If you don’t read our blogs, you may have missed that our Founder and President of all things Sweet is expecting her first child. Never one to look frumpy, Joanna had a question for our maternity wear experts, Vanessa Knox-Brien and Baukjen de Swaan Arons of celeb-loved maternity line Isabella Oliver.
How can you minimize what you have to buy to carry you through multiple seasons (ie. winter to spring to summer)?
We adore shopping; however, sometimes it’s best to stock up on wearable essentials instead of ‘trendy’ pieces that you’ll wear for only one season. You should not have to wear ill-fitting sweaters or your partner’s slouchy trousers during pregnancy: A few season-to-season must-haves are all you need for fail-safe style.
Layering is perfect for an easy-chic look for every season, and it allows you to add and remove layers as you please. Whether it’s to suit your changing body temperature, the unpredictable weather or simply your mood, this trend offers endless versatility at every stage. Invest in two or three neutral ruched camisoles that feel good under sweaters and look good paired with breezy summer skirts. A sleek base layer should feel like a second skin and offer all day comfort when you need it most. We love a basic camisole on classic stretch maternity denim; it’s an essential that really does work from a.m. to p.m.
Choose jeans in a shape that flatters. We adore a timeless boot cut for its ability to be dressed up with wedges or down with relaxed flats... it never fails. We suggest sticking to a dark shade that goes with practically anything and will transcend the seasons.
Next, pick a cover-up that you can throw on when you need a little extra warmth. A light knit wrap cardigan is effortless, reliable and will look great during (and long after) your pregnancy. Timeless black or a more neutral tone is practical and stylish – perfect over on-trend prints and patterns.
Remember, styles that blend the classic with contemporary are the pieces to purchase. Clean lines and block shades provide the ideal blank canvas for “in” details and accessories, allowing you to create new looks time and time again. So, what is our ultimate must-buy maternity item? It has to be an iconic trench coat. Try a trapeze silhouette that glides over pregnancy curves for non-stop style season-to-season... to season. Lifetime chic guaranteed.
With five pregnancies between them, Isabella Oliver creators Vanessa Knox-Brien and Baukjen de Swaan Arons only sell clothes they have designed, created, worn, and fallen in love with. Based in London, Isabella Oliver designer maternity wear offers brilliant, easy-wear maternity clothing for pregnant women who won't compromise their sense of style.