What to Wear When You’re the Mommy-to-Be
Women's Lifestyle Magazine May 2007
It’s something you may or may not be planning for – a pregnancy. Regardless of your intentions, a little bundle of joy is in your future in the coming months. Not only will your house be increasing in occupancy, but your waistline will be increasing as well.
When shopping for maternity fashions, the expectant mom always wants to look for the right fit and comfort, says Rebecca Matthias, president and creative director of A Pea in the Pod, Mimi Maternity and Motherhood Maternity. “Women should invest in the basics. Black pants and top for the office, a few t-shirts, a pair of jeans for a casual day, and a dress for that night out and, of course, a bra that fits.”
Speaking of bras, a woman will need to pay attention to this undergarment throughout her pregnancy.
Most women can agree, when you’re pregnant it seems like all the shirts end up being too short and exposing those completely unflattering elastic waists on your pants. Even maternity shirts become too short in the last couple of weeks. Enter Shade Clothing www.shadeclothing.com. Shade designs its shirts to be extra long and extra comfy for expecting moms. They allow women to wear their normal shirts longer into their pregnancy. By layering normal tops over Shade maternity tees and tanks, women can extend their normal wardrobe. The cap sleeve is designed for layering. Both the cap sleeve and the baby tee come in a number of colors and are under $20 each.
Pregnant women everywhere understand the need for comfortable shoes. Expectant mothers should look no further than OkaB (www.shoesthatloveyou.com) . Designed to fit comfortably, OkaB shoes promote proper weight distribution and support through its one-piece construction and ergonomic foot bed. The OkaB collection includes 15 shoes including slides, thongs, clogs and mules. Bes thing about these shoes? The price.
There’s one accessory a pregnant woman shouldn’t be without. A Miss Oops Popper Stopper. The disposable, paper thing material with adhesive backing stops your bellybutton from popping through your garments. And no need to worry, the material is latex-free and medically approved. Plus, Popper Stopper does not pop out like Band-Aids. Simply place Popper Stopped over your bellybutton before slipping into your clothes. The non-adhesive strip in the middle prevents irritation. Neither the Popper Stopper no your bellybutton will show through your fashionable garments. So go ahead and put a stop to the pop.
It may feel like an eternity, but pregnancy won’t last forever. If you’re wondering when it will be over, remember, investing in a few basics and accessorizing with flair will keep your pregnancy wardrobe fresh and exciting. Congratulations, mommy-to-be!