Maternity Monday: European Linen Maternity Short-Sleeve Midi Dress
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As someone who hasn’t needed maternity clothes in quite a while, I only just learned that Quince has maternity wear. Good news for the pregnant Quince fans out there! (And if you haven’t tried this reader-favorite brand yet, know that they also have plus and “petite friendly” sizes.) This pretty tie-waist dress is a nice maternity style, both for the office and weekend brunches.
OK, yes, 100% linen. Wrinkles will happen. But in what will probably be the hottest summer ever recorded (because EVERY summer now turns out to be, whee!), hopefully no one will side-eye an overheated pregnant woman sporting some wrinkles!
At first glance, this shade of brown has a fall vibe, but I feel like the warm, rusty tone fits summertime, too. Also, the dress has an invisible side zip rather than an exposed back one, which is always nice. Bonus: It’s machine wash, tumble dry. (Note that the sleeves are elasticized at the bottom, which may not feel comfortable for everyone during pregnancy.)
The dress is $59.90 and available in sizes XS-XL (also in black).
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