Belly Dance Maternity

Finding great maternity can be a bit of a challenger. Finding those perfect pieces that will see you through most of your pregnancy can be an even greater challenge. Luckily there is Belly Dance Maternity to help ensure that you are the most stylish you possible even with your expanding belly.

In 2002, Belly Dance Maternity opened the doors of its flagship store in Chicago’s urbanely hip and fashionable Bucktown neighborhood. As a pioneer in the newly chic maternity market, owner Jennifer Strom Simonte wanted to provide the ultimate collection for women who do not want to sacrifice their style when expecting. Belly Dance does extensive research and partners with designers to provide customers with an assortment to meet many tastes at a broad range of prices, including exclusive pieces.

In 2003, Belly Dance branched out to Highland Park, Illinois and opened its online store, and additional expansion brought Belly Dance to New York City’s trendy West Village neighborhood. In its next exciting step, Belly Dance acquired NOM – Naissance Maternity the cutting edge L.A. based maternity fashion line. Belly Dance has generated quite a buzz among expecting fashionistas in addition to receiving wide-ranging media interest, including best maternity store in Chicago Magazine, exposure in national magazines such as ePregnancy, InStyle, Us Weekly, and Life and Style, and numerous television appearances.

Designers range from revered and high-end, such as, Paige Premium Denim, Juicy Maternity, Liz Lange, and Michael Stars to edgy and up-and-coming, like Jules and Jim, Ripe, and Momzee, to maternity staples, such as Japanese Weekend, Olian, and Maternal America. This assortment, along with exceptional customer service, has given Belly Dance the edge that has fueled its recognition and expansion.

I received two items from Belly Dance Maternity and I am here to tell you that they have become the newest staples in my wardrobe.  The first items is NOM Floral Rachael Long Skirt and as far as skirts goes this is my favorite right now. I really don’t normally do maxi dresses or skirts because I am really short but I am glad I took a chance. Since the band at the top will will fold down it allows me to wear the skirt so it doesn’t drag the floor. The other great thing about being really short is that this skirt is long enough to wear as a tube dress. So I got two pieces out of one. The black flowers are great because they give the skirt some character without making it look too busy. The black and white color scheme makes it perfect for those dressy or casual occasions.

I also received the NOM Jenille Flare Maternity Pants and I just love them. Like the skirt they wash, wear, and travel very easily. The flared leg give them that casual look about them that makes you just want to lay around the house all day in them. Throw them on with a pair of sandals or flats and run errands while looking fabulous. They are also the perfect pant for all of your doctor’s visits because they are easy on and easy off. I wear mine with a cami right now but they could easily be worn with a tee.

 

Whether you are looking for a top, bottom, or some intimates Belly Dance Maternity has you completely covered and the best thing is most allof the items can see you from beginning to end of your pregnancy and well beyond.

 

 

 

**I was sent both the pants and the skirt by Belly Dance Maternity in order to facilitate my review. However all opinions expressed are solely my own.**