Petite moms-to-be should follow a few simple rules when buying maternity clothes.
Fit: Wearing clothes that are too big will only swallow your small fame. Pick pieces that fit your size and look for details such as adjustable ties to ensure your clothes will grow with you.
Fabrics: Look for flowing and stretchy material, such as jersey, that will gently hug your curves.
Color: To help give your small frame height, consider monochromatic dressing or dressing all in one color. Angelina Jolie is often seen pulling this stylish look off. Black is always a great choice, but you can also wear white, brown or navy blue.
Neckline: A v-neckline is flattering to a small frame and is the perfect way to show off your new pregnancy cleavage.
Pictured: The Sleek Shorts paired with a bandeau top from IsabellaOliver.com.
Actress Jennifer Garner shows off the beginning of a baby bump in a white v-neck empire waist shirt paired with jeans. The Alias actress is 4-months pregnant with her second child with husband actor Ben Affleck. In case you were wondering, the cute little girl with the dimples is their daughter, 2-year-old Violet.
Although you can wear maternity clothes at this point, you can just as easily wear a “non-maternity” empire-waist shirt to take you through the next few months of pregnancy.
For a similiar look, pair this white v-neck empire-waist cap sleeved top ($33.99) from MimiMaternity.com with your favorite pair of denim.
Actress Minnie Driver shows off her interesting maternity style as she did some shopping in Malibu last weekend.
Driver is expecting her first child, sex unknown, next month.
I don’t mind seeing a pregnant belly peak through, I’m just now sure I agree with her choice of workout shorts and Ugg boots - especially in July! I think this outfit would look better if she replaced her navy shorts with white bermuda shorts or Capri pants.
What do you think of her looK?
Actress Gillian Anderson showed off her growing baby bump in a long blue gown at the Hollywood premiere of her latest movie, The X-Files: I Want To Believe. Due in October, Anderson revealed to ET! that she is expecting a boy.
What does she think of her co-star, David Duchovny, playing babysitter to her baby? “That’s really funny, I think he would be nervous about it, it would force him into being really protective.”
Anderson wears a deep blue empire-waist gown that hugs her growing belly and shows off her cleavage. The long diamond necklace is the perfect accessory.
Shopping for a maternity bra is necessary, but not always fun. I mean, who likes to have a complete stranger manhandle and measure for the perfect fit?
That is why I love the Mimi Maternity Bra Shop. From the comfort of your own home, they explain how to find your new bra size by measuring below you bust and on your bust to find the right fit. You then enter your new size and are able to find bras that are right for you.
Pictured is the Laceback Bra from Mimi Maternity.
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Not quite ready to show the world you are pregnant? Take a tip from actress Naomi Watts and wear a flowing top and fabulous shoes and no one will notice your baby bump.
Watts, who is rumored to be expecting her second child with boyfriend Liev Schreiber, wears a tan flowing top, black skirt and black strappy heels to the New York premiere of the Dark Knight.
Do you want to know how Jennifer Lopez hid her bump before she was ready to share her pregnancy news? Click here to find out.
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani was recently seen flaunting her very-pregnant body in this Isabella Oliver Kimono Top in heather gray.
Stefani, who is expecting her second child with hubby Gavin Rossdale this month, paired this side-shirred top with a gray and white scarf, a long skirt, a black leather jacket and a belt under her belly.
This kimono top, priced at $60 on sale (originally priced at $75) features a sexy v-neckline with a crossover design, bump-hugging side shirring in an ultra-soft fabric.
Are you already looking forward to the fall maternity fashions?
A Pea in the Pod is offering a sneak peak at what expecting moms-to-be will be wearing once the cooler weather hits within the next couple of months.
Expect to keep warm in tweed coats and chunky cardigans. Metallic tones and rosey gold hues will be the color-of-choice for everything from tops, gowns to shoes. For those dressier occasions, glamorous grecian gowns and flapper styles will perfectly highlight your pregnant bod.
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“With this pregnancy I was very sick the first four months. My black Lab Bubba, my forever constant loving companion, knew it. He’d see me lying on the couch. He’d stay with me. He felt for me. But now I’m nearly there and feeling fit. I’m keeping athletic. Running with my dog four miles every day along the beach in Malibu. I’m going to walk this baby out. I always wanted to be a mommy. I’m very into feeling this female thing.”
-Actress Minnie Driver, who is expecting her first child next month, as told to the New York Post.
What should you wear when you are feeling sick as a dog? Avoid wearing tight, uncomfortable clothes and stick with a sundress or a colorful skirt paired with a solid tank.
If you find your favorite pair of pants or jeans have suddenly become too tight, but you are too small for maternity pants, try wearing a Bella Band to help ease the transition.
Many pregnant women discover sticker shock when they are looking to purchase a pair of maternity designer denim. Priced at over $100, these jeans are easy on the eyes but hard on the wallet.
The Christine Jeans from Babystyle have all the details you expect from designer denim, without the price tag.
The dark indigo rinse gives these jeans some serious slimming powers - and what pregnant woman doesn’t want that? They also feature the under-the-belly waistband with a comfy waistband and signature stitching.
Pick up the Christine Jeans online at babystyle.com.
