Apr 16 2009
How to Pick the Perfect Maternity Dress
A maternity dress has to be a must-buy for every pregnant woman. Even if dresses are something you would normally only wear for formal occasions, you will soon appreciate the versatility and the comfort of a maternity dress - not to mention the style!
It’s a fact of life that as soon as you announce that you’re pregnant, then the invites for parties, weddings and formal dinners seem to flood in! On these occasions you’d usually be wearing a new dress, but it seems ridiculous to buy a dress that you will only wear during the next nine months.
Well, the answer here is to buy a dress you love, yet one that is versatile enough to wear at lots of different occassions. Perhaps a flexible style which can be altered to look differently, like the amazing “six way dress”, or one that can be dressed up or down with clever maternity accessories.
In terms of fashion and style, the old “smock dress” is completely out of maternity cool! These days, pregnant women have the choice of fabulous styles - halter-necks, shimmering fabrics and bold colours are all commonplace. You can choose a black dress if you wish, but in these times, many women opt to flaunt their bumps in scarlets, fuchsias and bold patterns. Some pregnant women often find that dresses are more comfortable to wear when they’re expecting than trousers and tops too. This is because maternity dresses are cut for comfort and without an uncomfortable waistband to dig in.
But the top thing about a maternity dress has to be the adapatability. No-one thinks a pregnant woman is overdressed if she’s wearing a maternity dress, so you can wear a dress everyday without raining eyebrows, A dress with a jacket is perfect for work. Going out? Then accessorize with different coloured wraps or pashminas. For casual daywear, just throw on a simple cardigan and you’re good to go!
