Maternity Monday: Vivian Sleeveless Dress

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When building my maternity wardrobe, I tried to select a few high quality, versatile pieces that would work for multiple occasions — work, weddings, weekend brunches — and sync with my pre-pregnancy wardrobe. It just didn’t make sense to buy dozens of pieces I’d only wear for a few months.

Emilia George’s Vivian Sleeveless Dress is the perfect investment piece I wish I had. It has a universally flattering A-line silhouette, practical pockets, and a tie belt that will accentuate your growing bump. I particularly love the concealed zipper for nursing and pumping — it doesn’t scream nursing top.

The Vivian is also hand-washable (which I interpret as washing in a lingerie bag on the delicate cycle). I would style it during the colder months with a cozy cardigan or sharp blazer, and during the warmer ones with a bold necklace or patterned silk scarf.

The dress is $189 at Neiman Marcus or Amazon. It’s available in sizes XS–XL.

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

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Thanks!!!

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Best tips for eating more veggies other than greens? I eat a good amount of salad and throw spinach in smoothies regularly. But veggie variety is lacking for me. Putting other veggies on my salads would be a good first step. Anything you love in a smoothie other than greens? Part of it is that I’m in the Midwest and the winter veggie selection is pretty so-so. Thanks!

In case anyone else needed the reminder, if your kids are going to nursery/school in person you should probably order your valentines cards, like now.
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