The Best (and Chicest!) Postpartum Clothes to Wear After You’ve Given Birth

Right after you give birth, your body is in flux. You may be gaining or losing weight, recovering from surgery, or just generally getting to know your body's changing shape—all of which can leave you feeling unlike your regular ol' self or even generally out of whack. So I don't blame you if shopping for your body in postpartum sounds intimidating or exhausting. (You just birthed an entirely new human being, I mean, come on!)

The truth is, shopping for postpartum clothes is different from shopping for pregnancy outfits. There's a lot of additional stuff to think about because your body is healing and you may be starting to breastfeed or pump (hello, nursing bras!). For this reason, pants should be extra-comfy (i.e. stretchy and soft), and ones that provide tummy support are going to be key, especially if you've had a C-section. Undies should be absorbent or offer extra room for pads. And it is great if tops and dresses provide easy access for feedings. And hey, it also helps if all these maternity clothes are actually cute, too.

If you're here just to shop, see the shortened list of our must-have picks below—but if you need a little more guidance, keep reading for the full product breakdowns.

Our top picks for postpartum clothes in 2022:

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Whether you're a new mom or you've been through this before, we've rounded up a capsule of essential postpartum-specific clothes—from cozy robes to supportive undies and nursing tops that aren't so...obvious.