About a month ago, I need to pack up all my pre-maternity clothing and put it away till after this fall.
Maybe I have not done enough "research," but I feel like there is not enough info on stylish maternity wear or maternity friendly fashions and how navigate the maternity fashion landscape.
Anyone else have this experience? It also could have to do with the fact that I have never given maternity fashion a minute of thought, before I needed to....or that I am extremely particular...
It might not be a sexy topic or something, who knows....?!
Pea in the Pod, has been very hit or miss for me, so I have been doing lots of online shopping and mixing in maternity friendly & maternity pieces. Here are some below......
So far my favorite Maternity lines have been Serephine, Olian and Tiffany Rose. As I type, I just signed a DHL package to my office for the above dress. Hope it's as cute on!
Anyway, below is a list of maternity friendly dresses and maternity lines that I have found to be stylish, while accommodating "the bump." After all, when you have places to go and things to do...you need to look cute while rockin the bump!
While shooting NECN's, style watch with Anna Rossi - In the DVF Beres
Here I am about 4.5 months in the DVF Beres Dress. Since I am very petite 5, 2" this dress works while expecting, if you are over 5,5" this dress may look too short while your bump grows. Still available at Saks.
Calypso is another maternity friendly line, I have had luck with and they are having a killer sale right now!
The Shula runs large, I bought it 2 sizes larger than I would normally and it's still fitting at 6 months.
I got this style in the emerald & the blue -- only because in the summer I really do not like wearing black, since I wear it SOOO much in the winter. You can call the stores to see if the emerald, blue or the orange color is available
Here I am in the at 5 months in the Shula....as you can see there is lots of room in the A-line cut of this dress for a growing bump....
The Nettie is a gorgeous flowy option from Calypso, I will likely wear this with a pair of wedges -- a very low wedge by my standards at this point....
Rachel Pally has been a long time favorite of mine. The jersey material is so light & airy -- very comfortable, but stylish. Mostly for beach wear or just bee- bopping around running errands - I love the short caftan. Just ordered this white number in a size larger to accommodate the bump. Love this apricot Caftan as well....
Some of my favorites from Serephine & Olian
I cannot tell you how comfortable this striped dress is, I have received many compliments on it....
It's an insta outfit, so cute....
The dress on the left by Olian, The Emma, is a super fun maxi for the summer - can't wait to wear this one!
Here are some dresses I love from Seraphine
Emerald Green is just so stunning...dress up with gold earrings & strappy gold heels.....
Love this nautical navy pin strip dress from Seraphine - adorable and perfect for super hot days
One day I was at the Burlington Mall, with my biggest maternity fashion supporter, my Mom, and I randomly tried on these dresses from INC, it's there "Inc Beach" line -- and the cotton/model fabric stretches and is very comfortable, a little more of a fitted look. Macy's has those crazy sales, and after you use the coupons, there dresses are super affordable.
Here I am with some friends and my Mom & Brother in LA, post brunch in the above dress....
I have gotten a ton of wear out of it....
5 months
Summer would not be complete without a little Lilly!
Just ordered these two in larger sizes, the Maxi will work for any height - the Maxi needs to be hemmed - but the Grace looks great on a more petite frame.
What are some Maternity or Maternity friendly lines you have had luck with? Would love to hear your favorite pieces!
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