maternity vs. sizing up

Top: Walmart c/o Mom

Skirt: White House Black Market Outlet (clearance) $10

Vince Camuto Vest: Bargain World Thrift Store $2

American Eagle Sandals: Marshall's, gift carded

Necklace: Forever 21 $7

Total Outfit Cost: $19

I've heard and read that a lot of women will just size up instead of buying maternity tops while pregnant. While this seemed like a good idea to me before I was pregnant, I know now that it's definitely not for me. Since most of my regular tops are loose fitting, almost all of them do still fit me at this point in my pregnancy. Problem is- 1. they aren't long enough to cover the band of my maternity pants (which are a necessity), 2. I just look fat. When I wear loose fitting, non-maternity tops, I don't look pregnant at all. I just look chunky! When I wear tight fitting or maternity tops, I look obviously pregnant. Not only that, but it makes me feel a whole lot more confident in my clothes. So while some women can get away with wearing regular tops, I will gladly wear maternity tops! I specifically love these with the cute little ruching on the side (which by the way, my mom bought online from Wamart for just a few dollars each).

*bump status: 19 weeks

the perfect LBD: from work to weekend

Dress: Old Navy c/o Coohpons.com (org. $25 + 20% off discount code =$20!)

Necklace: Versona, gift carded [similar]

Heels: Target (bogo) $24

Purse: Target $26

Total Outfit Cost: $50

Dress: Old Navy c/o Coohpons.com (org. $25 + 20% off discount code =$20!)

Two by Vince Camuto Vest: Bargain World Thrift Store $2 (holy crap- retails for $89!)

Sandals: Target, gift carded

Necklace: Forever 21 $9
Purse: Garage Sale $2

Total Outfit Cost: $13

As women, aren't we all ALWAYS in search for the perfect little black dress? Well ladies, look no more, I have found it for you! Before I begin to explain to you my mad love for this dress, I promise this post is indeed not sponsored by Old Navy (but c'mon, I totally wish it was)!  This dress is perfect because it can be worn both for work or for a casual weekend look. This dress is perfect because the material is thick, but not too thick to make you hot in the summer. This dress is perfect because it's sexy yet modest. This dress is perfect because it's super duper comfy. This dress is perfect because it's stretchy yet very forgiving. I could seriously go on and on! So, if you're convinced that you need this dress like I hope you are, before you buy it head on over to  http://www.coohpons.com/ and grab you a coohpon code (there's one for 20% off today!) like I did! There's almost always a discount code for Old Navy, so I don't believe in paying full price there. ;)