Dressing Tips for Pregnant Women

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Hey guys, I am in my 6th month of pregnancy and was wondering what sort of wardrobe choices I should make to look less obvious. What did you guys wear when you were going through your pregnancy? Thanks for any tips!

Tip 1 - If you’re big all over Emphasize length, not width

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by MandyRoss | permalink

If you’re big all over

From puffy face to swollen ankles, you want to signal that you're pregnant, not fat! Your goal: Emphasize length, not width.

by Liz Krieger

For further reading: http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-4-pregnancy-body-types-and-how-to-dress-them_10327963.bc ^[1]

Tip 2 - Katy: Think Beyond Maternity!

Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ana Smith | permalink

Think Beyond Maternity!

While you definitely need some maternity basics (a good pair of jeans is a must), don't go overboard buying maternity clothes early on. You may never need things like tops or even dresses, and you'll get more value from non-maternity clothes that you'll still wear after the baby arrives. Look designs with lots of stretch to fit over your growing bump, like simple tank tops and v-neck sweaters in cotton-blended fabrics. They're cute and still still work postpartum!