Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Top tips for a stylish pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time when women look their most beautiful. You will find yourself with boosted -or discover completely new- voluptuous curves, and have a healthy, happy glow. Thinking about your maternity and breast feeding wardrobe and the image you project is the first step to looking, and more importantly feeling, like a beautiful mummy.

Here are the top tips for a stylish maternity:

Size matters.

It can be easier to move away from maternity lines and breast feeding clothes and simply buy and borrow regular clothes in a bigger size. Many pregnant women find themselves borrowing their partner’s clothes, or buying clothes from the men’s sections. This is fine for comfortable wear around the house. But constantly wearing bulky clothes which are far too big will leave you looking and feeling much bigger than you are.

With so many stylish maternity lines available, once your bump has grown too big to fit into your regular clothes it makes sense to move towards clothes which are specifically designed to flatter your shape. In cooler weather wear a fitted long-sleeved maternity top with a loose scarf for a chic snug look.

Lots of women look forward to buying a new maternity wardrobe and it’s not difficult to see why. Not only will the clothes flatter your bump, but they are also designed with optimum levels of comfort, with natural fabrics to avoid irritation and a comfortable cut.

Start with the basics.

Maternity underwear will give you a neat silhouette to begin with. Look for comfortable cotton fabrics and designs which give you the support. Buy some nightwear too; maternity nightwear is more comfortable than any others out there.

Build a basic capsule wardrobe. Some nursing tops are essential, as is a cotton tunic to wear comfortably with leggings. In cooler weather you might want to invest in some maternity knitwear too. Show off your new voluptuous curves with V-neck or scoop-neck tops.

After pregnancy you will require a changing bag. These don’t have to be padded with bright cartoon characters. Designers such as Koochu create gorgeous handbags which secretly double as changing bags. Check out their beautiful patent handbags which contain a washable cotton lining with useful hidden pockets; including a hidden base compartment for a changing mat, nappies and wipes.

Don’t be afraid of glamour.

So many designers are creating gorgeous more formal maternity dresses and skirts, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice glamour just because you’re pregnant. Try treating yourself to a pampering session and buy a new dress and shrug for an evening out.

Some maternity ranges can be worn during nursing too, with hidden concealments and enough stretch to fit whatever size your belly is. Clothes which are suitable for both the pregnancy and nursing stages will let you really get your money’s worth. Browse nursing tops with hidden concealments, which are practical and available in beautiful designs. How about a nursing top in a vest shape with a long, flowing skirt and sandals in summer?

And don’t be afraid of colour, stand out during pregnancy and nursing with a bright top or scarf. Changing your wardrobe for maternity no longer means you have to sacrifice your style!

A Beautiful Mummy breastfeeding and maternity boutique specialises in beautiful and practical clothing for pregnancy and beyond. Visit their website today for beautiful maternity and nursing tops, dresses and knitwear, as well as a range of Koochu changing bags.
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