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What are the best wedding
outfits for pregnancy?
Can I wear shapewear whilst pregnant?
Don’t let your bump stand in the way of you living out your bridal
fantasy. If a spaghetti strap number was always your vision, then
go for it. There’s no reason maternity has to equate to matronly. I
remember on my wedding day, with my bump proudly on display
as I walked down the aisle, that it felt so special knowing that our
baby was sharing this momentous occasion.
You’ll need to decide whether you want
to lightly conceal your bump or flaunt
your growing belly. To conceal it,
an empire waist look is the way
to go. You can find basically
any style that has an empire
waist design. The key is to
accentuate the tiniest part
of your torso and make the
focus on the upper part of
the body. Many maternity
wedding dresses have a sash
or bow detail above the bump
area to help achieve this look.
To highlight your bump, look for a
dress with a bit of give to it. Find a
body conscious dress that has some
elasticity with either jersey or a lace stretchy
fabric. If you’re feeling sexy in your mama-to-be
body, then there’s no reason to hide it. Also, this might not
be the time to wear platform heels or stilettos. A tasteful pair of
beautiful flats will make you very happy and can later be worn
with a pair of jeans.
You might wonder what the purpose of shapewear is during
pregnancy, after all isn’t the whole point of wearing it to make you
look slimmer? While pregnancy is not the time to wear a girdle
and hide your belly, shapewear can come in handy if you want to
accentuate your bump while still holding in some of the lumps and
bumps on your hips, bum and thighs.
Wearing Lycra, ( the fabric that gives shapewear its fit ) over your
bump won’t harm your baby. Since the baby is protected and well
cushioned by the amniotic fluid, any mild compression from one
of these garments won’t be harmful. However, you may not feel
comfortable in traditional shapewear. There are maternity-specific
shapewear to help mamas not only look less bumpy, but will also
provide support to the back and belly.