The Perfect Gingham Dress

Dress: Bardot Gingham Off the Shoulder Dress // Sunglasses: Saint Laurent 54mm Cat Eye Sunglasses // Shoes: Sam Edelman Neesa Wedge Sandal {less expensive version here} // Bag: old, similar here // Earrings: Exact

I am 33 weeks pregnant today! I can’t believe how this pregnancy is flying. Honestly, if it weren’t for this little one kicking around so much, I wouldn’t believe it myself 🙂 Seven {or less!} weeks left to go….and the bump is growing more and more everyday. It’s been such a wonderful experience getting to see my body change in so many ways to grow this little human. I am seriously in awe that it knows what to do to nourish him and keep him safe. Doctor told me at my last appointment that he already weighs 4 lbs 6 oz! What a little miracle he is 🙂

With that being said, dressing the bump can be a challenge to say the least! As my little one grows, it has become harder and harder to stay ahead of the curve. Even my maternity t-shirts that used to fit so well in the second trimester are tight now. Enter in this dress. It’s actually non-maternity, but it fits an ever-expanding belly so well because of the elastic top! And y’all – let me just tell you. This dress is comfortable. I could seriously wear it all day. It isn’t restrictive at all and the little off the shoulder sleeves stay put {meaning I’m not having to tug them up or down all the time}.  If I had a waist, this would be so flattering for it too, so I know it will make a great postpartum dress as well. I’ve paired it here with my brand new Sam Edelman sandals and y’all let me just tell you why I’m so excited about these. It is ***impossible*** to find affordable wedges that do NOT have a platform on them!! At 5’10, I am not interested in a platform, so I am always on the hunt for a pair just like these and it has been years since I’ve been able to find a classic, elegant, well made and simple pair of plain black wedges. Why is it always the most simple items that are hardest to find?? Anyway, can you tell I’m excited about these?! They also come in two other beautiful shades {one nude, and one gold} and are so comfortable. They run true to size, so go with what you normally wear and thank me later! I promise you won’t regret these!

Seriously, impressed with the selection Nordstrom has ready for summer. There are literally hundreds of items I want right now like this gorgeous silky layered dress and this bump friendly {but also non maternity} bathing suit coverup. I also just splurged and bought these jelly sandals which I know I’ll wear ALL summer. I have the leather version and these are SO much more comfortable!!! The jelly feels molded to my feet. If you’re planning on going anywhere fun this summer {or if you’re just sticking around home and the pool like me} then go check out Nordstrom’s selection. Like I said – there are so many incredible items coming in everyday! Oh and the half-yearly sale is happening with tons of incredible deals happening! Check that out too and let me know in the comments if you snag anything good! x

Photos: The Retro Penguin

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