Dressing The Bump: How To Look Fabulous While Pregnant

While it can still be challenging to dress your growing baby bump, women can find fashionable maternity clothes in a variety of styles and price points. There's no reason not to look your best for these nine months – you've earned it, you deserve it, and you need it! It's all about keeping true to your own style.

choose fitted over bulky
Reaching for bigger clothes to hide your growing size sounds like a good idea, but it only contributes to a bulky look. Instead, slim down and embrace your silhouette and emphasize the features that aren't expanding with fitted tops, skinnier pants, and button-down shirts or blazers (feel free to from your pre-pregnancy wardrobe). Try knits that stretch to fit your form - they're sexy and feminine.

maternity pants
Invest in one or more pairs of maternity jeans that have adjustable waistbands. If you enjoyed wearing skinny jeans before you were an expecting mama, don't be afraid to rock tight-fitting pants now just because you're pregnant. Many maternity lines are now making stretchy, super-comfy (and fabulous!) skinny jeans and leather leggings that will fit and flaunt your new curves.



celebrate your tummy and cleavage
Tops and dresses that show off the shape of your bump are much more flattering than those that cover you up in yards of fabric (aka 'tent'-look). Showing off a little bit of cleavage helps you maintain a sexy look.

add accessories
Add lots of accessories for your basics. One of the easiest ways to add dimension and flare to an otherwise simple ensemble is to put on your favorite accessories and jewelry. Try long, dangling earrings and lariat necklaces to de-emphasize fullness in your face. Wear a patterned scarf in your hair, put a jeweled cuff on your wrist, or carry a chic handbag. Fun accessories will draw attention away from the over-sized bump and onto your neck and face.

wrap tops/dresses
A wrap top or dress perfectly shows off the bump. The cut is comfortable, and there are no annoying buttons. Plus, plunging necklines are really sexy on pregnant women.

stick with what you like
It doesn’t matter if you decide to wear skin-tight clothes to show off your stomach or hide it with flowy tops. You should stay true to whatever style you usually wear. Just because your body is changing doesn't mean you need to transform your wardrobe.

maxi dresses
 keep you looking feminine and on-trend.   They are a great investment for any pregnant woman. Another great thing is that the maxi dress that you can purchase at non-maternity stores, work just as great (better, I think) than what you might find overpriced for a much higher price tag at a maternity store. Make sure to select a maxi dress with an empire cut to give some shape to your silhouette - it trims your waist and skim past your belly.


borrow from you man
 Don't hesitate to borrow from your man's closet! Break out a crisp men's dress shirt and pair it with leggings or jeans and a fitted T-shirt or tank underneath. This look is the perfect mix of sexy, modern, and classic style.

trendy shoes
If you are feeling slightly off balance towards the end of your pregnancy, stick with  flats   instead of heels. An open design will keep your feet cool in summer and allow for some normal pregnancy swelling. Since some women find their feet are permanently larger after pregnancy, don’t overspend on shoes early in the pregnancy.