Outfits Not Just Clothes

 cardigan-Piperlime(available here via Poshmark ), top- Lula Roe , pants- Gap , shoes- Dr. Scholls , necklace- chloe + isable , sunnies- Target   I love me a black-and-white ensemble no matter the season. But, during the spring/summer in particular it can look very fresh and chic, don't you agree? I've featured this preppy tennis cardi several times before ( here and here ) and it's a great third/thrown-on piece that really brings an outfit together. The necklace and leopard print flats also amp up the style factor on this striped tunic and maternity pants. It's these type of touches that are seeing me through the last weeks of maternity outfitting as my options are becoming more and more limited. But, even for the non-pregnant, accessories and a crisp third piece are great outfitting go-to's for a simple shirt and trousers combo.   Also, my hair is just kind of "happening" right now. I'm at a growing-it-out...

vest-J.Crew(similar here ), shirt-Anthropologie(similar here ), leggings /sneakers-Old Navy(more sneakers here ), necklace-Gifted via Lucky Feather  Technically, this plaid tunic is a "sleep shirt" as I found it on the " Sleep & Loungewear " section of Antho's site. (And yes I just abbreviated Anthropologie to Antho, you're welcome). And while I'd normally don a plaid, long-sleeved tunic for fall, it's soft fabric and washed-out palette are giving me a very comfy spring vibe, and work/look great with these maternity leggings, dotted slip-ons, and my go-to pocketed puffy vest(another fall staple that has seen quite a bit of action here this spring). Speaking of pockets, this shirt has them!!!! Plus it's quite flattering with my bump and I expect it to remain so after baby. PLUS plus, it buttons down the front, so I have high hopes that this will also be nursing-friendly and long enough to j...

blazer-J.Crew(more options here ), dress-Anne Klein (similar here via Macy's ), loafers-Zara(similar here ), necklace-Gift via Lucky Feather , sunnies- Target Last month I styled this midi-drawstring dress with a striped wrap and flats here . For this OOTD I was all about business in a bright blazer and menswear-esque loafers. Overall, this dress has been serving me beyond awesomely (is awesomely a word? It is NOW!). The print is fun and graphic, the silhouette with its adjustable drawstring is super-flattering, and of course the pockets. Plus, I receive a ton of compliments when wearing it. Not compliments on the dress itself, but compliments about how great I look, and how well I'm "wearing" my pregnancy. I think that's the sign of a good garment, when it works so well people notice how great you look, not necessarily a particular piece. 

blazer-Banana Republic(similarish here ), shirtdress- H&M , leggings- Old Navy Maternity , boots-DSW(similar here ), ring-Jewel Mint(similar here from Poshmark ), necklace-Gifted I featured this shirtdress/tunic on a recent buys post  and am loving it! The color, the fit, the pockets(!!!!) all right up my style alley and quite flattering to my bump. This will also serve me well in the fall when I return to work post-baby. Speaking of fall, yes this OOTD is a bit more autumnal than spring-like, what with the tweedy blazer and knee-high boots, but after the snowy spring we've had here in Pittsburgh I'm not feeling pastels and bare legs just yet. Plus, I'm off the sartorial opinion that olive/military green and navy is a chic, year-round color combo, so there you go!