When it comes to anything personal style, Cortne Bonilla (Vogue.com's senior shopping writer) is a trove of resources, an original voice, and an arbiter of cool.
And in no surprise, pregnancy and postpartum didn’t change a damn thing. New mom to two-month old, Row (a cute baby, it must be said), Bonilla is weathering the changes without compromising taste or sacrificing comfort. See below for her tips, tricks, and musings about dressing pre- and post-baby. And as for dressing for the Vogue office after mat leave? "I plan to give myself grace, continue to size up, and wear textural minimalist essentials."
Maintaining identity and the stress of potential health scares on the deeper side, shaving your legs and rolling over (like a rotisserie chicken) on the lighter side.
In the first trimester: Try your hardest to maintain your natural, everyday personal style—it’ll make you feel better. For the second trimester, drawstring pants and asymmetric, oversized blouses and tops—the belly will emerge. Third trimester: balloon pants! Sweater dresses! Low-rise pleated pants!
I like a baby to look like a baby, boy or girl. But whoever said finding baby boy clothes wasn't as fun just didn't know where to shop. Bonpoint, Organic Zoo, Mini Rodini, Milk Teeth. Wild Wawa, Misha & Puff, HVID Knitwear, Petit Sézane!
You’re going to be a mother forever after this, keep being you.
Charvet and Bombas slippers, Comme Si socks, fluffy robes and silk pajamas, silk head scarves with a fun print, eyebrow gel and lip butter. The most underrated item is a robe. I was never a robe person but you’re going to be whipping it out and around all day [while nursing]—might as well have easy access!
None! Strive to wear real clothes in bigger sizes, if you can. You are still you.
Although you’re so happy with your new baby and your new life, you also mourn the change from you and your partner to you and your partner and your baby.
My husband, a cashmere turtleneck, clean hair, and Row looking up at me with a smile in the morning.
His first smile. Smelling his head. Seeing how his personality manifests, shifts, and adapts.
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