Looking fabulous is tough, to say the least, when the size and shape of your body is rapidly changing. I’ve witnessed the daily struggle as one of my always stylish girlfriends continues to try and find new, comfortable, and fashion-forward ways to dress her 6-month (and growing!) bump. So the million dollar question is – how do you dress during your pregnancy without breaking the bank? And – is it possible to find maternity that isn’t, well, maternity?
The short answer is YES! Get creative raiding your closet (and maybe even a girlfriend’s) for pieces you already own that you can adjust – with or without modifications – to fit the baby bump! Invest in a few key maternity pieces like denim, leggings, a versitile pair of black trousers, tights, a pencil skirt, and a couple of layering tanks or tees.
After you do that – start seeking out items that will look fab even post-pregnancy. Find unstructured, asymetirical drapey tops in fabrics that feel yummy to the touch. Embrace sillhouettes that both hug and enhance the bump (bias cut is good). Aside from the basics, try to stay away from strictly “maternity” pieces. Add accessories and scarves – the chunkier, the bolder, the better. Oh, and if you are comfortable in heels, by all means ROCK them… they lengthen legs like crazy! Take inspiration from celeb baby bumps that rule the red carpet and find ways to make it work for you. Just a hint: anything stretchy is usually really really good! It takes effort and a little creativity but in the end, looks that wow are more than worth it.
For more “styling the bump” tips, definitely take a peek at Bump it Up, the ultimate pregnancy style guide by Amy Tara Koch.
