Be my stylist... find me the perfect outfit...

EuroChick

Okay ladies, I have two very important work events when I am 26 and 28 weeks pregnant which will be late April and early May.  I need very chic pregnancy outfits.  I am 5"7' 147 pound now at 20 weeks to give you an idea, and I have dirty blond hair.  Please suggest styles, brands you have liked, etc I am too lazy to really look...

bloverly

Bless you for giving me something to do that is FUN! How professional do you need to be for these events? Spring/summer weather as well?

 

mrs.kapow

bloverly:

Bless you for giving me something to do that is FUN! How professional do you need to be for these events? Spring/summer weather as well?

 

Ditto -- business formal? Business casual??

EuroChick

One event is in New York the other is in Jerusalem.  Climate should actually be similar.  The events are big book launches with press.  I don't need suits but I need to look professional and perhaps even a bit glamourous

mrs.kapow

I love this dress, esp for Jerusalem since it will be really hot (and my guess/experience is they normally don't do ac the way you'll have in NYC):

https://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3081418/0~2376776~2374327~6005194~6005228?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6005228&P=1

I own this one and I like that it can be dressed up or down:

https://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3013507/0~2376776~2374327~6005194~6005228?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6005228&P=2

This is a great price, but I worry about the boobage:

https://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3074304/0~2376776~2374327~6005194~6005228?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6005228&P=2

mzovoce

Unless you are wearing a jacket with the above mentioned dresses, I do not think those are appropriate for a work event. Even with a jacket they are pushing the envelope.

Since you mentioned a suit, I really think you should get dress pants and a more formal top. I know in NYC especially you can get away with pieces that are reserved for evening in other locations. I don't know about Jerusalem, how conservative do you need to be? Do your arms need to be covered?

EuroChick

Jerusalem is surprisingly mild that time of year, and the AC is always super hot.  I would wear something without sleaves but probably do a cardigan with it.  I am running the show so I have a lot of freedom

mrs.kapow

There's a pencil skirt on the Nordstrom site that I also own and love. It could be paired nicely with a fun top as well. (Plus you can get more wear out of it than a nicer dress.)

bloverly

EuroChick:

One event is in New York the other is in Jerusalem.  Climate should actually be similar.  The events are big book launches with press.  I don't need suits but I need to look professional and perhaps even a bit glamourous

Okay...option 1, skirt and top:

https://www.picklesandicecream.com/111770m.html

https://www.picklesandicecream.com/101394m.html (also comes in brown, which I loooove with green, but I know not everyone loves brown like I do)

Option 2, top and pants

https://www.ninematernity.com/product.php?productid=16393&cat=270&page=1

https://www.isabellaoliver.com/maternity-clothes/maternity-pants-&-jeans/isabella-oliver-maternity-the-bacall-trousers/D/30100/P/1:100:1030/I/TR062?utm_source=googleshoppingus&utm_content=isabellaolivershopping&utm_campaign=googleshoppingus (in black)

Option 3, dresses

https://www.isabellaoliver.com/maternity-clothes/maternity-dresses/isabella-oliver-maternity-midi-kimono-wrap-dress/D/30100/P/1:100:1020/I/DR084 (in any color!)

https://www.isabellaoliver.com/maternity-clothes/maternity-dresses/isabella-oliver-maternity-the-portrait-dress/D/30100/P/1:100:1020/I/DR088 (I'd probably go with black and then add color with a scarf, colored jewelry and shoes...green always look FABulous with black, as does teal or turqoise. Also good blondie colors.

https://www.bellablumaternity.com/mh-cottoncontrasthalterdress.html

 https://www.bellablumaternity.com/machdr.html (ok LOOOOVE this one. I think it says chic, professional, HOT MOMMA, very 1960s which I love)

HTH get you started....I'm going to keep looking some as well! Let me know if you need accessorizing help.

EuroChick

I am loving the Nordstrom's website.  What do you think of this dress (with a black cardigan) for the formal dinner I am hosting for 30 people:

bloverly

EuroChick:

I am loving the Nordstrom's website.  What do you think of this dress (with a black cardigan) for the formal dinner I am hosting for 30 people:

Gorgeous! Perfect with a cardigan and some fun jewelry! Bling it up, girly!

mrs.kapow

I think that dress is gorgeous. I love the Nordies site, too. And you can return in store, which is awesome.