Besides some of the more obvious answers (like being forever in debt from student loans), what would any of us do without our moms? Whose makeup would we have smeared across our faces? Who would we have fought with after the first time we thought it’d be a good idea to wax pencil-thin eyebrows? Seriously, they were always right… (Especially about those eyebrows.) When it comes to the fashion world, some kids are way more lucky than others—like having a mom that works at Opening Ceremony. Think of all the things you could borrow from her closet!
Becoming a new mom is exciting, and who wouldn’t have questions? Not only are you eating for two, you’re also going to be dressing for two. Our resident mommy-to-be Bettina Chin had a few questions, and as our in-house counsel with just about the coolest nail art you’ve ever seen, it’s hard to imagine her not having the answers. So, Bettina asked Shirley Yung (OC’s VP of Product & Development and mother to 2-year-old Rae) some questions, because as you can see in the pic above, Shirley's clearly figured out mother-and-daughter style. And if you couldn’t tell, Bettina and Shirley are more like sisters than co-workers, so it was pretty fun to see them chat about motherhood tips.
BETTINA CHIN: At four months, I'm starting to noticeably “show,” but I just can't pull the trigger on buying maternity wear! What are your tips for staying stylish while sporting the bump?
SHIRLEY YUNG: I never bought any maternity wear. I think there are so many incredible options out there that can be worn after your bundle arrives; you don’t have to get actual maternity wear. The only exception would be jeans with the cool, stretchy attachment—but I don’t really wear pants so I didn’t get them!
How do you balance fashion and style with motherhood (i.e., with the breastfeeding, diaper changes, running around, and having so little time to yourself or to get ready)?
I like oversized and stretchy pieces that allow for good movement. Loose button-up dresses, like Acne Studios’ Tech Poplin Shirtdress, are great when you need to breastfeed because you can easily undo the top buttons. I love the OC Lotte Pleated Maxi-Dress and Norma Kamali.
Are there any clothing items or accessories that are a must-have for those who are pregnant or new mums?
OC Slip-On Sneakers, Birkenstocks, and Opening Ceremony x Teva Sandals are all “musts”—pregnant or not—because they’re so comfortable, yet stylish.
Now that I know I'm having a boy, whenever I think about decorating the nursery or picking out clothes, I feel guilty gravitating toward the color blue. Maybe it's because I always wanted to avoid the whole pink/girl vs. blue/boy conformity. Did you find yourself in a similar situation? H
Becoming a new mom is exciting, and who wouldn’t have questions? Not only are you eating for two, you’re also going to be dressing for two. Our resident mommy-to-be Bettina Chin had a few questions, and as our in-house counsel with just about the coolest nail art you’ve ever seen, it’s hard to imagine her not having the answers. So, Bettina asked Shirley Yung (OC’s VP of Product & Development and mother to 2-year-old Rae) some questions, because as you can see in the pic above, Shirley's clearly figured out mother-and-daughter style. And if you couldn’t tell, Bettina and Shirley are more like sisters than co-workers, so it was pretty fun to see them chat about motherhood tips.
BETTINA CHIN: At four months, I'm starting to noticeably “show,” but I just can't pull the trigger on buying maternity wear! What are your tips for staying stylish while sporting the bump?
SHIRLEY YUNG: I never bought any maternity wear. I think there are so many incredible options out there that can be worn after your bundle arrives; you don’t have to get actual maternity wear. The only exception would be jeans with the cool, stretchy attachment—but I don’t really wear pants so I didn’t get them!
How do you balance fashion and style with motherhood (i.e., with the breastfeeding, diaper changes, running around, and having so little time to yourself or to get ready)?
I like oversized and stretchy pieces that allow for good movement. Loose button-up dresses, like Acne Studios’ Tech Poplin Shirtdress, are great when you need to breastfeed because you can easily undo the top buttons. I love the OC Lotte Pleated Maxi-Dress and Norma Kamali.
Are there any clothing items or accessories that are a must-have for those who are pregnant or new mums?
OC Slip-On Sneakers, Birkenstocks, and Opening Ceremony x Teva Sandals are all “musts”—pregnant or not—because they’re so comfortable, yet stylish.
Now that I know I'm having a boy, whenever I think about decorating the nursery or picking out clothes, I feel guilty gravitating toward the color blue. Maybe it's because I always wanted to avoid the whole pink/girl vs. blue/boy conformity. Did you find yourself in a similar situation? H