There comes a moment in just about every woman’s pregnancy when she is forced to come to terms with the fact that not only does her maternity clothing no longer fit, but her shoes don’t really fit anymore either. For those of us due to give birth during the winter, the “shoe” dilemma is more expansive and pronounced, as sandals are not an option and both shoes and boots are too tight. I reached that very moment about two weeks ago when I realized that not only did my numerous pairs of trusty, knee-high boots feel just a bit too snug, but I couldn’t pull them on over my swollen calves anyway (And, by the way, I’m not going to be talking about Uggs here or ever. This is a serious fashion problem, but not one so big that I or you should give in to wearing Uggs).
I took to the online boutiques in search a pair of flat boots that I could continue to pair with my leggings, tights and skinny jeans, but that were still hip enough that I wouldn’t dread wearing them every day. The clear winner is the Isabel Marant Jenny boot, a flat, suede ankle boot just released for S/S 2012. This boot has a slouchy look that is so very French and casually chic, you can’t help but feel you have outsmarted cruel Mother Nature when you pull them on. Yes, you ‘ve gained 50 pounds and can’t quite get your own underwear on anymore, but you’ve still managed to complete your maternity ensemble with effortlessly fabulous footwear.
The “Jenny” boot is available in two neutral colors, taupe and anthracite, so you should have just about every outfit covered with one pair of these boots. Isabel Marant does not design shoes in half sizes so you will, of course, need to go one size up from your regular shoe size. The Jenny boots are available here in the United States at net-a-porter.com (anthracite) or from Barney’s (taupe) for USD $580. But with a European designer like Isabel Marant, you will actually save money by ordering them directly from Europe. Matches Fashion has the very same boots available in taupe for USD $429–even with the $45 international shipping charge and a potential 10% U.S. duties charge, you will still come out ahead. Net-a-Porter’s UK site has the Jenny boots available in both anthracite and taupe for USD $517 (including shipping and duties).
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