Preg Fashion 2

I find it hilarious that Iโ€™m writing about preg fashion while wearing sweatpants and an old T-shirtโ€ฆ theyโ€™re also the same sweatpants I put on when I got home from work last night. What can I say? I like them.

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Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m writing this post- I need help!

In the first trimester, I made a vow to myself to still try to look nice most of the time as my body changed, and stay away from sweatpants as much as possible. Itโ€™s worked out really well for me, can you tell? ๐Ÿ™‚

When I do have to get dressed to go out in public, Iโ€™ll usually wear the uniform. The uniform has changed along with the weather, and went from being a dress and sandals

 me and bell

to jean crops, flats and a maternity shirt

me and hayley

to now:

Wunder Under crops, a long maternity tank, a sweater and my Toms. Not Rachel Zoe maternity style in the least, but cute and comfy. I was shocked when I managed to find two normal outfits to wear last weekend for our Christmas pictures and the baby shower.

A burgundy dress from Nordstrom Rack:

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and a grey sweater dress, also from Nordstrom Rack.

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Now that my jeans no longer fit (and Iโ€™m riding around Tucson sans pants), itโ€™s time to bite the bullet and buy a maternity pair. Part of me is thinking itโ€™s a waste since Iโ€™ll be 33 weeks, but the other part of me is thinking 7 weeks is a long time to be fighting my closet. Iโ€™m hoping to find a good pair while weโ€™re in San Diego- any recommendations?

Here are some of the things Iโ€™ve learned about preg fashion as my belly has continued to grow, and my fashion has become more awkward:

1) Maternity dresses donโ€™t fit me. Theyโ€™re made for very tall people and have a lot of extra fabric. The best bet is to buy stretchy non-maternity dresses, which donโ€™t zip and have an A-line or Empire shape.

2. Belting works, but only if you have an obvious belly bump (belt above the bump). Otherwise, youโ€™re not quite sure where to put it.

3. Things that still work: blazers, sweaters, fun jewelry.

4. Stripes arenโ€™t my friend.

5. Neither are heels. Wedges and flats are the way to go.

6. Major points to lululemon for their luon fabric- those are the only clothes I can still wear, and Iโ€™m so thankful because I wear lulu to work everyday.

7. I should have bought maternity shirts sooner.. itโ€™s amazing to have *real* shirts that fit. I have a feeling Iโ€™ll feel the same way about maternity jeansโ€ฆ.

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63 Comments

  1. steph on November 14, 2011 at 11:30 am

    it is not too late to channel rachel zoe
    tunics + tights + long fur vests for warmth + 6 inch heels optional + sunglasses the size of your head
    ++ sassy gay friend to do your hair and makeup in the AM and at the hospital

    • Fitnessista on November 14, 2011 at 11:50 am

      hahah the last part is required ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Whitney on November 16, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    You is so stylish. And literally the cutest preggo on the planet. I love the long dresses on you, I think a maxi skirt would do you good in the last couple of months as well. Like this one because you got such nice stems! http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2011/118163/583505/SKIRT%2BWITH%2BUNEVEN%2BHEMLINE

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