Okay, let’s face it. Swollen legs, bigger feet, stretch marks, sore boobs — pregnancy can change your body in a lot of ways, and not all body changes are exactly synonymous with style.
But just because your body changes doesn’t mean your fashion sense has to decline. Pregnant women can be sexy, swank trendsetters equal to those who aren’t dressing for two. Maternity style can be deliciously elegant and flattering.
That’s right: From decadent, night-on-the-town dresses to the coziest joggers and sweaters to yummiest onesies and exquisitely form-fitting tees that flaunt your bump, HATCH has got you covered on all the latest pregnancy style needs for moms-to-be. Read on for our best tips on how to look stylish while pregnant and rock the maternity fashion world with your trendy preggo glam.
- Dress To Your Body’s Unique Shape
You’ve heard about dressing to fit the bump, but what about dressing to fit your body’s shape regardless of the bump?
The bump is a star, but don’t forget about the rest of your incredible curves. Perhaps instead of focusing on the bump itself, try to focus on your body’s natural curves and shapes. Then, pay attention to where the bump sits in relation to those features.
If your baby bump sits higher on your body frame (around your abdomen area), accentuate the separation between your chest and your bump. Rely on a partly-buttoned Oxford shirt over a tank, or simply tie your cashmere robe (pajamas are outerwear now) over the belly. Wearing two different color shades for your top and bottom also works well to establish definition.
If your growing baby sits lower on your body frame, you might feel like it’s more prominent. Pregnancy clothing with a lower waistline cuts flatter this body shape well, as do maternity pants with soft waistlines (not to mention how much comfort and coziness they bring to the table).
Lastly, if you are petite and struggle to find maternity wear that doesn’t drown you in fabric and make you feel baggy, then don’t be afraid to boldly show off that bump! Form-fitting maternity tees or long-sleeve tees paired with fashionable denim maternity jeans are a great fit choice for this body type, mama bear.
- Let Your Style Grow With Your Belly
A growing bump means an often rapidly changing body, so you might need to adjust your looks from the first trimester to the fourth. While you might be able to rock your baggiest jeans after those first pregnancy tests (OMG, congrats!), they likely won’t last much longer. Place them in the back of your drawer and bid them a “See you soon” until after the next nine months.
Lucky for you, this means that your creativity will be at an all-time high when it comes to outfit ideas. It’s like an opportunity to redesign your house but with far less stress and far fewer DIY projects. Your pregnancy wardrobe will be a delectably dynamic treasure chest of choices for every type of occasion.
In the first trimester, you can dress for success with a lot of your regular clothes that you wore pre-pregnancy. As your bump begins to pop, opt for some flowy shirts or dresses to look voguish and chic. (Plus, this is a good way to keep your pregnancy on the down low at your sister’s wedding as you sip on your water.)
Then, as your bump starts to show more, experiment with tighter, more form-fitting shirts and decide whether they flatter your body shape and bump.
As your baby bump continues to grow, rock the maternity fashion world with off-the-beaten-path pregnancy outfits, like a flirty romper that shows off your legs or a casually hot pair of overalls that scream down-to-earth yet up for badassery.
- Add Some Glam to Comfortable Pieces
All this talk about glam, delicious style, elegant chic, and sexy allure, and you must be thinking, “but isn’t beauty pain?” No. Never. And especially not with maternity wear.
You should feel beautiful yet even more comfortable in your outfits from weeks one to 40 and beyond. Just because you want to look sexy doesn’t mean you have to wear an uncomfortable outfit while preggo — no need for those mile-high shoes or sleek coak that you can’t really raise your arms in.
Instead, try these: Maternity leggings are a fashionista’s go-to because they look sexy and shape-enhancing while at the same time feeling absolutely amazing against your skin and will leave you feeling at max comfort.
Maternity joggers are another great option that merges glam with comfort, and their elastic waistband will leave your hips and body frame riding on cloud nine. Plus — pockets.
- Balance Proportions
When you wear loose or flowy tops, pair them with tighter, slimmer fit bottoms like skinny jeans or leggings. A form-fitting top that accentuates your glowing bump also looks equally cute with looser, flowy pants (like boyfriend jeans) or a skirt.
Tighter tops can also look cute with tighter bottoms, like leggings and a fitted tee. In fact, these are basically flawless maternity workout attire (but are also fit for brunch with your besties).
- Get Dressy
That’s right, get “dressy!” By dressy, we don’t mean to glam up for the trip to the grocery store — though you totally should if you want to. No, we literally mean, wear some dresses!
Whether it’s a super casual day dress or a fancy wrap dress for a night out, maternity dresses are easy, breathable, and not to mention hella practical to keep in your wardrobe at all times. Plus, you can dress up any casual dress with a nice blazer or sweater or dress down any elegant dress with a casual jean jacket or cardigan.
Maternity maxi dresses are dynamic fashion choices for your preggo body, too, and look particularly cute when you rock one with a vibrant pattern.
- Accessorize
Your bump is kind of the ultimate accessory. It says, “Yeah, I have a tiny person in here, and I’m rocking it.” Even with your bump leading every entrance you make (literally), you can still add some accessories to really pump up the look.
Pick out some long necklaces to pair with a trendy V-neck. Get bold with some tantalizing dangly earrings, like some fierce bangles or seductive hoops. And, of course, go all out on the cutest, most stylish shoe options to complement your hot mom fits (make sure to buy some inserts to support that extra weight on your ankles and feet!)
Next Level Fashion for the Next Stage in Your Life
At HATCH, we firmly believe that you can feel your best, most beautiful self while still feeling totally at ease in all your maternity outfits. Every pregnant body is different. Our most important tip on how to look stylish while pregnant is to wear clothes that make you feel confident, chic, and like the world is your oyster as you grow that lil pearl in your belly.
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