Project Runway

Pete and I were watching Project Runway and I realized that they need to do a maternity competition! Have you seen some of the offerings that stores are passing off as "fashion" to pregnant women? Atrocious! I think there are some very very angry men who are designing for these women. There are some cute clothes but they are meant for women who were size 2's prior to being sperminated. I am pretty lucky so far to still be able to wear my pre-preggers clothes. I do have my fabric stretchy fabric panel pants, but they are still a bit big. I wonder why its so hard for designers to think about the big picture for pregnant women. First and foremost, we want comfort. Duh. But, as with anything, you can still be very stylish and comfortable. They can be synonymous people! Think DVF's wrap dress. A simple and easy piece that translates well on ANY figure. (Diane VonFurstenburg, FYI) Most of her dresses are in an easy jersey fabric that is non-wrinkling and super light to wear. You would think that it would be nearly impossible to ruin this style on pregnant women, but it can be done. I have walked into a certain maternity store and have seen HORRIBLE representations of this dress. The patterns.. the colors.. UGH. I don't know about other pregnant women, but dark, simple NEUTRAL colors are my best friend right now. The last thing I want is some heinous floral pattern with bright blue and green on it. YUCK. And these patterns aren't simply restricted to dresses, oh no. They want to take over the world , one horrible pattern at a time. And you know what's worse? I have seen women BUY them!! Yes! Egad! I mean, just because you are preggers does not mean you have to lose your sense of self or style. Like newly engaged women, it seems that once you get the big news, all sense of reason and logic goes out the window. (have you seen Bridezilla's? Oh. My. God. ) Pre-spremination, would you have bought that sparkly silver threaded mumu? Seriously? Just because you have another life in you does not mean you have to sacrifice your own. I want to scream at some of these women.. and slap their hands away from their wallets as they reach to pay the cashier. I think that along with Childbirth classes, they should offer classes in taste. And don't even get me started on nurseries.. we will save that for another blog. So yes. For those of you that are still without children, print this little blog out and save it. Then, when you are knocked up, take it out and paste it on your refrigerator. You and your sense of style will thank me for it!