Mom Style
How Two Moms (One Pregnant, One Not) Wear Hatch Collection
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Photographed by Michelle Drewes
Mar 16, 2017
Investing in maternity clothing that you’ll wear for less than 9 months isn’t something most modern mamas are keen to do. Which is where Hatch Collection comes in. The pioneering brand (founded by Ariane Goldman in 2010) has made it its mission to dress pregnant ladies in an array of chic wares that can be worn both while they’re sporting a bump and when they’re not. Yup, that’s right, this clothing works for pregnancy and well beyond. Trust us when we say Hatch is one of our current closet staples…and we haven’t been pregnant in five years!
To hammer home the versatility of Hatch wares, we asked two of our favorite Mother mamas—Jen Garrido, who is expecting her second daughter in July, and Jacqui Saldana, who’s currently chasing after a toddler—to show us how they rock Hatch’s latest Spring ’17 offerings, while giving us an update on their busy and inspiring lives.
This post is brought to you by Mother + Hatch Collection.
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- Jacqui wears the Georgie Jumper by Hatch, Bryr clogs, and Madewell neck scarf. Mila wears an Amae Co. romper, Freshly Picked moccasins, and Gap cat ears. Shot at Light Lab in L.A.
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- "I am a denim girl, 100%! I’m ashamed by the number of jeans I actually own, though each pair offers me and my body something different. My go-to is a great pair of high-rise denim. I pair my denim with tops that deliver a statement. I love button downs and blouses like the Lyndi Top. I try and layer t-shirts with sweaters or chambray as to not just wear ‘jeans and a t-shirt.' Recently, I’ve been pairing a top with a scarf around my neck, which has been rising in fashion popularity, although women have actually been doing it for years. Though, if you start wearing one right now, I’ll be happy to take the credit! A great rule of thumb I use is to invest in trends that last, like a great denim or leather jacket and a pair of jeans that highlights your booty in all the right ways."
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- "I don’t think my style has changed much. I might gravitate towards more neutral tones than before. I do think I am more confident in my skin now. I gained 50 pounds when pregnant with my daughter Mila. I was 200 pounds when I gave birth and it has honestly taken a year to get back to feeling normal. Now that I can fit into my jeans better, I wear them more. And at the risk of being inappropriate, my boobs have lost all their luster. They have shrunk, sadly, but the plus is that I get to go braless more often! I believe style evolves for the better as we get older. Women, we are like a fine wine! We get better with age as does our style! ...Except our breasts, I’d kill for my 20-year-old boobs!"
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- "Now that Mila is older, I feel more comfortable leaving her to take some time for myself. Most everyone knows I have a slight obsession with SoulCycle. I try to ride at least three times a week. Other than that, I workout with Mila in tow. We walk everywhere and my husband, who is a personal trainer, works out with me at home or when we take Mila to the park. It isn’t perfect and doesn’t look the same every week, but I try. I’ve actually really tried to work on my wellness more than my fitness. Self-care is important and even nailing down a nighttime face wash routine has given me more life. I think last year I poured every ounce into my daughter. This year I am trying to re-focus attention and give myself some much-needed care."
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- Jacqui wears the Lyndi Top by Hatch, Madewell jeans, and Bryr clogs.
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- "That guilt I feel is immense and something I am working on. Though all mother and child pairs are different, we all battle with time and how to spend it. For me, I feel guilty when I want to spend time by myself. I think right away I should want to spend all my time with Mila, as these moments are fleeting. I also think since I wanted Mila for so long after losing my son, I just feel like I shouldn’t want to spend my time anywhere else but with my child. My husband is helping me and forces me to go get my nails done or enjoy a dinner out with girlfriends. I’m a work in progress. Mom guilt is real and something that ebbs and flows throughout motherhood." Mila wears an Amae Co. top, ARQ bloomers, and Freshly Picked moccasins.
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- "What a time to be alive! My husband and I have always devoted ourselves to raising our children to see the beauty in everything and most importantly the beauty in every human being. We taught Ryan and we will now teach Mila to love and support everyone no matter their race, religion, or sexual preference. I also come from a long line of strong-willed Hispanic women. We love hard and fight harder. I see some of those traits in my daughter already at one-year-old. I know a lot of people are afraid and emotional right now. But I’ve been through hell before and I’ve fought to see the beauty through it all. I fought to stay brave and graceful and kind. I hope to inspire my daughter and others to do the same. There is no telling what our future holds, but I know my family and I will fight for love above all else."
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- "I’ve recently just come out of a really dark time. I wrote about it on my blog where I unleash all my emotions on life, loss, and mom-related stuff. This dark time hit me like a ton of bricks around the holidays and lasted through January. Just a cloud above my head I couldn’t get rid of, but it let up when it was ready. I am coming up on three years now without my son and I can honestly say it doesn’t get any easier. What is happening, though, is my strength is getting stronger. I’ll forever be re-building myself. The beauty is that despite my loss, there is still much to be happy about. My blessings are not lost on me. I try and focus on honoring my son in all that I do, and living a full life with his dad and little sister is the best I can do. It isn’t easy, but I was made for this and I’m thankful that God has trusted me with this life."
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- Jacqui wears the Liliana Dress by Hatch. Mila wears a June & January top, Gap tutu, and Freshly Picked moccasins.
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- "I am so excited about the projects I have coming out this year! I pour my heart and soul into my brand, Baby Boy Bakery Kids, where I create products that encourage parent-child involvement and memory keeping. There you can find my cooking kits for kids and the memory books I wrote for parents to capture moments with their children. I’ve got a few fun things coming out late this year for Baby Boy Bakery Kids, so keep your eyes peeled! I also have a beautiful jewelry collaboration with Starling coming out around Mother’s Day. I designed three necklaces that emulate motherhood, which I can’t wait to share! I find pure joy when designing and creating things. I draw all my inspiration from my children and my personal journey through motherhood. I hope that with every product I come up with it will help parents live a more intentional and engaging life with their little ones, as well as inspire mothers to feel good and confident about themselves."
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- "Hatch is one of those dreamy brands I can’t get enough of. I love every thread and given the chance, I’d wear nothing else. Ever! Their new Spring collection is made up of airy blush tones and vivid navy. I was first drawn to the Lyndi Top in Dusty Rose because I love a good statement top I can wear with denim. Aside from the color, the v-neck is my most favorite. On days when I’m running full-steam ahead with my business and baby, I need things to make me feel sexy and confident. I also adore the Georgie Romper and Liliana Dress because they deliver chic style with little effort. Most days I feel as though I’ve spread myself so thin, working on so much and still trying to be a great mom. I need clothing that is easy, yet still makes me look put together. Pieces that make me look like I have my shit together, but really my insides are gushing over all the things I need to get done! This dress and romper are single, classic items that let my brain focus on other things while getting dressed for the day."
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- For more on Jacqui, check out her blog, shop, and Instagram feed.
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- Jen wears the Bow-Tie Tank by Hatch.
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- "So far the cold and rain in San Francisco has dictated my pregnancy style, which has been wool sweaters, overalls, sweatshirts, and jeans. Basically what is warm and what fits. And just to say that I don’t often see people during the days, because I am at my studio all day, every day, by myself, so as much as I want to have some sort of style, I just end up wearing the same thing and whatever is comfortable. But the sun is now coming out and I feel very excited to dig into my closet for some of my favorite, spacious dresses and shoes that show my ankles."
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- "Jeans, leggings, tank tops, and sweatshirts. Pretty much the same as my first pregnancy."
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- Jen wears the Medina Dress by Hatch.
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- The prettiest palettes.
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- "During my first pregnancy I remember only feeling sick and really tired until about 10 weeks, and then I felt just so good—it felt like I was a well-oiled machine. This time around I felt sick until about 16 weeks, mostly just really tired and nauseous. But now at 24 weeks I feel like I look 8 months pregnant! Everyone says that you are bigger for longer the next time around. I’m finding it overwhelming and I’ve having a hard time bending down to pick things up or put on my shoes. I’m definitely more uncomfortable, I’ve got this varicose vein that is both ugly and painful, and my ankles are already feeling swollen. With Jemma, my now 6-year-old daughter, I didn’t have any of that swelling business."
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- "We weren’t sure we wanted to have another, but then I turned 38 and we decided to try and see what happened. I got pregnant the first try, but it just didn’t take. But once that happened it was really hard to get off the train so to speak. I ended up getting pregnant again about 6 months later, but had another early miscarriage. After that, we tried a little more and nothing happened, so I consulted with a few fertility clinics 'just to see.' My husband was okay with whatever I wanted to do, so that gave me a lot of space to figure it out. It took more than a year later to decide to move forward with IVF. Money was (and still is) an issue, but in the end I decided that money is just money—it comes and it goes and it didn’t seem like the reason not to try and have another baby. The whole journey, which lasted several years, really felt grounding to me. It provided me with a lot of clarity. The whole process of IVF went well and after genetic testing of the embryos we had one good embryo. That meant we had one chance. If it hadn’t worked, I would have known that I had done everything I could to grow our family. But it worked and here we are."
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- "I suppose it feels natural to be having another girl and the idea of sisters is very familiar, in that I have a sister and my sister has two girls. So, I guess I feel somewhat neutral about it all. Not the most exciting answer!"
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- "Here are my pregnant lady stops: Yoga Tree for prenatal yoga with Jane Austin, More Mojo chiropractic, East West for acupuncture, and Scarlet Sage for its pregnancy tea."
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- "No bucket lists at all. I am in super work mode and want to paint as much as I can before baby comes. As for spending time with Jemma, the more pregnant I get, the more I feel immobile and things are already feeling hard. I’m thinking we will go to Indian Springs as a family and just hang out and do lots of laughing and getting excited about the baby coming. It is fun that she will be 6 1/2 years old when baby comes. We talk about what it's going to be like and whether or not she is going to help me and where the baby will sleep and if she can change diapers."
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- "I think I am just going to try and plan a few trips to Indian Springs, with friends and with Josh and Jemma, to swim and soak up some sun, but probably no baby shower."
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- Jen wears the Perfect Vee by Hatch and See Sun pants.
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- "I have ideas about the way it is all going to go down, but nothing is set in stone. I imagine that my husband and I will share childcare because he is freelance, so we both have flexible schedules. I imagine that I will take the baby to the studio with me and work as much she lets me and I’ll be doing work at home, too. It is sort of the 'feel our way through' approach. I’m leaning on the fact that it will all just fall into place."
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- Stacks of Jenny Pennywood textiles.
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- "Right now I am thinking about growing Jenny Pennywood. I’m adding a line to Jenny Pennywood called SEE SUN for Jenny Pennywood, which is just a reissuing of our favorite SEE SUN prints as tea towels, napkins, and pillows, which I am really excited about. I am doing lots of painting, just finished a solo show in Austin, and I launched a reproduction project with Jen Garrido, where I will release limited-edition prints every now and again. Lastly, I’m considering doing some clothing projects, but that isn’t for sure yet. I'm also helping my husband Josh with getting his new project, called Club Spoon, going and I'm hoping to incorporate that into Jenny Pennywood somehow."
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- "I love the dress because I can really see how it can work during and after pregnancy—it is so light and comfortable. I was drawn to the pink top because right now I’m just into that color and I love that silhouette—it feels easy to wear."
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- For more on Jen, check out her Jen Garrido site, her Jenny Pennywood site, and her Instagram feed. To shop the clothing featured in this story, head over to Hatch Collection.
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