Then and Now: J. Crew Muse Tank

Is it stretchy and of a decent length?  Then you can wear it even in your 3rd trimester!  I'm going to try and make this a new feature for the remainder of my pregnancy.  I still very fervently believe in maximizing what you already have in your closet or purchasing items that will work for you both during and after pregnancy.  Why not save that money for something fun?  A fun new handbag perhaps?  ;)

Of course, when it comes to pants, you can't just slap a Bella Band over existing pants anymore and you will have to purchase a few maternity pants.  I recommend buying 3 basics: black trousers, khakis, and jeans.  Motherhood Maternity usually has these for about $30 each or you can check out Gap, Target, and Old Navy.  MM usually does not have a very large selection in terms of sizes in store so many times I've had to just purchase a M vs. XS or S.  This usually is ok for the 3rd trimester but in the early days of pregnancy, I just have to keep hiking my pants up (ugh).  Hence the parade of dresses / skirts you've seen on me instead.

Then Top:  J. Crew Muse Tank,  Golden Topaz, XS (see it on Vicky of Vicky's  Daily Fashion, Annie of  Really Petite, and Liane of  PetiteXXS) Cardigan:  Lauren Conrad,  XS Skirt:  DIY Paisley Brocade Belt:  Banana Republic Necklace: F21 Shoes:  Ann Taylor Perfect  Suede Pumps, Granite	Now Top:  J. Crew Muse Tank, Golden Topaz, XS Pants:  Motherhood Maternity Black Trousers Necklace:  Target Chunky Pearls Shoes:  Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (buy here) Bag: "Charlotte" Vintage Messenger (shortened straps for shoulder carry)	Obligatory Tummy Pose :) (29.5 weeks pregnant)

Thanks to the blogger community, I have discovered surprisingly comfy shoes and cute accessories at Target.  These are definitely wallet friendly purchases!  Have you purchased anything there recently?