Tuesday, June 14, 2011

From Maternity To Now: The Maxi Dress

Let me tell you this: I am stoked that maxi dresses are the must have item of the summer.  They are the easiest way to be dressed up and down at the same time.  Today, I will showcase an Old Navy maxi dress that I've had in my closet for at least three years that worked for both maternity and regular wear.

Then:


At 36 weeks pregnant, I was running out of options fast.  It was winter, it was cold and it was uncomfortable.  What better to provide comfort than a maxi dress?  It's like wearing a Snuggie or a Slanket or your wearable blanket of choice.

Now:




Maxi dress: Old Navy (similar)
Jacket: Ben Sherman
Belt: Macy's
Earrings: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors
Flats: Steve Madden

I'm still wrestling with my lack of a California tan this season, so a maxi dress sounds just right.  I put a blazer over it for the office and reintroduced the big belt to make it look a bit more polished.  Nude flats made my feet less obvious than black flats.  After work, the blazer was swapped for a cardigan just in time for a walk to the Farmer's Market, where I ate the most delicious smoked portabello po'boy from a traveling food trailer.  I'll be remixing this maxi all summer long and possibly into my next pregnancy...not that it is coming soon!

While I have your attention, it is time for the periodic plea for some love on Top Baby Blogs! The votes have reset and I would love your support.  Two clicks below and I will be your best friend.  Yep. I'm that easily pleased.


Click To Vote For Us @ Top Baby Blogs Directory!

Posted by at
Labels:

7 comments:

  1. I'm loving the maxi dress but haven't found the right one yet. I love what you did with the belt - I'm always worried it will look like a tent! :) Oh, and I voted!

    ReplyDelete

  2. You look amazing! Love that you are getting so much use out of your clothes! I just packed up all my maternity and gave it to Salvation Army. ;0)
    If you have a chance pop over to my blog and check out my giveaway this week! Your little one will love the clothes from Shop Belle!

    ReplyDelete

  3. The belt has been my go-to item when it comes to "un-tenting" a lot of my clothes. I might have to do a post on my love of the belt! Thanks for voting!

    ReplyDelete

  4. I have been loving maxi dresses while pregnant and I too am excited they are a trend for summer (when I will be getting much bigger).
    ps. You were a stunning pregnant woman! and you still are of course... :)

    ReplyDelete

  6. hi new friend!  thanks for visiting my blog.  you found me, now i know about you...what a crazy internet world we live in, eh?  love me some maxi dresses!  esp now that i'm pregnant and my thighs are expanding a bit (i cringe when i have to wear pants all day.)  dress em up, dress em down...easy!  you look great, dear.  :)

    ReplyDelete

  7. Thanks for dropping by! And all the best to you in the coming weeks - it is such an exciting time.  Uncomfortable, but exciting! :)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)