Dress: Theory (last seen here) | Silk Shirt: Zara | Shoes: Melissa Campana | Bag: Skunkfunk (from Barcelona) | Sunglasses: Cole Haan | Necklace: from Blessed Peacemakers
I must admit, this post comes slightly overdue, as I’m already into my 37th week. Though in a way, I feel as if the 36th week really serves to highlight the final phase of my maternity style (much as it marks the beginning of the ninth month!). Almost there.
As much as I like to complain about the various discomforts of pregnancy (swollen feet, a general sense of heaviness, so on and so forth), I feel like I’m finally coming into my own in terms of dressing (and feeling!) pregnancy chic, as I am at a stage where I feel truly comfortable and adaptable in what I wear. It hasn’t always been easy, and there’s certainly been lots of trial and errors along the way, but figuring out your maternity wardrobe is a key step for any mommy-to-be. In a way, I will miss my maternity wardrobe when it's all over!
Looking back, I realize that the seventh month (starting with week 28) was a real game-changer for me. Prior to that, I thought that I was *humongous*, but little did I know what was in store for me! The beginning of the seventh month was also when I realized that I was better off in form-fitting (read: tight) clothes, rather than trying to “hide” my bump (a futile effort at this point).
I’m particularly fond of this Theory dress, namely because it’s served me well over the years, and surprisingly, it isn’t actually meant to be a maternity dress (though the cut and ruching might suggest otherwise). I actually first wore this piece here!
The key now to styling is all about balance and proportions. My fitted dress, while dominating on its own, works quite well with the flowy nature of my Chinoiserie-inspired Zara shirt. The texture of the silk cover-up also lends an air of lightness and freedom to the black/clingy fabric of my dress.
While the overall busy pattern of the shirt may be overwhelming for the office, it’s perfect for a weekend outing! In this case, we were going to see the limited showing of “Journey to the West” (“Xi you ji”) at Lincoln Center, an iconic Chinese classic which (bizarrely) hubby and I both grew up with! (Who knew that they would have this in New Zealand also?!).
That said, one could easily argue that my Oriental inspired get-up was well suited for the occasion. Now I just have to work out ways to integrate this look into my post-pregnancy wardrobe. Something tells me that it wouldn’t be too difficult!
