So, I have this sorority sister who can dress. I know a fair amount of girls who can dress. But this girl can put on a grocery sack {is that still pc?} and make it look couture. I’ve never had this knack. As I discussed upon purchasing my FUggs, I am not a fashion forward gal. But in dressing for pregnancy, I get a little more daring. Perhaps it’s because I don’t really care what you think because I am harboring a human. Perhaps it’s because I’m not ashamed of what’s going on in my belly. Perhaps it’s just because I’m out of my gourd. Whatevs the reason, I get a little more risky when my bump begins to plump.
I’ve come up with a few rules for fashioning yourself while with fetus and while I’m no Rosie Pope, I think they’re not half bad {that’s me realizing they may also not be half good, either}.
1. The Bigger the Better … The bigger your bell balloons, the bigger your baubles can be. I wear larger jewelry {and let’s be real, I already rock big hair} while pregnant. Why not? Bigger “statement pieces” {look at me, pretending to be all fashion forward} make more of an impact with your peanut.
2. Accent the Bump, Hide the butt … people often say to me “You don’t have a pregnant butt”. While I find this to be somewhat true as I have carried two kiddos on my front, I also think if you highlight the bump and the chest, people sort of seem to forget the rest.
3. Brighten Up With Your Babe … If you haven’t noticed from my glow, I use a fair amount of under eye cream {make sure it’s all-natural while pregs and breastfeeding}, bronzer and illuminator. While being pg gives me a natural glow, I still get by with a little help from my friend.
4. Think Outside the Bump … I’ve worn leggings at times during my pregnancy and actually flirted with skinny jeans {though I didn’t purchase them… I’m still a pear}. I think when your middle is the main event, the rest of you can tend to look smaller {something I rarely experience because, as I’ve mentioned, I’m a Pear.} Be a little bold and blazen with your bump. People will either think you’re “adorable” or they’ll think you’re too hormonal to be messed with. Regardless, no one will say a negative word.
5. Don’t Marry Yourself to Materniwear … The current styles lend themselves to the possibility of fashioning over a fetus. I’ve bought several of my favorite preggo pieces outside of the materniwear section and am hoping to transition them into my post-pregnancy wardrobe as well.
6. Blue Jean Baby … Don’t ignore the necessity of a good pair of baby blue Jeans. They don’t have to be spendy but they should have some good spandex to them, a comfy panel and should be versatile enough to wear with your fave flats and heels.
7. Expandapants … Don’t ignore the beauty of a good pair of expandapants. I have a pair of black yoga pants from Gap Maternity {which I purchased with a 40% “We Love Wednesdays” coupon} and I heart them. I honestly wash them 3-4 days a week and wear them just as often. The difference between these and regular yoga wear … the waistband is made to rise up above your rump and down below your bump. Comfy comforten.
8. You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile… While this may sound cliche, it’s tote on-point. When you look happy and healthy, you will feel fabulous {specifically after the barfies of the first trimester say bye bye.}.
Whatever you do, embrace your bump and welcome the weight changes of pregnancy. It really can be a beautiful thing to pack on a person. What are your tricks to festoon your fetus?
