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All tips : Fashion tips : Keeping your sense of style
Keeping your sense of style
by Barbie White of Japanese Weekend
Fashion-conscious women ask me all the time, "How can I maintain a sense of style when my body seems to have other plans for me?" If you think pregnancy is a nine-month sentence of overalls and black leggings, take heart with these tips:
Have an eye for detail. When you can't control the size you're wearing, at least you can select clothes with wonderful detailing -- ruffled hems, notch necklines, cuffs, collars, fringes.
Focus on fabrics and textures. Goodbye plain cotton, hello to a new wave of fabulous looking (and feeling) fabrics -- stretch denims, mesh prints, comfy knits, faux suedes, washable twills and more. The "Lolita" dress from Japanese Weekend is creamy taupe rayon/Lycra embroidered with exquisite red roses. With a V-neck and empire waist, it fits and flatters you even during your second or third trimester. We love it for dressier occasions like a brunch, baby shower, or wedding. Our “Luxe” matte jersey pants sail right through the day into night. These silky knits are a miracle -- they stretch, drape beautifully, and do not wrinkle. Let them be your go-anywhere pants that you mix and match with cool tops.
Get a great pair of maternity jeans. Jeans are required wearing for feeling fashionable. Our stretch jeans are known for their remarkable fit, thanks to our Ok Support Waistband that cradles your belly and supports your back. Try our enzyme wash jeans in hip hugger, bell bottom, bootflare, ankle and crop styles.
Keep it sleek. With your body growing so quickly, instinct might tell you to cover up in big, baggy clothes. Instead, show off your rounder shape with slim, close-fitting styles; a smooth silhouette is key to remaining fashionable. Our hug separates are stretchy, silky-soft knits that "hug" your body without clinging. New this season: our twill pants feature a new, innovative Invisible Ok Support Waistband -- a specially constructed waist so there's no bulkiness or seams showing under your top. And you get that same great belly and back support our original Ok Support Waistband is known for.
Treat yourself. Accept the fact that your feet are growing -- go buy a fantastic pair of open-toed shoes! Get a good haircut. Enjoy a manicure or yoga class. And make an appointment for a prenatal massage. After all, a sense of fashion comes from within.
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