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Since I’m in the early stages of my second trimester of pregnancy, I’m trying to be picky about the things I buy for my wardrobe. I invested in some non-maternity clothes that would last the duration of my pregnancy based on a few basic “qualifying” factors. Today I share with you Tips for Wearing Non-Maternity Dresses to wear throughout your pregnancy!
Bodycon and stretchy materials are your friends! Look for clothes with stretch that will grow with your bump. I’d rather show off my pregnant belly (pregnancy is a good thing!) than hide it. I like that this is Leith’s dress hugs my figure yet is incredibly comfortable enough not to be constricting. This is the perfect non-maternity dress to wear while pregnant! I want to wear it with a long cardigan (this one BP.) and booties, but this dress is incredibly versatile! Another favorite way to wear it is with a t-shirt or tank top tied over the bump!
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Look for dresses with length. As the bump grows, the front of the dress may even rise! I’m always looking for non-maternity dresses that are knee length or midi length that will allow my growing bump some room. I prefer them to be stretchy material as well, as previously mentioned, because they hug the bump better! This dress is Treasury and Bonds is the perfect length for pregnancy. I also love that it can be dressed up or down! I wore it casually with a chambray top tied under my bump, these comfortable Nike sneakersand my favorite new backpack from Sole Society.
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Avoid awkward waistlines. When pregnant, I avoid any falling waistline. If a dress has a waistline, it has to fit above my bump to be flattering!
Look for dresses with ruching. This simple dress by Leith is one of my favorites when I’m pregnant and when I’m not. The ruching gives some extra fabric and makes room for the growing bump. I wear this dress multiple ways, from denim and cargo jackets in autumn cardigans. It’s comfortable, breathable, and moveable! And casual enough to wear Converse sneakers. Perfect for an expecting mama!
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Buy clothes that you can buy in your REGULAR size. I refuse to buy anything larger in size when I’m pregnant because then it’s useless when the pregnancy is over. Finding a dress in the right fabric and the right length usually means I can buy it in my normal, pre-pregnancy size.
Hope these tips help you shop for non-maternity clothes if you’re expecting! Nordstrom has a great selection of non-maternity and maternity dresses to choose from, and their free shipping and returns policy is what keeps me coming back!
I’d love to see how you style these dresses if you choose to get them for yourself! 🙂
