I just realized that I have entered the THIRD TRIMESTER of this pregnancy! I almost can't believe it. But then I feel a twinge of back pain, see my belly button through two shirts, realize that my chest is blocking the view of my feet...
I hope that I'm not boring you with such a very basic outfit, but in the name of keepin' it real (and isn't that the current nom de plume in blogger land?), I must share. This is what I wear almost every single day. Sometimes the color of the shirt will change, or I'll throw on another layer, or wear a different necklace, but this is the foundation, folks. The uniform.
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The Outfit: Shirt: Mossimo Boyfriend Tee via Target // Jeans: Mama Slim by H&M (I found the darker wash in-store) // Shoes: Python Print Flats by Banana Republic Outlet // Watch: Citizen Eco-Drive
A quick word about the pants. Does anybody out there have any suggestions for great looking full panel maternity jeans? That aren't hundreds of dollars? I really like this pair from H&M (especially the perfect dark wash), and I have barely worn anything else since I bought them. My only complaint is that I find myself constantly pulling them up. They have the best fit of the options I tried, and I couldn't get the next smaller size past my calves, so I don't think that is the issue. Is this just a thing with full panel maternity pants? I don't remember this from the other times. I don't know. Wisdom, ladies?
Love those jeans, but oh mannn...they are out of my size! Boo. :) You look awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh, and ps...look at asos.com for other maternity denim.
DeleteMy favorite full panel are Old Navy. They are hand-me-downs so I'm not certain the specific name but they are awesome. I like maternity jeans that no one would ever know are maternity jeans...you know...and these are them. Plus they're a little stretchy which makes sitting on the floor and running around with the twins comfortable pants-wise. :)
ReplyDeleteI got bootcut full panel pants from GAP last time around. They were okay. I was so huge that everything I tried on was was awkward and uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteI also have a pair of Gap full panel maternity jeans and they actually fit really strangely on me at first. They gapped in the back pretty noticeably. But I did keep them & they worked wonders at the end of my (3rd) pregnancy (one of the only pairs that fit comfortably towards the whale-like end!). I think it's totally reasonable to need bigger sizes, or different types of clothes throughout pregnancy. If I really think about it-it's crazy to think we can wear all the same maternity clothes while gaining 30+ lbs!!!
DeleteLaura and Emily, I find myself wondering all the time if "ok" is the best than can be expected in maternity wear, at least in the budget price range... I keep searching, though, and trying to find ways to make this or that a little better (like belting a dress to help the fit). And I agree, Emily, it is definitely a huge challenge to hit a moving target, and if fluctuating weight isn't one such target I don't know what is! And I definitely also have maternity clothes that work only in one or the other of the trimesters, no matter the "fudging" I try!
DeleteI second the Gap jeans...I bought a pair of skinnies way back in my first trimester that have fit really well up until my baby dropped about two weeks ago, whereupon I've decided I hate pants! I just bought my regular size in the maternity version and they were perfect. I think it's sizing that's the hardest thing with maternity; I'm still figuring out where to go up or down from normal, but at least with Gap things seem true to size. You look amazing, by the way!
DeleteThanks, Stephanie! I so wish we had a gap maternity nearby!
DeleteOh man, is H&M selling maternity online now? They weren't about a year ago! My *dream* is to have a budget maternity line of things that are actually cute, well made, and affordable. I feel like this shouldn't be too much to ask :D (my other dream is to rent maternity wear--like very nice maternity wear, so that you can just rent a "capsule" of great fitting, designer wear for each trimester. What do you think? Any venture capitalists willing to fund? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! Yes, they have maternity online,but I noticed that the products are a bit different (like colors available,etc) in store. I think it might be my go-to place for maternity basics in the future.
DeleteAlso, I used to dream that I would someday design just such a maternity line...
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