There is a general habit within the newly pregnant community to wear ‘normal’ clothes for as long as physically possible – resisting the bump and it’s ever growing influence it has on the way your wardrobe works for you.
(ABOVE: Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian knows exactly how to show-off her baby bump!)
Now that may work up until about 3months, when your baby really starts making itself a priority over your current wardrobe and you find yourself staring at your clothing collection on a daily basis simply thinking ‘what do I wear’!?
(ABOVE: Miranda Kerr Pregnant)
This is the time in your pregnancy that you really need to be stocking up on garments that fall within the ‘maternity’ category.
No more over-sized garments or baggy-boyfriend-shirts!
It’s time to embrace to change, and buy clothing that makes you feel as fabulously fresh and radiant as you look.
(ABOVE: Nicole Richie Pregnant)
Remembering, you would never wear your kitchen apron to the gym, or your work suit to the beach – every situation has garments to suit it – just as with pregnancy comes maternity wear!
So to remain they stylish individual that your are, protruding belly and all, here are a few things that may help…
(ABOVE: Nicole Richie Pregnant)
* Get rid of anything big and baggy!
These items will only enhance your size by adding bulk and making you appear more frumpish than fabulous!
Opt instead for layering items. Show your belly off with a slim, fitted Tshirt and slip a stretch-knit cardi over top or matched with your favorite jacket to emphasize the features that aren’t expanding!
(ABOVE: Pregnant Gisele Bundchen)
* A monochromatic look is going to lengthen and slim you down visually.
Head to toe black is an elegant winner for the evenings, and with a touch of this seasons yellow (or neon) in the form of a clutch or a statement necklace, you will look seasonally on-key and still streamlined.
Black is also a good option for the maternity wardrobe as it shows less wear and tear.
Considering just how much you’ll be wearing your maternity garments over the next few months, quality, not quantity is important!
(ABOVE: Miranda Kerr Pregnant)
* Forget the Wonderbra
Pregnancy gives you the best reason to flaunt your new natural assets, so take advantage of this fortuitous occasion and wear scoop-neck T-shirts or sweaters.
* Belt up! Belts can add a fantastic ‘pop’ to any mundane wardrobe. Worn either below your belly with a flowing maxi dress, or just under your bust to showcase both your growing belly and your decolletage – there are many ways to style an outfit using this must-have accessory
(ABOVE: Miranda Kerr Pregnant)
* Comfort is going to rein over style – but that does not mean you can’t have both!
Look for skinny jeans and leggings from maternity collections that will offer a huge amount of flexibility and, and which look desirably lush when paired with baby-doll cut tops and kaftan inspired garments.
(ABOVE: January Jones Pregnant)
If you’re on your way to becoming a new mother, concentrate on buying from appropriate collections as opposed to squeezing into clothing lines that are made for the pre/post pregnancy woman.
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