Fashion this season is laid out in black & white, by Donna Ahern
Forget bold hues this season, as black & white offers a easy way of looking stylish with minimal effort. The pairing of this timeless colour match is simple yet bold.
The focus is on silhouettes that will allow you to look cool but feminine throughout your pregnancy which will allow you to transition in to motherhood in the most stylish and practical way.
To tie the whole look together add a touch of vibrancy with red lipstick, which will elevate the casual appeal to sophistication.
Get the look
Leg up
The Soho Leggings, €85, www.thepodcollection.com
Leggings are a pregnant woman’s best friend, and these ‘leather look’ Soho Leggings are incredibly stylish and slimming with an amazing stretch and comfortable elastic waist that’s designed to sit under the bump.
Good jeans
Bump Maternity Jeans, €64, Seraphine
Teaming soft organic cotton with sustainable recycled fabric & the perfect level of stretch, these must-have jeans fit & sculpt your shape.
A soft stretch jersey band pulls comfortably up over your bump, ensuring a secure yet flexible fit, while the slim but not-too-skinny
cut is ideal for every stage.
Fringe benefits
Leather Fringe Western Boots, €160, River Island
Unleash your inner cowgirl with these white fringe boots. Fringe has been in and out of fashion for year but this season it has taken off in a big way. Aside from the western appeal of this boots, the fringe embellishment – with spruce up any plain outfit.
The detail in the design of the boots would be best suited to a simple ensemble – as to be fair these boots should be the commanding fashion item.
The three inch heels means that ideally these boots be worn by mums-to-be who are in their first and second trimester.
Bow peep
Bow Tie Dress, €119, www.thepodcollection.com
This bestselling dress is a beautifully made piece with statement shoulder bow tie detail and an incredibly flattering midi length, that looks just as good layered up or on its own.
And what’s more, this item comes with pockets, which we know every woman loves!
Mum’s the word
Mother Tee, Stacey Solomon X Primark, €5, Penneys
You can make a statement without saying a word. T-shirts empowering slogan pieces emblazoned across the front are a big hit this season.
Stacey Solomon became a mum again this year and wanted to pay tribute to this key moment in her life with a specially dedicated ‘Mother’ tee
that she designed for her 2019 Primark collection.
Two fold
Mark Jacobs, The two fold shoulder bag, €550, Brown Thomas
Okay this handbag maybe a little bit pricey but when it comes to Marc Jacobs – I’m a big fan.
Understandably you’ll have to sport a practical bag to carry all of your new babies paraphernalia soon enough but before your new arrival – spoil yourself a little.
This bag is timeless so you’ll have it for years to come.
Biker chic
V by Very Biker jacket with faux fur lining, €80, Littlewoods Ireland
This jacket faux fur coat hybrid is bang on trend.
There is no escaping biker jackets since they made a comeback in a big way.
The latest evolution in this style of jacket is the faux fur lining – making it stylish and snug. Best to wear this jacket unzipped to accommodate a growing bump.
Hang around
Black & white earrings, €9.99, TK Maxx
Perhaps accessorizing a black & white outfit with black & white accessories might be a little bit over kill.
After all – you don’t want to look like you stepped out of an 80s Duran, Duran music video.
However, in keeping with the theme – these loop-de-loop earrings are very apt. Perhaps better suited if you go for an all black ensemble.
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