Maternity Essentials for the Corporate Mama

Alright, mamas. Unlike Miss Christine, I did my research when it came to maternity clothes. I work a corporate job as a construction project manager in a business casual-ish office. Thus, I didn’t have the luxury of just a few t-shirts and jeans – for those of you who have that option, Praise Jesus, take a look at Christine’s last few posts HERE and HERE. Anyway, not only did I need to look ON POINT (however possible that is with a bowling ball strapped to your front end), I didn’t have time to carefully curate an outfit with 357 parts and pieces.

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Unfortunately for me (but lucky for you), much of this research came through trial & error. You see, companies these days are doing this really cute thing where they only sell their maternity lines ONLINE. How helpful is that? The answer: it’s not at all – if you’re going in blind, that is (Which, after this post – you, my lovelies, will not be). I tried everything from Zulily to Old Navy and returned IT ALL. The only place I kept every single piece from (that’s right – every. single. piece) is ASOS. Go there, now (she said as a loving, but very firm suggestion).

And if you can’t figure out from the pics below – my secret? BLACK. Everything, BLACK. And, if not black, DARK. Not only is it slimming (HA!), but it makes even the simplest cotton tee look the [corporate] part. Muahahahaha.

Maternity Essentials for the Corporate Mama

 

My Happy Place – the Corporate Jumpsuit

1. Maternity Belted Jumpsuit w/ Kimono Sleeve

2. Maternity V-neck Jumpsuit w/ Wide Leg

My 2nd Happy Place – the Corporate Maxi

3. Ultimate Maxi Tea Dress

4. Mixed Fabric Strappy Maxi Dress

My 3rd Happy Place – the Leggings/Tunic Corporate Combo

5. Over-the-bump Maternity Leggings

6. Striped Dip-Hem Jersey Top

The Double-BANG – the Corporate Maternity/Nursing Dress

7. Double Layer Maxi Dress in Stripe
(these stripes are surprisingly flattering)

8. New Look Maternity Nursing Dress

And in case any of y’all are wondering – YES, I made up the bomb category names myself 😉

You’re oh-so welcome,

Niki from