Stay Stylish While Pregnant

Maternity wear has come a long way. Gone are the dowdy, matronly outfits. Nowadays, maternity fashion has become a booming business, and designer brands like Esprit—and even celebrities, such as Jessica Simpson—have come out with their own maternity line. With this array of choices, pregnant women have no excuse to make it on Fashion Police. And yet many of them still do (paging Kim Kardashian!). Ideally, first-time moms don’t “show” until they’re in their second trimester. Many women find key pieces in their wardrobe that still fit them, such as blouson tops with empire waists, or kimono sleeved shirts. If you’ve got a bun on the oven, read on for these tips on how to still stay fashionable. By Maui V. Reyes for Yahoo! Southeast Asia

1. Embrace your body.

To say your body is going through massive changes over the next nine months is an understatement. Your hands and feet start to swell, your belly grows, and your cleavage struggles to pop out of your top. Don’t resist these changes: embrace them! Seems like a no-brainer, but many pregnant moms end up wearing clothes that don’t fit them well because they struggle to buy clothes they feel “should” fit.

2. Get the right dress length.

If you can, don’t wear ankle-length dresses: they tend to look frumpy and dull. A maxi dress in a nice color and print is acceptable, but try to stick to dresses that fall right by or above the knee. As for style, empire waists are super flattering for pregnant bodies, because it creates the illusion of a waist when, well, you clearly don’t have a defined one.

3. Get the right dress length.

If you can, don’t wear ankle-length dresses: they tend to look frumpy and dull. A maxi dress in a nice color and print is acceptable, but try to stick to dresses that fall right by or above the knee. As for style, empire waists are super flattering for pregnant bodies, because it creates the illusion of a waist when, well, you clearly don’t have a defined one.

4. Stretch Jersey is your best friend.

Jersey fabric is great because it’s breathable and doesn’t wrinkle easily. Invest in items made with jersey stretch fabric, such as leggings. Pick up multiple pairs of black leggings—they’re versatile enough to wear to work and everywhere else. And please, resist the urge to live in sweatpants! Maternity pants are really comfortable, and some even come with waistbands that offer back support (you’ll most likely need it by the eighth month.

5. Get the right dress length.

If you can, don’t wear ankle-length dresses: they tend to look frumpy and dull. A maxi dress in a nice color and print is acceptable, but try to stick to dresses that fall right by or above the knee. As for style, empire waists are super flattering for pregnant bodies, because it creates the illusion of a waist when, well, you clearly don’t have a defined one.

6. Accessorize!

Wear dangling earrings to emphasize the slope of your neck, and don chunky necklaces with your low neckline-tops to draw attention from your bust line upward. Try to use long necklaces, as these “elongate” the torso.

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1. Check the fit.

   Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Your pregnancy body will most likely be not the same as your friend’s when she was expecting. Take note of styles you like, but always try the garment on before buying. Avoid extremes. Steer clear from anything that’s too tight or too loose. While a loose top “hides” the bump, it will only work against your overall outfit (see burlap sack reference). Once you find what fits you, consider buying items in the same cut, shape, and fabric. Similar to your work wardrobe, create your own “maternity uniform”. It will be easier to mix and match key pieces.less 

2. Stretch Jersey is your best friend.

   Jersey fabric is great because it’s breathable and doesn’t wrinkle easily. Invest in items made with jersey stretch fabric, such as leggings. Pick up multiple pairs of black leggings—they’re versatile enough to wear to work and everywhere else. And please, resist the urge to live in sweatpants! Maternity pants are really comfortable, and some even come with waistbands that offer back support (you’ll most likely need it by the eighth month.less 

3. Wear the right heel.

   Who says pregnancy means you need to ditch the heels and live in Crocs? You can still wear heels, but keep them to reasonable height—and by reasonable, we mean no higher than 1.5”. Kitten heels are your best bet. And don’t fret. A small heel can still do wonders in giving your body a long, clean line.

1. Check the fit.

   Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Your pregnancy body will most likely be not the same as your friend’s when she was expecting. Take note of styles you like, but always try the garment on before buying. Avoid extremes. Steer clear from anything that’s too tight or too loose. While a loose top “hides” the bump, it will only work against your overall outfit (see burlap sack reference). Once you find what fits you, consider buying items in the same cut, shape, and fabric. Similar to your work wardrobe, create your own “maternity uniform”. It will be easier to mix and match key pieces.less 

2. Stretch Jersey is your best friend.

   Jersey fabric is great because it’s breathable and doesn’t wrinkle easily. Invest in items made with jersey stretch fabric, such as leggings. Pick up multiple pairs of black leggings—they’re versatile enough to wear to work and everywhere else. And please, resist the urge to live in sweatpants! Maternity pants are really comfortable, and some even come with waistbands that offer back support (you’ll most likely need it by the eighth month.