A set of Underlux Underwear
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Postpartum Tuesday: Underlux Underwear

I recently found an old thread on Corporette where readers were raving about these “period undies.” (Thinx is another similar brand.) I just placed my first order and haven’t, er, tried them out yet, but according to the website, they’ll hold from 1-3 teaspoons of liquid (depending on the style) and can be rinsed, then machine washed/tumble dried….

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A woman wearing a Short Sleeve Spacedye Dress.
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Maternity Monday: Short Sleeve Spacedye Dress

This maternity dress at Target is highly rated, has sleeves, and goes up to size XXL. Space-dyed patterns and knits are inherently casual, but they’re one of my favorites — for a more conservative office outfit I’d wear the dress with a black blazer, long silver necklace, and classic pumps or flats. The dress is $25 at…

A set of sonia kashuk makeup brush

News Roundup

Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Real Simple lists several good beauty buys at Target. Anna Davies writes about “meternity” leave in The New York Post, while in Glamour, a working mom responds. The BBC reports on the mom who had to throw out 500…

A woman wearing a Pleat V-Neck Top.
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Finally Friday: Pleat V-Neck Top

I am stalking this top until it goes on sale — admittedly it looks a bit casual for work (or at least too low-cut), but something about it looks perrrfect for the weekend. It’s drapey and forgiving but not schlubby — sign me up. I’m stalking the navy, but the coral (pictured), green, and light…

A woman holding her baby in a stroller.
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Mom Brands – Do You Buy ‘Em?

Here’s a question Kate and I were just discussing (and I believe the readers were yesterday as well): at a certain point, have you found yourself buying brands for yourself that you would have previously considered “mom brands,” either out of convenience (like if you’re already buying your kids’ clothing at the store), a lack…