Striped Midi Dress June 26, 2015
Dress: TJMaxx (similar)
Shirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Old Navy
Hat: Target
Necklace: Urban Outfitters
Bag: Lulu Handbags (similar)
Apparently I have a thing for stripes lately! I needed a little retail therapy the other day (plus I had a babysitter) and headed into my favorite store, TJMaxx. Now…shopping in a regular store when you’re pregnant can be a little disheartening. I can’t tell you how many cute things I found that I either couldn’t fit into or wouldn’t fit into by the end of the summer. And while I could buy some pieces for next year, what fun is buying clothing if you can’t wear it right away? But when I came across this dress, I knew it could possibly work for pregnancy and after.
There are a few features about this dress that makes it doable during pregnancy. First, it’s tight fitting, but comfortable. I like figure-forming dresses from the second trimester on because they accentuate a growing baby bump (which, in my opinion, is so cute to see!). It’s also longer, hitting me right at the knee. I don’t need to worry about the dress rising up too high in the front from the growth of my bump (which can happen in non-maternity dresses when worn during pregnancy if they’re too short). These two simple features make this $20 dress a total win!
I’m always trying to shop smart, whether I’m pregnant or not, and I want to get the most for my money with any clothing purchase I make. Having this mindset will assure you make the most of your closet!
Make sure you enter the current giveaway I have going before you start your weekend! 😉
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Chris says
That is TOTALLY cute on you!
Lisa says
Soooo gorgeous XO! Thank you so much for sharing with #LINKUPWITHLISA @ http://www.beauty101bylisa.com/2015/06/linkupwithlisa-23-converse-sneakers-and.html?showComment=1435609032157#c1093024841465130937
Sandy a la Mode says
serious babe!!!! i LOVE your bump!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Hi Tea Style says
Love stripes and that dress! It’s so cute! You look great!
http://www.hiteastyle.com
Kimberley says
This dress is the perfect casual look! I love the addition of the hat!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Kate says
What a cute look! Its so easy going but put together, which I’m sure is always the goal while carrying around another human! Also, that hat is perfect!
Kate
kateintheclassroom.com
Abby says
Your maternity style is gorgeous! How can you look so effortlessly gorgeous?
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
Lauren McBride says
Haha, I appreciate that 😉 xo
Dawn Lucy says
Looking totally gorgeous! Love your hair, Dear! Thanks for being part of Fun Fashion Friday!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Jess says
Lauren
You are always so stylish! Love the sandals and bag too with the look!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Carly says
Such a cute Summer look and your baby bump looks gorgeous in that dress
Dresses & Denim
Happiness at Mid Life says
A perfect summer outfit – love this hat on you!
Alice
http://www.happpinessatmidlife.com
Would love to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Lauren McBride says
I’ll be there! 😉
Catherine @ Not Dressed As Lamb says
Lauren you look picture-perfect in this striped dress – pregnancy certainly agrees with you because you look absolutely radiant! Loving the hat too 🙂
Catherine x
Lauren McBride says
Thanks Catherine! That means a lot to me 🙂