Stay Cute and Comfortable in Maternity T Shirts
May 17, 2009 Filed under Caffeine and Pregnancy, Featured
Pregnancy and motherhood is obviously a very wonderful experience. However, it does mean that you have to say good-bye to some of your old self. Some women mistakenly believe that one of the things they have to give up is fashion and looking good. However, even though your figure is different and your fashion will have to change – you do not have to give up looking good!
Being pregnant is in style these days. Hollywood is filled with gorgeous pregnant women. So, there are actually a lot of maternity fashion options out there for you. The important thing to note is that the main change you may have to make in your style is modesty. That tube top you wore to the bar that won over your baby daddy is just not going to be attractive on you anymore!
Switching to modesty does not mean turning off the sexy factor. However, the definition of sexy does change. As a general rule bellies need to be covered up. More likely than not the tops you were wearing before are not going to cover up your new baby bumb.
Obviously, rule number one in maternity fashion is comfort. Physically your body is already uncomfortable and your clothes do not need to add to that problem. The simplest change you can make in your wardrobe is to substitute your old tops with maternity t shirts.
Your old cute shirts are jst not going to fit over your belly. And just getting bigger t shirts is not flattering at all. However, maternity t shirts get bigger only in the places that you need them too, which is the most flattering.
Buying regular dresses made out of stretchy material is another way to go. After the pregnancy you may be able to still wear the dress.
Additionally, you may be able to add certain pieces to the outfits you already have to make them appropriate. For example, maybe you have a favorite t shirt that does not quite fit but you do not want to buy a maternity t shirt. You could get a cardigan to throw over it to cover up the parts that do not fit but still be able to show off the design of the shirt.
Fashion is a good way for women to keep a sense of who they were before the pregnancy. A little bit of effort can go a long way with maternity style.


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