Maternity Monday: Grace Maternity/Nursing Top
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When I was pregnant with both of my kids, I was always on the hunt for maternity tops that looked like something I would happily wear even if I weren’t pregnant.
This top from Kimi and Kai is one that would have caught my eye. I love the modern green and pink floral print, neck ties, and flattering V-neck. The elastic hem accommodates your growing bump, and afterwards, there’s a hidden neck closure at the neckline for nursing or pumping.
I’d pair it as pictured with a pair of skinny jeans or pants — you could even add a blazer for a more professional look.
The Grace Maternity/Nursing Top is available at Nordstrom for $78. It comes in XS–XL.
Sales of note for 9.10.24
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- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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