Maternity Monday: Over/Under Bump Pleated Maternity Maxi Skirt
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Cheaper maternity clothes have an undeniable draw — why invest in something you’re only going to wear for a few months? But if you prioritize and value quality, consider this versatile maxi skirt.
Made from breathable tropical wool, this elegant skirt has details like box pleats and deep, side-seam pockets. The elastic-sided waistband allows you to wear it over or under your bump for different looks. The quality fabric means this skirt will last through multiple pregnancies — keep it for yourself or pass it along to another mom-to-be.
Marion’s pleated maternity skirt is $179 at Nordstrom and comes in XS-XL. It’s available in cream and black.
Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
Sales of note for 5/8:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – Mother’s Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Brooks Brothers – Dress & sport shirts, 2 for $149
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 70% off clearance + 40%-50% off the Weekend Shop
- Lo & Sons – Mother’s Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Nordstrom – Up to 25% off
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles and all markdowns + 30% off tops, pants, jeans, and shorts
Is there a German word for when your elderly parents announce that they’re coming at a stressful time to help you, but they are really the opposite of help, and also you’re willing to go along with the illusion because you love them and you know it makes them feel good, and also, now you’re adding taking care of them to your already stressful time?
How do people handle evening events with family? DH’s family loves a big family party. In theory, that’s very nice and I generally enjoy their company – pre-kids, I liked these events. But they are all chronically late. So dinner is set for 6:30, but in reality we might sit down at the table at 8pm, and by then my toddler is a cranky mess and usually has had so many snacks she doesn’t want to eat at all. I thought I would be the chill parent who didn’t worry about bedtime, but that’s just not the reality with my child, especially if these happen on a weekday. I’m also pregnant and working a demanding job and would like to be near my bed by 9ish on a weekday or even a Friday. I feel like they all think I’m uptight on scheduling and maybe I am, but I deal with the meltdowns when my child is exhausted. I’m also a little frustrated that they won’t make any effort to start earlier to accommodate my child but they get very offended if I suggest keeping her home (DH is always welcome to go) because Family. But when we are at these events no one really pays that much attention to DD – it’s either me keeping her busy or attempts to plonk her in front of a TV in another room (which doesn’t really work because she doesn’t want to be alone). We are the first in that family to have kids and I feel like such a buzzkill when I say ok, we need to be gone by 8:45 at the latest.
I also hosted a birthday party this weekend – my daughter received a doll that involves putting slime in its legs. Who on earth thought this was a good idea?!?
Can’t tell anyone in real life… but I took a pregnancy test out of an abundance of caution this morning, and think I’m pregnant with my third kid. My husband had a vasectomy four years ago, I just switched to a 1099/no-benefits gig, and I’m turning 40 next month. Not the best timing! Nothing to do but wait and see if the line darkens, I guess? It explains the b pain and also my female livestock guardian dog being glued to me the last few days.
hosted a kids bday party this weekend. The kids had fun, but the number of people who no-show for a party kind of blows my mind. a few texted at the last minute, but i mean more like the complete no-shows. is this just how people are now? It has never occurred to me to rsvp to a party and then not show up, absent illness or some unforeseeable last-minute conflict.
I have a very well paying job with somewhat reasonable hours (I’m a lawyer so this is something of a unicorn situation). But, I really don’t like it. It’s boring and I don’t like any of the people I work with. But it’s not “toxic” by any means, just mehhhhh. Am I being a baby to want to quit? They’re paying me all this money shouldn’t I just put up and deal? Any tips for how to stay motivated in this slog? I’ve tried feeling good about sort of sacrificing for my family but that only goes so far as I stare at yet another super boring project.
Mother’s Day thoughts and feelings? My husband was great, made me my favorite breakfast and an excellent dinner. The kids …. I had to drive my daughter (almost 11) to a lesson mid-day and she just decided she was mad at me and refused to speak to me the whole drive. (I think because I told her not to talk to me like that when she snapped at me that she couldn’t figure out where to put the stuff I had asked her to hold while I was pulling out the car, but she refused to say why). She got over it after, but it still hurt. My son (13) I barely saw, since he wanted to play video games all day, then decided he wanted to go visit his grandfather up the street to work on a project they’re building when I wanted to play a family game. I really felt kind of lonely most of the day. I know they’re at this age, but man, I’m not loving it.
Hope everyone’s weekends were good! Thinking about the poster who was pregnant with a toddler and a husband who was away – hope you were able to get a break of some kind and enjoy mother’s day!