Chadwicks has a line of travel knits that are machine washable, packable (which I read as “wrinkle resistant”), and very affordable. There are skirts, pants, even knit blazers in the line, but my favorite is this faux wrap top with side ruching — it looks like something I’d wear the heck out of on the weekend…
This brand is new to me, but they have a number of cocktail party dresses for pregnant or nursing mothers, such as this stretchy jacquard dress. I like that it totally does not look like a nursing dress — the high neckline hides a “special easy zip opening” for nursing. Some of the other pieces…
For the pregnant mamas (or those recently pregnant): what are your favorite warm pants for the office? Which silhouette is your favorite (skinny, straight, bootcut, trouser) for maternity style? I like the look of these peppered tweed trousers (60% wool), and the gray color and tweed texture, both of which make this the “fun” pant…
Ooh: I love this slim clutch from Alexander Wang — and it has credit card slots, score. I love the crazy colors, texture, and sleek, “I am not carrying several pairs of pants, undies, and diapers, and enough snacks to feed a library story group” look to it. It’s $295 at ShopBop. Alexander Wang Embossed Prisma…
I love the color on this knit blazer. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but after becoming a mom I hated the idea that moms wear gray. Mom characters, mom brands, moms in yogurt commercials… it’s not cool. Briefly: a) we’re surrounded by joy, so gray doesn’t fit! b) we’re so so exhausted…
