Have you ever rented maternity workwear? Have you ever wanted to? If you’re a mom-to-be who doesn’t really want to buy a lot of clothing for your pregnancy — especially if you’re planning to only have one kid, or you haven’t decided how many kids you’ll have — many companies now give the option to … Read More about 4 Companies That Rent Maternity Workwear
The Hunt for Stylish Maternity Suits
If you’re wondering where to find interview suits when you’re pregnant, we’ve got you…
The Best Maternity Dresses for Work
If you’re far enough along in your pregnancy that you’ve outgrown your regular-sized, old-standby work dresses and have realized you need to expand your maternity work wardrobe to actual maternity wear, fear not — today we’re rounding up the best maternity sheath dresses for work, many of which we’ve included over the years in our … Read More about The Best Maternity Dresses for Work
More Great Advice for Pregnant Professionals
Looking for more great advice for pregnant professionals? Check out all of our Corporette posts as well…
Budgeting for Your Maternity Wardrobe
Ladies, let’s discuss budgeting for your maternity wardrobe — what are your best tips? Where did you splurge — and where did you save — in your maternity wardrobe? Behold: a chart of what I spent on my maternity wardrobe during my first pregnancy. I share my maternity wardrobe budget not because this is the definitive list … Read More about Budgeting for Your Maternity Wardrobe
General Advice for Maternity Shopping for Work
It’s been two and a half years since I wrote my little ebook on Dressing Professionally for Your Pregnancy, so I’m in the midst of revamping it. Here’s an update on my general advice for maternity shopping for work. (Pictured — for more specific pieces to buy, don’t forget to check out our Guide to Maternity Workwear.) Ladies, what … Read More about General Advice for Maternity Shopping for Work
Maternity Clothes You Still Wear
Here’s a fun question: Is anyone else occasionally still wearing maternity clothes, many moons after your pregnancy ended? I’ve graduated from my maternity jeans but I still find myself pulling out maternity t-shirts for sleeping or working out. After my recent ACL surgery I wound up wearing my maternity yoga pants because all my newer workout pants were … Read More about Maternity Clothes You Still Wear
Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
What clothes best hide a baby bump — particularly if it’s your second child and you feel like you’re showing before you’d like to share the news? We’ve talked here about how to work through your first trimester — and over at Corporette we’ve talked about ways to hide a baby bump — but it’s been far … Read More about Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
Maternity Monday: Maternity Tights
Hmmn: I am slightly alarmed (for you guys, at least) that my favorite pair of maternity tights — ASSETS by Sara Blakley — seems to be really hard to find right now. Amazon still has them, though, so stock up. Ladies, which are/were your favorite maternity tights? The tights are $18 (plus shipping, alas) at … Read More about Maternity Monday: Maternity Tights
Maternity Monday: Jersey Wrap Dress
I never splurged on Rosie Pope dresses during my pregnancies, but this wrap dress looks like a great basic for work, and I like that “wash cold” laundering instruction. It even looks like it could be a great option for pumping and for the postpartum period (when you may or may not fit into your regular clothes). It’s … Read More about Maternity Monday: Jersey Wrap Dress
Happy Labor Day! 30 Sales for the Pregnant, Nursing Mama and Family
Which sales will you be hitting for your family this weekend? I’ve already bought a ton of stuff for my toddler from the Old Navy and Nordstrom sales, and I plan to go through the Amazon sale more in depth later… Don’t forget to check out the longer Labor Day sales list at Corporette for … Read More about Happy Labor Day! 30 Sales for the Pregnant, Nursing Mama and Family
Finally Friday: Gizeh Birko-Flor
Happy long weekend, ladies! What is your favorite weekend shoe for running around town with your kid(s)? I’m firmly on team Birkenstock, and I love these pretty magenta patent Gizehs, which have 1,042 reviews and a 5-star rating on Zappos. They’re $89.95. Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor Psst: stay tuned and we’ll do a Labor Day sale … Read More about Finally Friday: Gizeh Birko-Flor