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Any patterns or styles I should
avoid whilst pregnant?
Discovering what looks good on you in maternity wear is very
subjective. It’s really more about the size and fit than it is about
the pattern. Personally, any loud patterns always make me feel a
bit like a clown, so I gravitated towards neutral colours without any
ornate designs. Monochromatic looks great during pregnancy or
mixing different shades of the same colour.
Wearing clothing that’s oversized just for the sake of covering your
belly is generally a bad idea.You don’t want to wear clothing that’s
swimming on you, which will make you look sloppy as opposed to
pregnant. Accentuating the parts of your body that are the most
attractive to you, your arms, neckline, or legs, is a good strategy
during pregnancy. Strong is the new skinny and well-toned arms
peeking out of a sleeveless top whilst you’re pregnant shows the
world that you’re still in control of your body.
Less is more when it comes to accessories. Keep the crazy wide
brimmed hats and costume jewellery for when you’re ready to play
dress up with your daughter. Wear your bump as your proudest
accessory and you’ll never go wrong in the style department.