How to dress your baby bump in style

Being pregnant doesn’t mean giving up your personal style. There are so many maternity options now that flattering your beautiful shape.

From a big bulge in the stomach area announcing to the world that you’re expecting to morning sickness, swollen feet, weight gain and many other symptoms that add up to the list, a pregnant woman is always stressed out.

However, pregnancy should not in any way affect your style neither is it an avenue to clear your wardrobe and get a set of new clothes. As an expecting mother, there are a plethora of maternity fashion that exists for your pregnancy body type if you’re working, staying home or jet-setting around the world.

Here is a quick guide to styling your baby bump from the moment you get the good news that you’re expecting to when you finally push that beautiful or the baby out.

Comfort is key

Comfort should be the first thing on your list when you’re dressing up as a pregnant mum. If you’re wearing denim make sure is not too tight like your usually skinny jeans as it might prove harmful to the unborn child. Wear fabrics and colours that are also flattering to your skin so you get exposed to excessive heat or catch a cold.

Wear your maxis

Pregnancy season is when you finally show the world why airy A-line maxi is the favourite staple of every woman. You can finally wear the look and answer in the affirmative if someone asks if you’re pregnant. Pick sandals, loafers, moccasins or boots if it’s rainy to go with the look.

Wrap that bump

Let’s all be grateful for fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg and her legendary creation, the wrap dress. Wrap dresses were made for women with all body types for them to feel comfortable and usually do not have buttons that compress the body. On the plus side, the necklines are usually plunging to give you all the freedom you want. Beyonce, Ciara and many more A-listers have all indulge in the delight which is a wrap dress during their pregnancy season.

Jumpsuits are your stylish best friend

Wearing jumpsuits in your first trimester of pregnancy is something you should try. It helps you look loose in the middle area and stylish as well. Wear your jumpsuits with stylish heels but it should not be too long as it could affect the health of your baby. There are stylish selections of jumpsuits you can pick from and the good news is, it suits your body type.

Shirt dresses

A shirt dress was made because women love to own everything a man owns and a pregnant woman is one of such women. A shirt dress is your own way of announcing to the world that you are as cool as ice and you have a style the gods will die for. Style up with some casual sneakers, sandals or a statement necklace to match.

Track Suits

If you’re a sporty mother then this is time to go big on your tracksuits but with a twist. You can rock the jacket with denim pants and rock it with an off-shoulder blouse as well. It works well both ways and allows you to express style as a pregnant mother.

Get a maxi skirt

Get all your maxi skirts out of the corners of your wardrobe and start rocking it in pregnancy season. You can wear more of this if you’re a working woman who has a strict office code.

Accentuate your look with belts

To give your body a proportionate look, get involved in wearing a lot of belts. Get a belt over your dress or shirt to style it up.

Wear more African prints

If you live in these areas of the world, wax textiles also known as African prints are fabrics that are consistent in your wardrobe. Wear warm and bright print colours that would flatter your skin type. Pair them with your clutch, beads and stunning shoes.