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July 5, 2006
New
Moms Wear Prada
If
you've ever gone through labor, you know it makes absolutely no
difference what you wear – or don't wear –
for the event. But later when you and
baby are bonding, that hospital-issued gown starts to feel a bit
frumpy (not to mention revealing, especially in the rear). And later
when you look at those first photos, you might wish you'd planned
ahead
– the drab ill-fitting gowns make
a pretty unattractive backdrop for the newcomer, and you wind up
looking even worse than you feel.
The solution: dearjohnnies gowns. After creator Rachel Zinny designed
her own gown to wear for her second child's birth, she got such
a positive response from the whole maternity ward that she realized
she was on to something. Made of 100 percent cotton, dearjohnnies
are machine washable and come in two properly-proportioned sizes
– unlike the hospital variety, which are one-size-fits all
(provided you're a Sumo wrestler).
Available in four whimsical patterns that are trimmed with a grosgrain
ribbon, the gowns feature snaps down the back to eliminate flashing,
and along the sleeves for easier (and less exposed) breastfeeding.
The fabrics make a flattering background for all those newborn portraits
you'll be snapping and sending. The gowns also make a unique and
thoughtful shower gift for expecting friends, especially with optional
monogramming.
Let's face it – when you look good, you feel good. And during
those overwhelming first days with baby, we can all use all the
help we can get.
Available online at dearjohnnies.com.
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