Weight gain during pregnancy is healthy and unavoidable. Although, you might not be comfortable flaunting dresses that accentuated your oh-so-lovely curves perfectly in the past, you do not have to settle with looking drab either.
None of the celebrities do and no, it’s not because they are celebrities but it’s just that they get the style right. Maternity style, when chosen practically can turn you into one of those yummy mummies.
The first trimester is the easiest; the bump hasn’t materialized yet and you are most likely to squeeze in your existing wardrobe. Although, you must opt for pregnancy clothes that are slightly looser and which do not stick to your body like a second skin.
However, once you start to grow and your belly starts showing, it’s time for you to adopt a maternity specific style that complements your body shape. Take a cue from Reese Witherspoon, the legally blonde babe who comfortably carried her baby bump in a number of dresses both maxi and shorter ones.
Loose tops and maternity jeans should be available readily in your wardrobe. Opt for solid colors and black has been a woman’s ally in camouflaging weight since centuries, so you can depend on the color to bail you out of one of those my-waist-isn’t-26-inches-anymore cribbing moments.
Jackets and pullovers are great if you are seeking to add layers and camouflage the bulge. A well-fitting jacket can make you look a million dollars, just keep in mind that well-fitting does not equate with skin hugging.
If you plan to go ethnic, take a cue from the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai, who’s recently had a baby girl. During the course of her pregnancy, she was seen flaunting kurti style elegant Indian wear. Her Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla designed cream colored salwar Kameez at the launch of the Hanuman Chalisa album created quite a stir as it also happened to be her first outing with that almost hidden bump.
If you do plan to go with Indian attire, try opting for kurtis that have buttons in the front that can allow easy nursing once the baby arrives (thus killing two birds with a stone!) Team these up with churidars or patialas and you have that classy yet chic look.
(Another tip for when the baby arrives: nursing t-shirts are great casual wear and when you are busy running from the kitchen to the baby cot, you’d need something that is comfortable and trendy. These nursing t-shirts save one the inconvenience of having to change every time you have to feed the baby.)
Clothes they say might maketh a man (or a woman) but it is your personal self image that is the key to being able to don a pillow cover and look fabulous. Yes, your waistline is expanding, yes, you might even be getting those dreaded stretch marks but if you FEEL like a supermodel, you’d look like a supermodel. Do not neglect yourself and take out time to take care of your skin and hair, this along with that special pregnancy glow is enough to turn you into feeling like one hot mom!
None of the celebrities do and no, it’s not because they are celebrities but it’s just that they get the style right. Maternity style, when chosen practically can turn you into one of those yummy mummies.
The first trimester is the easiest; the bump hasn’t materialized yet and you are most likely to squeeze in your existing wardrobe. Although, you must opt for pregnancy clothes that are slightly looser and which do not stick to your body like a second skin.
However, once you start to grow and your belly starts showing, it’s time for you to adopt a maternity specific style that complements your body shape. Take a cue from Reese Witherspoon, the legally blonde babe who comfortably carried her baby bump in a number of dresses both maxi and shorter ones.
Loose tops and maternity jeans should be available readily in your wardrobe. Opt for solid colors and black has been a woman’s ally in camouflaging weight since centuries, so you can depend on the color to bail you out of one of those my-waist-isn’t-26-inches-anymore cribbing moments.
Jackets and pullovers are great if you are seeking to add layers and camouflage the bulge. A well-fitting jacket can make you look a million dollars, just keep in mind that well-fitting does not equate with skin hugging.
If you plan to go ethnic, take a cue from the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai, who’s recently had a baby girl. During the course of her pregnancy, she was seen flaunting kurti style elegant Indian wear. Her Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla designed cream colored salwar Kameez at the launch of the Hanuman Chalisa album created quite a stir as it also happened to be her first outing with that almost hidden bump.
If you do plan to go with Indian attire, try opting for kurtis that have buttons in the front that can allow easy nursing once the baby arrives (thus killing two birds with a stone!) Team these up with churidars or patialas and you have that classy yet chic look.
(Another tip for when the baby arrives: nursing t-shirts are great casual wear and when you are busy running from the kitchen to the baby cot, you’d need something that is comfortable and trendy. These nursing t-shirts save one the inconvenience of having to change every time you have to feed the baby.)
Clothes they say might maketh a man (or a woman) but it is your personal self image that is the key to being able to don a pillow cover and look fabulous. Yes, your waistline is expanding, yes, you might even be getting those dreaded stretch marks but if you FEEL like a supermodel, you’d look like a supermodel. Do not neglect yourself and take out time to take care of your skin and hair, this along with that special pregnancy glow is enough to turn you into feeling like one hot mom!
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