{H&M Coat & Dress, Forever 21 Hat, Ralph Lauren Bag, J. Crew Booties}
Hey peeps!
As you can see, I’ve stepped out of my favored second-trimester uniform of slouchy sweaters and into this flowy floral maxi dress instead. The empire waist is a perfect fit for my growing belly, and I think I’ll be on the hunt now for more dresses in this style. Hey… if ain’t broke, then don’t try to fix it!
{J. CREW Gingham Coat, H&M Sweater (similar maternity & non-maternity) & Earrings, ZARA Leggings, CLUB MONACO Sweater Socks (similar), LEVI’S Ribbed Beanie, RALPH LAUREN Bag, WOOLRICH Hiking Boots (also available here)}
Not gonna lie, I went through a rough patch recently in trying to feel inspired while dressing my ever-expanding belly. Shopping is typically one of my favorite pastimes, but let’s be real… in-store maternity fashion is mainly lackluster at best. I mean, just how much ruching and empire waists can a gal take?!
Luckily, I rediscovered my mojo, and I’ve been having more fun with my wardrobe again. This outfit isn’t much – just an oversized sweater that I scored off the clearance rack and some old high-waisted leggings – but the bold bright colors are what made my heart sing. I went all out an even swapped out the boring turquoise laces in my hiking boots for these cheery red ones and dug my matching mittens out of storage. This outfit instantly made me feel cute, cozy and more like myself again.
About the Fit:
This sweater is yet another H&M clearance rack find. It’s a non-maternity size medium, so I can definitely still wear it even after my bump is a distant memory. It’s currently sold out online, but I’ve seen tons of them in stores recently and think it’s a great steal at just $20. I wish it came in more colors (cobalt blue would be so dreamy), because I’d definitely snag another one.
{H&M Sweater Dress (similar), VINTAGE Beret, DOONEY & BOURKE Crossbody Bag, BAUBLE BAR Earrings, VALENTINO Sunglasses, MISS SELFRIDGE Ankle Boots}
I only got into this color combo a few years ago, but I’m totally digging it. Pink and red have been my favorite colors since childhood, but for some strange reason, I never thought to pair them together. In any case, I’m making up for lost time.
I’ve been living in this super cozy oversized sweater dress for the past few weeks with no plans to stop any time soon. It’s sold out online, but if you swing by your location H&M, I’ll be you can find one. I popped into two stores recently, and they still had a number of sizes in stock.
About the Fit
Even though this dress is definitely oversized, I went up a size for extra coziness (and to guard against shrinkage). My husband asked me if I bought the right size, but sometimes boys just don’t get it, lol! As the temps continue to drop, I’ll also be wearing this with leggings and tights for a different look.
