sheer blouse: c/o oasap // pants: tutorial coming soon!
I got away without purchasing a single pair of maternity pants when I was pregnant with Cohen. I carried him really high and he destroyed my ribs! Baby girl is sitting right on my bladder instead. But at least my ribs don’t hurt. So…none of my pants fit. Such a weird feeling after last time. The hair tie trick isn’t working!
I decided to cut up some of my pants and turn them into maternity pants! I typically wear the $10.80 cheap pants from Forever 21, so I didn’t cringe when I cut into them. $11 plus a little knit fabric is a steal for maternity pants!
I made these a special way, so the button, zipper and back waistband all remain the same. That way they don’t look like fat mom jeans, just modern skinny jeans with a little stretch. I’ll show you how to make your own pair on Monday.
I’m also getting away with a non-maternity blouse. Since it’s so flowy and sheer, it’s perfect for layering over my growing belly.
After Monday’s post, my mom told me over the phone that I’m “really getting a belly”. A nice way of saying I’m huge! I am huge. But I am embracing this belly and savoring every second.
After Monday’s post, my mom told me over the phone that I’m “really getting a belly”. A nice way of saying I’m huge! I am huge. But I am embracing this belly and savoring every second.
Jaime Costiglio
08/31 at 1:32 PMKate you look amazing, I wish I had thought of that pants idea when I was preggers. Funny how each baby carries a bit differently and the way the clothes fit and work seem to change with every growing inch!
Ina
08/31 at 1:40 PMEnjoy your tummy! Second time around it always gets bigger sooner as the muscles have already stretched once and are “looser”. :D Love the idea that you’ve used for the pants. Very clever!
Heather Feather
08/31 at 2:48 PMI’m so excited for the tutorial! Those pants are brilliant!
Kendra L.
08/31 at 3:09 PMCan’t wait for the tutorial! That is SO smart, and I am the same way, I always get cheapie Forever 21 jeans so that would be perfect! Also, you’re just friggin adorable.
jackie
08/31 at 4:24 PMWell now, that is just a good idea!
calinai
08/31 at 8:02 PMthis is a good idea for even non pregnant people that like a little stretch in their pants…brilliant!
soisewedthis
08/31 at 8:36 PMThat’s such a smart idea to remake the pockets out of a knit in order to give the pants some stretch in the waist! So clever!!
kristin
08/31 at 10:17 PMoh you’re the cutest. i love how you pose for photos. i definitely had to wear maternity pants both times, i carried so low. my profile with my son was insane, he drooped down so much at the end! your pants method looks intriguing…looking forward to the tute.
La Pantigana
08/31 at 10:59 PMYo también hice eso mismo en unos pantalones… aquí puedes ver el tutorial
http://www.arreboditcomunapantigana.blogspot.com.es/2012/07/semana-premama-v-adaptacionestuenos-de.html
Susan
08/31 at 11:44 PMFABULOUS idea!!!
Susan
08/31 at 11:44 PMFABULOUS idea!!
Bonnie MS
09/01 at 6:23 AMHow cute! You look great! I’m reallly looking forward to your tutorial too I noticed most affordable maternity clothes seem to come in hippy and the dreaded mom jean style…very unflattering.
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Jimmy and Alison
09/01 at 11:50 AMCan’t Wait to see this how to. I’m totally lost with maternity clothes. I’m not spending big bucks for just a few weeks of wear.
Vanessa@Designs By Sessa
09/01 at 11:58 PMYou are seriously the cutest pregnant lady I’ve ever seen! No joke! I wish I looked that cute pregnant! I got all puffy and water logged! haha!