women knit dress Ingrid & Isabel Button Front Sweater Maternity - Taupe this dress contours beautifully while allowing for effortless movement—perfect for any occasion Newshows Women's Sweater Ribbed Belted

The key is setting realistic expectations: these are excellent 6-12 month shoes, not buy-once-wear-forever investments

Purse color & jewelry tip: you can match your purse with the base color of your clear shoes, whatever that might be, or opt for a pop of color like pink

A Sewing Diary by Lisha Vidler Last summer, on a trip to California, I made an amazing thrift store find

The rich deep tan wool/silk/linen pant is perfect for hot weather, and the black bengal stripe shirt keeps it on color theme and connects the jacket to the rest of the outfit

Documenting your amazing transformation with a maternity photo session is one of the best things you can do as an expecting mom