I actually have TWO big pieces of news to share with you all! (No, NOT twins!) In case my headline didn't make it abundantly clear, Emmett's going to be a big brother in late September! (Or early September, if Baby No. 2 is an early arrival, like Baby No. 1!)
I wasn't really showing (or suffering, thankfully) during Bridal Market, but most of my wardrobe was the wrong side of snug in the middle, which made getting dressed for fashion shows an absolute nightmare. Until I ordered some so-chic-they're-barely-maternity-wear pieces from Hatch, which is owned by the same lovely woman who owns Two Birds, a collection of bridesmaid dresses I adore. But back to Hatch. Here are the two pieces I basically alternated for six days straight.
The Jumper, $248.
The Afternoon Dress, $208.
Yes, they're spendy, but my philosophy when shopping for maternity clothes has always been to buy very few insanely versatile high-quality pieces, and wear the bejesus out of them. My only regret with these two items is that I didn't splurge on them the first time around. I would have loved to have worn both for TWO pregnancies!
So, yeah, by switching up my jackets, jewelry, and shoes, I wore each item three times during Market. And I've worn them countless times since. In fact, these two items are on such perma-rotation that I'm planning on ordering one more item from Hatch ASAP.
The Dinner Party Dress, $298.
(Yes, I only buy clothes that are black or navy. I'm a New Yorker. Let it go.)
If I had a normal office job and wasn't "with child" (<-gag), I'd probably feel weird about wearing the same three items on a rotating basis. However, I think being pregnant TOTALLY gives you a pass. Everyone knows that nothing else fits—and if you switch up your accessories enough, people probably won't even notice.
I also think all three of these items would be SUPER cute to wear as a wedding guest. I've been trying to make the "wedding-guest jumpsuit" happen for years (much to many readers' dismay!), but jumpsuits are more popular than ever now. AND if anyone can pull off a questionable fashion piece, it's a preggo lady! (Like I said, people get that nothing else fits!)
In OTHER major news: I wanted to tell you guys that Rory (and Emmett!) and I bought a house yesterday! Not the most wedding-worthy tidbit, but longtime readers will remember that my career at Glamour started four years ago with a little personal finance blog, where I was a writer with about $30,000 in debt and god-awful credit. Little Miss Fortune's come a LONG way!
Which Hatch item do you like best for a wedding guest? Do you have any big news to share?
I'm probably going to crash a wedding this summer, just so I can wear my jumper!