These shorts look SO comfy!

At Old Navy for $26.50

Lovin’ these shorts!

At Old Navy for $26.50

Love the neck link and the twist right in the center of the dress, makes for a very slimming waist!

At b&lu for $48.00, 45 inches long.

Perfect V-Neck Cardigan $29.50

Pleated-Front Tank $17.50

Pleated Scoop-Neck Top $24.50

Cuffed Ruffle-Trim Tee $15.00

Double-Weave Trousers $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Capris $29.50

Low-Rise Perfect Khaki Skirt $24.50

All of these were found at Old Navy on their Plus Size Wear to Work page! All of their stuff is perfect for mixing and matching!

Great dress. And if your arms are your trouble spot… the sleeves on this dress will be perfect!

At Old Navy on sale for $29.50, 42 inches long.

Another great dress for the work place and church!

At Kohls on sale for $32.40, 41 inches long.

This would make for a perfect holiday dress this year!

At b&lu for $59.00, 41 inches long.

Super cute dress!

At Old Navy on sale for $25.00, 41 inches long.

My friend just emailed me about b&lu and let me tell you! So many cute options for plus size women! (seriously wanting all the clothes in my size) I’m sure you will be seeing a lot from their site here on Sensibly Styled!

At b&lu for $59.00, 47-51 inches long.

p.s. Sorry it took me forever to post today! My web hosting was down!

If this isn’t the cutest sweater I’ve ever seen… I don’t know what is! I need to find it in my size!

At Old Navy for $39.50

This dress is super cute! I love the tie waist, and the flutter sleeves!

At Old Navy for $32.50, 40.5 inches long.

This is a very cute plus sized dress!

At Kohl’s on sale for $29.00, 36 inches long.

Hey guys, I’m pretty much away from my computer all of today and tomorrow… so sorry that posting will be few and far between!

Our reader Victoria M. wrote in saying:

Last night, after an exhausting day, after my 3 kids were finally asleep, I started looking through my drawers for something that would help me get past the popsicle juice and baby spit-up I had been covered in during the day.  I wished I had a modest, pretty nightgown that I could sleep in.  I wanted to feel pretty, but went with my only option, plaid pajama bottoms.  No, I did not feel pretty.  And the nursing pads only made matters worse.  Help!  I am at the height of frump!

Victoria, I totally understand! Just because we like to be modest doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be able to feel beautiful before we go to bed! I found several nightgowns that I think you will love. None of them are anything that you would feel embarrassed to be seen in if any of your 3 kids decided to sneak out of their rooms. However, they are all nightgowns that I think will make you feel more feminine and beautiful. I hope you enjoy!

All nightgowns were found at Nordstrom. Eileen West ‘Laurel Canyon’ Nightgown for $68.00 ,Lauren by Ralph Lauren ‘Monte Carlo’ Nightgown for $58.00, Eileen West ‘Valley of the Moon’ Ballet Gown for $70.00, Donna Nadeau Flutter Sleeve Chemiseon sale for $37.90, Eileen West ‘Falling Leaves’ Nightgown for $62.00

A few plus size options:

Midnight by Carole Hochman ‘Two Hearts’ Nightgown (Plus) for $88.00, Eileen West ‘Eastside Twilight’ Nightgown (Plus) for $82.00, Eileen West ‘Manhattan Mood’ Nightgown (Plus) for $82.00

Love, Natalie

Another great denim skirt. It reminds me of one that I wanted from Anthropologie… (it is no longer for sale and I think I have savers remorse…)

At Lane Bryant for $44.50, 23 inches long.

This skirt is SOOO cute! If you don’t already have a denim skirt… I’d say this one is worthy to be in your closet!

Ruffled Denim Skirt at Lane Bryant for $49.50, 26.5 inches long.

Another great find for fall!

At Lane Bryant for $79.50, 42 inches long.

I love this dress, and better yet… I love this purple!

Purple Pleated Bust Ruffle Knit Dress at Torrid for $54.00, 40 inches long.

I love everything about this dress! It will be perfect for fall!

At Nordstrom for $138.00, 39 inches long.

So cute! And I love the neckline of this dress!

Black and White Ruffle Secretary Dress at Torrid for $68.00, 41 inches long.

This is a STEAL!

Find it at Target for $15.00!

Available in regular and plus size.

Highway Cuffed Bermuda Short at Calvin Klein Jeans for $44.99.

I love the empire waist and the embroidery at the bottom. Available in regular and plus size.

Embroidered Flutter Sleeve Top at Calvin Klein Jeans for $69.50.

I would totally rock these shoes with this top. (Would it be considered rocking them if they aren’t anything abnormal? hmm) Shoes: only $10.00! At Make Me Chic

I love what they have done with the hem on this one!

Black Poplin Safari Dress at Torrid for $58.00, 39 inches long.

Another lovely dress with just a touch of Tulle showing, perfect.

White and Black Ruffled-Front Short-Sleeved Swing Dress at Torrid for $78.00, 41 inches long.

Oh my gosh, YOU need this dress! Sorry guys, there are TONS of cute dresses at Torrid right now… so you will be seeing a bunch today!

Black Ponte Knit Secretary Dress at Torrid for $68.00, 41 inches long.

Hips or not… this is very flattering. I love the gathers at the top!

Black Banded-Seam Trumpet Skirt at Torrid for $44.00, 24 inches long.

I’m going through a pencil skirt craze…

Black Multi Seam Pencil Skirt at Torrid for $38.00, 24 inches long.

Love the color of this one!

At Nordstrom on sale for $109.90, 43 inches long.

Super Slimming plus size dress!

Found at Nordstrom on sale for $88.90, 39 inches long.

Comfort and Style combined!

Find it at Forever 21 for $22.80.

Oh, Amanda.  You came to the right place.  I know exactly what you’re talking about.  I have a 2 year old son and twin baby boys, and my stomach looks quite like a waterbed (too gross?), and Natalie and I share your frustration of a big chest that gets even bigger when nursing.

So, I have some cute options for you, but first some advice.  With my older son, he was about 8 or 9 months old before I one day decided to pump on Saturday so that I could have a bottle to bring to church on Sunday.  I don’t want to oversell this…but, it changed my life.  Prior to that, I would spend half of my time at church in the mother’s lounge and every week I would have to wear a top and a skirt even though I had cute dresses that I was dying to wear.  New mom-ness isn’t very glamorous sometimes, especially when you’re nursing and your boobs are ginormous.  It made a big difference for me to have Sunday as my day.  My day to wear a cute dress and squeeze close to my husband, enjoy our sweet little baby, and actually be able to worship at church.  Plus, it gives your husband a chance to feed and snuggle baby, or you could share the wealth of cute baby-ness and let a sweet lady in your church have a turn at feeding baby.  Totally just my opinion and experience, but see if it works for you.  It made all the difference for me.

And now, to the clothes!

Here’s the thing about a big chest, it’s extra difficult to be modest and appropriate because even when you aren’t trying to, a well-endowed lady can look she’s trying to put her chest on display.  Isn’t that frustrating?  One of my favorite solutions for that is a slim tee (I love DownEast’s Wonder Tee!) or camisole underneath dresses or tops that would show too much cleavage.  Another favorite trick is wearing a belt.  Oh, how I love belts.  It holds in all of my waterbed tummy-ness and gives me more of a structure.

I have a lot of cute dress options for you, as well as cute tops to pair with skirts for church or with jeans for everyday.  Old Navy has a cute pencil skirt and flowy skirt, as well.  Good basics.

New moms don’t have a lot of opportunities to dress up and feel fabulous, so make Sunday your day!  I hope this helps, and congratulations on your sweet new baby!

Love, Emily

1. Leatherock Covered Buckle Belt, Nordstrom, $31.90 (comes in a few colors, available in XL, I love this belt!  Wouldn’t it be so cute in the teal and purple, too?)

2. Patent Leather Belt, Nordstrom, $23.90 (it’s on sale, so not all sizes seem to be available anymore, but the look of the sweater with the belt on top is perfect for those of us with squishy tummy business.)

3. Open Front SS Top, Forever 21, $17.80 (this is a must-buy!  Light enough for summer, and just floats over the tummy area.  Plus, looks great wrapped around with a belt on top.  Do I talk too much about belts?  Have I told you that I love them?)

4. Box Pleat Skirt, Nordstrom, $33.90 (a great price on a smart looking skirt.  I love the pleats, and this would look great with #6, #10, #8…well, just about anything.)

5. Sheer Frill Neck Top, Forever 21, $19.80 (I love how the frill de-emphasizes the chest and the tummy.  And it’s lovely.)

6. Belted Snap Button Shirt, Forever 21, $19.80 (I love this shirt to a million.  Get it in both colors, you’ll be glad to have them.)

7. Janine Woven Top, Forever 21, $15.80 (the gathers at the chest will help to make sure the buttons don’t gape open.  Don’t you hate that!?)

8. Two Pocket Grid Shirt, Forever 21, $15.80 (so summery and cute.  Plus, come fall time, this would look great under a sweater and with some trousers.  Bonus.)

9. Floral Printed Sheer Top, Forever 21, $19.80 (would look perfect with either of the Old Navy skirts I mentioned above, or with jeans and heels for a date out with the husband)

10. Dolman Sweater Knit Top, Forever 21, $24.80 (I love Dolman sleeves.  Like, LOVE them.  Can I marry them?  Buy the jade one and wear it with the pleated skirt (#4).  Lovely.  Oh, and I love how the banded bottom on the top kind of holds it all in.)

11. Border Print Dress, Nordstrom, $148.00 (I love how the border on the sleeves and hem keep your eye moving.  It’s like you don’t even notice she has a tummy.  This one may need a camisole.)

12. Faux-Wrap Dress, Nordstrom, $98.00 (these Nordstrom dresses get a bit pricey, but you’ll love the wrap dresses.  I went to a wedding when the twins were 2 months old, and my black wrap dress saved me.)

13. Silk Chiffon Dress, Nordstrom, $178.00 (Okay, so this is expensive and dry-clean only…not very practical for new moms.  But it’s sure cute.)

14. Faux-Wrap Dress 2, Nordstrom, $108 (Another option.  I love options.  These wrap dresses probably need a wonder tee or a camisole.)

15. Jersey Dress, Nordstrom, $98.00 (This dress is perfection.  The neckline isn’t too low, and the buckle detail makes a nice shape.  Definitely get this one, it’s a workhorse of a dress but put some fun accessories with it and it can be a show horse, too!)

16. Lincoln Center Dress, Shabby Apple, $76.00 (made in a substantial canvas sateen, it’ll keep squishy areas on their best behavior.  Don’t you love that Shabby Apple has Plus-size, too?)

17. Broadway Dress, Shabby Apple, $74.00 (cotton poplin with a little bit of stretch, plus it has pockets!  I love dresses with pockets.  Perfect for some chapstick, gum, and a pacifier.)

18. Red Knit Dress, Shabby Apple, $62.00 (this is now on my wish-list.  I love the color, the wrap at the top, and…imagine it with a belt!)

Whew.  I sure talk (uh…type…) a lot.

What do you ladies think?  Do you have any suggestions for Amanda, and for all of the rest of us with big chest issues or a little squish in the tummy?  Plus, any new mom style advice?

Comes in four beautiful floral prints! Available in sizes 0-20!

Find it at Old Navy for $29.50 (online only.)

Alright, to all my plus size ladies! These are a reasonable price and super cute! They also come in a couple other colors. So glad to see that Nordstrom carries plus sizes!

At Nordstrom for $39.99.

Did you guys know that DownEast has plus size wonder tees that they are majorly marked down!? Tons of colors to choose from… you better run over to their site and fill up your shopping carts! These are awesome tees to have on hand, they work wonderfully under,well, everything!

At DownEast for ONLY $5.00!

Empire waist with a trendy black and white plaid. Too cute! Available in sizes 1X-3X.

Find it at Alight for $35.00