Whether in the office, at a party, or even horseback riding, the female characters of Mad Men rock impeccable style that can be breathtaking to behold. I love the fact that the female office workers, in particular Joan Hollaway, manage to pull off a style that is at once work appropriate and incredibly sexy. Joan, played by the uber-curvy Christina Hendricks, owns her femininity in a way that is equally alluring and commanding.
As a woman who is almost as curvy as Christina Hendricks and has left my 20's behind me ....
...I find this classy, fully-covered but form fitting, interpretation of womanhood to be extremely refreshing.
Needless to say, when I heard that Banana Republic was launching a Mad Men collection,developed in collaboration with the show's costume designer, I had to check it out. Unfortunately, while I love the idea of the collection and think that the marketing campaign is very well done, the clothes themselves didn't meet my expectations.
I did find one stand out piece that, in addition to being super cute, could also work well for second trimester and postnatal dressing. While more Betty Draper than Joan Hollaway, I really like this little lace number. While the waistline is lower than an empire dress, it's a tiny bit higher than the natural waist, allowing a bit more wiggle room for tummy growth. That detail, paired with the pleating in the skirt and loose underlining, actually allows for substantial lower belly growth!
The dress is $160 Canadian, so I think I will keep my eye on it for a few months to see if I can score this on sale. I would feel so cute in this ultra-feminine dress with a string of peals and a big baby bump!
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