If there’s anything a 38-weeks-pregnant person doesn’t want to do, it’s get dressed up. Maternity fashion probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. You’re at the point where your feet hurt, nothing seems to fit, and you’re generally exhausted. That doesn’t make putting on makeup and rocking high heels sound too fun, does it? Sometimes you have to do what you have to do, and this past weekend was one of those times. My amazing in-laws received a prestigious and well-deserved honor, and I knew I wasn’t going to miss it. It also meant I was going to have to figure out something to wear.
Shop: Dress c/o // Cape (sold out, similar here) // Bag
I admit I enjoy being pregnant and I enjoy dressing the bump. During both of my pregnancies, I loved shopping for maternity clothes and putting outfits together. But third trimester dressing is different; by the end, there’s really nothing you can do but get comfortable and rock the preggings. You know… pregnancy leggings. So what was I going to wear to a gala where everyone was going to be looking their best?
Thankfully, I have a friend in Houston designer David Peck, whose new line Miles David is both versatile and gorgeous. I’ve known David for many years, and have always loved his sleek designs. I found this awesome sleeveless collared dress in his beautiful new boutique, and no, it’s not maternity. It’s one of his best-selling styles, looks beautiful belted or not, and bonus: it has pockets!
The theme for the gala was “Under the Big Top,” and I knew everyone would be wearing sequins, so I chose to layer it with this fun, sparkly cape. The cape fancied up the look without making it heavy or fussy. Of course, I brought my flats with me because I knew I wasn’t going to make it the whole night in those shoes! My friend and photographer Jessica, founder of Paperhearts Photography (she also shot our holiday card/maternity pics!), graciously shot this for me before we headed to the gala so that I didn’t have to get dressed twice. Now that’s a good friend.
It was a fabulous night, and believe it or not, I felt great in this outfit and was actually really comfortable… high praise for someone at this late stage in the game.
What were/are your maternity fashion must-have’s to feel beautiful?
Photography by Paperhearts Photography
You look absolutely adorable! I love it!
Thank you so much
What a cute outfit! I loved wearing dresses when I was pregnant.. So comfortable! Almost as much as yoga pants and leggings! Ha! How are you wearing heels though!? lol.
It lasted all of 5 minutes 😂 They looked so much better than flats! I took them off almost immediately when I got there haha
So adorable! Can’t believe you’re wearing heels! I can hardly wear them now!
Once in awhile, it feels good to put them on! Then you walk around for a little bit and you’re like “nope, this does NOT feel good.” 😂
I love that the dress is not maternity and you can belt it after having your baby. It’s beautiful and the cape is gorgeous also. You look radiant and ready for a night on the town.
You looked great and kudos on still wearing heels. One of my best friends had a gala weekend but her leg is broken so her issue was hiding a boot and finding good flats for the food foot.
You are the cutest pregnant lady!! And you look absolutely stunning! That dress looks so flattering and comfortable as well 🙂
Thank you so much ☺️ it was definitely comfortable and something I know I’ll wear again!
You’re still sexy and pretty in your outfit! I’m so glad that you still have a fashion when it comes to your maternity fashion.
This is a great outfit and you look so beautiful! Way to go – you are completing rocking the 3rd, and the heels look so pretty. Congrats!
You look so cute! When I was pregnant with my little girl, it so hard finding flattering clothes because I’m so short, but you’ve given me hope!
You looked beautiful!
You look so cute and you’re glowing! Love the shoulder cape!
When I was pregnant I had 3 pairs of pants that were so comfortable I wore them all the time. Since I has 3 babies in three years, those pants got a lots of use. I don’t know how you wore heels at week 38, good for you.
Obsessed with that look! You are seriously looking amazing!!! Baby will be here SO soon!
This is a really cute outfit on you. It is so hard to find something or even feel great looking when you are in your third trimester. I love this outfit and the style.
You look stunning. I’m almost done my first trimester with #7 and just looking at you looking so radiant makes me sad. I seriously dont know if I could pull this off, but it looks incredible on you!
Super cute! You look radiant. 🙂
You look great, I was a hot mess with my first child. With the second and final I promised to keep my appearance together until the end.
Best looking pregnant woman I’ve ever seen.
You look absolutely stunning in that outfit! And congratulations on your third trimester, that’s very exciting! Thank you for sharing this wonderful post with us, and good luck with your new baby! 🙂
You look so adorable! I love your outfit, bag and heels! So nice
What a great outfit!!! You look super cute!! I adore the cape. Gosh it would go with everything…and make a good background for pictures, even. really cute!
I enjoyed dressing when I was pregnant. By the 3rd trimester I was over it both times. You look great!
I have to say I am always so impressed with women who can look so put-together and polished while being pregnant. I think if that ever happened to me I would want to be in lounge pants all the time. – Katy
What a cute outfit! So comfortable and you look absolutely stunning!
What great photos of you! Love your outfit, and you just light up. Congratulations and well done on looking so awesome!
Wow you look fabulous! I certainly did not look like this when i was pregnant, go you!
Wow! You are rocking this gorgeous dress! And the fact that you’re in heels while being 38 weeks pregnant is truly admirable!