Sunday 6 May 2012

Maternity Costume

An average sized woman gains approximately 25 lbs during pregnancy, depending on their pre-pregnancy size. Women who wear sizes 18 - 22, tend to gain 15 - 25 lbs, which is why they need maternity clothes as soon as possible just like an average sized woman. Women who wear size 24 +, tend to gain anywhere between 5 - 15 lbs or sometimes no weight at all. Hence, they can do without special maternity clothes till the seventh month of their pregnancy, as their weight gain is barely noticeable.

Comfort should be top priority while choosing maternity clothes. So, buy stretchable and loose clothes which will give you room to grow in the coming months. However, buying loose and comfortable clothes in no way means that you have to compromise on style. Buy comfortable clothes in a variety of colors and well suited patterns that make you look and feel sexy. Preferably buy natural fabrics like cotton or organic, or knitted material, all of which are very gentle on the skin. Wear dark colors like black and blue as they make you look thinner. Wear dresses which have vertical lines or floral designs on them as they divert the attention from a flabby body.

If you are more than a size 24, buy dresses online, as the companies might not keep plus size maternity clothes, in your size, in their stores but they may be available in the companies' online sales catalog.




Plus size clothing patterns should be such that they draw attention away from your belly. There are many plus size maternity clothes patterns which flatter a pregnant woman's figure. Choose empire style dresses. Empire style refers to a high-waisted dress tucked under the bust with a long free-flowing skirt. This kind of silhouette accentuates the curves of a woman and at the same time hides the stomach area. The free-flowing skirt adds length to the body too. This style of dresses is perfect for plus size gowns which can be worn for parties and get-togethers.

Tops which are either multi-layered or pleated in the front are well suited to a plus size body. Hence, they should be definitely included in plus size maternity clothing. Choose off-shoulder or décolleté tops as they highlight shoulders, which are a comparatively slimmer body part in pregnant women. Wear dresses and tops which have embroidery on the waist as it is the narrowest part of a woman's body. While buying t-shirts, make sure that they have either a V-neck or a scoop neck. In fact, such neck shapes are recommended for all types of maternity clothes for plus size women.
 

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