HOW TO DRESS, WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING!

Motherhood has always and will always be an exciting and challenging chapter in ones life. Your hormones are changing, the cravings kick in, you can’t get a good nights rest and you don’t feel like you have the same amount of energy as you used to. On top of all this your body changes rapidly and you can’t get into the clothes you usually wear. So what’s our advice?

Well everyone has a different opinion on maternity wear. Mature aged mums tend to think that you should only wear loose, flowy dresses and tops while young mums can be more adventurous wearing more tight fitted apparel. I feel strongly that there is no right or wrong answer on how to dress when your pregnant it just all comes down to personal style and what makes you feel confident. If you’re a younger mum and want to dress more conservatively now that you’re expecting then do so. If you’re an older mum and you’re proud of your body then don’t feel forced to cover up, channel you inner Kim K. and Queen B! If you want to wear a bikini then you go ahead honey! You know your body shape better than anyone so don’t let anyone influence you to change the way you dress!

However with that said do try to AVOID:

• Crop tops


• Anything high waisted


• Loose, long sleeved maxis if you’re short.      

These items can be very unflattering.

I’ve also noticed that the main concern that mothers to be have during this wardrobe stage of their life is how do I make myself “look pregnant” and not just big. The “pregnant look” is looking pretty much the same but just with a fuller stomach. For me, to achieve the “pregnant look” instead of buying maternity wear that I’d probably never wear again unless another bub popped into my life I opted to continue wearing clothing that I usually go for just in the size above and in a stretchy material.

Buying A Dress/Dressing Up For An Occasion: Because of my bigger bust tighter dresses have always looked better on me! When pregnant, a tighter dress will show off your curves and the slim parts of your body whereas a flowy dress can make you pretty much feel like a ball. Glamazon is a good stretchy dress label that you can get from LIVE Clothing.

Casual Corner: I do feel though when casually dressing, flowy and loose fitted tops work well with fitted bottoms especially if you have great legs.

Shoes: You’re going to feel heavier so always wear comfy shoes. Your feet will also swell so you may need to purchase a new pair of shoes in a bigger size. Avoid high heels. If you really need to wear heels because you’re attending a formal event just wear a nice pair with the smallest heel you can find.

Jewellery: Avoid wearing rings. As you progress with your pregnancy your hands may swell so any jewellery on the hands may get stuck which will cause you some discomfort. So yes the wedding ring and engagement ring has to go but only for now ;).

I hope this has helped. Remember ladies you know what suits your body shape and yes even though you’ve gained weight your shape remains the same so stay true to your own personal style! Always try to highlight the slimmer parts of your body, your best assets and you’re baby bump.

Tight stretchy dresses, loose fitted tops and well fitted bottoms works best for me.

Xx