Inside the Target Dressing Room + What I’m Wearing Postpartum!!

[@purelife9013]

When going clothes shopping, I literally repeat to myself something Sierra said in a video a few years ago. "If you try something on and it doesn't work for you, remember there's not a problem when your body, there's a problem with the clothes!" it saved my mental health when going bath suit shopping for my honeymoon!

[@paigeinlowercase]

This was the best thing I did for myself postpartum too. I went to Target for an hour and tried on 50 bras trying to find my new size, so I could actually wear a bra. It did so much for my confidence.

[@katevasquez5942]

Cargo pants and black crop top were giving kim possible and I'm here for it haha

[@Mtagggg56797]

I’m 6 months postpartum, this is so relatable and nice to see someone talking about body changes in a practical way! Thank you!

[@kaelynkiser6084]

All of this! I think that new mom Target run is like some sort of milestone. It’s a huge deal. Love all your stuff. You’re killing it!

[@RachelRambles]

I’m glad I made it to this rite of passage I had no idea 🤣

[@kateh1708]

The bow is bowing ❤ So cute.

[@velvetstonebraker9874]

Thanks for sharing! It’s hard to dress for a body that’s ever changing so having options that work “for now” are really important! It just takes time to settle in and feel connected to yourself again after a major change. ❤

[@marissaouellette8997]

Thank you for this video and all your postpartum videos! It’s so amazing to see you as a mom and navigating this new chapter in your life! Thank you for being awesome and so so amazing! Truly a beautiful human inside and out 🥰🥰

[@angd6578]

The wild fable dress is so gorgeous on you. I've never had a child, but I'm almost 40 & my body looks very similar to yours right now. Seeing you in all these fits looking beautiful helps me with my body image. Thank you!

[@lilyschwartz.]

I feel just so proud of you and so happy to see you in this journey and sharing it with us! I know you’ll have some lows but you’re already doing amazing

[@jhayden-cm4yx]

This was such a high quality video, especially the shots in the dressing room. It’s visible when you are in something that you feel good in and it makes me rethink my own clothes.

[@louisacoote2337]

The teal/green shirt dress would be nice open over trousers and a top when it is cooler

[@kirstenholder7270]

Thank you for that pep talk about wanting to feel confident in your body and selecting clothes that help achieve this. It is not about the rules of what we should wear, but about what gives us confidence - I wish I had learned this much longer ago.

[@justchelsea2010]

Thank you for being so real and sharing your experience. I know it's a big change so it's probably hard to film but it's so nice to see other women going through the whole pregnancy/post partum experience. I think it's so important to help people see what 'normal' is and can be.

[@meglud8681]

Please do more of these videos with different stages of postpartum. You won’t regret these in a couple years if you have any more children. && I absolutely love that you were honest and grabbing stuff just to feel good. From a mom whose done this body morphing once, I would say these clothes are going to change pretty quickly in the next couple months. Jeans may fit but your groove will come back and it might look different than before. ❤ I’m glad you found some things! And trying things on is key after having babies. But you killed it! I love that black dress on you!

[@maerya_ca]

Im 5 years post partum still in 12 and Large lol but the main channel (Sierra and all) helped me appreciate my body and I love how you are so gentle with yours right now, especially since you are only 1 month post-partum.

[@Jenalamah]

Thanks for sharing! I recommend a nursing tank under anything that may not be nursing friendly. Double layer is helpful for coverage

[@kaylsheartsmakeup]

you are slaying mamma I love to see you gaining your confidence back ! You are so beautiful!!

[@courtney104]

i needed this video 💜 thank you for always being so candid and honest with us because it helps so many of us feel less alone!! i'm not going through a pregnancy or postpartum, but my body has changed, yet again, for the 3rd summer in a row: and i'm sharing in the same struggles. sending you, the boys, and the kitties so much love!!! 💜☺️

[@KW-up2ox]

Old Navy also has a lot of similar styles at the same or even lower prices. Glad you found some clothes to feel good about! 💗

[@torireid6455]

Getting dressed , brushing my hair and putting on moisturizer everyday 100% makes me feel better every day and more productive during the day

[@morgan_williams]

I really love the Medela nursing tanks (black and white) because they are super comfy and stretchy, and they go under just about anything.

[@caity_witha_C]

This was so interesting to watch even as a viewer who hasnt experienced pregnancy or intends to any time soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@tperlmut75]

Rachel you look amazing!!! I love your style. Everything you chose looked adorable on you.

[@amberbeasley2527]

For me postpartum my first child was a winter boy so I needed warm Breastfeeding friendly tops and then my second was a summer girl so I needed a totally different lot of tops but was also more confident in my breastfeeding ability so was able to make do with what I originally had in my wardrobe, this video would have been so helpful to me so thank you for sharing and helping others ❤

[@tjsamon]

I nursed all three of my babies for over a year. One thing that saved my wardrobe was layering nursing tank tops under my regular tshirts. That way you can lift up the tshirt and not be totally exposed when out and about 😊

[@lynneaenglish2750]

Yes this!

[@Tara-yg2yu]

Hi!! Congratulations!! Mom of 2 here 👋, I’m 33. I live in SC so it’s warm pretty much all year round too. Maxi skirts with crop tops are life! I also wore maturinty jeans and shorts for 2 yrs post pardom. I worse the kinds with the stretchy part wasn’t visible so no one knew. Good luck! You’re gorgeous!

[@natgars]

The jumpsuit is adorable!! 💚💙

[@alliejones214]

Love love love this new season of life for you! You’re incredible ❤️

[@Tesslyf]

I love the black jumpsuit! You should check online for the medium and those brown cargos pants but in black!!

[@roxiw66]

Super cute stuff. You look amazing‼️

[@marissakondas2894]

The brand Kindred Bravely has amazing and cute nursing clothes and bra's if you are interested. They can be a little pricey but they do have sales every once in awhile

[@andeighalfalfa9517]

love it. "sometimes it is just the f*cking clothes"

[@kwilma2002]

I've been loving your postpartum content but don't feel pressured to continue creating content on your maternity leave! You do what feels best for you and the baby! That green jumpsuit and the jeans with the black crop top were really cute outfits! It's always good for our mental health to have some properly fitting clothes that look cute, right? 😀

[@WanderingAlex420]

It looks like you found some great pieces for yourself! My confidence postpartum was so low. I didn’t have any clothes that fit me. The pandemic was still happening so I was scared to go out shopping so I only did a little online shopping and everything I bought was the wrong size and I felt so defeated and just wore old tshirts and sweatpants for too long.

[@RachelRambles]

oof yeah that’s why I hate online shopping sometimes. I hope you were able to find yourself again 💜

[@WanderingAlex420]

@@RachelRambles it took awhile but now I’m ~2.5 years pp and I feel comfortable and confident with my body and clothes.

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

That green jumpsuit is so cute 🥰 wish we had a Target here in the Netherlands. And yes so true the clothes need to fit you and not the other way around ❤ Maybe DIY the rip in the jeans? Some cute embroidery 💡

[@thegirlonfiredolls]

the black polka dot dress looked amazing on u, love the style of it. super cute and romantic

[@meraki.1]

I am also on rmonth postpartum and struggling to manage feeling/looking confident in my clothes but also being able to breast feed. You looked amazing in what you got from Target!! In general, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos.

[@RachelRambles]

💜💜💜

[@kimrothe]

You can nurse in a t-shirt without having to take it off, just lift it up like you do in a crop top. Love all the new clothes you found at Target!

[@RachelRambles]

I still need both hands to nurse my little one so I don’t have an extra hand to hold up a shirt. It just has to come off 🤣

[@kimrothe]

@@RachelRambles you could use a hair claw clip to clip your shirt up out of the way on the side you’re feeding on. Maybe after you get a few more weeks of nursing in you’ll be able to try it while wearing a t-shirt. I exclusively nursed all 3 of my kids (for a combined total of 6 years) I didn’t have time to be taking off my shirt to feed one of them 😂 and if I was out in public and baby got hungry, I just held baby in one arm and lifted my shirt hem, latched the baby on, and went about my business. The baby covered my stomach area and between their head and the shirt fabric it covered any exposed breast. Give it a few months and you’ll be a pro at nursing one handed/armed.

[@delanisullivan4052]

I’m 5’8 about 140 lbs when not pregnant, size 6-8 , and after I had both of my kids, I was smaller than when I got pregnant with my first kid so don’t get rid of your pre-baby clothes because if you really work on your health, you can easily get back down to pre-baby weight or even smaller don’t let anybody tell you that you won’t fit into pre-baby clothes because I definitely did after having two children back to back!

[@shannontretter8446]

My little is 18months and I still faintly have that line on my belly. You really have to look but it’s there and it’s my sweet sweet reminder of creating my beautiful baby ❤

[@RachelRambles]

Yeah I kind of like it too, reminds me of what I did to bring this baby into the world 🥰

[@MRobo-vt1xl]

Omg post partum clothes have been one of the most frustrating things! My bub just turned 1 on Saturday and I still don't know or understand my body shape and size. Every part of me is a different size and shape to every single other part of me lol I can't buy anything online I have to try on clothes. Good example of sizing meaning nothing recently at kmart I got a black dress size 6, 1 shirt size 12, 1 shirt size 14, jeans size 12 and I should've got the undies in 14 😅

[@cherylmark1503]

You are looking so cute!! Enjoy that little bundle, they grow up too fast!!!!🥰

[@jillisenberg9704]

Thanks for normalizing shifting body size and acceptance of where you are in the moment postpartum without being excessively focused on getting back to a pre-pregnancy body!

[@novemberdag1127]

T-shirts can work for breastfeeding. I wore a tank or a feeding bra underneath, and then just lifted the shirt up from one side. You open the bra first, then place baby in front of you and then lift the shirt! I had to get used to feeding (especiaaly) in public, but you'll get handier the more you do it ;)

[@theblendedtruth1408]

Old navy’s lux t shirts and tanks are great for breast feeding because they are super stretchy and flowly !

[@jacxbr39]

When I was nursing I went to Walmart and bought a bunch of spaghetti strap tank tops and I would do the two shirt method a lot. So a bigger t shirt on top and you just lift the t shirt and pull down the tank top and that way you’re all covered. I live in Florida so I did anything to avoid wearing a big cover over myself. Too hot for that.

[@RachelRambles]

oooh smart!! I like it. I don’t have any t shirts big enough but maybe next time I’m at target.. 🙃

[@kellymanfredini3835]

Veteran mom tip: Pack away all non nursing friendly clothes and clothes that just dont fit. It makes getting ready easier and less stressful.

[@katevasquez5942]

I am 9 months post pardum with twins and I still have the line on my belly. It's not nearly as dark or long as it was but it's definitely still there. I am still living in leggings and oversized crewnecks pretty much everyday haha

[@BeatlesNinja]

If it makes you feel any less alone, I'm 10 months postpartum and just now feel comfortable in all my prepregnancy clothes. Remember you are considered postpartum for the full year after giving birth, so it takes a long time for your body to adjust. Give yourself grace and wear what makes you feel beautiful!

[@brianneblackburn2777]

Wear a cami with tees for nursing..❤ tee shirt goes up cami goes down so u still feel covered

[@rosebud7233]

Poop down one side, vomit down the other. That sums up so many of my days postpartum!

[@RachelRambles]

🙃🙃🙃

[@annebowen1794]

Rachel you just had a baby!! Your body went through so many changes not just your belly so definitely have some grace with the fact your body has changed over the past 9 months so it’s going to take some time but to be honest after I had my daughter 21 years ago my body was different after I had her it never went back to pre pregnancy clothes just fit different

[@RachelRambles]

I’m happy with where I’m at now ☺️ sorry if that wasn’t clear.

[@annebowen1794]

@@RachelRambles good to know just want you to feel as confident in your body as you have always appeared to be 😘

[@sdunger5901]

You look wonderful.

[@RachelRambles]

Oh thank you! ☺️

[@daisydog]

Hannah Witton has some really thorough videos about what she has worn while breastfeeding on her More Hannah channel.

[@weaverfirst8217]

It a shock after your first child I was 30lbs over weight and nothing fit. But after a few months you’ll be able to wear anything and still nurse

[@rby82589]

Loved this ❤

[@ninaemery1930]

💗💗💗💗

[@kchurchxoxo]

I just had a miscarriage so I’m technically postpartum too. I’m in a weird in between size phase too. I just got a few new pieces. There’s no reason to try to squeeze into clothes we’re not comfortable in. We don’t deserve to punish ourselves with all our bodies have been through.

[@RachelRambles]

Sending you love 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@bethaniedmondson7025]

I always wore oversized shirts and leggings/bike shorts when I gave birth last June and I was able to breast feed comfortably and in public!! You can also try the cami/shirt method to breast feed in public ❤

[@poniesandproteins]

Glad you found stuff that was both comfortable and cute, but this video was such a reminder women's sizing is absolutely wild and makes no sense.

[@RachelRambles]

Literally lol. I was like 4 different sizes.