If loading up the credit card on maternity clothes doesn’t sound worthwhile, why not take a look at great ideas on finding maternity dresses that look great on mums when they’re no longer pregnant?
One can’t go wrong with baby-doll style maternity dresses. Being fitted over the bust area and looser over a woman’s expanding bump makes these dresses super comfortable for expecting mums at any stage of their pregnancy. Women can easily wear this dress when they’re no longer pregnant as it provides a flattering neckline. Of late, this style has been applied to maxi dresses, one of the most popular trends at the moment.
Another option to go for are T-shirt dresses. These are longer versions of maternity tops and generally hug a woman’s figure. They are great for mums-to-be as they always adequately cover their expanding belly as well as show off a mum-to-be’s beautiful new silhouette. The best types of maternity T-shirt dresses are the ones made from a fabric with lots of elasticity – normally one with spandex or elastane. This causes the maternity dress to return to its previous shape whenever it gets put through the wash. 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 can be dressed up with heels or worn casually 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 of these shirt-dresses are versatile enough to be worn pregnant or not.
Last, but not least are maternity tunic dresses. These are non-fitted dresses ; however, they’re often worn with a belt 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 style allows women with or without a bump to show off their legs .
These shopping tips should help all mums save a bit of money when buying maternity clothes. By spending money on a few maternity dresses that are versatile and chic enough to wear for nine months and beyond, you’ll get much more value for your dollar.