What to Wear When Nothing Fits: Postpartum Clothing Tips
The postpartum season is beautiful, challenging, and often overwhelming, especially when it comes to getting dressed. Your body has just done something incredible, but your closet might not have caught up yet. What no one really talks about is how strange it feels when your old clothes don’t fit but maternity clothes don’t feel right anymore either.
If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet wondering what to wear, you’re not alone. That’s one of the reasons I created 13 Fridays. It’s a space where women feel supported, seen, and reminded that they deserve to feel good in their clothes every single day.
Let’s bring ease and confidence back to getting dressed.
1. Start With Comfort First
This is not the season for squeezing into anything. Choose fabrics that feel soft on your skin, waistbands that stretch, and pieces that let you breathe. Flowy dresses, relaxed joggers, oversized button-downs, and ribbed tanks can become your new favorites.
Need a starting point? We’ve put together a collection of easy, cozy pieces designed exactly for this season.
2. Focus on Pieces That Grow With You
Look for clothing with adjustable elements—like elastic waistbands, wrap tops, or dresses that tie. These small details help clothes fit your changing body and grow with you as you settle into your new rhythm.
Bonus tip: nursing-friendly pieces, even if you’re not nursing, often have great flexibility and breathability for postpartum life.
3. Layering is Your Friend
Your temperature might fluctuate more now, and you might be balancing the needs of your baby with your own. Light cardigans, breathable wraps, and soft button-down shirts can give you that feeling of being put together without effort.
4. Release the Pressure to “Bounce Back”
One of the kindest things you can do for yourself is let go of the idea that your body needs to return to what it was before. Your body has changed because your life has changed and that’s something to honor, not fight against.
At 13 Fridays, we believe clothing should fit you, not the other way around. Every piece we carry is selected with this in mind, to help you feel good in your skin right now.
5. Find a Few Go-To Outfits
It’s okay to repeat outfits. Right now, ease is everything. If you find one or two outfits that make you feel comfortable and beautiful, lean into them. Getting dressed should be one of the easier parts of your day, not another stressor.
Looking for inspiration? Check out some of our favotie pieces for women navigating this exact stage of life.
6. Be Gentle With Yourself
This season is temporary, but it matters. The goal is not to “get your body back” but to care for the body that is already carrying you through sleepless nights, big emotions, and daily miracles. You deserve clothing that honors that reality.
If you’re feeling unsure about where to start or want gentle recommendations, we’re always here to help. Our shop is curated with you in mind, and our blog is here as a resource for the moments when you just want to feel a little more seen.
Build Your Postpartum Wardrobe With Intention
You deserve softness. You deserve comfort. And you deserve to feel good again, even if you’re figuring it out one outfit at a time. Whether you’re shopping for cozy clothes, thoughtful beauty products, or just here to find helpful resources, 13 Fridays was made with you in mind.
You're doing beautifully.