https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:16:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287508 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:24:43 +0000 rachylou 1287508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look super super cute! And summery. It may be too hot where you are for this - but my colleague is ~4 months and found this non-maternity sweatshirt dress with a banded bottom (more like a tunic really), which is super stylish and works well. Of course, she found it in Croatia, but I'm sure they're sold elsewhere... lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287442 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:25:34 +0000 Sara L. 1287442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great!&nbsp; I bought a few things in bigger sizes from the&nbsp;thrift store to get me through the awkward "too big for my normal clothes, not big enough for maternity clothes" phase.&nbsp; I found some fairly cheap, versatile maternity items at Target and Old Navy.&nbsp; I was lucky that I got a few pieces from a friend to give me more options.&nbsp; However, since she is about 6" shorter than me, it was only the tops that fit, all the bottoms were too short.</p> <p>Like Ornella mentioned, I had a black dress that I wore all summer long with different shoes and accessories.&nbsp; It was loose and comfortable in the heat, but nice enough for the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287357 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:34:06 +0000 celia 1287357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, you look fabulous in your outfits, very blog worthy.<br />These are the blah weeks when people don't really know if you are pregnant or just gained a little bit of weight. Personally it was the stage when it was most difficult for me&nbsp;to dress.It gets much better when the belly starts to relly show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287333 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:56:58 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1287333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief Bella - how did I miss this post? You look fabulous! Your maternity style still is very "you". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287297 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:12:37 +0000 April 1287297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Bella! &nbsp;I was thrilled to read your subject line. &nbsp;</p> <p>My advice for maternity is always the same: consignment. &nbsp;The clothes tend to have been worn only a few times and you can often find the higher-end labels that tend to be pricey firsthand.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287260 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:12:03 +0000 Deborah 1287260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your outfits look fantastic. &nbsp;Perhaps not as trendy as normal but seriously lovely and elegant. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287256 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 07:44:10 +0000 AJ 1287256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely lovely in these outfits! Nothing boring to my eye. </p> <p>During the heat of summer, I rely on accessories that don't make me hot (earrings, sandals, bags/clutches) to add the pizazz to my non-layered outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style/page/2#post-1287210 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:45:46 +0000 Renee 1287210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I agree with everyone else, you look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1287204 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:30:59 +0000 Renee 1287204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm at 28 weeks now, but during the time you are in I found I could wear loose tops that I had (or are readily available) with slim bottoms. Then I only needed a Bella Band or maternity bottoms. You will wear the second trimester clothing again in the fourth trimeter, so money spent on some clothes now are not wasted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286681 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:53:34 +0000 Karie 1286681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I like all three of these outfits (especially #1 and #2) and I think they're all super cute and trendy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286664 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:33:18 +0000 catgirl 1286664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welll, you look fantastic!&nbsp; Srsly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286662 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:32:18 +0000 Tanya 1286662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous Bella, simply radiant!&nbsp; Love them all, especially the first one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286585 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:09:04 +0000 Debbie 1286585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I had your style when I was pregnant. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286548 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:29:54 +0000 Anonymous 1286548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look for threads by Patience for her maternity looks and comments and she lives in the heat of Texas. I think I wore dresses most when pregnant and had very few things. I made some tops, my last attempt at sewing. Those tops were dreadful! Toward the end, nothing covered my huge bump ( 10 month baby) and the dresses became too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286533 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:07:07 +0000 Ornella 1286533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't feel guilty (says the one from almost your time zone :-D).</p> <p>Maternity style is difficult and I can so hear you about not having 'natural' sources of clothes for this period.</p> <p>If it makes you feel any better, I've spent my entire maternity period in 2 (t-w-o) pars of pants: jeans and dressy black ones.&nbsp;Finding long pants is always an issue for me and the right&nbsp;maternity clothes were a nightmare, and I was so happy to have those. I remember I&nbsp;wore a few stretchy turtlenecks and cardigans and that's about it. This was in my pre-YLF days, but &nbsp;don't think I'd be much different had I known about YLF at the time. I'd maybe like a nice black dress that I'd accessorise in different ways.</p> <p>The heat makes it more difficult for you, which is why I think putting your&nbsp;focus on comfort is essential and these outfits serve that purpose brilliantly. Plus, search Sara L.'s threads, she had great black dress during her pregnancy, I loved seeing all WIWs in which she made the most of it.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286530 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:04:43 +0000 Anonymous 1286530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look chic, fun, and summery in all of these! Great outfits, period, not just great maternity outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286524 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:54:39 +0000 Jaime 1286524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well due to the time lack of&nbsp;difference or something I am just seeing this now and you look fantastic Bella - great pregnancy or anytime style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1286521 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:33:23 +0000 bella 1286521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I am feeling a bit guilty about reviving this thread, but it is kind of inevitable because of time difference.)<br />Thank you once again.&nbsp;<br />Re: blog. It is no longer active, because I don't have time to update it. Thanks for suggesting that my outfits are blog-worthy.&nbsp;<br />I don't really have any friends who can pass along maternity wear, the same goes for baby stuff as well. I am planning to raid my sister's closet though, she wears about 2 sizes larger than me and some of her skirts might fit.&nbsp;<br />I think part of it might be the heat. Combined with a huge belly,&nbsp;that leaves out all trendy things like rolled hems on pants, faux tuck, belts, and crisp things I normally like button down shirts, and scarves.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285998 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:14:30 +0000 Ornella 1285998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise is so right about your blog. (She is&nbsp;always right :-)&nbsp;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285992 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:01:25 +0000 Anonymous 1285992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, that first outfit with rolled khakis and high/low shirt is certainly on trend as are white dresses. And a black pencil skirt with fluid black and white top? You look gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285987 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:56:32 +0000 amiable 1285987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry you don't feel great - be assured that you do indeed look really terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285953 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:26:38 +0000 CocoLion 1285953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you still have your Bella Remixes blog? &nbsp;I used to love your blog. &nbsp;You could update it for a Bella Maternity Remix blog, I think there would be many grateful readers. &nbsp; Your outfits are THAT good.</p> <p>Please rest assured that you look fantastic, although I know it's hard given the hormones and everything happening to your body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285947 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:12:51 +0000 Aquamarine 1285947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly I think you look lovely! This stage is very hard, style-wise, but I think you are coping very well. No one will notice if you repeat outfits for a while. Soon enough you will fit into real maternity clothes. Do you have any friends who have been pregnant in the last year? Maybe you could borrow some items and expand the possibilities in your closet. I did that for one of my pregnancies and it was hugely helpful to have more variety without buying more stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285940 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:05:43 +0000 Ornella 1285940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are more than just OK bella. I love how elegant you look and you definitely have three great&nbsp;FFBOs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285889 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:52:26 +0000 Janet 1285889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, I'd never know you were struggling to look at the pictures. You look wonderful in each and every one. Maybe not trendy, but certainly current enough!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285885 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:49:41 +0000 Suz 1285885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! Bella, I am sorry to hear you aren't feeling your fashionable self, but wow oh wow, you sure look amazing! I love each and every one of these outfits. Ladylike, fresh, and also -- they look comfortable and practical. I love the fun sandals in #2. That spells summer to me. Plus the scarf in #1. And you always shine in black or navy and white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285883 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:47:03 +0000 Inge 1285883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry to hear you weren't feeling fab, Bella, but the pictures certainly don't show that. I am echoing what Angie said: you look wonderful in your signature Bella style, all three outfits are lovely. And here's to FFB outfits&nbsp;when we need them, excellent plan ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285875 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:42:51 +0000 bella 1285875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, how very kind you all are. And thanks for all the suggestions!</p> <p>Re: bella band - I've seen those sold around here. Unfortunately it's already too warm here, I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable even with the extra fabric around my belly of the maternity clothes, I think the band would be unbearable. ditto on the vest. Even the scarf in #1 is pushing it.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285852 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:12:55 +0000 Beth Ann 1285852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These make me so happy!&nbsp; I'm glad you have this fashion obstacle to work around!</p> <p>These are all extremely flattering and pretty.&nbsp; They are terrific just as they are. &nbsp; If you want to add a bit of trend, I could see a strong cuff bracelet in #1, and perhaps a loose, modern vest.&nbsp; The vest might be nice when you're post partum, too -- as a lightweight 3rd layer while the body readjusts.&nbsp; You could also swap out the nude pumps for black or metallic cage sandals or peep toe booties.&nbsp; </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---maternity-style#post-1285826 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:50:27 +0000 Anonymous 1285826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all three outfits are fab! Very chic. </p>