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 Best Maternity Suits for Professional Women
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 when you do, not exactly … stylish? Did you wear maternity suits, or did you avoid them entirely by layering a blazer over a … Read More about The Best Maternity Suits for Professional Women
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
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
2018 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
2017 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
2017 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
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