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Showing posts with label pregnancy fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy fashion. Show all posts

Top 5 Favorite Maternity Outfits

During this pregnancy I have found much cuter maternity clothing than I did with Turner over 3 years ago. I've picked a few of my favorite outfits to share with you mostly based on comfort!

1.) I love this Texas Tuxedo look (sorry, I don't call it a Canadian Tuxedo. My Dad sports this look everyday), because I would wear this non-maternity. I'm a jean lover, so these maternity rockstar jeans from Old Navy were life savers when it came to recreating my distressed skinnies. I do have to admit that they were a tad uncomfortable when they would sag (the side panel is comfy but tends to fall off my frame).

Top/Jeans: Old Navy. Hat: Cotton On. Boots: Justin (Thrifted). Hat: Cotton On.



2.) I bought this skirt a few years ago knowing that I would wear it for maternity since it was a size too big. I love the pop of color, and it's super flowy and comfy. It's always nice to find skirts that look flattering over the bump, especially when you're in the stage of "kind of showing". It helps people to see that it's not a beer gut!

Top: Old Navy (Non-Maternity). Skirt: Boutique in Fredericksburg (Non-Maternity). Sandals: Gap.
3.) This flannel top from PinkBlush Maternity was comfy, covered my bum, and I loved the neutral color. It was so easy to throw on with leggings and add my over the knee boots. P.S. You NEED some over-the-knee boots! I rotated dresses + leggings and tunics + leggings A LOT, but the boots added that extra flair and made me feel very dressed up. Thankfully I didn't have swelling in my feet, so I was able to wear all my boots and shoes throughout my pregnancy.

Top: PinkBlush Maternity. Leggings: Motherhood Maternity. Boots: Aldo
4.) I bought these jeans at Cotton On on a whim about halfway through my pregnancy, and they have been life savers! They have a drawstring waist band (size 6), and have continued to fit my belly throughout the ENTIRE pregnancy. My maternity jeans don't even fit at this point (36 weeks). My go to for comfy tees has always been Gap, and their maternity tees don't disappoint. This top is only $14.99 right now!

Top: Gap. Vest: Belk. Jeans: Cotton On (Non-Maternity). Shoes: Converse
5.) This non-maternity Cotton On t-shirt dress has been my favorite dress to throw on with a pair of leggings and riding boots. I'm a huge fan of under the belly leggings and jeans. I bought a 2 pack of leggings from Motherhood Maternity (blue & black), and have worn them over and over again with tops and dresses.

Dress: Cotton On (Similar). Leggings: Motherhood Maternity. Boots: Nine West. Scarf: ASOS. Coat: Nordstrom

These days I'm mostly living in sweatpants, and I'm excited to get back to my normal clothes. I will definitely be selling all of my maternity outfits, just not sure where. Any ideas of where I can get the most bang for my buck? Instagram Sale? ThredUp?

#JesseCoulter - No. 19 {Maternity Style}

It's come down to only leggings for this pregnant lady. The third trimester has hit full swing, and my jeans aren't comfortable (specifically the belly band area). I'm thankful for maternity leggings, comfy dresses and tops that can be easily styled with boots. My $45 over the knee Aldo boots might be my favorite purchase of the season. I'm eyeing this brown pair...hopefully I'll find them at the outlet for a steal. Over the knee boots really amp up a simple outfit that could be pretty boring. Every time I zip them up I feel a bit like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman ; ).

Dress (Non Maternity): Cotton On. Maternity Leggings: Motherhood Maternity. Boots: Nine West. Jacket: Nordstrom. Scarf: ASOS
Maternity Top: PinkBlush Maternity. Leggings: Motherhood Maternity. Boots: Aldo Outlet
Dress: Envie De Fraise. Leggings: Motherhood Maternity. Boots: Nine West. Scarf: Forever21
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Dressing the Bump {Second Trimester}


Dressing a baby bump during the 2nd trimester is always my favorite. You're not too huge, but most people can tell you're pregnant (for me especially carrying twins). I wore a ton of dresses due to unpredictable Texas weather as it transitioned from Summer to Fall. When it came to pants, I only wore jeans and jeggings. I always favor low-panel jeans and side panel jeans are bearable. I despise over the belly jeans because they always end up sagging.

My advice would be to invest in a few key pieces, but choosing the right ones depends on what you do for a living. Are you a stay at home mom? Invest in some casual outfits (jeans, leggings/jeggings, tees, casual t-shirt dresses that you can easily move around in with your kiddos). If you go in to the office everyday and have to dress more formal, I would invest in a few dresses that you can dress up or down, as well as a pair of ankle length dress pants that you can wear with flats or heels. Whatever your job may be, I would own a lot of cardigans and tunics that cover your rear....it definitely grows over time ; ). Some of my favorite brands for maternity clothing are Old Navy, Gap, Envie De Fraise, ASOS and PinkBlush Maternity.

If you hate spending money on maternity clothes, look for non-maternity pieces such as tunics, a-line dresses, jogger pants, maxi dresses and a-line skirts that have stretchy waist bands. Cotton On is a great resource for tunics, cardigans and baggy dresses that work throughout pregnancy.

If you want to see my outfits throughout my entire pregnancy, click HERE!

#JesseCoulter - No. 18 {Maternity Style}

I love the contrast of these two outfits. One is obviously very dressy, which I wear to work...although I'm not required to get super dressed up, I tend to wear dresses. This dress is super comfy and sucks you in....in all the right places. The other look is my favorite uniform of denim on denim paired with my felt hat and thrifted boots from a local antique store. I'm not going to lie when I say that I absolutely hate these maternity jeans. They are so cute for outfits, but extremely uncomfortable because they constantly sag and fall down around my waist (hello plumber's crack). They are the first pair of jeans I've tried with the side panel, and I'm not a fan. I'm also not a fan of over the belly jeans because they also fall off/sag. The only jeans that seem to work for me are the low panel style. What is your experience with maternity jeans?

Dress: Envie De Fraise. Shoes: Creatures Boutique.
Top/Jeans: Old Navy Maternity. Boots: Thrifted Justin Boots. Hat: Cotton On.

See more of my fashion posts HERE! 

#JesseCoulter - No. 17 {Maternity Style}

Hello Fall! It's finally starting to cool down in Austin, and I'm taking every occasion to wear my fall maternity outfits. This pregnancy is going by extremely fast (I'm 25 weeks and in my 2nd trimester), and I might only have a few months left! Comfy layers and a good pair of leggings are my staples this pregnancy. I wish I had a few longer button down shirts or tees that go past my butt, so I could wear leggings more often! That's where long cardigans come...to cover the situation that's going on in the rear (yikes..."I think mah butt gettin' big").

Maternity Dress: c/o Envie Fraise. Cargdigan: Old Navy Non Maternity. Boots: Nine West. Hat: Cotton On
Top: Gap Maternity. Jeggings: Motherhood Maternity. Boots: Aldo Outlet (scored for $45)
Dress: Cotton On Non Maternity (On sale for $12). Cardigan: c/o PinkBlush Maternity. Shoes: Old Navy

#JesseCoulter - No. 16 {Maternity Style}

I've been having a lot of fun styling this bump, but it can be challenging at times. Dresses are the easiest option so I find myself dressing more formal. I'll likely have a capsule wardrobe by the end of this pregnancy since I don't have a ton of maternity clothes. Find more outfit photos on my Instagram here.

Dress: ASOS Maternity. Shoes: Creatures Boutique
Top/Jeans: Old Navy Maternity. Shoes: Birkenstocks
Top: Gap Maternity. Jeans: Old Navy Maternity. Shoes: Gap.

23 Weeks {Twins}

Maternity Countdown tee

How Far Along: 23 weeks (P.S. I'm posting these a week late so I can give you a full update of how I felt during that actual week)

Babies Genders: Boy AND Girl

Things to Note:
- Realized that we NEED a ton more diapers (we have 2 boxes we received from friends). I can only imagine what our grocery bill is going to turn in to once we add in diapers (and formula if we have to).

- Was sick most of the week and still am with some type of sinus/respiratory infection or could be due to allergies. I'm not 100% sure, but all I know is that having a cough while carrying twins SUCKS! So painful.

Nursery: Currently on week 3 of the One Room Challenge. I realized I only have about 2 weeks to pull the whole nursery together because the 5th week I'll be out of town for work, and the 6th week is for final photos and the big reveal. I'm kind of freaking out thinking of the last minute things I still need to get.  See what I've done so far on my Week 2 post.

Symptoms: 
- My stomach is tightening a lot, especially when running errands, walking or exercising.

- Feeling kicks in the morning, lunchtime and evening when I sit down, but I don't feel double the kicks. I always wonder who is doing the kicking.

- I tried to nap in the passenger seat of my van while Alex drove us home from a weekend trip, but it didn't go so well. It was painful to bend my side and try to lean against my pillow, so I had to sit straight forward and try to sleep...no fun.

Exercise: N/A, too sick

Clothing: Going back and forth between fall and summer clothes. I've worn heels out to a few events and people seem surprised, but they either very LOW or wedges. Dressing up at least once a week makes me happy ; )


Cravings:
- Salty snacks, Mexican food, burgers.

- Last week I made Alex run to McDonald's at 8pm to grab me a large fry and coke. McDonald's coke is sooo much better than any other coke, and the those salty fries are heaven!

#JesseCoulter - No. 14 {Maternity Style}

The heat is still going strong here in Texas so I'm wearing my summer clothes as much as possible before my closet selection shrinks. Follow along my maternity fashion journey on Instagram! 
Top: Old Navy (Non Maternity). Skirt: Bought from a tiny boutique in Fredericksburg a few years ago
Top: Target Maternity. Pants: Old Navy (Non Maternity). Sandals: Gap. Hat: Aerie
Dress: Old Navy Maternity. Cardigan: Old Navy. Shoes: Gap.

Time to shop

Loving this super comfy maternity dress from Old Navy (only $20). As much I enjoy stretchy waistbands, I am beyond ready to do some real shopping. All I want for my birthday and Christmas are gift cards! Mama needs a new wardrobe : )

I'm wondering how long it will take me to get back in to my pre-pregnancy jeans. I bought a super tight pair of bell bottoms right before I got pregnant, so I might have to hang those on the wall for motivation.



All Dressed Up

I fell in LOVE with this dress 4 years ago at St. Vincent's thrift store in Abilene. At the time it was part of their Rent Only costume section . Ugh, so frustrating. St. Vincent's had hundreds of amazing costumes and dresses, and I was extremely depressed I couldn't buy any.  One day, I walked in and saw that all the rentals were finally for SALE! I went crazy and bought a ton of vintage pieces, and this was my top pick.  It didn't fit, had a torn zipper, but I absolutely loved it and still do to this day.   

Last night I was playing dress up in my closet, since I'm trying to figure out what I want to wear for my maternity shoot in a few weeks and this beauty popped out! I put it on and gracefully danced in to my bedroom where Alex was. His reaction..."You're crazy." When Alex doesn't like my outfits, especially my awesome vintage pieces, I usually reply with; "You have no style, Alex. Be quiet." Might be a bit harsh, but he just laughs at me. 

I would totally wear this for the shoot, but the only problem is the color of the dress is almost the exact color of my skin.  I am pale as it is, so this color really washes me out. However, it is such a whimsical dress that could inspire an awesome photo shoot. Any takers?!



To Buy or Not To Buy?

I'm 30 weeks today, and finally starting to show to the point where I know people don't think I'm packing a beer belly. Shoe tying has become a bit difficult, but I haven't made Alex paint my toenails or shave my legs yet (but seriously, does that really happen?) I tried this dress on last weekend at Old Navy and fell in love. It's a size small but super stretchy, so I love the fact that I could still wear it post pregnancy. However, I had to decide between my yellow flats or this. I'm really contemplating going back to get it ($25). What would you do? 



Love-Hate Relationship

Anyone else tired of the sheer clothing fad? I pretty much don't buy anything that I have to wear a shirt underneath. Recently though I've been drawn to maxi dresses due to their stretch and coolness in the summer. The problem is most of them have very thin fabric, and I've had to purchase a full slip to wear underneath.  I fell in love with my silk slip until I stood in the sun for 5 minutes. 



Dress: Gap Maternity. Cardigan: Jcrew Outlet. Belt: Thrifted. Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Snapshot

 Big weekend plans? The only thing we have planned is a wedding on Saturday 2 hours south. Thankfully Alex has a DD for 9 months (only 3 left to go).


Shirt: JCPenney. Jeans: Gap. Shoes: Mia via DSW. 

Dressing Rooms


I'm sorry if these self portraits get old. I don't have a full length mirror in my apartment or a husband that wants to take pics of me all the time ; ). So, this is the best I can do, dressing room photography.


Shirt: Gap. Dress: Macy's. Shoes: Mia via DSW. Belt: Thrifted


Comfy Weekend

The high waisted belt is a pregnant girl's best friend.  I'm still at a stage where people are scared to ask if I'm pregnant or not, so the belt helps accentuate the belly.  I wore this outfit pretty much 3 days in a row last weekend, and it was amazing. Dresses seem to be my outfit of choice these days, which gets me out of the jean funk I've been in. 

Here's to a great weekend! 






Dress: Marshall's. Shirt: Gap. Shoes: Mia. Belt: Thrifted.

Snapshots

It's hard to find the time to snap photos of my outfits everyday since I work out right after work. An hour at the gym pretty much leaves me hot and sweaty with some added disgusting hair. Therefore no outfit photos.  My clothing selection has definitely thinned out, but it's still fun figuring out new ways to wear my clothes every morning. 


Top: Marshalls. Blazer: Marshalls

Top: Jcrew Factory. Skirt: Marshalls. Belt: Thrifted

Snapshot

Quick snapshot of my outfit today. No maternity clothes here, but I know the rubber band wrapped around my belt loop is screaming, "Help me!" I'm not sure how feel about buying a belly band, so I'm about to give in and buy some nice maternity jeans. Any suggestions pregnant ladies? 

Shirt: Jcrew Outlet. Jeans: Fossil. Shoes: Steve Madden. Belt: Thrifted. Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

On the hunt

Last night after work I set out on a mission to find non-maternity clothes that would fit my growing belly. It's getting harder and harder to get dressed every morning, but it's a fun challenge.  I was set on finding a couple of maxi skirts with super stretchy waist bands, that way I could buy a small and wear them post pregnancy. Well...the shopping gods were not with me, because I found absolutely nothing. What the heck? Where did all the giant spandex skirts and dresses go that were so popular last year. I wore this H&M skirt below to work, and immediately regretted it when I sat down in my car. Note to self, "Do not wear non-elastic skirts. They will cut off your circulation, and you will have to walk around with your skirt halfway unzipped all day."



Shirt: Jcrew. Skirt: H&M. Belt: Thrifted. Shoes: Aldo