Sequin Shift Lookbook

Zara Sequin Shift Dress  |  Christian Louboutin Silver Simple Pumps  |  

Louis Vuitton Clutch (90’s)  |  t+j Designs Gunmetal Hoop Earrings  |

t+j Designs Silver Edge Bangle

A perfect date night dress; A bit of sequins, cheetah print and in black and white.  Luckily shift dresses still work with my 31 week pregnancy.  I find this silhouette easy to wear and gives me room to eat. My goal has been to buy stuff that I could wear now as well as after the baby came.  A lot of it is looking at silhouettes, fabric, and of course trying it on to see if it works.  I’m a big believer of style and comfort, but also trying on different things.  You’d be surprised what items work on a growing tummy and blazers, jackets, or layering pieces help break up your upper body.  I veer towards printed tops and dresses and solid layering pieces; it gives my body some shape and dimension.  I’m not a big fan of belting items, empire tops and dresses, as I find they emphasis the stomach, but some woman love to show off the pregnancy, so those silhouettes would definitely be the way to do it.  

Thank you for all the encouragement from Monday’s post!  It has helped me organize, get back on schedule, and look forward to things to come rather than dwell on the stress.  

Share:

41 Comments

  1. fashion meets art
    February 29, 2012 / 7:54 am

    wow- wonderful dress. it's so amazing!kisses to youmaren anitaPlease have a look at my GIVEAWAY:YSL lipstick & Nelly leather bracelet

  2. Girlie Blogger
    February 29, 2012 / 8:47 am

    I LOVE IT! Way to show off that bump. However lovely the dress, it fades in comparison next to that pregnancy glow. You look fantastic! Seattle Beauty and Fashion – Girlie Blog Seattle

  3. Style Servings
    February 29, 2012 / 9:22 am

    Baaauutiful!http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

  4. sharon lei
    February 29, 2012 / 11:34 am

    Jen!! Look at you hot mama. I'm lovin' that sequin dress on you. It's fabulous… and definitely something you can wear after the baby arrives! Yay!!Hope you're doing great. Muah.xx Love & Aloha

  5. CessOviedo
    February 29, 2012 / 12:35 pm

    Stunning! You are right this dress is perfect for date nights! So forget about Victoria Beckham being the best dressed pregnant woman, Jen is taking over!Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

  6. BmoreLoveLeigh
    February 29, 2012 / 2:30 pm

    Saw that dress at Zara and it was a little too short on me. It looks great on you! I love your hair up in a top knot as well.

  7. Sam [The Peak of Tres Chic]
    February 29, 2012 / 2:52 pm

    I just came across your blog- and I adore it!! You are so cute, and the title is just perfect. I am so excited to be your newest follower. :)XO,Samwww.ThePeakofTresChic.com

  8. PetiteLittleGirl
    February 29, 2012 / 3:15 pm

    I can't believe you're at 31 weeks already. I can hardly see your bump =) You look great. The dress is very unique.

  9. StilettosAndDiaperBags
    February 29, 2012 / 3:16 pm

    YOU LOOK STUNNING! I can't believe you are 31 weeks, at 31 weeks I looked like a beached whale! lol xohttp://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.com/

  10. Ana
    February 29, 2012 / 3:22 pm

    Jen, you look fabulous as always. I'm glad you are focusing on the positive and letting all your readers make you strong when you feel weak. That is the amazing thing about the blogging community: we are all strangers who actually know and "get" each other! Take as much time as you need for your and your family and when you have a minute, drop back in and say hello! We'll all still be here!

  11. pjlatte
    February 29, 2012 / 3:41 pm

    You are the cutest mommy-to-be ever! You look so chic.♥ Pjlatte's Bag Book ♥

  12. Rachels Lookbook
    February 29, 2012 / 4:29 pm

    You look so adorable! Love your hair and this Zara dress, super classy and chic!xoxo,Rachelhttp://rachelslookbook.com/

  13. ACH
    February 29, 2012 / 4:33 pm

    Beautiful!! I love your dress!Muackboulevard-ach.blogspot.com

  14. Grace - Stripes and Sequins
    February 29, 2012 / 5:06 pm

    Aw! You are adorable – love the dress – and your cute lil bump!

  15. Bonnie
    February 29, 2012 / 5:07 pm

    This dress is the absolute purrr-fect data night dress — you're right! Your baby bump makes the greatest accessory. :)http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  16. Josie
    February 29, 2012 / 5:27 pm

    I love your pretty shift, Jen! So glamorous — just like you.xo Josiewww.winksmilestyle.com

  17. LC
    February 29, 2012 / 5:48 pm

    omggg there isn`t anything i don`t love about this. it`s so you! and these are one of my favorite loubs on you, so i`m glad to see it pop back in to your lookbooks! the best part of this is that you can see your cute little bump hiding in the prints, so subtle and chic!xoxo!

  18. Life Happens
    February 29, 2012 / 5:51 pm

    Beautiful dress. You are tiny for 31 weeks. Enjoy all the date nights you can squeeze in before baby arrives. Now I have date nights with hubby AND my little guy (and pray that he will behave in the restaurant!)

  19. Amy Fashion Blog
    February 29, 2012 / 5:51 pm

    Such a super cute dress

  20. Julie Khuu
    February 29, 2012 / 6:32 pm

    Mama, you are glowing day by day! Oh to be as blessed with such a knockout body…You can't even see the bump Jen! Love this dress…glammed to perfection!xo-JuliePeace. Love. LOL!Haute Khuuture.com

  21. Sabrina
    February 29, 2012 / 7:38 pm

    I'm a little jealous of all your designer goods. Especially the clutch!Sincerely, Sabrina

  22. The Jones
    February 29, 2012 / 7:56 pm

    I can't believe you're pregnant…you look so amazing, I would never know! Way to style yourself so consciously and beautifully. Love, love, love that shift, esp with the simple accessories you chose. Looks amazing.<3 cambriajupefashion.blogspot.com

  23. Jillian
    February 29, 2012 / 8:34 pm

    You look gorgeous! That dress is perfect for camouflaging your bump! I'm so excited for you.Great blog! I'd love it if you visited mines sometime.Jillianwww.NuSophisticate.com

  24. Natasha Fatah
    February 29, 2012 / 10:09 pm

    Looking adorable!xoxowww.natashafatah.blogspot.com

  25. Chocolate, Cookies & Candies
    February 29, 2012 / 10:34 pm

    wow, sexy hot mama! I did NOT look this good when I was pregnant. Not even when I was in my 2nd trimester.

  26. happilyfull
    February 29, 2012 / 10:57 pm

    awwww you look beautiful pregnant!!! and to rock such hot sequin dress 😉 major props!!! 😀

  27. TaraMixandMatch
    March 1, 2012 / 12:32 am

    You are looking stunning girl…love this!

  28. jo
    March 1, 2012 / 1:08 am

    Hi Jen, I love the whole look, especially the way you did your hair. Just purchased something from your jewelry line. Can't wait!xo Johttp://whiterosesandcoffee.blogspot.com/

  29. JustPatience
    March 1, 2012 / 4:06 am

    You look amazing Jen. I really love this dress on you.

  30. Walk This Way
    March 1, 2012 / 6:11 am

    You look really lovely and beautiful in that dress! I love the pop of color on your nails:)xo,Jenny

  31. Styleclouds
    March 1, 2012 / 7:20 am

    WOW! You look stunning! The dress is gorgeous and I love your hairdo! xo, Christinahttp://www.styleclouds.de

  32. Plami
    March 1, 2012 / 7:05 pm

    You are so beautiful my dear and your face is glowing <3 Love your hair style!XoXoPlamihttp://www.fashionthrill.com/

  33. Kim (A Very Sweet Blog)
    March 1, 2012 / 7:15 pm

    That's a great dress Jen!!! You look fabulous!!! :Dhttp://www.averysweetblog.com/

  34. Minnie and Daisy
    March 1, 2012 / 7:54 pm

    I love the dress! There is nothing more beautiful than the glow on a face of a pregnant lady! xoxo Minnie&Daisy

  35. DiamondsandTulle
    March 1, 2012 / 11:07 pm

    You're one chic mama! Love the print dress and finally get to see a little of the belly! 🙂 I love your pregnancy dressing philosophy! xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

  36. Kristin
    March 2, 2012 / 2:35 am

    I'm so jealous of your ability to still be rockin' dresses like that. You look amazing!

  37. Annette Tang
    March 2, 2012 / 5:56 am

    gorgeous dress!! you make pregnant look waaaaaay tooo good!!x0 annettewww.theversastyle.com

  38. Samantha
    March 2, 2012 / 8:00 pm

    Jen!! You look so cute in this dress! I love the hair and the red lips too! This is a definite yes dress for after the pregnancy too!I'm so glad that you are feeling more upbeat!! 🙂 Have a fabulous weekend!xo, sam

  39. Shermika
    March 8, 2012 / 3:02 am

    That clutch is absolutely gorgeous and you look so beautiful in your dress!!

  40. charlene-ann
    March 12, 2012 / 5:08 am

    you are go gorgeous 🙂

  41. Today Fashion
    July 23, 2012 / 7:36 am

    You look beautiful in the dotty dress, nice bag too.

Leave a Reply