Maternity

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.

Related Terms: maternity - the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

Maternity Dress Styles For Special Occasions
By Kyra Demartini

So, you have that big event coming up: a friend's wedding, a business dinner, a black tie affair, and that means only one thing...it's absolutely necessary to find the perfect dress! Only problem, this time isn't like all the other dress occasions you have had to prepare for. This time, you're pregnant. You know you don't want to look like you are draped in a far too large blanket and you know that if you even attempt to wear your favorite LBPPD (little black pre-pregnancy dress) breathing will not be an option. Lucky for you, the stereotypical maternity muumuu-esque dresses are a thing of the past! Welcome to the cute fashion dresses currently seen in maternity clothing, the dresses you will want to be wearing long after your baby is born. With a few quick tips, you will be feeling beautiful, sexy, and fielding off the jealous stares of other expectant mothers!

1) The Empire Waist: This is my year round, go-to style, pregnant or not! The cut is universally figure-flattering and perfect for any dress. These dresses are cut to fit directly under your bust, meaning that the tiniest part of your body is being accentuated! From there, the dress flows gently over your belly, no matter what stage of pregnancy you are in. For a baby shower, a birthday dinner, or a night out, this style is perfect to make you feel beautiful.

2) The Maxi-Dress: uh-oh, all that fabric? Really? Won't it overwhelm my body? Good questions, but the answer is no. Most maxi-dresses are cut in the aforementioned empire-waist style, meaning that instead of overwhelming you, they lengthen the leg line, giving you a longer and leaner look. Popularized this season by the expectant celebrity mothers, a maxi-dress is hip, stylish, and perfect for day to night wear.

3) The V-Neck: for a sexy look, add a v to your dress! Many maternity dresses are cut with a v-neck of varying degree. Not too much so that you are completely baring all, but just enough to add that hint of sexiness to your style. Showing a little skin makes you feel great and it looks beautiful. Throw on a pendant necklace and you are set for an evening out.

4) The Wrap Dress: versatile, figure flattering...what more could you want? A wrap dress is a must because it is adjustable to so many stages of your pregnancy. Tie it tighter for the beginning months and loosen the tie in the latter months of pregnancy. This dress is great for office wear, but is equally practical for a day on the town. Wear it with flats or heels, and see the versatility which this dress offers. The flattering side tie also, like the empire waist, accentuates the narrowest part of your body. Gorgeous!

5) Add Some Detail: it's always great to add some special detail to that special dress. Look for a dress with some beading, or add a favorite piece of jewelry. A long necklace looks great draped over a maxi-dress and a chunky bracelet will always add a hint of style to any outfit. Add some great flats with beaded or stoneware detail, or that perfect pair of heels and your outfit is made.

Overall, looking stylish and sexy while pregnant, and feeling great is the goal, and with the gorgeous dress options available today it is easy to attain!

Kyra Demartini is a senior stylist for maternity clothes and nursing clothes store Tummystyle, a leading online retailer. TummyStyle has a wide selection of clothes for you pregnancy by designers such as Japanese Weekend, Majamas, Maternal America, Olian Maternity Clothes, 1 in the Oven, and Bravado.

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