J.Crew Blazer and Jeans (Non-maternity version here) / Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top / Henri Bendel Tote (Borrowed from Blair) / Jack Rogers Sandals / Similar Sunglasses
I didn’t love what I wore for the rewardStyle conference (which I wrote about yesterday). Actually, I LOVED this dress, and I’ve since ordered another “Sloane” dress on eBay. While it’s technically not a maternity dress, it gets the job done really well! I’m also featuring yet another LP maxi with Zappos soon. ;)
My Elsa tops were extremely helpful, too… but I really wish I’d found some dresses–besides the magical Sloane dress–that would have worked. Mostly, I just covered up ill-fitting clothing with my favorite blazer and coat.
Below is what I managed to pull together, but it was HARD.
Time to go shopping, I guess! Sorry, Mitch.
I know about A Pea in the Pod, LOFT’s maternity section, Topshop’s maternity line and Gap Maternity, but do you guys have any recommendations, or particular products that worked well for you or friends? I’m good on jeans; I just need a few t-shirts and maybe a couple of additional “staple” dresses for the warmer weather that’s about to arrive. (One can’t wear crazy Lilly prints all the time.) I like this dress! So that’s a start.
In other news, hallelujah: It’s finally Friday! This past week was a long one, as I spent most of it catching up… and taxes were due to my accountant, haha. But tonight, Mitch and I are attending our adorable retired neighbor’s art show in Lincoln Park, and then we’re headed to the Shore tomorrow morning. I can’t WAIT. The automatic email responder is going on, and I’m looking forward to hanging out with my parents; eating a whole lot of crab, french toast and ice cream; and taking it easy.
Also, Katie: I’m so sorry I can’t attend your bachelorette! I love you so, so much, and I promise to make it up to you in the fall when the wine’s a-flowin’ again. ;) Counting down the weeks until your big day! <3
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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J.Crew Blazer and Jeans (Non-maternity version here) / Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top / Henri Bendel Tote (Borrowed from Blair) / Jack Rogers Sandals / Similar Sunglasses
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Ann Taylor Pumps c/o / Burberry Coat / J.Crew Jeans / J.McLaughlin Top (Old; new tops here) / Similar Bracelet
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Kendra Scott Necklace c/o (Also available here) / Old Dress / Jack Rogers / J.Crew Bracelet / Beau & Ro Bag c/o / Similar Sunglasses
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Lilly Pulitzer Maxi Dress (Shop my faves below) / Beau & Ro Bag c/o / Jack Rogers / Similar Bracelet
Shop Lilly Pulitzer Maxi Dresses:
that lilly maxi is super cute – xo
-Neha
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Kelly! Shopbop has a whole maternity section and they have some really cute stuff! I personally am not pregnant, have never been pregnant, and don’t plan to be pregnant for a few years, but I know some friends have shopped their site for cute stuff that still feels fashionable :-)
https://www.shopbop.com/clothing-maternity/br/v=1/2534374302172178.htm
Nordstrom also has a maternity section and they even have some Topshop maternity clothes! Super cute and probably a bit more affordable…
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/maternity?keyword=maternity
Hope this helps!! You look adorable! XO
WAIT. I had no idea about Shopbop! Thank you SO MUCH. It’s so funny… I feel like I should have picked up on which companies have maternity lines over the years, but I somehow missed the info. ;) This is so helpful!! You’re the best, Carly. Thanks again!!
LOVE YOU!! we will miss you this weekend. Can’t wait to see you in a few weeks xoxoxo
I LOVE YOU MORE! Please have a glass of Chardonnay at some point and think of me, hehe. <3 OMG. Katie Saville and NYC and Long Island girls?! Sigh. This is so not fair. Love you and I can't WAIT for the wedding!!!! <3
Gap was my go-to for cute maternity wear -and they have some cute summer dresses (easy basic pieces) online right now. Asos maternity is also really cute, as well at the Liz Lange line at Target (good for basic tops, shorts). I’m pregnant with my second, but in the wrong season (in terms of maternity wear from last time), so I love that you’re talking maternity style on here! You look adorable, and hope you’re feeling well too!
AH! I also didn’t know about Asos maternity!! Totally checking that out today. I’m going to be with my mom this weekend and next, and we’re going to do some online shopping for sure. :) Thank you so much, Elizabeth!
Also, congrats on your pregnancy!! So exciting! I never really thought about the seasonal problem when having your second. Uh-oh. Let me know if you find anything cute!!
xoxo!
Ugh – finding cute (reasonably priced) maternity clothes can be a pain! I’m in the midst of shopping for my second pregnancy right now and I’ve had some luck at H&M, ASOS and LOFT (they all offer maternity lines).
Good luck in your search and congrats!!!
SUCH a pain, right?! I wish I were more into it, but I’m just not. There doesn’t seem to be a whole lot out there… took me MONTHS to find jeans that were actually comfy!
Definitely checking out Asos this weekend. :) If you find anything adorable (and striped, haha), let me know!!
Congrats on your pregnancy, too! SO happy for you! :)
Thanks for the congrats, Kelly! Very happy to hit 17 weeks and finally ditch the 3-month hangover better known as “morning sickness” – haha!
For stripes/navy, I recently picked up these guys:
Liz Lange Dress (runs a little large – I got the small and I’m a 6 in Lilly dresses)
http://www.target.com/p/maternity-striped-gauze-dress-liz-lange-for-target/-/A-50224239
H&M Short-Sleeve Blouse (could’ve gone small now, but bought medium to have extra room)
http://www.hm.com/us/product/88689?article=88689-A
H&M Jersey Top (fits pretty true-to-size)
http://www.hm.com/us/product/40943?article=40943-E
Hoping to try this guy on this weekend:
http://www.hm.com/us/product/46327?article=46327-A
And been eyeing up these, too:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/maternal-america-shift-maternity-dress/3702251
http://www.loft.com/maternity-sleeveless-swing-dress/403776
Whew – that’s all for now! Happy Friday :-)
I was pretty surprised to discover Kohl’s online maternity offerings… not always a super wide variety, but I ended up with two much-needed dresses at really reasonable prices, as well as some basics for tops that will get me through the next month and a half of work. While there are places that offered prints/styles that I liked better when browsing, the Kohl’s dresses ended up fitting me waaaay better than anything else (and thank goodness!).
I’ve heard good things about ASOS maternity, but here in Canada, my go-to was Thyme Maternity. I think they offer pretty reasonable flat rate shipping to the States, and with our exchange rate you can’t go wrong! I also got a couple non-maternity Gap t-shirt dresses that I lived in – so comfortable, and actually pretty flattering!
You look adorable. :)
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
You look adorable. :)
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Seraphine has great dresses! Elegant and really comfortable!
Seraphine has great dresses! Elegant and really comfortable!
You look so cute! And you don’t even look pregnant in some of those photos!