Style for Pregnant Moms
1. Again, think outside the box. I’ve made it through almost my entire second pregnancy wearing mostly regular clothing, not maternity. The styles that you can find in stores right now are perfect for pregnant women: leggings, tunics, babydoll and empire dresses. I’ve bought mostly regular clothes that I can wear now and later. Besides being a great moneysaver (maternity clothes are generally more expensive) it means that I have SO much more to choose from and can feel a little more fashionable and normal during pregnancy.
2. The most important maternity items to buy are pants. Depending on the style, you can probably get away with nonmaternity dresses and tops, but a couple of great pairs of pants are an essential. Buy a versatile pair of black pants, a pair of khaki pants, and a great pair of jeans.
Spend the most money on the jeans, and wear them every day if you want to. You will always look cute and stylish if you picked the right pair.
3. Accessories are a great way to make the most of your maternity wardrobe (or any wardrobe). If you find yourself getting bored with all the black, stretch clothes you are wearing, inject some color with a great pair of shoes or a fabulous cuff bracelet. One word of caution: avoid long necklaces that hit your belly bump. They can look a little ridiculous. Save them for after you have the baby!
4. Try not to spend a lot of money on maternity items you will wear only once or twice. I had to go to a formal ball a couple of months ago, and I really didn’t want to spend $500 on a formal maternity gown. So I looked all over, and ended up finding the perfect dress in the Macy’s juniors department for $30!! It was a long, printed chiffon dress with an empire waist, and it fit me beautifully and was so flattering. I even wore it to a party later.
5. Invest in a couple of great bras to take you through your pregnancy. A nude one and a black one should do just fine. Make sure they are comfortable, supportive and flattering. It is much more flattering to have your breasts up, where they should be, and not blending in with your tummy bump below! : )
6. Unless you are wearing an empire style dress, always tie fabric belts below the bump and not across it. SO much more flattering.
2. The most important maternity items to buy are pants. Depending on the style, you can probably get away with nonmaternity dresses and tops, but a couple of great pairs of pants are an essential. Buy a versatile pair of black pants, a pair of khaki pants, and a great pair of jeans.
Spend the most money on the jeans, and wear them every day if you want to. You will always look cute and stylish if you picked the right pair.
3. Accessories are a great way to make the most of your maternity wardrobe (or any wardrobe). If you find yourself getting bored with all the black, stretch clothes you are wearing, inject some color with a great pair of shoes or a fabulous cuff bracelet. One word of caution: avoid long necklaces that hit your belly bump. They can look a little ridiculous. Save them for after you have the baby!
4. Try not to spend a lot of money on maternity items you will wear only once or twice. I had to go to a formal ball a couple of months ago, and I really didn’t want to spend $500 on a formal maternity gown. So I looked all over, and ended up finding the perfect dress in the Macy’s juniors department for $30!! It was a long, printed chiffon dress with an empire waist, and it fit me beautifully and was so flattering. I even wore it to a party later.
5. Invest in a couple of great bras to take you through your pregnancy. A nude one and a black one should do just fine. Make sure they are comfortable, supportive and flattering. It is much more flattering to have your breasts up, where they should be, and not blending in with your tummy bump below! : )
6. Unless you are wearing an empire style dress, always tie fabric belts below the bump and not across it. SO much more flattering.
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