Chic pregnancy

Every self-respecting female would be hoping to look nice during her pregnancy, and I’m not about to become a frumpy momma just because I have an expanding belly. Here are some ideas that can help.

This article from Telegraph Fashion is great, and has some excellent tips like:

1. Wear snug clothes.
   Obviously, you need some semblance of body confidence, but I find that figure hugging clothes that drape and cling in all the right spots seem to make me look smaller, and less tent-like.
2. Invest in maternity jeans.
   I have worn my 2 pairs to death, they are so comfortable! I also have a spare pair of pre-pregnancy skinny leg jeans that are super stretchy with a high waistline: they fit great and make my legs look wonderful but start to dig into my belly after a long day, so I only wear them when I’m desperate (with no other option, or desperate to look good).
3. Choose empire lines.
   Actually when I pick non-maternity clothes, I prefer wrap tops that I tie above my belly. I also find that longer tops with ruching around the waist/ belly area very flattering. Some of them I’ve had since pre-pregnancy are still very comfortable now. I have two empire line tops that look nice, but I find some of them can make my boobs look like udders!
   Other clothes that can do double duty are dresses, especially wrap dresses; tunic tops and anything extremely stretchy.
4. Layer up.
   I find I gain and lose heat alot quicker when I’m pregnant, so it is very important to layer. Also, if something doesn’t fit quite right, layering can help disguise it and give you more mileage with your pre-pregnancy clothes.
5. Don’t overshop.
   Well, if you are creative and try almost all of your wardrobe on, I’m sure you won’t have to over shop.

For more inspiration, check out the latest (spring/summer) trends from Mamas and Papas, one of my favourite places to shop while I was in England.

Or try these ideas Benetton Maternity