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Maternity Style Edit with Chrissie Reeves – Entertainment & Royal Director at OK!

Stylish mum of 2 and OK Magazine’s Entertainment & Royal Director, Chrissie Reeves takes us through her maternity style edit.

Watch the Video to see Chrissie Reeves’ Maternity Must-Haves

Mum to two daughters – India & Alexia, Chrissie is 8 months pregnant, expecting baby number 3 early next year.

Balancing motherhood with her busy professional schedule as well as evenings out at glamorous industry events, she needs a maternity wardrobe that works as hard as she does.

Chrissie’s Maternity Workwear Picks

“This is a typical work outfit – it’s my go-to. You absolutely can’t go wrong with tailored black trousers and a nice white shirt, pregnant or not. I am going to literally live in this outfit now for the next month.”

Cream Tailored Maternity Blouse & Tailored Black Maternity Trousers

Wool Camel Maternity Coat

Chrissie’s Party Season Picks

“These are my absolute go-to dresses for party season. You can go straight from the office to a Christmas party – and it helps that the Duchess of Cambridge wore them during her pregnancy!”

Seraphine Navy Blue Pleated Maternity Dress

Vanessa Turtleneck Black Maternity Dress

Chrissie’s Weekend Must-Haves

“This is a great weekend outfit. This jumper is my absolute favourite! What i love is the fact that you can slightly customise it, so you can wear it open and it’s perfect for nursing after you’ve had the baby or just generally for a weekend look.”

Over Bump Super-Skinny Maternity Jeans & Roll Neck Maternity & Nursing Jumper

Navy Blue Knitted Maternity & Nursing Dress

Cable Knit Maternity Shawl

International Women’s Day | Our Top 5 Maternity Workwear Picks for Spring

This Wednesday (8^th of March) we are joining with women all over the world to celebrate International Women’s Day, an annual drive for gender parity, equal opportunities and empowerment.

Here at Seraphine this is a cause that is close to our hearts. Over 80% of our workforce are women, including our founder Cecile Reinaud and 4 out of 5 at director level. We strongly believe that as women, mothers and workers in our own right, we should be entitled to equal pay and equal opportunities.

We also believe that a highflying career woman ought to have a fabulous working wardrobe to match! So in honour of International Women’s Day, check out our top 5 picks for maternity workwear this spring.

1. The Pastel Maternity Dress

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Just because you’re at work, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with a bit of colour and texture. In fact we’d go so far as to say that a few feminine dresses in flattering shades like our Boucle Maternity Shift Dress in stunning sky blue should be an integral part of your maternity workwear repertoire. Beautifully cut to flatter your figure, this is the kind of dress that pairs perfectly with a cropped maternity jacket for the office.

2. Maternity Blouses

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You can’t go wrong with a classic white shirt. All of our chic maternity blouses are cut to flatter your figure and grow with the bump – they’re perfect before, during and after pregnancy. Pair our Ivory Maternity Blouse with smart maternity trousers for an important meeting or wear it with heels to dress up your skinny jeans for more of a smart casual look.

3. The Little Black Maternity Dress

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The ultimate fashion staple, no woman’s working wardrobe is complete without a little black dress. Utterly chic and endlessly versatile, our Black A Line Maternity Dress is the perfect option for the office.

4. Cropped Maternity Jackets

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The crowning glory of any mama’s maternity workwear wardrobe, chic maternity jackets are the perfect way to pull a professional outfit together. Our cropped maternity jackets are designed to hit at the perfect point on the body to flatter your figure, with a stylish peplum at the bottom to frame your beautiful bump. Our Navy Cropped Peplum Maternity Jacket provides the perfect counterpoint to a stylish printed dress, while our Sky Blue Boucle Cropped Maternity jacket will work to elevate a pair of tailored maternity trousers or skinny jeans to glamorous new heights.

5. Tailored Maternity Trousers

And speaking of maternity trousers… this of course is an office wear essential. The perfect pair of tailored maternity trousers will revolutionise your pregnancy wardrobe, offering endless styling opportunities for work, as well as chic options for everyday wear.

However you’re celebrating International Woman’s Day this week, do it in style!

Mummy at Work – Top 5 Maternity & Nursing Styles for Working Mamas

We had a welcome blast from the past this week, as a set of inspirational photos resurfaced. Meet Italian MEP Licia Ronzulli.

From 2010 to 2013, Licia attended sessions of the European Parliament with her little daughter Vittoria in tow! Baby Vittoria made her first appearance in parliament at just 44 days old, and was a regular visitor over the next three years, sitting and voting along with her mother.

Here at Seraphine we love working mamas and are always excited to see trail blazing role models like Licia doing their bit to raise awareness and support more rights and flexible working for women trying to reconcile work and family life.

Here are our top 5 maternity work wear styles for professional working mamas:

1) The Little Black Dress

This little black dress is perfect for the office. A classic style, the Black Nursing Shift Dress is made in soft stretch jersey for a flexible fit and all day comfort. While easy lift-up access at the front is ideal for nursing or expressing. This stylish LBD is a must-have for a working mama before, during and after pregnancy.

2) A Crisp White Shirt

A beautifully cut white shirt is another workplace essential. Put a modern twist on a work wear classic with our Printed Crepe Maternity Blouse. Sure to be an invaluable addition to your wardrobe for workdays and weekends, the simple button down design allows easy access for breastfeeding.

3) Smart Black Trousers

Our Slim Fit Black Maternity Trousers will quickly become your new favourite pair. Made with a soft jersey over bump band, they are designed to grow with you through pregnancy, and provide the perfect support around your middle after baby is born.

4) The Chic Blazer

Finish off your look with the perfect stylish blazer. Our Sparkle Tweed Maternity Jacket will bring a glamorous touch of glitter to your working week, and is guaranteed to add the perfect professional polish at every stage of pregnancy and beyond.

5) The Perfect Nursing Bra

And don’t forget to underpin your professional style with the perfect maternity or nursing lingerie. The signature Seraphine Nursing Bras come in soft pink and mocha, or sexy black, and are designed to provide a comfy adjustable fit throughout pregnancy & easy access for nursing afterwards.

Rock on working mamas – we think you are amazing!