Maternity Monday: Valentia Twist Front Maternity Dress
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This is the kind of maternity dress that does about ten things. Add a cardigan or blazer and subdued jewelry and shoes, and wear it to work. Add sandals and a wrap and wear it on a vacation. Add a sparkly necklace and some killer heels and wear it on date night. I like the high V here, and something about the wrap looks particularly flattering. It’s $128 at Nordstrom, and also comes in two prints. Tart Maternity ‘Valentia’ Twist Front Maternity Dress
Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Any suggestions on books for dealing with discipline for 4-5yr olds? My husband and I have different styles, and I think he’s harsher/expects more than is developmentally appropriate for our son at times. I have more of a background in childcare than he does, but he still expects me to always ‘back him up’ – and I don’t always think his approach is correct.
I think reading/discussing the book and our approach to discipline together would be very helpful for us both – especially any advice for avoiding power struggles/de-escalation techniques.
My husband had a vasectomy yesterday. Not having another child is the right decision for our family, and I know that and supported the decision. But, I have to admit that I am a bit heartbroken. Since before our first, I always thought I wanted three children. My husband and son have had massive health issues in the last year that will majorly impact our lives going forward. Intellectually I know this was the right decision, but part of me feels sad and teary. Ugh. Happy New Year?
Birthday gift suggestions for a 4 year-old girl? My daughter’s birthday next week and being so close to Christmas, I am plum out of ideas. She mentioned wanting a baby doll, of which she has a few, but I’m looking into a Bitty Baby. Is it worth the $? So pricey for a baby doll!
Looking for encouragement, ladies.
I want to say that I recognize there are people out there with actual fertility struggles, and I am in no way comparing my feelings to the emotional turmoil they are going through.
However, I got pregnant with my first unintentionally when I was in my very early 20s and on the pill. I elected to keep the pregnancy, but it was of course a bit of a rough road, because duh. Fast forward 7 years and I’m married to a wonderful man, have a great job, am financially and emotionally stable and ready to do this again! I assumed it would be easy, hey I got pregnant without trying the first time! It will of course happen when I do it on purpose! I “timed” the trying “perfectly” with how our leave system works, thought I was such a genius who had it all under control! Now we’re on month 4 of trying and it feels like the universe is teasing me. I know that’s not that long to try and it’s perfectly normal, I just had admittedly unrealistic expectations going in to this. It seems a bit unfair that my body won’t cooperate when I’m with someone who really deserves to father a child. blargh. Not to mention I’m quite the planner and the 2WW is practically unbearable. Any tips or encouragement?
This dress looks great. I’m not pregnant but if I was I’d totally be checking it out! Like Kat said, seems very versatile (in my imagination where it’s always warm and sunny, at least).
OK, we are going to potty train our almost three year old boy this weekend. Planning a trip to Target on Friday so he can pick out a little chair and some underwear and M&Ms.
Best tips? Tricks? Really dreading this…