Outfits Not Just Clothes

shirt- Uniqlo , vest-Old Navy(similar here ), dress- Anne Klein via Macy's , sneakers-Zara(similar here ) I was heavily pregnant that last time I featured this frock, here . It was a real work horse for me during my last trimester.  Now 10 months since having my baby, spring has officially sprung and this pocketed midi is again doing the work for me. I wrote about spring florals in my last post , and that they can be a bit too expected this time of year. Well the dark background, graphic rendering, and primary colors of this flowery print help push against those expectations. Plus, the styling with a causal fleece vest and sporty statement kicks also pushes my mom style from frumpy to fun!  I just realized I have "pushing" in the title and copy of this post, while referencing birthing a baby. HA! Get it, "pushing" and "birthing"! 👶🚼😄😃

dress- eShakti , necklace-Macy's(similar here ), sunnies- Target , flats- Dr. Scholl's   For this OOTD,the bold red stripes in the skirt and sleeves give a nod to the holiday season, while still being chic.  I love the idea of  color-blocking  as a theme for holiday dressing, it's graphic and festive without the full force of  straight-up Christmas Sweaters. I plan on wearing this wrap throughout the winter, as the longer length provides warm, the silhouette provides nursing/pumping access, and of course pockets.  Since it's my last day in the office before the holidays, this will probably be the last post for 2018. What a wild year! I grew my hair out, had another baby, leaned into a more feminine style, then cut all my hair off again. Who knows what the new year will bring, but I intend to keep on outfitting. 

sweater- Rag & Bone via Nordstrom (similar here ), shirt-Gap(similar here ), trousers-Loft(similar here ), loafers-Zara(similar here ), necklace-Macy's(similar here ), sunnies- Target   Buffalo Plaid is one of my all-time favorite prints. It makes for a great holiday outfit that works all winter long. I like to bust out my buffalo around Thanksgiving to get as much use out of it as I can. For this OOTD I paired a buffalo plaid button-down with polka dot trousers and a shawl-collared menswear cardigan. Argyle socks add in another pattern for good measure, and black loafers play into the androgynous vibe. I'm also loving the bit of red berry branches in the background of these pics, Christmas is coming!!!! 

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.