New Range of Trousers

We have a great new selection of business maternity trousers coming onto the site shortly. They are just trousers, no jackets so they are a great extension to our “separates/smart but not formal” range.

They come in 5 patterns, although all in the same style.
· Black
· Black with pinstripes
· Dark brown with pinstripes
· Mid grey
· Dark blue with pinstripes

They are very reasonably priced and will be coming in at around £75.00 to £80.00. They are so stylish and will co-ordinate well with the tops and shirts that we have available. They feel so comfortable to touch that I have no doubt that they will be easy to wear with no uncomfortable bands or belts or zips to cut into you as you expand. I might even be tempted to wear them myself, although without the bump !

They are great for business maternity wear, although I don’t think the office will be the only place that you will end up wearing them !

Mixed messages

This last week has seen some really varied news about legal employment. There have been high numbers of redundancies in the major city firms, at various levels. In total contrast, there have been a number of hirings which seems to fly in the face of what the government is telling us. All sorts of reasons are being given for growth, but there are alot of firms staying very quiet about the reasons for reducing numbers.

How many people in these numbers need business maternity wear ? I would imagine very few but let me know and prove me wrong !

Top Coat

One continuing query that I have that raises its head at this time of year ( as I look to order stock for next winter/autumn ) is whether to stock a smart winter coat to keep our customers warm. This is particularly a question for those of you who commute and spend time walking en route to work. Do you want a maternity coat ? Would you buy one for a few cold months or would you make do with a pre-pregnancy coat ?

Let me know and I can take your views into consideration when I am ordering.

Dressed For Success in Times of Recession

There was an article in one of the Sunday papers recently entitled “Dressed for Success in Times of Recession”. Did anyone see it ? How true that comment is.

The perennial problem that faces the working mum-to-be should now be addressed by all other members of the work force as a priority. While there are various retailers offering office clothing for the rest of the work force, maternity office wear is still supplied by few retailers. As the recession bites and redundancy numbers are growing, the last thing any new mum wants to be is worrying about her job still being available when she plans to return to work at the end of her maternity leave. You need to be able to enjoy that special time with your new baby before the grind re-starts.

Presenting yourself properly at work, creates not only an impression of you while you are pregnant and still in the office, but if done properly, it creates a lasting impression that will be at the forefront of minds should your name be considered for redundancy at any stage.

Look professional. Look efficient and effective and do everything you can to ensure your job is still there at the end of your maternity leave.