Non-Maternity {Maternity} Wear: Tops + Dresses

March 4, 2014 | 8 Comments

So far, at nearly twenty weeks pregnant, I have rallied against maternity wear. In fact, I only stepped foot into my first maternity store this past weekend to take a look around, and when I told the sales girl that this was my first visit at five months pregnant, she seemed genuinely shocked that I waited so long. But I am holding out as long as I possibly can. Thankfully, there are cuter maternity styles out there nowadays, but it’s tough to find well fitting and stylish maternity clothes, and I tend to swear by looser shapes anyhow. So far, I’ve been shopping stores like Macy’s and online retailer, Shopbop, for comfier staples (Harem pants are my favorite!), but I’ve found really beautiful and breezy non-maternity pieces at stores like Free People and Anthropologie. For instance, this bump-friendly Free People pleated swing tank is a breeze and should take me through most of my pregnancy (and it’s on sale!) Second place goes to this gauzy Free People trapeze dress – perfect for Spring and Summer. And these silk cinched trousers from Anthropologie, on sale, are the bomb-dot-com.

As a general rule – look for tops and dresses that have some swing or give, plus a longer length, because as that bump grows, a shorter-length hem just won’t cut it. And truth be told: the one clothing item I finally had to cave on: maternity jeans (more on that later).

So without further ado, the non-maternity {maternity} line-up: a-line and tent dresses, maxi dresses, tops and dresses with a bit of flare, peplum, and stretch – these are my new best friends. We’ll talk denim, harem pants and trousers with an elastic waistband, later.

Shop the Look (plus a few other favorites):

For all of the mommies out there, what are your go-to non-maternity bump-friendly picks?

About The Author:

Hi, I’m Lexi. Sometimes lawyer, full-time blogger, mama and wife. I pride myself on being tacky and pray the paragraphs I scribble on the back of napkins will morph into a bestselling novel (or series … I wouldn’t complain.) I have a Type-A personality in overdrive, wear too much black, love all things over-the-top, books and glitter make me weak in the knees, and I can't stop buying impractical shoes. This blog has become my dream job. I now style shoots, create content for brands, and offer consulting for businesses and bloggers looking to utilize a blog and/or social media to grow their brand or online presence. I’m SO glad you’re here!

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