants

Ever since you became a mother, the only running you’ll get is probably from chasing your little one around the playground; lifting weights equates to carrying your ever-growing toddler and heavy diaper bag around the mall; and doing squats only happens when you have to pick up the explosion of toys strewn across your living room floor.

Although a lot of mums can’t find the time to go to the toilet alone without a mini audience cheering them on, let alone hit the gym for a good workout, it doesn’t mean you can’t slip on a pair of trendy active-wear pants while keeping a watchful eye over your little ones having fun on a playdate.

Plus, it’s important for pregnant mums to wear pants that offer support for your growing belly, and new mums may also appreciate a bit of tummy coverage while you’re still trying to get rid of the last pounds of pregnancy weight.

Where to get it: Lady Bold offers eye-catching active-wear pants which features limited edition hand-drawn artwork. Their pregnancy range includes stylish and stretchy pants that come with extra supportive double-fold waistband which are suitable for new mums as well as for post pregnancy fitness.

(Image courtesy of: Lady Bold)

Flat shoes

Motherhood may have forced some of you to wave goodbye to those six-inch stiletto heels and opt for more comfortable and sensible shoes instead, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for boring old slippers.

Try wearing pretty beaded sandals, cool sneakers, stylish ballet flats, funky mary janes, edgy boots, or if you still want a bit of height, trendy wedges offer more stability on your feet.

Another adorable idea is to get matching shoes for you and your little one!

Where to get it: TOMS has a Mommy And Me shop with awesome matching shoes for mum, tot and child. Another great thing is that with every pair purchased, they will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need with their One For One campaign.

Diaper bag

Sometimes we wonder why diaper bags have to be splashed with colourful cartoon prints of cutesy teddy bears or rubber duckies – we had a baby, we didn’t turn into one!

Yes, there are more fashionable and up-market designer baby bags being sold now, but who wants to fork out half a thousand dollars for something that is supposed to hold diapers, bottles, wet wipes and biscuit crumbs?

Rather than taking a chunk out of junior’s future education fund, you can continue using any large bag you already have, or buy an inexpensive (yet stylish!) new one at the fraction of the cost, then insert a purse organiser to keep everything neat and tidy in there.

Then once your little one is older and you no longer have to lug around a bulky diaper bag, you can still use the same bag to go shopping, or out to the gym, or just running about doing errands.

Where to get it: CloverSac has purse organisers which have been innovatively designed to compartmentalise and organise your personal items in your bag. This will also help to keep your bag clean and free of dust, stains and other unidentifiable crumbs.

Stud earrings

It’s a good idea not to wear dangly or hoop earrings once your little one arrives, because once they start exploring the world around them, they will love tugging everything in sight!

But that doesn’t mean you have to make do without any nice accessories to complete your whole look.

Mummies should stick to stud earrings which are not easy for tiny hands to grab, so as to avoid any painful accidents or torn earlobes (ouch!).

Where to get it: Lee Hwa Jewellery, Pandora, Poh Heng Jewellery, Tiffany & Co, SK Jewellery, Chomel, Taka Jewellery.

Maxi dress

Maxi dresses are a fashion must-have and come in a variety of materials and cuts which offers the look of casual sophistication.

Not only are maxi dresses flattering for pregnant mums, it is also comfortable for new mums to pair with a cute denim jacket, a large belt, or a cool hat.

They are also simple yet chique enough to wear to most events, depending on how you style it.

Try choosing the ones with straps or sleeves, and perhaps steer away from the strapless or tube kinds, as they might easily slip off and expose more than you want to!

Where to get it: Zalora Singapore is an online shop with a great selection of maxi dresses as well as other trendy apparel for the whole family, and offers free delivery for purchases above $40.

Hair accessories

Gone are the days where you can pop by the hair salon for a monthly quick trim, wash and blow – and you can forget about those special hair treatments which take up to a few hours!

But don’t just resign to tying your hair up with that stretched out piece of rubber band you got after using it for a bag of baby biscuits – add a bit of bling to your look by wearing some nice hair accessories.

Hair bands can help keep your hair out of your face when changing a poopy diaper, hair clips add a bit of charm to your look when you’re meeting up with old friends, and hair bows will jazz up a plain old ponytail for playdates.

Where to get it: Helen believes that every woman is unique and beautiful in her own way. They sell fancy hair clips, sweet hair pins, dazzling rhinestone barrettes, and more.

Non-toxic nail polish

Pregnant and breastfeeding mums are advised not wear nail polish so as to avoid being exposed to harmful chemicals.

So does that mean you have to refrain from getting pampered at the nail salon for that much needed manicure and pedicure?

Fret not, because there is now non-toxic nail polish available in the market which are safe for expecting and nursing mothers!

Where to get it: Priti NYC has nail polish which is completely non-toxic, has no toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DHB) or formaldehyde – which are all known carcinogenic ingredients.

Nursing-friendly clothes

As tempted as you are to go topless around your own home, because you feel like you’re always whipping out your boob for your little one’s milk time, this might not be ideal for when you need to step out of the house.

It’s possible to buy regular clothes which may work out well for breastfeeding mums, but choose apparel with loose necklines, can be unbuttoned or unzipped easily down the front, stretchy material, or two-piece outfits.

Or if you want specially-designed apparel which is nursing-friendly, there are a lot available out there for you to choose from.

Where to get it: Milky Way Maternity and Nursing Wear offer quality apparel for mums and mums-to-be, with a range of clothes that is stylish, comfortable which is designed for maximum appeal and wearability.

So go on, jazz up your look with all these fashion ideas and rock your mummy style!

Written by

Dew M. Chaiyanara

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