Maternity fashion is tough, especially at the very end. I haven’t wanted to buy anything new, since just a few weeks of wear isn’t worth it to me, so today’s post is made up several things I had in my closet. In an attempt to brighten my blah wardrobe feelings lately, I took to shopping my closet the other day. As I struggled to pull pants past my thighs and laughed at my belly hanging out of the bottom of shirts, I did find a couple items that fit and of course prompted a mirror dance session. I know I can’t be the only one who likes to break it down in front of the mirror when I like my outfit, right? This dress was one of the lucky items that still fit me, but I wouldn’t say it slipped right on; more like struggled to roll it on like a sausage casing and then had my husband zip my shoes. Oh, third tri, you aren’t too glamourous.
Now, just because I’m not buying maternity clothes at the moment, doesn’t mean I’m not shopping. You just can’t stop a true shopper at heart and when I saw the 60% off clearance at Piperlime roll through my email, I just had to check it out. As I scrolled through skirts and blouses I envisioned being able to wear them this spring, sans baby bump and warmer temps. So like a happy little girl, I did snag a few things on an amazing deal. I took a chance and ordered my typical size, so I’m obviously being optimistic I’ll bounce back quickly, haha. I hope that wasn’t a huge mistake, but only time will tell. You just never know with pregnancy, with my first, I bounced back pretty quickly, but I’ve heard the second time around it’s harder, so I’m trying to stay realistic. However, when it comes to me, there is no greater motivation than something new and fabulous to wear, so hopefully the purchases will be screaming from the closet, “get your butt moving!”
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-Brooke
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Well you certainly don’t look blah. You look great! Love the stripes on you. Have a great weekend!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
You look fantastic Brooke, love this outfit!! I know I did the same when I was pregnant, I would daydream of outfits I could wear again once I had the baby & I bought regular sized clothes too in anticipation;-) Have a great weekend.
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Its so cute!!! Amazing dress 🙂
Kisses from Spain.
Xoxo, P.
My Showroom
You look amazing! I love the stripes and white blazer! Such a great look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
cute dress! You look adorable
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You look so cute in the striped dress. Love your lip color.
pinkandnavystripes.com
Wow, you still wear heels even if you’re months pregnant. Looking even more blooming in these pictures. Pretty! 🙂
Have a nice day, Brooke! 🙂
xoxo,
SHAIRA
http://www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com
Love this look. You look lovely by the way.
I also wanted to note the link that you left on my blog wasn’t working, maybe a mistype? I went ahead and Google it and found you 🙂
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Oh thank you Kreyola! I’m sure I mistyped it rushing 🙂 Thank you for still coming by!
Your belly is popping even more but you look ravishing. A B+W Striped Fitted Dress is always stylish. I love it with the white blazer. Good for you for still wearing stilettos, also.
Have a great weekend, Brooke!
You look so wonderful, adore the stripes!
I guess it’s one common thing for all shoppers, if it’s on a good deal you just can’t miss it))
Have a great weekend!
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BlogLovin
You wouldn’t know you are struggling to find things to wear from your adorable outfit! I love the white blazer. I was enticed by the emails to check out the Piperlime sale too. I ordered two skirts for $20 (including shipping and tax)! Those dang emails… Sounds like you have a wonderful outlook on pregnancy and clothing. I bet you will bounce back in no time!
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
So stinkin cute on you!! I love the stripes and the way you belted it makes your cute bump even cuter (if that is possible) 🙂
Tori
FashionBlingGirlyThings
You look beautiful!! Love the outfit!
You look so adorable!! I’m sure you will bounce back quickly and be enjoying your new purchases! 🙂
lovejoanna.com
You look lovely! I love the white blazer, it goes perfectly with the striped dress.
Obsessed Fashion Blog
You look adorable! I love that striped dress and white blazer! The necklace is perfect!
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
very nice!
You look gorgeous!! I love the belt to accentuate the beautiful baby bump!
Adorable!!
xoxo
Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
This is adorable on you! I am impressed you had the motivation to get dressed at all. New clothing will be a great motivation to get back to your size! I can’t wait to see what you got!
You look really elegant in this monochrome outfit, love this classic style!
Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com
One of the most fashionable and fabulous preggy mom blogger! Your combination is perfect and never boring for someone who doesn’t want to dress up for tough preggy periods. Praying for the healthy pregnancy and pure happiness of your family. 🙂
with love,
RAYA
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That dress looks so pretty on you!!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
love this look!!!
Love how you worked with what you had in your closet, the dress looks so cute and comfy too! And now I’m off to check out that piperlime sale 😉
Mili
You are gorgeous!! Love this maternity look on you! Just fabulous 🙂
Xo, Sam
http://sleepinginstilettos.com
you look so gorgeous!!! 😀 love that striped dress on you!
Animated Confessions
you look great! loving this link up!
lifeisashoe.blogspot.com
I love the outfit on you!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
You look super sharp and elegant in this black & white look! Rocking that chic striped dress, mama! Gorgeous look!
Red Reticule
Red Reticule on Facebook
You look so great!! I wish I would have looked this good while I was pregnant! lol! My whole face got puffy and I felt awful. lol! I love that striped dress
Gorgeous look, Brooke! I love the chic black and white color palette.
Christie
The Closet by Christie
http://www.theclosetbychristie.com
You look beyond beautiful girl! You rock that dress and you make pregnancy look good!!!! You’d never know it was a struggle to roll that dress on 😉
xoxo Danielle
For the Love of Leopard
That’s a lovely outfit! A striped dress is such a style staples! 🙂
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You look amazing, Brooke! Really, so chic. You’re one stylish mama-to-be! ~Cynthia
You are glowing!!!!!!! You are the cutest and chicest little mama-to-be I’ve ever seen! Love that dress on you! 🙂
be the plebeian
You look f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s! I hope to look like you in my third trimester! I’m in my second and I am totally with you, I don’t like to buy new things because I know it’s not forever so I have been shopping my closet as well! I did buy a chambray tunic from Forever 21 for my non-pregnant days- it was something I had been looking for and knew that I was going to need it once the baby was here! Love reading your posts! xo
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com