Dress: Michael Kors | Belt: Roni New York (last seen here)| Shoes: Ann Taylor | Bag: Timi & Leslie Charlie Bag in mustard c/o | Sunglasses: Cole Haan | Bracelet: From Cartagena | Necklace: from my trip to the Cayman Islands
Back when I was about 18 weeks pregnant, I had done a wholesale overhaul of my entire closet, clearing out piles of clothes in order to make my wardrobe “pregnancy-friendly.” Somehow, during the cleansing process, I had the mental wherewithal to keep this Michael Kors dress and boy, am I glad I did!
I bought this dress in Southampton during the summer of 2010. I remember it all vividly… my friends and I had cruised onto Main Street for a relaxing brunch at Sant Ambroeus. The dress, located just next door, had immediately caught my eye, and I instantly knew that I had to have it. In spite of the hefty price tag, I managed to justify the purchase by saying to myself, “well I’m on vacation!”
Fast forward three years later, and this dress has certainly served me well. (I even rocked it recently at my recent college reunion, when I was 29 weeks pregnant). See below.
I had first featured it as a staple professional piece here, more than a year ago. The stretchy soft fabric means that it can easily accommodate a growing belly, and still lend you a beautiful (albeit very different!) shape. I also like the fact that the dress clings quite closely to your body, particularly beneath the belly, making me look less bulky and well – just plain pregnant!
This is a perfect case of shopping your own closet while you're pregnant (not that I’m opposed to splurging on new maternity pieces). Though, as the age-old saying goes, if it ain’t broke, why fix it?
