yellow floral dress zara Flower FRUIT PRINT POPLIN HALTER MIDI

This wardrobe staple has been around for nearly a century, but here's a quick refresher: Diane von Furstenberg reinvented it in the '70s, creating a dress that embodied simplicity and sexiness while also feeling uncomplicated and functional

For something heartier, my Steak Salad uses a similar dressing philosophy with grilled steak and blue cheese

The surplice neckline provides ample room for larger busts (and makes nursing super easy after you're postpartum, while the empire-waist silhouette keeps things comfy in the bump area, so you can move and groove to your heart's content

Our dresses make people happy, says owner and designer Diane Kennedy

Its smooth satin fabric drapes beautifully along the body, highlighting your natural shape without feeling restrictive

The button-down front and rolled short sleeves add a classic touch, while the midi-length hem with a raw edge creates a laid-back, modern vibe