This body is a-changin’. I have some “formal events” (I’ll talk about them later) coming up and I pulled out every dress in my closet that had a whisper of elastic or spandex to it. They quivered with fear and I snatched them up the way Elmira grabs kittens by the neck.
The shocking part? The formfitting dresses that had some give to them actually looked awesome! Really, it was better than they looked when I WASN’T pregnant! The reason? Well, pre-pregnancy, I was hippy with a small waist and chest. Now that my waist is wider, my silhouette is actually smoother. Now that my cup size has gone up, I look more balanced and a little less bottom heavy.
I even felt hot in a tight, red Ralph Laruen cocktail dress I tried on but then it felt awkward as a sexy pregnant lady. Maybe I’ll own that on the second pregnancy…or fifth (fingers crossed).
After growing out of the first trimester beer/PMS gut this belly looks awesome! Now I’m wearing maxi dresses and baby dolls, two type of dresses I’ve never really thought flattered me.
This maxi comes in some nice gentle colors. This one is a bathing suit cover but on some of these hot Southern California days, it works in black. Somehow, the denim jacket pervades fashion year after year. Throw it on a simple dress and you look put-together. Serioulsy it’s 80 degrees here in L.A. The baby is due in June so I figure investing in more summer clothes than winter clothes is smart.
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Minji says
Belated congratulations on your baby!! You look absolutely gorgeous and glowy :).
Christina Warren says
MINJI!!! SO great to hear from you and THANK YOU so much! I feel so good now! I hope you are doing so well! You are so cute! I still have that awesome little doggie your mom made! 😉
Minji says
Aww I can’t believe you still have that doggie!! 🙂
Christina Warren says
SAM! I LOVE that idea! 🙂 Could we start with 32 mini donuts? 🙂 Have you been to Extraordinary Desserts…or better yet, VG donuts?
Bethany C says
Yes! I felt that way, too, about some of my non-maternity pieces. I definitely underestimated the changes during and after pregnancy (i.e., bra size makes a huge difference!). These are excellent prego picks.
Christina Warren says
Thanks, Bethany! My breasts and I were in a fight for 2 months while I was in denial of their growth. Curious about these “after baby” changes you speak of…
Lauren {Fizz & Frosting} says
You look adorable! I love the idea of a fitted maxi with a jean jacket!
Christina Warren says
Thanks, Lauren! I think we have similar tastes!
withluckblog says
You look so great! I really think I need to live somewhere warmer because I would love to be wearing a maxi dress instead of my leggings under work pants combo.
Christina Warren says
OMG leggings AND pants!? I did that one winter in Newport, RI. In Seattle I used to go to the tanning salon in the winter for happiness and warmth! lol
Julie Enns says
You are glowing! Even through the computer! Maxi’s are the sweatpants of dresses and I love them so much!! So comfy and simple but stylish! Great post!
Christina Warren says
YES…Sweatpants! Totally right. Thanks! I’m starting to realize everything is turning into sweatpants…and I’m kind of ok with it.