Comments on: Why don’t you…? How to dress while pregnant.

By: Misty Weintraub

Misty Weintraub — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:26:16 +0000

The best product I bought while pregnant was Belly Ups – http://www.bellyups.com They helped keep me looking good by keeping my pants from sagging in the rear and prevented me from all the pulling and tugging I seemed to do. Its the biggest fashion fixer out there. I had my baby already, but still wear them and its my little secret! shhhhh

By: I Was Able to Lose Thirty Póunds in Thirty Days

I Was Able to Lose Thirty Póunds in Thirty Days — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:15:42 +0000

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By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:49:45 +0000

Like Nadist, a bucket was my must-have pregnancy item. Luckily, I worked for Navy and the boss helpfully pointed out that carrying a plastic bag in your pocket is useful in such circumstances (having seen sailors do it for seasickness).

I also did the shirred waist skirts as tops, over leggings. All that upheaval meant I dropped a dress size on my hips, so my legs looked fabulous. Downside is most shops don’t do size 8 maternity pants. Wearing bike pants during pregnancy is a good way to get a breech baby to turn, too – who knew fashion was good for an unborn baby! Anything Metalicus is good – go the “easy fit” that has an extra side panel.

Dresses were also fabulous. No need to worry about finding maternity pants that fit, there’s lots of empire line maxi dresses in non-maternity shops, and they’re practical in late pregnancy when your waters break unexpectedly. Wear them with jewelled sandals or ballet flats – pregnant women can’t be expected to do up shoe laces or buckles. And get someone to paint your toenails for you, it’s a good excuse to put your feet up.

By: fats

fats — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:10:15 +0000

The most comfy thing i wore during my preggie time,was a stretchy ,strappy top and my sarong! Not that i live anywhere exotic,but it was sooooooo comfy. And a good bra was a must!!!!

By: Miss Addict

Miss Addict — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:12:51 +0000

@ Nadist: I cant imagine feeling like that for 9months let alone doing it for more than once! Major Major Kuedos to you! After mentioning this post to a friend she pointed out the “glowing pregnent” women thing isnt always true. Apparently her aunt got so grouchy she started throwing things at people.

@ The Mumma. I am 5’5 so technically average height and I have the problem with pants being made for people much taller than me all the time so its probably not constrained to Baby Belly Accomodating clothes!

Scratch the extender idea then. Silly me for getting sucked in by marketing! Also I havent seen any pregnancy pants around where I live that are decent but I am sure the internet has some options (ahhh bless the internets)

By: Shanti

Shanti — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:44:41 +0000

After two babies, I swear by: 1) stretchy trousers from Melbourne designer Body 2) long Metalicus tops 3) flat shoes, thus avoiding the ‘egg on stilts’ look, and most importantly 4) lashings of red lipstick. Giving in to the inner dag never made me feel very good, and stretchy normal clothing in bigger sizes meant I could wear things in the post-baby deflation stage (which went on for months and months) and not feel like I was in maternity clothes.

By: Eyeliah

Eyeliah — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:56:36 +0000

Great post, sent it to my pregnant friend. :-0

By: Tara

Tara — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:19:59 +0000

I don’t care what anyone says – stretchy black pants from Target were my best friend in the last half of my pregnancy. With lots of long stretchy colourful t-shirts from Portmans. Stretchy is the pregnant woman’s friend!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:26:31 +0000

Long floaty dresses about 4 sizes up from what I usually wear, stretchy singlets with maternity jeans (soooo comfy) and empire lined EVERYTHING.

But there were days when I felt like a beached whale and wore pyjamas and this is totally ok too.

By: Lady Luck™

Lady Luck™ — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:32:05 +0000

Bonds singlets or similar cheap version from Kmart with spaghetti straps, when you get bigger and they don’t quite cover you anymore, invest in a belly belt or support garment to bridge the gap, they sell them nearly everywhere in basic colours and they’re pretty cheap too. These items have been the cannot-live-without staple of my pregnancy wardrobe — they cling to you in the places where you’re still skinny and accentuate your big fat bump. I never understand women wearing big sweatshirts and baggy clothes that make them look fat; you’re womanly and gorgeous, not obese — embrace it!