How to Choose a Stylish Maternity Dress
April 16, 2009 by Jac Waggett
Filed under Caffeine and Pregnancy
A maternity dress has to be a must-buy for every pregnant woman. Even if dresses are something you would normally only wear for special occasions, you will soon appreciate the versatility and the comfort of a maternity dress – not to mention the style!
It’s one of those facts of life that as soon as you let everyone know that you’re expecting a baby, then the invites for weddings, parties and formal dinners seem to flood in! At these events you’d normally be wearing a new party dress, but it seems silly to buy something you’ll only wear during the next nine months.
Well, the point here is to buy a dress you love, but one that is versatile enough to wear at many different events. Perhaps a flexible style which can be altered to look differently, like the amazing “six way dress”, or one that can be dressed up or down with clever maternity accessories.
In terms of style and fashion, the familiar “smock dress” is not at all in maternity fashion! At the moment, pregnant women have the pick of fabulous styles – halter-necks, bold fabrics and bright colours are all commonplace. You can choose a black dress if you wish, but these days, many women choose to flaunt their bumps in scarlets, fuchsias and bold patterns.
Often pregnant women actually find that dresses are easier to wear when they’re expecting than tops and trousers too. This is because maternity dresses are cut for comfort and without an uncomfortable waistband to dig in.
But the best thing about a maternity dress has to be the adaptability. No-one considers a pregnant woman is overdressed if she’s wearing a maternity dress, so you can wear a dress each day without raising eyebrows, A dress with a jacket is perfect for work. Going out? Then accessorize with different coloured wraps or pashminas. For casual daywear, just throw on a simple cardigan and you’re ready to go!
