Maternity Monday: Peplum Striped Maternity Top

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A woman wearing a Peplum Striped Maternity TopI always loved finding maternity clothing that fit within my personal style, and I found that those pieces got the most compliments. Maybe it was because I looked more comfortable in my skin vs. wearing something that was clearly just functional maternity. This top is something that I would totally wear while not pregnant, and I’m a little mad I can’t wear it right now. I love how the stripes go in all different directions and on the sides it looks almost like an optical illusion. I’m not crazy about the keyhole back, but otherwise I’m totally on board! This top is available at A Pea in the Pod for $68 — but it’s 30% off today — and comes in sizes XS–L. It’s also available in a navy/white sleeveless version, but 100% of the time I’ll choose the option with sleeves. Peplum Striped Maternity Top  Pink Blush has a plus-size option. Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines. This post contains affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!

Sales of note for 2/14/25 (Happy Valentine’s Day!):

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase — and extra 60% off sale
  • Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + 15% off (readers love their suiting as well as their silky shirts like this one)
  • Boden – 15% off new season styles
  • Eloquii – 300+ styles $25 and up
  • J.Crew – 40% of your purchase – prices as marked
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off entire site and storewide + extra 50% off clearance
  • Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – Flash sale ending soon – markdowns starting from $15, extra 70% off all other markdowns (final sale)

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interestworking mom questions asked by the commenters!

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All the hugs. Your instinct for blazer + top + comfy pants is a good one.

Treat yourself to an appointment with a Nordstrom personal shopper – be clear about your requirements. Get maybe 3 -4 outfits that you feel confident and comfortable in, and use the formula to expand by picking up different colors/patterns on sale.

Hi ladies, I’ve been off the grid on maternity leave and now have some bummer news to share. My now 14-week old daughter was admitted to the hospital on the 2nd day of the year and less than 24 hours later was diagnosed with leukemia. We are working with doctors to devise a treatment plan, but likely looking at 6-7 month hospital stay. We have had such a rollercoaster ride the last few weeks but now we’re feeling hopeful. She is a little fighter. We are at the #1 hospital in the country for pediatric cancer so we are in good hands.

I now come to y’all not for hugs or casseroles, but for fashion advice because real life is still happening outside these walls. I’m going back to work in a few weeks PT/flex/whatever it will be, but I’ll be going to and from the hospital. I work in a business formal setting, but I need comfort, washable, and ok to repeat weekly for the next 6 months. Also needs to be pump friendly and not make my still 30 lbs heavier postpartum body look dumpy. Bc my team and clients understand the situation, I’m thinking athleta or lulu work separates but have no clue where to start. Blazer + top + comfy pants? For reference I’m 5’10, 200# (thanks prenatal ice cream), and wear like a 34 J nursing bra.

(No medical advice or scary stories please! Just looking for comfort in materialism and sort of normal fashion quandaries.)

Has anyone been to New Zealand or England with kids? Recommendations, feedback?

I really want my (windowless) office to look nicer, and I’ve been gradually replacing the company-issued office supplies with nicer ones (mostly rose gold/white)… but the problem is I’m realizing I just really, really hate the color wood my desk is. Anything I can do about that? I’m likely stuck with the desk I have. Is there some sort of desk topper or something I’m not thinking of?

I posted last week about needing to find infant childcare starting in June after a spot I thought we’d have fell through. Thanks to all who commented in favor of home daycares – I did succeed in getting DH to consider them. We haven’t found any home daycares with space yet, but I did find a conveniently located center that I overlooked previously. It’s associated with a local community college (but you don’t have to be affiliated to use it) and used to only take ages 2+. Apparently it was taken over by an outside company this fall and expanded to include infant care, and they’ll have a spot for us in June. When it was 2+ and run by the community college, it seems to have gotten good reviews and inspection reports. The new ownership is so new that I can’t find reviews or inspection info. The outside company has another location that gets mixed reviews and not great inspection reports. I don’t think I’d send my kid to the other location, but the community college location could be better if it has retained a lot of its old staff and old practices? We’re touring the community college location on Wednesday and I’m trying to figure out how to tactfully ask how separate the two locations are. I can’t come right out and ask if they’re better than the original location. All I’ve got so far is asking a little about the history and if old staff was retained? I think the community college students studying early education did observation there under the old management – which I would see as a plus because you’re probably going to be more concerned about best practices if you’re using it for educational purposes? Not quite sure how to word a question about that either. Anyone have any suggestions?

Wise corporette moms- I am a first time mom to a 11 wk old baby and going back to work next week. What can I do during my last week of maternity leave to make my life easier for my return to work ? So far, I’ve picked out outfits in advance, streamlined beauty routine, made a pumping schedule. Grandma will be watching the baby at home for now and we’ve also hired a nanny. Baby doesn’t sleep well so I’m expecting to be exhausted!

This is the lamest thing ever but when I find myself with a little extra time I always enjoy going to Target and just…browsing. Trying on some clothes, inspecting the fancy chocolate bars, looking through the cute kids t-shirts on the sale rack…I find it very soothing.

Also, seeing the SAHPs at Target shopping with their kids is always a good reminder of how tough their job is, how terrible I would be at it, and how grateful I am for childcare!

I’m off work today but my nanny is not…what should I do?? I can’t remember the last time I had this much free time.