A woman wearing a Scuba Sheath Dress
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Maternity Monday: Scuba Sheath Dress

I’m not sure which version of this simple sheath dress I’m more psyched about — the purple one? the black one? the maternity sizes? the regular sizes? Decisions, decisions. If only it came with a matching blazer! Either way, it looks like a great dress; full price it’s $89-$98. Loft Maternity Scuba Sheath Dress Building a…

Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka + CorporetteMoms
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Finally Friday: Tres 3-in-1 Parka

There was an interesting commenting thread on Corporette a while ago where folks discussed their single biggest purchase as far as clothes — and a TON of people called out this practical, warm coat from Patagonia. At $529 it definitely is not cheap, but I really like the layering system, the colors, and the functionality of…

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Diaper Bags: What’s In Yours?

What’s in your diaper bag? Who stocks it, and who usually carries it? I know a lot of people keep their cars and/or big strollers well-stocked — and some have the nanny in charge of the diaper bag — but I’ve always kept the bag stocked and ready for us to go out to eat, to a museum, or to the airport….

A woman wearing a Plaid Tailored Blazer
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Everyone Thursday: Plaid Tailored Blazer

Oooh: I love the navy windowpane pattern shown here, but there are a zillion variations of this blazer — blue buffalo plaid, black and white windowpane, a gray plaid — they’re all lovely. I like the tiny bit of stretch (2% spandex, huzzah) and the general fitted shape. The pictured blazer is $35. Merona™ Plaid…