• Green/Teal Dress: Liz Lange for Target
• Charcoal Doubleknit Blazer: Halogen via Nordstrom’s
• Necklace: Filene’s discount bin
• Brown Peep-toe Wedges: Naturalizer via amazon.com

Remember my obsession with coral this spring? I have to confess my love for yet another color this season: teals, turquoises, and other bejeweled shades of green. Even though I normally associate jewel tones with fall and winter, I’ve had a new appreciation for these kinds of shades this season. I love the way they pair nicely with a variety of neutrals, particularly grey and navy, and the way they allow me to get my brights fix while still feeling office-appropriate, even in a fairly subdued office environment.

This outfit is essentially a variation on one of my favorite maternity looks, with a different, but equally bold dress (although, wow — even though I obviously see pictures of myself most days of the week, the view from several months ago is relatively stunning!). Even though my clothing preferences have varied substantially throughout my pregnancy, the dress + blazer combination has proved a surprisingly effective one throughout, even as my body has changed. The blazer provides a structural anchor and keeps the look polished and sufficiently “formal.” As my bump grows, it also fills another increasingly prevalent need: masking the tent-like effect that flowy dresses can have in profile!

What’s been your favorite bold tone this spring and summer? How have you been wearing spring’s brights at work?