Belly Style
What to Wear on Your Babymoon
It might be the last hurrah, the last chance for romance until the baby sleeps thru the night. Waste no time! Grab these sizzling essentials for a memorable trip. No time for a babymoon? These pieces will heat up your Chicago summer as well.
Just Beachy
Versatile swimsuits take little space,
so pack a couple. Choose a 2-piece
halter from Ilant ($99). The print halter
provides support while still looking
feminine, and the drawstring bottoms
give plenty of room for belly growth.
Pack the sunscreen and Belly Butter
from Bella Mama ($25); pregnant skin is
sun sensitive. Throw in a refined tunic
that works with pants but does double
duty as a cover-up. We like Maternal
America's semi-sheer black jacquard
mid-thigh tunic ($134). The lightweight
cotton won't wrinkle and the back elastic
allows for nine months of expansion.
Wicking athletic tanks, often reserved
for the gym, make fast-paced walks by
the beach fashionable. Choose a coral
sports tank by Ocean Lily ($55). This
quick-dry fabric is great around water.
Day & Night
Floral dresses, airy skirts and lightweight
tops make daytime dressing
a breeze. A white and coral Hawaiian
print Cozy dress by Juliet Dream ($89)
pairs well with flip flops or espadrilles.
Flowing skirts with roll-up/roll-down
waistbands go casual to classy. This
waistband design works wonders preand
post-baby. We're seeing great textures
and colors from Ripe and Olian for
summer. From across the pond, designers
like Boob and La Robe Bleu make their
Chicago debut offering affordable European
styling. Paper-weight Swagger tops
in white, fox or chrome ($75) from Boob
will keep you and the babe-to-be cool
as temperatures rise. As the sun sets, a
black strapless Paris dress by La Robe
Blue ($109) is comfy, and "tres chic" for
a candlelit dinner at the beach.
Don't Forget..
Slip a little gift and card into the
suitcase. For him, commemorate his
entrance into the daddy realm with a fun
tee. This season's favorite is the "Baby
Making Machine" T in black from Blessence
($39). For her, a Momma's Jewels
bangle necklace or bracelet ($99-$279).
This sterling silver necklace doubles as
beautiful jewelry for mom and an antimicrobial
teething ring for baby.
