How to Dress Your Baby Bump
Stylist Estee Stanley, who works with Lea Michele, Jessica Biel and Ashley Olsen, knows a lot about dressing a baby bump-she just had her second child. "It doesn’t matter if you decide to wear skin-tight clothes to show off your stomach or hide it with flowy tops," she said. "You should stay true to whatever style you usually wear." Here she gives 5 more tips on how to look stylish during the next nine months.
Stick With What You Like
Just because your body is changing doesn't mean you need to transform your wardrobe. "Look at Gisele amp#91;Bundchenamp#93; when she was pregnant," Stanley said. "She made it look carefree. She wore her normal clothing-she was always in jeans, a motorcycle jacket and boots."
"When you're five, six or seven months pregnant, accentuate your stomach because it's sexy," Stanley said. "You don't want to look bigger when you're pregnant, so it's a fine line, but stretchy lycra dresses will show off your shape in a good way," like Christina Applegate in this form-fitting style.
"I'm a pants girl, so I liked to wear jeans," Stanley said. "You need to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable." Maternity jeans, like Ali Larter's dark denim trousers (left), have a hidden adjustable panel which will give your stomach extra support.
A wrap dress, like Tiffani Thiessen's, perfectly shows off the bump. "Diane von Furstenberg's version is a pregnancy staple," Stanley said. "The cut is comfortable, and there are no annoying buttons. Plus, plunging necklines are really sexy on pregnant women."
"Steer clear of bright colors, satin (it's not a forgiving fabric), and loud prints. Instead, look for dark, solid-color tops and dresses. " Heidi Klum knows how to dress a baby bump," Stanley said. "Because you can't go wrong with black."
"Having a baby is one of the most amazing things you'll ever do, so flaunt it," Stanley said. "If you want to be a bit more covered up, look for a great one piece or a pretty tunic for a laid-back vacation vibe."
