In yesterday's post I reveled in the challenge of re-purposing my dresses into maternity tunics, but there are two sides to every outfitting coin and I'm finding work-appropriate maternity top options to be dwindling here as of late. I'm not a fan of actual maternity shirts because they really ONLY work with a bump. The close-fitting kind are just NOT flattering postpartum, and the more voluminous shirts are WAY too big after baby arrives. Plus, I find it hard to justify a new purchase (and get pumped for it) if I only have three more months to wear it.
I have this same shirt in chambray, seen here and here, so it's a proven piece during and after pregnancy. But what do we think of this pattern?
Same top as above, but this version is a bit more vibrant with bright blooms over black n' white stripes. I like the cut of both A. and B. just not sure of which print, if either really blows my style skirt up?
How gorgeous are these cranes?!?! The print of this tunic steps out of my outfitting wheelhouse a bit. Pro: I can't help but think of the song Cranes in the Sky by Solange Knowles. Con: the string belt, yuck!
Hello plaid! This would be great for the coming fall, and while yes, it's not the most office-appro silhouette, under a navy or grey blazer it totally works. PLUS, the button-front would be handy for nursing. Another, post-baby consideration--can I easily get a tit out?
This is by far the most elegant option up for the vote. I'm thinking a black cami will definitely be needed especially for work, but it sans camisole, it becomes a romantic going-out top. AND, the teal roses falls into the top 10 Pantone color palette for Fall!
Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
So I'm looking to tunic options, particularly from ModCloth (I have a store credit) and in thinking ahead to the fall, wanting a shirt that'll see me through the rest of my pregnancy, during my postpartum period, and be a cute piece for my return to work.
Cast your votes in the comments!
A.
I have this same shirt in chambray, seen here and here, so it's a proven piece during and after pregnancy. But what do we think of this pattern?
B.
Same top as above, but this version is a bit more vibrant with bright blooms over black n' white stripes. I like the cut of both A. and B. just not sure of which print, if either really blows my style skirt up?
C.
How gorgeous are these cranes?!?! The print of this tunic steps out of my outfitting wheelhouse a bit. Pro: I can't help but think of the song Cranes in the Sky by Solange Knowles. Con: the string belt, yuck!
D.
Hello plaid! This would be great for the coming fall, and while yes, it's not the most office-appro silhouette, under a navy or grey blazer it totally works. PLUS, the button-front would be handy for nursing. Another, post-baby consideration--can I easily get a tit out?
E.
This is by far the most elegant option up for the vote. I'm thinking a black cami will definitely be needed especially for work, but it sans camisole, it becomes a romantic going-out top. AND, the teal roses falls into the top 10 Pantone color palette for Fall!
Which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
D!
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