Do Pregnancy In Style
Hot Mama
Pregnancy creates a style challenge as you look to re-assess
your wardrobe to reflect your changing body shape and lifestyle.
Whether you choose to flaunt your new curves or present your
bump more modestly, follow the www.bumpmagic.co.uk pregnancy
style tips and you'll have the confidence to wear your bump with
pride.
*Choose well-designed maternity clothes. Choosing bigger sizes
of your normal clothes might be an easy option in the short term
but it won't be cost effective or style effective for the full
pregnancy term. Oversized normal clothes will become ill
fitting, ride up your bump and uncomfortable very early on.
There really is no substitute for choosing clothes which have
been specifically designed to meet the growing needs of a
pregnant body. With hidden zips, stretch fabric and not an
elasticated waist in sight, properly designed maternity clothes
bought in the early stages of your pregnancy will last the
duration and prove to be a good investment. You can even
continue to wear maternity clothes following birth as you take
the time to adjust to your new lifestyle and gain back your
pre-pregnancy shape, the well designed fabrics will spring back
into their earlier shape (even if you don't do straight away!).
*Buy early. Invest in a good selection of maternity clothes
early on. Don't be misled into thinking that you can manage with
one pair of maternity jeans, a couple of tops and a pair of
smart trousers for work and going out. Were you able to manage
with such a small choice of clothes over a nine month period
before you were pregnant?! Buy as many items as you are able to
at the beginning of pregnancy, you'll be less likely to run out
of clothing options, and if that happens later on in your
pregnancy you'll be less inclined to buy what you need. So buy
your clothes early on, wear them and enjoy them.
*Slim down on colours, slim down on shape. Dressing in one
colour or a palette of 2 or 3 toning colours will make you look
instantly slimmer and more stylish then when dressed in prints
or stripes. Black is always slimming, but fresher, cooler
colours for summer are essential.
*Put your best foot forward. As you progress through your
pregnancy the burden on your feet becomes heavier and heavier.
High heeled shoes throw your weight forward and can damage your
posture. Comfortable shoes and boots are a must in pregnancy,
but you don't have to compromise on style. Kitten heeled shoes
are comfortable and contemporary for the office or an evening
out. Flip flops with beads, buttons and other assorted bling!
will see you through a multitude of occasions.
*Accessorise. Well chosen contemporary accessories will help you
to create new outfits, combinations and styles from a capsule
pregnancy wardrobe. If your pregnancy is preventing you from
wearing the most trendy clothes, reflect the trend in your
accessories instead. Create some bump magic with jewellery,
bags, scarves and hats.
*Work it baby. The style rules above will help you find a
wardrobe which suits your pregnancy and work requirements.
Sticking with darker colours is both slimming and fits well with
a corporate image. A dark work suit can easily be lifted with
well-chosen accessories. Durable fabrics are a must, don't wear
linen even in summer, it will crumple and you won't feel at your
best in it. Avoid opting for knit-tops at work, cotton shirts
give a more professional appearance and in pregnancy that's
important.
About the author:
Hot Mama is Bump Magic's style guru. Bump Magic in an online
store, information centre and community for pregnant women in
the UK. Visit us at maternityclothes
Pregnancy creates a style challenge as you look to re-assess
your wardrobe to reflect your changing body shape and lifestyle.
Whether you choose to flaunt your new curves or present your
bump more modestly, follow the www.bumpmagic.co.uk pregnancy
style tips and you'll have the confidence to wear your bump with
pride.
*Choose well-designed maternity clothes. Choosing bigger sizes
of your normal clothes might be an easy option in the short term
but it won't be cost effective or style effective for the full
pregnancy term. Oversized normal clothes will become ill
fitting, ride up your bump and uncomfortable very early on.
There really is no substitute for choosing clothes which have
been specifically designed to meet the growing needs of a
pregnant body. With hidden zips, stretch fabric and not an
elasticated waist in sight, properly designed maternity clothes
bought in the early stages of your pregnancy will last the
duration and prove to be a good investment. You can even
continue to wear maternity clothes following birth as you take
the time to adjust to your new lifestyle and gain back your
pre-pregnancy shape, the well designed fabrics will spring back
into their earlier shape (even if you don't do straight away!).
*Buy early. Invest in a good selection of maternity clothes
early on. Don't be misled into thinking that you can manage with
one pair of maternity jeans, a couple of tops and a pair of
smart trousers for work and going out. Were you able to manage
with such a small choice of clothes over a nine month period
before you were pregnant?! Buy as many items as you are able to
at the beginning of pregnancy, you'll be less likely to run out
of clothing options, and if that happens later on in your
pregnancy you'll be less inclined to buy what you need. So buy
your clothes early on, wear them and enjoy them.
*Slim down on colours, slim down on shape. Dressing in one
colour or a palette of 2 or 3 toning colours will make you look
instantly slimmer and more stylish then when dressed in prints
or stripes. Black is always slimming, but fresher, cooler
colours for summer are essential.
*Put your best foot forward. As you progress through your
pregnancy the burden on your feet becomes heavier and heavier.
High heeled shoes throw your weight forward and can damage your
posture. Comfortable shoes and boots are a must in pregnancy,
but you don't have to compromise on style. Kitten heeled shoes
are comfortable and contemporary for the office or an evening
out. Flip flops with beads, buttons and other assorted bling!
will see you through a multitude of occasions.
*Accessorise. Well chosen contemporary accessories will help you
to create new outfits, combinations and styles from a capsule
pregnancy wardrobe. If your pregnancy is preventing you from
wearing the most trendy clothes, reflect the trend in your
accessories instead. Create some bump magic with jewellery,
bags, scarves and hats.
*Work it baby. The style rules above will help you find a
wardrobe which suits your pregnancy and work requirements.
Sticking with darker colours is both slimming and fits well with
a corporate image. A dark work suit can easily be lifted with
well-chosen accessories. Durable fabrics are a must, don't wear
linen even in summer, it will crumple and you won't feel at your
best in it. Avoid opting for knit-tops at work, cotton shirts
give a more professional appearance and in pregnancy that's
important.
About the author:
Hot Mama is Bump Magic's style guru. Bump Magic in an online
store, information centre and community for pregnant women in
the UK. Visit us at maternityclothes
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