Wardrobe Wednesday {Bellies and Babies}

Aaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww babies! One of my favorite subjects EVER. This week's wardrobe wednesday is brought to you by the fabulous Erica May of Erica May Photography. She rocks the newborn sessions and has this to say about what to wear for maternity and newborn sessions:

This week I chose to highlight what to wear for a maternity session and there also a few ideas at the end on what to dress your baby in for their newborn session. For the maternity session I chose two different outfits. This is definitely not required for your maternity session however if it is ok with your photographer and if there is a place to change (or if you are skilled at changing in the car, behind a tree, etc.. =P) then I definitely recommend it. A new outfit can change the whole look and feel of your session! For pregnant women it is nice to show off that baby bump so tighter fitting shirts and dresses are great if you feel comfortable in them. We definitely want the focus more on you but don't forget about dad too if he is in the pictures. Since cute and fashionable maternity clothes can be hard to find pick out your outfit first and then just pull colors from that for your guy to wear. Also feel free to bring anything to the session as far as props go (i.e. your baby's name in blocks or letters, special stuffed animals, cute baby shoes). If you are not sure, just bring it and your photographer will let you know if it will work or not.
A lot of people ask what they need to have for their newborn session. Really you don't need to worry about having anything! Your photographer will most likely bring it all. BUT if you have some time and just like to shop feel free to buy a few special headbands, hats, or diaper covers for your session. The nice thing about doing this is that you can pick colors that work with your baby's nursery or your house AND they become a keepsake. How special would it be to show your kids their newborn pictures and have one of the little hats that they wore in them. They will never believe their head was that tiny! =P. It is a good idea though if you buy any props for your newborn session to send your photographer a picture of what you have that way they can plan and coordinate what blankets and backdrops they will be bringing! All of my choices below for newborns are found on Etsy. I highlighted some of my favorite shops however there are a ton of different sellers to choose from! For mom and dad I recommend solid color shirts to keep the focus on baby. You can even go shirtless for dad and a small tank for mom if you want a really natural look."






Shopping Guide:

Outfit #1
Woman:
Jeans - $29.99 Old Navy
Maternity Striped Gauze Button Front Top - $24.50 Old Navy
Maternity Cropped Denim Jacket - $29.50 Old Navy
Steve Madden “Sysco” Shoes - $39.99 Dillards
Hand Stamped Jewelry Necklace (with baby’s name) - $38.00 Etsy (sayanythingjewelry)

Man:
Jersey Cargo Polo –$9.99 Old Navy
Boot Cut Jeans - $79.50 Banana Republic
Sketcher “Urbantrack” shoes - $55 Dillards

Outfit #2
Woman:
Smocked Tank Dress - $59.50 GAP
Kenneth Cole Flower Sandals - $49.99 Dillards
Purple Swarovski Flower Pendant with beaded chain $7.50 Etsy (crystalglowdesign)

Man:
Classic Flat front shorts - $29.95 American Eagle
Slim Fit Plaid Shirt - $54.50 Banana Republic
Basic Leather Flip-Flop - $16.99 Aeropostale

Newborns:
Girls:
Various Headbands found on Etsy (pictured headband is from Neisha’s Blue Boutique)
Various Simple Headbands on Etsy (pictures headband is from handmadebyharlan)
Various Beanies and Hats on Etsy (above hat from JoCo Couture)
Various Diaper Covers on Etsy (above diaper cover from JoCo Couture)

Boys:
Various Beanies and Hats on Etsy (above hat from JoCo Couture)
Various Diaper Covers on Etsy (above diaper cover from JoCo Couture)