Post Pregnancy Fashion Tips: What to Wear

There is nothing more exciting than being a new mom! Having a baby can dramatically change your life in a positive way. Unfortunately, becoming a new mom can sometimes leave you feeling less attractive than you did before your pregnancy. Don't think that having a baby means a world of bulky sweaters and roomy pants. You can still look great post pregnancy with these great tips:

Tip #1: Interesting necklines and/or necklaces will draw attention up and away from your postpartum tummy and direct it at your beautiful new-mom glow.

Tip #2: Nursing tops are a must! Not only do they make feeding easier you can still look cute!

Tip #3: Shift dresses are a hot look right now and they are an easy way to disguise your post-baby belly. Throw on some sassy heels or sandals, an eye-catching necklace and you are ready to hit the town!

Tip #4: Guard against the dreaded “muffin top” by avoiding jeans that are too tight and opting for drawstring pants or skirts with a stretchy waistband.

Tip #5: Wear your maternity jeans with a sleek tunic for a long, lean line. Only you will know if the panel is there if it's well-covered up!

Tip #6: Use wedge shoes or pumps instead of flats to lengthen your legs and balance out a broader upper half.

Tip #7: Printed or patterned tops paired with dark jeans or pants also draws the attention up and creates the illusion of a slimmer torso.

Tip #8: Dark colors are a great way to disguise parts of your body that you don't particularly like. They work well to create an overall slimming appearance. If you gained a lot of weight on your backside, wearing a dark pair of pants or jeans is a great way to mask that. Likewise, a dark colored shirt can help divert attention away from a tummy that just carried a baby for nine months. Even though it does work to create a trimmer appearance don't overdo it by wearing only dark colors. Mix it up a bit. My suggestion is to utilize this trick more often for your legs than for your top. While you can often get away with a light colored top, light colored pants and jeans are usually less forgiving.

Tip #9: Wear the Right Undergarments. Pregnancy does strange things to your body and this includes your breasts. After your pregnancy you definitely will want to think about purchasing nursing bras. These bras are specifically made for easy nursing access. Not only do they make feeding easier, but the padding on the bras will help support your chest and prevent embarrassing leakage. Wearing the right undergarments is also a great way to help your clothes look better on your body. Bras and underwear that are too small or don't give enough support will take away from what you put on top of them.

Tip #10: Free-flowing dresses are an asset to a pregnant woman's wardrobe, especially during the warm spring and summer months. Purchase colors that suit your skin tone; add delicate accessories that don't overwhelm your appearance.

Shirts come in all shapes and fits but a ruched shirt will help the belly look slimmer. Ruching gives an added stretch that will help your shirt fit and look better, as well as grow and shrink with you. If you are looking for a looser fit, there are a lot of great styles with pleating, gathers, or ruffles to help disguise that "less than flat" belly. There is something for everyone!