If your baby shower is approaching, you’re probably focused on curating the perfect registry of baby items to welcome your little one. But now it’s time to focus on YOU! What to wear to your own baby shower is one of the toughest wardrobe challenges, but I’m here to help with 5 factors you should consider before hitting, “add to cart!”
1. Consider Your Personal Style
Gone are the days when being pregnant meant sacrificing your sense of style. Thanks to today’s maternity designers, you can still incorporate the trends you love into your pregnancy wardrobe!
Whether it’s a pop of color, cutouts or smocking, Bloomingdales offers a fashion-forward selection of maternity fashion. These clothes from Ingrid and Isabel from the start!
2. Give Yourself Room to Grow
You may be bigger the day you shower than the day you tried on your dress. Make sure your clothes have room for a growing belly in case you have a “growth spurt” near your shower!
The smock back here blue maternity dress from Nom Maternity allowing the garment to stretch as you grow!
3. Practice Your Pose
It’s happened to all of us: we look good in the mirror, but somehow, not as good on camera! Have your shopping partner take a photo of you in your outfit and make sure you like how it photographs. Every guest will want a photo of you at the baby shower, so make sure you like the photos they post and share!
I know it sounds crazy, but practice posing in your clothes: where do you put your hands? Is the neckline too low or the straps come off? This Ingrid and Isabel’s floral dress could be the “picture perfect” dress for you!
4. Use the Invitation as Inspiration
In the last few baby showers I’ve hosted, the mom-to-be has worn a similar color scheme to the invitation, and it makes for a seamless and beautiful tie-in to the shower decor! It’s not a “must,” but if you’re looking for a new outfit, using the invitation as a source of color and style is a fun idea!
It’s lovely “Baby-Q” shower invitation and this Nom Maternity gingham jumper is a perfect match!
A tropical baby shower invitations call for a bright and festive clothes! I love the colors and pattern on this one from Ingrid and Isabel.
5. Think about the 4th Trimester
Your pregnancy may not seem like it’s flying by, but before you know it, you’ll have a baby in your arms! For the first few weeks or months, you may not be ready to wear your pre-baby clothes, but you also don’t want to wear anything that screams, “maternity”. Finding great clothes that can be used for pregnancy and postpartum can help you feel beautiful now and later!
This Nom Maternity floral maternity dress double duty–the smocked back means it fits while you’re pregnant, and the button front makes it perfect for nursing!
Enjoy your shower!
Whatever you choose to wear, I hope you soak up all the love from your family and friends! Brush up on your baby shower etiquette (scroll down for tips for the guest of honor) and have fun!
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