I’ve been doing a lot of my “maternity” shopping at Forever 21. I posted about it here a few weeks ago but went back for more last week and thought I’d update you with my latest haul. It’s seriously the best place to buy bump and budget friendly dresses. I typically go a size up and they’re still fitting me at 37 weeks. Here’s a little rundown of what I’ve picked up recently.

dress, chambray shirt, bag

I actually got this cute striped dress in the blue color first (pictured below) and loved it so much I went back for yellow. It’s so flattering and can be worn lots of ways… as seen in these pics.

blue dress, hat, duster, bag, shoes

hair clip, dress

I tried this white dress on last month and had to go back for it. It’s so pretty and flattering… would be great for a baby shower!

hat, dress, sweater, clutch, sandals, Crosby’s outfit, shoes

Ok this periwinkle dress is the best steal at $13! It comes in black too and is super soft and comfortable.

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Once you get to a certain point, a really hard part of pregnancy is getting dressed. I’m not the biggest fan of maternity clothes and try my hardest to wear my pre-pregnancy stuff as much as possible. Of course some things are no longer an option, like my fav high-waisted Levis with tops tucked in. But I did have a few pairs of jeans that were still (somehow) fitting… until recently. After the first of the year nothing was comfortable anymore. Enter the Bellaband. Now I can wear my favorite stretchy jeans un-zipped and un-buttoned and NO ONE has to know.

top, jeans, bellaband c/o

The Bellaband looks kind of like a bandeau bra. It goes over your pants and as high up as you want… you can fold it down to your liking. The top has a little grip, kind of like no-show socks. It smooths out the bumps where your jeans are open so no one can tell.

It comes in a few color options so it will blend in with whatever you’re wearing. I’ve been loving the black and nude the most so far.

This is totally a personal preference, but I like to wear them with shirts that are long enough to cover the bump. You can wear them so they show under a top if you want – they look like a cami so it’s no big deal.

Here are a few tops that have been working for me lately…

I got this tee last week and have already worn it at least 4 times. It’s perfectly oversized (I’m wearing a size small and it covers the bump) and only $15. I think I need at least 4 more.

This thermal button up top has been a crowd favorite for over a year. I went up a size for pregnancy and it’s working well. Bonus is that it will work great for nursing too.

I’ve heard great things about this henley and am really temped to add it to my closet. Planning to go up a size to make sure it’s long enough!

top, jeans, bellaband c/o

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Happy Monday! We had rain allll weekend and it’s supposed to continue into the week. So today I’m sharing a sunnier look from a much warmer and dryer day. I’m convinced this is the $15 dress everyone needs for spring – pregnant or not. It’s not maternity and so flattering, either way. When it gets warm I’m always reaching for easy pieces like this that are comfortable and can be worn multiple ways.

sunglasses, dress, sweater c/o, similar shoes, similar purse

I got this wrap sweater last spring and am still obsessed with it. It’s light weight and the softest thermal material. I get so much wear out of it – around my house AND out. It’s really going to come in handy after I have the baby and want to be as comfortable as possible while hanging out at home.

On another note can I say how happy I am that it’s February? January felt four months long to me so I’m relieved it’s finally over. There were no real reasons to it, it just really seemed to drag. I know I’m not alone in thinking that because I saw so many funny memes on social media about it.

I love February because stores really start bringing out their spring collections. I’ve already started looking and wanted to share a few things I’m loving for spring. This top is so pretty and it comes in a few different colors. I can’t wait to wear my favorite high-waisted jeans with cropped tops like this one again. I love a good coverup that can be worn different ways like this one. I’ve been eying this skirt and think I can make it work but with the bump and without. It’s under $30. I’m absolutely loving this maxi dress. Both color ways are gorgeous.

sunglasses, dress, sweater c/o, similar shoes, similar purse

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One of my favorite parts of being pregnant was dressing my bump, especially as it got bigger! I really embraced tight stretchy dresses and tops – both things I don’t normally wear. Now that I’m not pregnant I find myself missing the bump a bit and wanted to share a few of my favorite pregnancy outfits.

Another bump look 🙂 These pictures are pretty funny, we took them about 24 hours before I went into labor after a weekend of relaxing and lots of walking. I had no idea I’d have the baby that early and still thought I had at least a week if not more to go.

I’ve had this dress for way too long without wearing it. I almost wore it to a baby shower but decided at the last-minute to wear something else. But I knew I had to get it photographed while I’m still pregnant. It’s not maternity but another one of those tight, stretchy, affordable (under $20!) pieces you don’t mind buying when you have a bump. And if it gets a little stretched out, no big deal.