Be Beautiful – All you need to do is dress up

JUST because you are pregnant does not mean you cannot be smart and look beautiful. Pregnancy causes a lot of changes in your size and lifestyle, as your body adjusts to the life growing inside you. As you approach the second trimester, the bump begins to show—this may be earlier if you are expecting multiple births.

All of a sudden, your regular fitting clothes start feeling tight and you start shopping around for a new wardrobe that is a size larger to accommodate the two of you. Most likely you will dispose of your skirts and trousers sooner than your tops and blouses.

In spite of all these, you can still find beautiful outfits that fit you and make you look and feel beautiful. Thankfully, designers have developed maternity clothes into fashionable attires that can easily accommodate your changing appearance. Gone are the days when the maternity dresses were confined to one form of clothing that was designed to look almost like a tent. Today, many maternity outfits have a perfect fit and show off your beautiful pregnant self.

Here are some factors you should put in mind, while picking out maternity outfits to keep you looking great during these nine months:

The appropriateness
For most of the coming nine months, you will put on maternity wear on a daily basis. During this period, you will need to consider the weather changes. For instance, buy tops that will suit all seasons. A short-sleeved blouse can either be worn on its own when it is warm or under a jacket or coat during the cold weather conditions.

Your occupation
If you are working, your utmost goal should be purchasing official maternity wear when doing the wardrobe replacement shopping. It is inexcusable to wear casual clothes or dress down while working. Instead of adorning your pre-pregnancy suit and unbuttoning the trousers zip. look out for maternity trousers with elastic bands and full dresses that enhance your comfort.

Shared wardrobe
Before going out on a shopping spree for a full wardrobe, consider what you can borrow or have passed on to you by your friends and relatives. A t-shirt from your husband, a dress from your sister, mother or friend who has been pregnant before will be of great help to you.

The colour
Bright colours, especially for tops and blouses usually heighten attention on someone and may give the illusion of a big body. Thus, to deflect people’s attention from your body and be comfortable, pick neutral colours. Apart from giving an illusion of a smaller body size, you can easily mix and match your clothes.

Their probability to live on
Durable and stylish clothes may last for at least two pregnancies without needing replacements. Therefore, when making any purchase for clothes, you should consider their longevity and quality regardless of the number of times you plan to give birth. Furthermore, if you do not plan to be pregnant again, you can simply pass them on to your expectant friends and relatives.

‘Thankfully, designers have developed maternity clothes into fashionable attires that can easily accommodate your changing appearance.’

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