Baby shower dress round-up
April 27, 2009
Are you searching for the perfect dress for your baby shower? Let us help you in your quest by rounding up our favorite articles to help you narrow down your search.
From color to print to dress length, as well as dress alternatives, find out how to narrow down your options.
Read: Baby shower basics: What to wear
Are you looking for a trendy dress that will make you the envy of the pregnant crowd? Find out how to be the hip pregnant mom.
Read: How to find trendy maternity clothes for your baby shower
If you are looking for cute baby shower dresses on a budget, you will love these three picks.
Read: 3 Cute baby shower dresses on a budget
For those pregnant mamas who want to find out the baby shower details of their favorite celebrities, such as Jessica Alba, Ashlee Simpson and Angie Harmon, check out our celebrity baby shower review.
Read: Celebrity baby shower details
Pictured is the Sleeveless Babydoll Maternity Dress from APeainthePod.com.
Pregnancy fashion basics: Maternity clothes tips
April 26, 2009
Are you excited about buying maternity clothes, but unsure where to start? Check out our top pregnancy fashion articles to help you have a stylish nine months and beyond.
First things first, it is hard to feel stylish if your bra is tight and uncomfortable. Find out what you need to know when buying that all-important maternity bra.
Read: 4 tips for buying a maternity bra
If you are in your first trimester, find out what clothes you should buy now and what you should wait on. Get fashion tips on looking great, even when morning sickness and fatigue has left you feeling exhausted.
Read: First trimester clothes shopping Do’s and Dont’s
Congratulations! You made it to the second trimester, also known as the honeymoon phase. Get fashion tips to show off your baby bump.
Read: Second trimester clothes shopping Do’s and Don’ts
You are on the home stretch — the third trimester. Find out how to stay looking good and feeling good.
Read: Third trimester shopping Do’s and Dont’s
You want to look great, but don’t want to blow your baby’s college fund on your maternity wardrobe. Find out how to look great for less.
Read: Look great on a budget: Maternity style secrets
Your baby shower is coming up, but you have no idea what to wear? Get tips on finding the perfect baby shower dress.
Read: 3 Cute baby shower dresses on a budget
Pictured is the Isabella Oliver Ruched Tank from IsabellaOliver.com.
Great buy alert! Crinkle maternity dress
April 26, 2009
I love the look and the feel of a casual white dress for a summer pregnancy. From baby showers to date nights to day trips, it can be dressed up or down for the perfect summer look.
The Isabella Oliver Crinkle Dress, normally priced at $105, is on sale for 70% off making it a great deal priced at $55.
This halter top dress features a side tie for a feminine touch that perfectly flatters your pregnancy curves.
Pick up the Isabella Oliver Crinkle Dress at IsabellaOliver.com.
Read More:
How to be a cute pregnant mom
Spring & summer maternity trends
Maternity bathing suits: Bikini
April 25, 2009
If you love bikini bathing suits, there is no reason to stop wearing them just because you are pregnant. Find out stylish maternity bathing suit options.
Bikini bathing suits are the perfect way to show off your cute baby bump. Plus, you don’t have to worry about your belly outgrowing your suit! Make sure you do find a bathing suit top that will support your growing bust, such as a halter top.
One cute options is the Belabumbum Aqua Stripe Maternity Bikini ($88) from DueMaternity.com. This striped halter bikini features a supportive bust and underbelly fit bottoms. The side tie is a cute added touch.
Not sure if the bikini is for you? Check out the following maternity bathing suit options:
Maternity one-piece swimsuit
Maternity tankini bathing suit
Maternity bathing suit options: Tankini
April 25, 2009
As summer approaches, many expecting moms are wondering what bathing suit will flatter their new curves. From modest to sexy, find out which bathing suit is right for you.
If you want the coverage of a one-piece bathing suit, but like the feminine look of the two-piece, then a tankini bathing suit is the perfect solution.
A tankini is a two piece bathing suit that features a tank that either completely covers or shows a hint of belly. The seperate bottoms come in a variety of styles.
One stylish option is the Jessie Flutter Maternity Tankini by Maternal America in Carnival Print ($99) available at figure8maternity.com.
Not sure if the tankini maternity bathing suit is right for you? Check out the following options:
Maternity bikini swimsuit
Maternity bathing suit: One piece
April 25, 2009
It’s almost bathing suit time! What are you options when you are pregnant? You can look just as cute (and sexy!) in this season’s stylish bathing suit selections.
If you love the look of a one-piece bathing suit, look for those with side ruching to grow with you. Sexy details like a halter top or a keyhole are added bonuses.
You will love the deep v-neckline and keyhole detail of the Jasmine Keyhole Maternity Bathing Suit by Maternal America ($78) available at figure8maternity.com. This suit features ruched detail to ensure a perfect fit throughout your pregnancy.
Not sure if the one-piece swimsuit is for you? Check out the following options:
Maternity tankini swimsuits
Read more on summer style:
Top 5 summer maternity essentials
Trimester specific bathing suit guide
Find the perfect baby name at BabyHold.com.
Early pregnancy style: Heidi Klum
April 25, 2009
Pregnant supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum shows off her hip early pregnancy style in a black tunic top and black leggings.
Klum, who is expecting her fourth child, is the perfect combination of modern edge and feminine style as she leaves a hair salon over the weekend. Leggings are a great addition to your maternity wardrobe because they can be worn with a tunic top, as Heidi shows, or they can be worn under a dress or long top. Boots or stylish sandals will finish off your hip maternity style.
Copy Klum’s look in the black maternity Crochet-Trim Tunics ($29.50) from OldNavy.com. Pair this top with black leggings are you are ready for a night out with your hubby or a day shopping with the gals.
Read more on pregnancy fashions:
Maternity clothes on a budget: Versatile options
Spring & summer maternity trends
Pregnancy fashion basic tips for a stylish 9 months
Find the perfect baby name at BabyHold.com
Trendy maternity style: Nicole Richie’s printed dress
April 25, 2009
Pregnant Nicole Richie shows off one of this year’s hottest trends — the printed scarf dress. Find out how you can copy her colorful style.
The scarf dress is a perfect pregnancy dress because it flatters your curves, is comfortable and stylish to boot. You don’t even have to buy “maternity” — just look for a scarf dress with an empire-waist cut and one that is long enough to keep you covered as your belly grows.
One beautiful option is the ECI Scarf Print Charmeuse Babydoll Dress ($138) from Nordstrom.com. This silk scarf dress features adjustable spaghetti straps and a pleated Empire waist.
Read more of Nicole Richie’s maternity style:
Basic white maternity t-shirt: Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie’s colorful maternity maxi dress
Celebrity maternity style: Black maxi dress
April 25, 2009
Pregnant jewelry designer (and wife of Spiderman star Tobey Maguire) Jennifer Meyers Maguire was recently seen out wearing her signature maternity color: black! Find out where you can get her hip black maxi dress, as well as her other stylish black maternity looks.
Jennifer, who is pregnant with her second child, shows off her baby bump in a black maxi dress. Copy her look in the Olian Maternity Knot Front Maxi Dress ($148) from Nordstrom.com. This soft jersey knit dress will fit your pregnancy curves right now, and will look great after baby.
The Old Navy Black Maternity Jersey Maxi Dress ($29.50) features the same hip look at a budget-friendly price.
Read More:
Get Jennifer Meyers Magure’s black maternity sundress
Jennifer Meyers Magure’s hip black maternity top
4 Tips for buying a maternity bra
April 22, 2009
You can expect your breasts to grow an average of one to two cup sizes while pregnant making a maternity or nursing bra an essential addition to your maternity wardrobe. Find out what you need to know when buying maternity bras.
Maternity or nursing bra? If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, you should go ahead and buy a nursing bra. Designed with drop down sides, a nursing bra will provide easy access for breastfeeding.
Maternity bra features: When buying a maternity or nursing bra, make sure you get measured to ensure a proper fit. Buy a bra that has at least 3 back closures and you should be wearing at the tightest closure initially, adjusting it larger as you grow and as your pregnancy progresses.
When to buy a bra: Some women will find their breasts start to grow and change as early as 8 weeks of pregnancy, however some women don’t notice this until much later. As soon as your normal bras start feeling tight and no longer fit your larger form, it is time to buy a new bra.
What about underwire? It is a myth that you can’t wear a underwire bra while nursing. An underwire bra is safe as long as it fits correctly. PregnancyandBaby.com makes this suggestion: “The underwire should fall well under your breasts, well-under as in it still provides support but won’t put pressure directly on your breasts. The best plan is to go to a professional maternity clothing shop and get measured and fitted for a maternity/nursing bra.”
Read more on maternity bras:
Maternity bras: How to measure for the proper fit
