Shopping for maternity wear can be a fun and enjoyable experience when you know what to look for. When dressing for two, following a few easy fashion dos and don’ts will ensure you stay comfortable and stylish during your entire nine months of pregnancy.
- DO Embrace Your Bump
Maternity styles designed to showcase a growing bump will be most flattering during your pregnancy. Empire-waist tops that gather beneath the bust line and tops with side-gathering will enhance your growing belly. Shapeless, untailored pieces will hide your bump and make you appear larger all over.
- DO Wear Stripes and Prints
Patterned pieces can bring color and interest to your wardrobe and draw the eye away from areas you are feeling less confident about.
- DO Play with Proportions
If you are wearing maternity skinny jeans to show off your legs, try pairing them with a loose blouse or tank top covered by an open cardigan. Likewise, if you are wearing a body-hugging top, try pairing them with boot cut jeans or a-line skirt to create contrast.
- DO Accessorize
If you are starting out with only a few basic maternity pieces, you can accessorize them to enhance your wardrobe. Go through your closet and pull out your favorite accent scarf or statement necklace to jazz up your outfit. That plain maternity tee shirt will look dressed up in no time!
- DON’T Avoid Maternity Clothing
Maternity clothes are designed to flatter a growing bump and will work for the duration of your pregnancy. If you simply size up your regular clothing, they won’t fit proportionally to your growing belly and will make your outfits appear shapeless and frumpy.
- DON’T Wear Only Loose, Baggy Clothing
Some people think that dressing in maternity wear means hiding your baby bump. Loose, shapeless clothing is not flattering and will make you appear larger all over. It’s better to showcase your growing belly and wear clothes you feel confident in.
- DON’T Try an Entirely New Style
If your style is traditional and preppy, this may not be the best time to invest in an entire maternity wardrobe of bohemian tops. You will have enough changes in the upcoming months. Buy clothes that suit you and make you feel good.
The nine months of your pregnancy are a wonderful and enjoyable time. Buying maternity clothes that flatter your growing bump and make you feel comfortable will help you look good and feel great.
