If loading up the credit card on maternity clothes doesn’t sound worthwhile, why not have a look at buying versatile pieces of maternity clothing that can be worn pre and post-bump such as this cute shirt dress which has a classic style and will look great long after your baby is born.
One can’t go wrong with empire-line maternity dresses. Being fitted over the bust area and looser over a woman’s growing bump makes these dresses super comfortable for expecting mums at any stage of their nine months. This is also a flattering style for non-pregnant women as it shows off the bust. Now, empire-waist styles have been applied to maxi dresses, one of the must-have styles of 2011.
Another versatile style to go for are T-shirt dresses. These are lengthier versions of maternity tops and often closely fit a woman’s contours. They are great for expecting mums as they always adequately cover their expanding belly and show off a mum-to-be’s blossoming contours. A top tip is that the most versatile maternity T-shirt dresses are the ones made from a very stretchy fabric – one which says made with about 5% spandex or elastane on the label. It means that the pregnancy dress returns to its previous shape whenever it gets washed. Fantastic for mums who can then wear the dress when they’re no longer pregnant.
Every woman should have at least one shirt-dress in their wardrobe (even if they have to borrow or steal a shirt from their partner’s wardrobe). They look smart, are super-comfortable to wear and look great with leggings. The three different styles of maternity shirt-dresses are gathered under the bust, in an A-line shape or a looser “boyfriend-style”. All three styles will give the belly room to grow and look like non-maternity wear when a woman is no longer pregnant.
Another option is maternity tunic dresses. These are non-fitted dresses although they can be worn cinched in under the bust when pregnant or worn belted at the waist when no longer pregnant. They are especially ideal for mums who haven’t quite got their shape back post-pregnancy. However, this option is also flattering – the shorter look allows mums with or without a bump to show off their legs .
These fashion tips should help all mums save a bit of money when buying maternity clothes. By buying maternity dresses that look chic whether you’re pregnant or not, you will be spending money on clothes that you can wear for much longer than just your pregnancy. However, to really get the most out of your maternity clothes budget, have a look at maternitysale.com.au – its got some amazing prices and gorgeous maternity wear.
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