Today’s expectant mother is fortunate to have more options than ever for fashionable, contemporary, and comfortable clothes to wear during pregnancy. Recently, the maternity industry has kept pace with the many celebrities having children who continue to set fashion trends throughout pregnancy. For those who still think maternity is frumpy, lumpy and all around unflattering, you are in for a pleasant surprise!
One of the biggest changes over the years has been the addition of lycra to many fabrics. Today, we are all comfortable and accustomed to the more body conscious fit in nearly every item that we wear. Whether you favor snug hip huggers and halter tops or the basic tee with just enough lycra to highlight your new curves, there is something for everyone’s style and body type.
Today’s fabrics are lightweight and comfortably trim without being too snug. In-set panels in pants are no longer the standard and the mid-rise pant is common. The basic jean, however, is basic no more. Whether you call it dirty wash or color wash, distressed or rinsed, jeans come in all styles for all bodies, and all prices for all pocketbooks. Most have a narrower thigh and boot cut leg just as we are used to wearing in our pre-pregnant days. Denim lovers are fortunate to have nearly all the major premium denim lines now fashioning a maternity cut so that we can sport our favorite pair of jeans throughout pregnancy. Another trend continuing this season is the abundance of unique novelty tees - announce your due date, the sex of your offspring, your dining preference, almost anything goes.
There are a number of manufacturers who have perfected their product lines over the years and offer fashions that we always recommend to our customers. Japanese Weekend’s luxe jersey line is comfortable both during pregnancy and after birth, easy to care for and always right for the occasion and Olian Maternity consistently offers a wide range of colors, prints and patterns in their tops and dresses to suit everyone’s style. Several International manufacturers and domestic designers such as Juliet Dream, Chiarakruza, Maternal America and Pure T always keep our maternity fashions on the leading edge. Once baby arrives, you will also be pleased to discover that the nursing tops are slimmed down to flatter a trimmer you. The fabrics are soft blends of lycra and cotton and many are fitted with bras to make life just a little easier. Nursing sleepwear has also been redesigned to be functional as well as flattering. Look for Bella Materna, Lait, Larrivo, Majamas and others to keep you looking and feeling your best during your post pregnancy days.
Treat yourself to a fun, fashionable wardrobe and enjoy this wonderful experience to the fullest!