Finding great evening maternity wear during pregnancy used to be a challenge. Thanks to the latest trends in fashion, pregnant women everywhere no longer have to fear resembling a giant Easter egg at holiday gatherings. UrbanMommies has a few suggestions on how to dress your baby bump for an evening on the town.
How to Pick Colours While Pregnant
Pick colour based on not only what is seen on Paris runways, but on what looks great with your skin tone. Remember that horizontal stripes are probably not the best choice, and decide if you want a form-fitting or tailored gown. Pallazo pants and great heels can also make you feel like a million.Choose a colour that compliments your skin tone and brings out your mommy-to-be glow.
Elegance doesn’t have to be limited to the maternity aisles. A maxi dress made of soft silk is a great choice, and can be used after the bump is gone as well. Empire waistlines are also fabulous depending on your stage.
Accessories During Pregnancy
Urbanmommies suggests spending time and money on accessories because they will stay with you longer than 9 months. If you have multiple events to attend this season considering buying a basic black dress that can be transformed with a gold necklace or colourful pashminas.
When choosing a dress, steer clear of constricting materials. Susan recommends that you look for fabrics that are soft and drape well, for example a stretch satin will move with your body and is still comfortable to dance the night away. Try wearing SPANXS for maternity for extra support for your legs and under your belly.
Shoes to Wear During Pregnancy
If your back can handle it or you can still keep your balance start your night with a kitten heel or a wedge. But if you want to keep you ankles from swelling into cankles then stick with an elegant flat. Luckily ballerina flats are easy to come by accented with jewels or metallic finishes.
Fit and Draping During Pregnancy
Fit is key to flattering your belly. A fitted bodice with a lovely neckline is a great look for the evening. If you are tummy shy, look for empire waists that allows the fabric to drape softly over your curves. Depending on the formality of the event you could even wear dress pants paired with a dressy maternity top. Accent areas of your body that you feel confident showing off. If you love your cleavage, then wear a v-neck. If you don’t feel confident blind them with a sequined clutch.
Makeup and Pregnancy
Lastly, attend your holiday parties with confidence. Start with a relaxing bath, a layer of moisturizer and our tips for a 5 min face. You will feel so good after spending some time pampering yourself that your partners co-workers won’t even suspect how bad your morning sickness has been.
What are you tips on feeling confident at holiday parties?
-Stephanie Raposo once resembled a Easter egg at a summer wedding and loved every moment of it.
A fabulous dress from Hazel and Co gave me confidence for a friend’s wedding. I was in the later stages of my third trimester. I felt gorgeous and even managed a dance on the dance floor. :o)
Great ideas! Helpful as well for those who have just had their baby and have not returned to their former shape.
What type of foot wear would you suggest?
After nursing my second child left me nearly flat-chested and with low confidence I found and amazing push up bra that gave me my bust back. Even if it was only temporary, I felt fantastic and confident!
I took full advantage of my pregnant shape last holiday season – with a bright, jewel toned dress that played up my new set of boobies! This year, the “girls” are, sadly, deflated… So I am going to go with a short dress and sky-high heels to draw attention where I want it – my legs, and NOT my teeny boobs! Work with what you’ve got, girls! 🙂
After having my first baby in September, some of my favourite holidays clothes do not fit as nice as I would like. My tip to feel confident at holiday parties is to wear clothes that I feel comfortable in. When you are comfortable it is easy to be confident.
Confidence and being self-assured allow you to wear anything!
I agree that a good short dress with heels to draw attention to ones legs always helps with confidence. That said I am also a fan of a good glass of wine before heading to the party 🙂
I own about forty pairs of yogas, so I am always comfortable whereever I go. Althought during the Christmas season with my son, I transformed my regular black yogas into a nice pair of trendy black leggings, and I put my big boots over top. I looked stylish but yet I was comfy and mostly confident because I was comfy and I had an elastic waste so I could eat as MUCh as I wanted:) I added a few accessories and my yogas were a hit:)
For me, a good night’s sleep (unlikely with 3 young children, but it would really help!), a comfortable, dressy outfit that fits MY shape, and sexy yet comfortable shoes or boots (do these exist?) would go a long way to giving me holiday party confidence. Throw in a spectacular baby sitter (maybe Grandma) so I wouldn’t have to worry about what I’m missing at home, and it would be a fabulous party!
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Keep the tips coming ladies!
Thanks for sharing..