Since this is my fifth baby, I’m kind of over maternity clothes.
During your first (few) pregnancies, maternity clothes are a bit of a novelty. You want to look good while pregnant, so splurging on a new wardrobe is not a big deal.
Have a few more babies, and you start looking at maternity clothes as more functional than fashionable. With my husband being in school, I’m not apt to spend a lot of money on more maternity clothes.
I was contacted by Seraphine Maternity to try out something from their Parisian chic collection.
I chose the Purple Knot Front Dress ($97). I’m a big fan of dresses and skirts, and I wanted to feel feminine!
The dress arrived quickly via Fed Ex shortly after I placed my order, and I loved it as soon as I opened the package! The material is a soft jersey knit, made to move and stretch with you. The V neck wasn’t too deep, and is easily pinnable if you don’t want to show too much cleavage. I’m 5 foot even, and the dress hits me right at the knee. Sizing is right on target – I’m a 6/8 pre pregnancy, and a size 6 dress was perfect for me.
The only drawbacks I had – I wasn’t a huge fan of the sleeves. They have a wide cuff at the wrist that creates a bit of a blousy effect – I didn’t notice it in the website pictures at first. It looks fine, but I would have preferred more of a plain finish.
Be warned when ordering a jersey knit – it shows bumps and lumps. I joked to my friend that I needed maternity Spanx! I wore a half slip with my dress, and things looked fine.
Their summer line is out on their website now, and I see dresses there that I’d love to pick up for late in this pregnancy. The short sleeve fuchsia wrap dress ($79) would be perfect for Easter, or maybe even a baby shower!
Head on over and check out their dresses, jeans (loved by celebrities), swimwear, lingerie and more. Until March 9th, you can use code EV20 to save 20% off your entire purchase. Have fun shopping, and be sure to tell me what you find!
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Twitter: ModernMrsDarcy
February 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Adorable dress! It looks great on you!
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Twitter: diannakennedy
February 25, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Thanks, Anne! I’ll have to post an updated picture soon. The belly is getting much bigger.
I have a hard time with jersey knit clothing for that reason exactly, but you look stunning!
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Twitter: diannakennedy
February 25, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Thanks, Leanne! I’m sure some of the lumps and bumps are due to lack of running, and the candy I sneak when I am at work. Shh!
Oh, you look beautiful! The color is definitely for you!
Twitter: diannakennedy
February 25, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Thanks Holly! How are you folks doing??
Doing great and gearing up for summer!
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Twitter: HouseUnseen
February 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Wow, I agree…the color is fab on you! Also, summer babies mean we’re pregnant during every major holiday. I think we really should have at least one dress we can wear!
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Twitter: diannakennedy
February 25, 2012 at 12:54 pm
yup — We even have an extra one here in Kentucky …. Derby!
Now I am on the hunt for some maternity tights/hose/something to cover my legs before April. I wore thigh high stocking last night with another dress, and as I was walking through the grocery, felt them start to s-l-i-d-e down. I could have ended up on America’s funniest home videos.