Target Maternity line

I am sooo loving Target's maternity line by Liz Lange right now. And no, I'm about as far away from having a baby as you can get.

Maternity clothes have come such a long way since the days of Mrs. Roper-like tents and polyester pants with garter waists. The latest fashions offered by mainstream big-box stores provide both style and comfort -- not an easy thing to pull off when your belly's swelling to alarming proportions, I'm sure.

In any case, I bought this lovely, super-comfy-but-very-chic purple top in X-Small for only $14.99 a few weeks ago. Now, it's on sale on their Web site for $7.50. The scoop neckline is elegant and flattering, not to mention the empire waistline. If it's too cold to wear on its own, you can buy a larger size and wear a black, long-sleeved fitted shirt underneath. I like that it falls just at the hip and is loose at the waist without being poofy. On a non-pregnant body it looks just like a short-sleeved tunic, and a beautifully cut one at that. Also, the sleeve is banded and doesn't cut the upper arm like a cap sleeve would, so if you're concerned about exposing a less-than-slender upper arm but still want the short-sleeve, this would make a great option for you.

The color is a lovely grape, deep purple shade, but it also comes in other colors and patterns as well. I don't know how long the sale will last, but you should definitely check it out soon before they clear everything out for their winterwear.