Ohhhh, you know I love a good go-to outfit formula! And how much more do I love them while pregnant and feeling even more limited in my wardrobe. But, don’t worry if maternity style isn’t on your mind–these outfit formulas work whether you’re pregnant or not!
Today I’m partnering with Lily Jade again to show four easy go-to outfits that work whether you’ve got a baby bump or not, plus giving you a chance to win your own Lily Jade bag! Lily Jade bags are gorgeous leather bags that are timeless. They’re pricey, but they’re the kind of bag that will last a lifetime. Oh, and get this–they’re diaper bags, but they convert flawlessly into regular bags when you don’t need a diaper bag. They really will last you a lifetime! Read all about them at the bottom of the post and enter the giveaway!
Onto the outfits!
Sweater + Jeans + Boots + Statement Necklace and/or Scarf
This combo is super easy and pretty fuss-free. Throwing on a statement necklace or scarf totally polishes off this very simple combo. Any sweater will work printed or solid, but the more details it has the more interesting your outfit will be without having to put in more effort. This cute maternity sweater is really soft and has fun little bell sleeves with bows on them! Most of the sizes aren’t available to ship, but you can see it HERE and hunt one down in stores–I got mine on clearance! There’s also a very similar non-maternity sweater from J.Crew Factory HERE.
Shop for the Look:
Sweater: Target Maternity (exact–wearing size S; similar NON-maternity)
Jeans: Macy’s Maternity (exact–wearing size S; my favorite NON-maternity jeans–I size down to 4)
Necklace: J.Crew Factory (exact)
Boots: Lucky Brand (exact, similar–on sale!)
Bag: c/o Lily Jade (exact)
BTW, this magnolia green bag is a brand new limited edition color of the most popular Lily Jade bag, the Madeline! It’s got a pretty gold interior. In the shot above you can see the removable insert, which has tons and tons and tons of pockets for organizing anything you can imagine.
The Madeline in the color Brandy was my first Lily Jade bag ever, and I got it when I was pregnant with Addie back in 2014. (See that post HERE just for kicks!) Feels full circle to be featuring the Madeline again in a new color when I’m pregnant with Baby #2! It’s got 3 deep pockets in the front that you can slip things into easily like your phone, snacks, or chapstick and other things you want to access quickly.
Tee + Cardigan + Leggings + Sneakers + (Scarf Optional)
This is an outfit formula that is nice to wear anytime, but I’m reallllyyyy appreciating while pregnant. You can easily add a scarf for more warmth on colder days.
I found these maternity ponte pants at Target, and while they have back pockets, they basically feel like leggings. It’s nice to have a thicker pair of leggings! I’ll do a fuller review of them soon, but for now you can see them HERE. Get my favorite non-maternity leggings HERE and read my review for them HERE.
Shop for the Look:
Tee: H&M (similar) (similar maternity)
Cardigan: Nordstrom (similar, similar)
Leggings: Target Maternity (exact–wearing size S; similar–my favorite non-maternity leggings)
Shoes: Zappos (exact–wearing size 9)
Watch: c/o JORD (exact)
Bag: c/o Lily Jade (exact)
Loose Top + Cardigan + Jeans + Blanket Scarf
This is an outfit formula I’ve repeated over and over through out winter. In the fall I wear the formula without the blanket scarf, and in the winter I throw on a huge blanket scarf plus a coat. This white tunic is one I’ve worn over and over and over again (see it remixed in 10 outfits HERE), and thanks to it being super loose I’m wearing it comfortably at 25 weeks pregnant! You can do this combo with any color cardigan and solid top as it’ll be an easy backdrop for a printed blanket scarf.
Also, I’ve gotta say I was iffy about the magnolia green bag first, but it’s totally grown on me and I actually love how it adds some oomph to all-neutral outfits!
Top: Nordstrom (exact–wearing size M)
Cardigan: Nordstrom (similar– on sale!, similar)
Jeans: Macy’s (exact maternity jeans; favorite non-maternity jeans–sized down to 4)
Scarf: ModCloth (identical on Amazon)
Boots: Lucky Brand (exact–sized up to 9.5 in these; similar)
Bag: c/o Lily Jade (exact)
Watch: c/o JORD (exact)
Comfy Stretchy Dress + Cardigan + Boots + Long Necklace
Oh goodness yall, this outfit is so comfy! I wore this outfit combo on repeat last year too, just the non-maternity version.
If you’ve been reading PMT for a bit you know when I’m not pregnant I’m a huuuuge fan of what I call “pajama dresses.” They are any dress made of super soft, super stretchy material that feels like you’re wearing pajamas–namely I wear THESE, but they can be any silhouette. It’s the material that matters more! Well, the dress I’m wearing is the ultra flattering maternity version of my favorite pajama dresses! It was sold out for a while but came back in stock in all sizes HERE!
Shop for the Look:
Dress: Old Navy Maternity (exact–wearing size M; exact NON-maternity)
Cardigan: Nordstrom (similar, similar)
Boots: Lucky Brand (exact, similar–on sale!)
Necklace: c/o Dear Mushka (exact)
Watch: c/o JORD (exact)
Bag: c/o Lily Jade (exact)
If you need ideas for what to wear next week, go through your closet and pull out items that work for each of these outfit formulas, and you’ll be set. In the words of my 3-year old, “Ta-done!” (Not ta-da. ? Cracks me up every time.)
*Bump status in these pics: 25 weeks*
GIVEAWAY TIME!
And now, GIVEAWAY! If you’re not that familiar with Lily Jade, they have a variety of different styles of bags in a few colors, some of which I compared side by side HERE. Also, there are a few notable and standout things that ALL the bags have that you should know about:
- Ability to convert between shoulder bag, crossbody, and backpack. Hands free is THE BEST!
- A wipeable interior to clean up messes quickly
- A removable and machine washable interior organizer
- Pockets galore for storage everywhere
They’re pretty great, and now you have a chance to win your own!
Putting Me Together + Lily Jade Giveaway – January 2018!
Created in partnership with Lily Jade
