| For most women, the most stylish maternity | | | | scarf, a capelet, a bolero jacket in contrasting |
| clothes solution is to wear stretch classic jeans | | | | colors, virtually anything that accentuates the |
| and a man's white oxford shirt. However, the day | | | | shoulders and bust line are very flattering. |
| comes when they face the inevitable: the visit to | | | | Layering with ponchos and shawls will complete |
| a maternity clothes store, either for a special | | | | the look, if you go for a loose bohemian style. |
| occasion outfit, or to browse the plus size | | | | Halter-type necklines are also very flattering, |
| maternity clothes section in search for the most | | | | because in most women their neck and arms look |
| flattering solution to their style dilemmas. So what | | | | the same even if the rest of the body grows at |
| exactly should an expecting mom look for in | | | | enormous speed. |
| maternity clothes, either regular or plus-size ones? | | | | Skip Underwires. When your bust is growing, a |
| For the first few months most women can get | | | | thick shelf bra is healthier than a bra with metallic |
| along with the wardrobe they already have. | | | | wiring underneath. The sports bra will also do the |
| Slightly bigger breasts and increased waistline will | | | | trick. It will allow more room and support while |
| make them sexier, not bigger. But when regular | | | | you grow. |
| clothes do not work anymore, most women | | | | Wear Jeans. Today denim designers offer |
| prefer to forget about fashion trends and cocoon | | | | maternity versions of their most popular models. |
| themselves into shapeless dresses or high-waist | | | | Citizen of Humanity, Seven For Mankind and Earl |
| slacks paired with voluptuous sweaters. | | | | Jeans have maternity lines, as well as Juicy, in a |
| First of all, don't try to hide your condition. It's chic | | | | variety of denim washes. Wear your maternity |
| to be pregnant today, and young Hollywood stars | | | | jeans low-slung, embroidered and slimming with |
| happily get pregnant whenever they want - and | | | | contrasting washes. |
| remain fashionable and glowing till the delivery. | | | | Multifunctional Suits. With modern maternity suits |
| Today it's much more flattering to show off your | | | | you can easily switch from day to night, as they |
| belly than to hide it under layers of clothes. The | | | | do double duty. You can dress them down with a |
| most current maternity outfits are sleek numbers | | | | t-shirt for a day or add a silk blouse or tunic for |
| that let your curvy silhouette show. | | | | the night. The most charming maternity suits are |
| Happy Hippie. You will be perfectly stylish in | | | | made of wool and cotton, with blouses made of |
| free-flowing ethnic skirts, kaftans and yoke | | | | charmeuse and chiffon. Menswear plaids and |
| dresses that accommodate a growing belly. Airy | | | | pinstripes also look charming on pregnant women. |
| tunics and patterned blousons look equally great | | | | Choose the size wisely: if you can stick two |
| with oversize cardigans, perhaps with a wide belt | | | | fingers between the waistline and the fabric of |
| under the belly, or on their own, with a tiny | | | | your new skirt or pants, it's too big and will stay |
| capelet for warmth. This trend also embraces the | | | | so, even when you grow. |
| wide empire-waisted and baby-doll dresses that | | | | Don't Bare Too Much Skin. Revealing the growing |
| can be worn over the maternity pants and jeans. | | | | belly may do the trick for Britney Spears, but not |
| Best designers working in this style: Alberta | | | | many women can do that with flare. Pregnancy is |
| Ferretti, Anna Sui. | | | | the beautiful period of life, but wearing too skimpy |
| Bold Accessories. Keep the visual details on top. A | | | | clothes will just look tacky. |