Hiiii! Still super pregnant over here so I thought I would put together my personal tried-and-tested pieces that had led to max comfort and functionality this pregnancy. It also happens to be my style to dress this way...so I'll probably wear a version of this again sans bump. Blaamo!
This is more or less what I have worn every single day for my last trimester. I bought multiples once I found what worked for my body and experimented with a few colour ways. But this is the recipe for my 3rd trimester success. (Whatever that means. I guess just being able to leave the house?)
I have this amazing grey belted coat from Boden that they sadly don't make anymore but it was my LIFESAVER this winter/ growing belly season. I have had my eye on this Malene Birger one for a while bc it's omg so KUL plus it would be great for all the times of year you need a coat (both cold-weather-wise and mama-wise.) Throw that over an insane oversized (and bonus...non maternity!) sweater from Raey or Arket, plus these joggers from H&M Mama (ps, only the black and dark grey ones are good bc the fabrics change (ie, fluffy polyester) with the other colours....gross) and a solid pair of trainers that can take a good beating...that my friend, is a recipe for pregnancy success!!
(Side style note, I have been thinking about getting a pair of old school sauconys, ever since I saw my new style icon: a stranger's grandpa with pleated pants and a blazer wearing the coolest pair of old school sauconys going up the escalator in front of me at Chelsea Westminster Hospital...)
Now for underpants. I bought a lot of different brands and styles of maternity underpants and these organic cotton H&M maternity briefs were by far and beyond my favourite. They give you a wierd tummy line, but guess what, WORTH IT. Also everyone is distracted by the watermelon strapped to your waist anyway. Additionally, I lived in these bras from Organic Basics. Why? Bc they are double lined thick cotton. None of that super soft sheer pima luxe bullcrap. Do you think my tatas can take that kind of delicate, barely-there non-support at a time like this? Nope. So I had to sidestep my beloved Skin and Baserange to make sure I had the best pregnancy bras for me personally. (Sadly not nursing friendly though...)
And then I wore almost no makeup this whole pregnancy except for this luminizer to help me look less dead from all of my sleepless nights and a bit of blush...all organic. RMS and Inika are my fave organic makeup lines, period. I also had to have a heavy duty body balm for my bump at all times...this one was v nice. I also recommend straight up organic sesame oil tbh! Just be careful not to wear anything you like bc oil will go on it unless you can sit in the nude for like an hour after haha.
I really had hoped I would have been able to describe my pregnancy as 'graceful' but at least I am able to pick my dates and eat them too. Dates like the food, not like the calendar. Anyway, here is my journal at 4am one snowy London morning... xo Ashley
I'm finally seeing the end of my 'to-do' list, and #neverforgetting that most of my pregnancy was spent horizontal in loungewear. Also I think Zara is not sucking so much anymore! xo Ashley