1. Dress differently depending on pregnancy stage.
When it comes to dressing during pregnancy, comfort and style are key. What feels right in week 9 may feel downright wrong by week 14. What perfectly flatters your curves during the second trimester may become rather indecent by the tail end of your pregnancy. Buy the right size for your changing body. Do not buy larger clothes then you need unless you like how they look.
Purchase clothing designed for maternity wear when you start to show if you wish. This clothing will be built for greater comfort, and it’s usually a better idea than purchasing regular clothing in bigger sizes. If cost is an issue, check thrift stores. You can usually wear regular clothes for the first three months.Avoid the temptation to just buy much larger clothes unless you want to. The problem with just buying larger clothes is it can make you look, well, larger. Maternity clothes will be fitted in the right places while allowing room for the bump, so they can help you retain a sense of shape.
2. Know your body type and shape.
Different people carry their babies different ways. Some people have high pregnancies, for example, and some people carry the baby lower.
For those carrying their babies low, clothing that’s soft on the waistline will be more comfortable. Shirts cut below the bump can look attractive.If you’re carrying high, you can try to create a line between the breasts and bump by adding high belts and ties.Don’t give up. Just because you’re pregnant, doesn’t mean you can’t retain your typical style. You don’t always have to go for the sweatpants, either.
3. Dress for the first trimester.
In the first trimester, the challenge for many is to keep the pregnancy under wraps. Many people don't want to divulge their growing secret until at least the second trimester. Thus, you can usually stick to non-maternity clothing for the first three months.What to do: Go into your closet and put aside anything that feels too tight or clingy.
Stick with silhouettes that flow over belly, hips, and thighs that can camouflage the few pounds you may gain in the first months.Wear soft knits, A-line skirts, empire-waisted tops and frocks, wrap shirts and dresses all work well. Another great piece for the first trimester: a "blouse" style top – that is, one that has a fitted waistband at the bottom but some roominess above the band.
The fabric falls loosely over your belly while the fitted waistband keeps the look more tailored.Throw on a pair of boot-cut stretch jeans for a comfortable, pulled-together look. Most maternity clothes have too much fabric for your barely there bump, but you've grown enough in other places that your pre-pregnancy clothes just don't fit. What to do: Stretch your wardrobe with a couple of key additions.