At the beginning of my pregnancy, my stylist friend Jessica sent me a list of “10 Things for Every Pregnant Woman’s Wardrobe.” I selected a few things off the list to supplement my maternity wear, my favorite of which were skinny jeans and a maxi dress.
This knit faux-wrap dress from motherhood.com combines style and comfort.. |
Now that I’m on bed rest, the skinny jeans aren’t exactly comfortable for daily wear, but I don’t want to sit around in my pajamas or workout pants all day. Getting dressed is one of the few ways I still feel like a “real person”.
These active pants from oldnavy.com can pass for comfy dress pants. |
Jersey knit seems to be my friend. I’ve found some really cute knit items that are still comfortable to wear in bed all day. I have some gray jersey pants that were intended to be workout pants but can pass for dress casual when pair with a nice top, and I found a knit wrap dress from my first pregnancy that promises to be an essential piece this time as well.
These leggings from oldnavy.com have a modern flair with hook-&-eye details |
This apeainthepod.com tunic is cute but comfy-looking. |
Leggings, which were one of Jessica’s original recommendations for me, have been very useful. I can wear them with a knit tunic top, or put them under a short dress to add some modesty.
I’ve traded some of my hospital white compression socks for black and skin-tone compression socks, which blend a little better with my clothes. The thigh-high compression stockings actually add some glamour to my look!
Even if you haven’t done bed rest per se, I know several of you have had recuperation periods for surgery and various illnesses. Did you have a go-to wardrobe item that brightened your day?
Lauren made me buy my first pair of leggings this weekend, and I am IN LOVE.
Leggings are essential. Compression thigh highs… oooh lala.
Oh I just reveled in my pjs and bought fun ones. I’m still avoiding picking up any maternity clothes this time. My maternity tops from last time have disappeared! I bet I just kept wearing them until they wore out. Ah well. You look fabulous regardless, my friend!