The good thing about expecting a baby in the fall is that you may not have to purchase too many maternity specific clothes! Of course everyone is different, and everyone has their own personal style. Generally I like to wear easy and flowy clothes for the summer. Now that I’m over 30 weeks pregnant (gulp!) I’ve had to pick up a few items to get me through the rest of the season. This Thyme Maternity summer outfit has been on repeat for me lately!
{Thyme Maternity Summer Outfit}
Summer weekends are definitely the time for loose fitting outfits and cooler materials. I was on the hunt for a casual dress that I could wear easily but still feel good in. For maternity specific clothes I headed straight to Thyme Maternity where I had previously picked up 2 pairs of comfy and stylish jeans.
It can be a challenge for me to find clothes that fit well due to my proportions. This Thyme Maternity summer outfit is actually a tunic that I’m wearing as a dress!
Sometimes when it comes to shopping and styling you have to be creative and think out of the box. Since I’m quite short, this tunic works well as a summer dress for me! This top will also transition to fall since I can pair it with skinny jeans, tights or leggings.
Note, that I made sure this top wasn’t see-through at the bottom as most dresses will be at least lightly lined. As an added precaution I’m wearing a long tank top underneath just in case 😉
Originally, the top came with a fabric belt in the exact same material and pattern to help give it shape. I switched it out for a belt I already had so I could control where I wanted it to cinch in. My suggestion would be to mix up new items with existing accessories and items you might have to personalize your look!
I hope you like my Thyme Maternity summer outfit! Do you have any tips for dressing a baby bump in the summer months?
Disclosure: Thyme Maternity provided me a gift card to shop at their store, however I picked the outfit and opinions are all my own!
Absolutely love your outfit – and your tips on how to be creative with maternity wear! Also – I’ve seen your Thyme jeans in other pics and they are amazing!
Thank you so much! Yes when it was cooler out I lived in those jeans. I’m secretly hoping come September the weather will cool down more so I can wear them again 😉
Thyme Maternity was my go-to when I was pregnant with both boys – it’s great to see they still have on-trend, amazing pieces! You look beautiful 🙂
Thank you Lena! So great to know you dressed your bumps at Thyme too 🙂
Congratulations, Elaine! Yesterday when you commented that you couldn’t use a StriVectin product, I wondered if you were pregnant, and now I see that you are. How wonderful! Cute outfit and all the best!!
Haha thanks Allison! Sorry if I was cryptic! Didn’t really want to talk about it constantly 😛
I can’t believe that is a shirt!! Love love love. Looking fab mama xo
Heeee! Yup us short girls have to get creative 😛
I’m STILL wearing my Thyme Maternity jeans and I’m 4 months postpartum 🙂 They are just so comfortable. I agree, this tunic would look super cute in the fall with some leggings or tights. You are looking amazing by the way! xo
Oooh good to know that I’ll be able to wear the jeans after the baby is born too 😛
Thank you Megan! <3
Congrats! I didn’t go through pregnancy in summer, mainly Fall and Winter months. If I had to dress my bump for this hot weather I would wear skirts and dresses! There are so many great maternity options out there!
Thanks CL! I can see Winter being a challenge if the weather was really bad! I can’t imagine having to put on boots 😛
You look great! I love that you switched out the fabric belt and added a metallic one; it elevates the entire outfit.
And you look adorbs!
Thanks so much PJ!! <3
It’s really cute! I love the shape of the dress. I think I’d wear it with leggings as I already have a little one to run after, but still I like it.
You look very lovely in your outfit ….you made the dress! 🙂
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Awww thank you so much Ursula! You’re so sweet! <3