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Maternity
Clothes Trends
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by: Kathryn
Whittaker
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For
most women, the most stylish maternity clothes
solution is to wear stretch classic jeans and a
man’s white oxford shirt. However, the day comes
when they face the inevitable: the visit to a
maternity clothes store, either for a special
occasion outfit, or to browse the plus size
maternity clothes section in search for the most
flattering solution to their style dilemmas. So
what exactly should an expecting mom look for in
maternity clothes, either regular or plus-size
ones?
For the first few months most women can get along
with the wardrobe they already have. Slightly
bigger breasts and increased waistline will make
them sexier, not bigger. But when regular clothes
do not work anymore, most women prefer to forget
about fashion trends and cocoon themselves into
shapeless dresses or high-waist slacks paired with
voluptuous sweaters.
First of all, don’t try to hide your condition.
It’s chic to be pregnant today, and young
Hollywood stars happily get pregnant whenever they
want – and remain fashionable and glowing till
the delivery. Today it’s much more flattering to
show off your belly than to hide it under layers
of clothes. The most current maternity outfits are
sleek numbers that let your curvy silhouette show.
Happy Hippie. You will be perfectly stylish in
free-flowing ethnic skirts, kaftans and yoke
dresses that accommodate a growing belly. Airy
tunics and patterned blousons look equally great
with oversize cardigans, perhaps with a wide belt
under the belly, or on their own, with a tiny
capelet for warmth. This trend also embraces the
wide empire-waisted and baby-doll dresses that can
be worn over the maternity pants and jeans. Best
designers working in this style: Alberta Ferretti,
Anna Sui.
Bold Accessories. Keep the visual details on top.
A scarf, a capelet, a bolero jacket in contrasting
colors, virtually anything that accentuates the
shoulders and bust line are very flattering.
Layering with ponchos and shawls will complete the
look, if you go for a loose bohemian style.
Halter-type necklines are also very flattering,
because in most women their neck and arms look the
same even if the rest of the body grows at
enormous speed.
Skip Underwires. When your bust is growing, a
thick shelf bra is healthier than a bra with
metallic wiring underneath. The sports bra will
also do the trick. It will allow more room and
support while you grow.
Wear Jeans. Today denim designers offer maternity
versions of their most popular models. Citizen of
Humanity, Seven For Mankind and Earl Jeans have
maternity lines, as well as Juicy, in a variety of
denim washes. Wear your maternity jeans low-slung,
embroidered and slimming with contrasting washes.
Multifunctional Suits. With modern maternity suits
you can easily switch from day to night, as they
do double duty. You can dress them down with a
t-shirt for a day or add a silk blouse or tunic
for the night. The most charming maternity suits
are made of wool and cotton, with blouses made of
charmeuse and chiffon. Menswear plaids and
pinstripes also look charming on pregnant women.
Choose the size wisely: if you can stick two
fingers between the waistline and the fabric of
your new skirt or pants, it’s too big and will
stay so, even when you grow.
Don’t Bare Too Much Skin. Revealing the growing
belly may do the trick for Britney Spears, but not
many women can do that with flare. Pregnancy is
the beautiful period of life, but wearing too
skimpy clothes will just look tacky.
About the author:
Kathryn Whittaker writes articles on a number of
different topics. For more information on
Maternity Clothes please visit http://www.maternity-clothes-guide.com/and
for additional Maternity Clothes articles please
visit the following article page http://www.maternity-clothes-guide.com/maternityclothes-articles/.
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