Ladies, what would be on your maternity work wardrobe checklist (for those of you already back in the office)? What were your best purchases for your maternity work wardrobe, and what were your worst?
The Maternity Work Wardrobe Checklist
The Best Maternity Suits for Professional Women
2019 Update: We still stand by this advice for where to find the best maternity suits for professional women, and have updated the links! Have you found maternity suits to be essential at your office, conservative or otherwise? Not really necessary, no matter what your company’s dress code? Hard to find, either way — and … Read More about The Best Maternity Suits for Professional Women
The Best Maternity Dresses for Work
2019 Update: We still stand by these dresses as some of the best maternity dresses for work — links have been updated below. 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 … 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…
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Fancy Diaper Bag When You Find Out You’re Pregnant
What should a newly pregnant working mom NOT buy? We have some ideas…
Budgeting for 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 for maternity clothes (trust me, it’s not), but simply for shock and awe value, at least for newly pregnant moms. You’re going to be amazed at a few things … 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 too … Read More about Maternity Clothes You Still Wear
The Hunt for Stylish Maternity Suits — and What to Wear Instead
2020 Update: Looking for stylish maternity suits? Check out our latest roundup of maternity suits for professional women. Over at Corporette, we followed up on our recent roundup of suiting brands for women with a “Part 2” post of suiting in specialty sizes — including maternity suits. As we all know, maternity workwear can feel really … Read More about The Hunt for Stylish Maternity Suits — and What to Wear Instead
Plus Size Maternity Clothes for Work
2019 Update: We’ve updated links below to reflect some new options for plus size maternity clothes for work. You may also want to sign up for CorporettePlus, our newsletter featuring plus size work fashion. It can be tough to find professional and stylish plus-size maternity clothes for work , so we’ve rounded up a bunch of tips … Read More about Plus Size Maternity Clothes for Work
Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to hide a baby bump the second time round— links have also been updated below. What clothes best hide a baby bump — particularly if it’s your second child and you feel like you’re showing earlier? We’ve talked here about how to work through your … Read More about Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
Nursing Tuesday: Empire-Waist Maternity and Nursing Top (And: What’s Your Favorite Underwire Nursing Bra?)
This maternity and nursing top looks great for work, weekend, and beyond — it’s machine washable, comes in four colors, and is on sale for $38 (was $48). Nice! BellyMoms Alexa Empire-Waist Maternity and Nursing Top Psst: a friend and I were just talking yesterday about our favorite underwire nursing bras. My hands down favorite is Elomi, which … Read More about Nursing Tuesday: Empire-Waist Maternity and Nursing Top (And: What’s Your Favorite Underwire Nursing Bra?)