Although my clothing selections now lean more towards comfort, I still have personal style. I like things that are fun, vintage feeling and a little unique but still smart and classic. Its Dorothy Gale goes to grandma’s house before hitting the champagne bar. As the years pass, I feel my shopping emphasis has migrated from new frocks and pumps to house wares as I continue to fluff and perfect my nest. I haven’t been on a proper shopping spree in ages. Instead, I’ll buy for necessity – new dress for the holidays, upgraded jeans to look effortlessly put-together at that party, mix and match tops for my growing corporate wardrobe- and then integrate those new items in to my evolving closet.
Pregnancy, it seems, has thrown a wrench in this delicate process.
There are loads of adorable maternity options for Mother’s these days. In years past, I’ve strolled by Pea in a Pod at the mall and wished they offered that perfect summer print dress in an un-pregnant option. But these shiny new digs naturally come with a price. One I’m a little unwilling to dish out for a 5-8 month shelf life. So, if the remaining options are to: Beg, Borrow or Steal, I’ll stick with borrow for now. I’m fortunate enough to have ladies around me who are done with their childbearing years and ready to clean their closets. I’m more than happy to accept, but rummaging through some of my “new” duds recently I had to stop for a moment. Some of these cloths are just not me!
So, let me get this straight, I’m to spend the rest of 2011 in not only a body that feels foreign, but a wardrobe as well?! Don’t get me wrong – there are some serious gems in this pile, but for the most part, I’d stroll on by most if I were shopping. A black jersey pair of overall SHORTS may sound like an adorable option for those in a delicate condition, but I look & feel like the long lost pregnant step sister from the cast of Blossom.
Maternity jeans? YES. Acid wash maternity jeans? NO.
So, I’m on the hunt for some flirty, fierce and affordable staples to get me through the summer FEELIN’ FINE & FOXY. Set your scopes for:
-fat ankle-friendly summer sandals that move from office to poolside
-a too cute for words dress that will take me anywhere
-a bathing suit that won’t make me feel like I swallowed the beach ball because you wouldn’t let me play
-a comfy skirt that will go with anything. Anywhere.
-an extra large pair of sunglasses to draw far attention away from rolly polly thighs
-maternity tank tops to serve as my summer uniform
-a cute outfit in orange to support the O's come spring
So be on the look out! Does Lohmans have a maternity section? I haven’t been in years and I never made it too far past the size 7 footwear aisle….
