So, I've been quite depressed lately. And one of the reasons (out of many) is my having to come to terms with my body. I've had body issues for the last few years. In my late 20's and single days, I went from 89 pounds (truly unhealthy for a 5'1" gal) to a good 100 - 105 pounds by the time I was married at age 31. Within the 1 year we were trying for a baby - with a subsequent miscarriage somewhere in the middle - I gained about 8 - 10 pounds. By the time I squeezed out my daughter who is now almost 3-years-old, I was teetering around 118 pounds. And the problem is, I HATE working out. I also HATE dieting (I love butter, cheese, fat, sweets, carbs - you name it).
Above: Hiding my pregnant belly with a wool sweater by Vanessa Bruno; Leggings by C'est Moi. Too bad I have no Hermés Kelly bag to shield my bump! Then one day, I realized that I HATE feeling out-of-control when it comes to body image, because I know I CAN control the way I look. As a result of this insecurity, my interest in fashion and beauty waned tremendously, although I am recently gaining confidence again even though I am pregnant with daughter number 2. During the last year or so, I gave away, altogether a total of 4 moving boxes of good quality "skinny" clothes. Let's just say the teenaged girl who got her hands on some of the items had tears of joy in her eyes.
Now, here's part 2 of maternity style. The items below are all purchased from "regular" stores / brands, and not maternity shops. And you know what? It makes me feel good to be able to have the option to fit in regularly-sized clothes. I refuse to be a victim of the shapeless maternity frock! Amen.
Above: Drape top by
Central Park West; Leggings from
C'est Moi; Necklace from
Banana Republic; Pirate ankle boots from
Brown'sAbove: Cashmere wool sweater top by
Wilfred; Moss cashmere-silk blend t-shirt by
Talula; Necklace from
Aldo; Leggings from
Club Monaco; Pirate ankle boots from
Brown'sAbove: Wool sweater coat by Ines at
Aritzia; Moss cashmere-silk blend t-shirt by
Talula; Necklaces from
Etsy; Leggings from
Club Monaco; Pirate ankle boots from
Brown'sAbove: Asymmetrical wrap by
Full Circle; Leggings from
Club Monaco; Suede boots from
Steve MaddenFor part 1 of non-maternity maternity looks, scroll on
below.
What about you? Do you have some tips on dressing a pregnant woman?
17 comments:
It's good that you bought these clothes at regular shops. I didn't like buying my clothes at the maternity section when I was pregnant ;)
We have similar body types. Although before I got pregnant, I had a few years of too much indulging in fatty foods, beer, and being absent from the gym, and my pre-baby weight was around 120.
My son is 7 months old, and I'm 130 right now. This is most I've ever weighed, and I've had to undergo a lot of adjustment, with body image, and all that.
I have had to make a lifestyle change, by hitting the gym nearly everyday. I HATE cardio - but have found I love yoga and pilates. Any exercise done with soft music, and the lights dimmed, is pretty genius, in my book. lol
we're lucky to have great finds in the non-maternity department in the past years, as the trends lean toward loose and layered. I still use a few pieces from when i was preggy more than 3 years ago! you have great choices! they will surely be a staple long after post-partum ;)
You must be one of the chic-est pregnant women ever! Having never been pregnant, I can't speak to great fashion tips or anything like that for mothers to be. However, I was reading a blog where the blogger documented her pregnancy and her outfits throughout the nine months. She hit upon the idea of wearing drapey jersey harem pants with lots of give as maternity pants; it seemed like a comfy and stylish solution to me!
Your maternity clothes & style are amazing ! And you look super good !
I think you look like a million bucks! Be comfortable with yourself and the outfits will just boost your fashion confidence!
Pregnancy is something to flaunt, not hide, and you are doing an incredible job of being a hip mama!
You look great! Love these looks.
That last wrap is perfect for you and your little bump! Btw, I totally think you could rock the over-the-knee boots while preggers :) You are tiny!!
hello, gorgeous. you look amazing! and I love when pregos wear look fab. there's no reason why you need to change your style just bc you are with child. btw, have you shopped at Isabella Oliver yet? FABULOUS maternity clothes online.
Thank you so much for the lovely words, I greatly appreciate the support. Your blog is precious and adorable. I am definitely a follower for sure. The camera giveaway is just wonderful, THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME INTO YOUR WONDERFUL WORLD!
Girl, you are so cute! I love all these looks and would where all of them even though I am not pregnant. My fav is the drape top. When we do get pregnant, I plan to wear lots of empire waist dresses and tops. Heck, I wear empire waist everything now. I just love cheese, butter, and bread too much to wear form fitting clothes... :)
You make pregnancy so groovy! Way to go. :)
What a perfectly chic mama to be you are! When I was preggers I loved wearing long fitted tees and tanks. Bumps are cute. Why not show them off?
You look spectacular!! You make pregancy look fabulous! I love your pregancy wardrobe, and the best part is that you will be able to wear these fabulous pieces after baby arrives. Young women today are so lucky, in the late 8o's early 90's maternity fashion didn't exist! All they had back then were these awful things with bows and polka dots(not even joking). Thank goodness that leggings were all the rage back then as well so I would wear crisp shirts, leggings, thigh high boots and lots of Chanel accessories to dress it all up. The most imoprtant thing(IMHO)is that your feet must be comfortable. You have to take care of your back.
Hugs girl darling, you look amazing!! Have an awesome weekend!
No tips for you...inexperienced at pregnant dressing, but you seem to know everything already! You look totally fabulous!!!
these are all fabulous outfits! good work, i totally agree with you about the non-maternity (not as someone who has been pregnant though), but i'll certainly be coming back to this post if i ever am, and even now that i'm not, these are great. i'm also little and it's hard putting on even a few pounds sometimes as it's so noticeable on a tiny frame, but you're gorgeous, keep eating cheese, life's just not worth it without:)
aww chie, you look amazing!!!
love all your outfits...you rock them well =)
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