Maternity Clothes that make Pregnancy Fashionable

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life and it will make your body change in a variety of ways.  Most women will still want to look and feel attractive while these changes are occurring.  Thanks to the excellent selection of maternity wear that is available, there’s no reason why a women can’t look as fashionable as ever during her pregnancy.

The first step to looking great in your maternity wear is to buy clothes in the correct size.  Sizing in maternity wear is generous, so you should probably start by wearing maternity clothes that are in the size you would normally wear.  They are cut to accommodate growth around the breasts and abdomen, so your usual size should fit perfectly. 

When trying on clothes, make sure that they don’t restrict you around those areas. While some maternity clothes may look fashionable, they are primarily designed for comfort.  They are designed to stay loose and flowing, without looking like they swamp the woman.  Choosing clothes that are made from quality fabrics will make you look stylish without you even having to try.  Natural materials are best because they will allow your skin to breathe.

In the past, jeans would have been a no-go during pregnancy, but nowadays there’s a huge range of maternity jeans available.  Some are designed to sit underneath your expanding belly, while others contain elasticated panels to accommodate the growth.  Either way, they will ensure that you remain fashionable yet comfortable throughout your pregnancy.

More new Bella Mama Breastfeeding Tops...

The photographs of our new Bella Mama Breastfeeding tops arrived with me today. I had to wait a little longer than usual for the shots as I wasn't happy with the way the cowl neck top was originally taken... (ever the perfectionist - hahahaha!) The top is gorgeous, and a really flattering style and I just didn't feel that the original picture did it justice. Anyway, several retakes later and I am happy with the result... so our new Demeter cowl necks in Damson are ready to order online! The colour is fabulous, and just great for this time of year. Plum shades are so versatile and are perfect for teaming with jeans, combats, joggers and casual trousers! It's just the right blend of dark enough to flatter the figure and the right shade to enhance that new mum glow. The cowl neck is brilliantly flattering, and the nursing access is really well hidden, you honestly cannot tell this is a nursing top. Just pull aside the cowl neckline to access the breastfeeding openings, whilst keeping your back, tummy and sides well hidden and cosy... This fabulous breastfeeding top is also available in our very lovely Ruby colour.

Our second new addition is our popular crossover breastfeeding top style, now available in a fabulous teal shade. This nursing top is simplicity itself, the crossover nursing panel just pulls to the side for ultra-simple nursing style. Keeping you covered, and able to feed your little one where and when you choose.  Bella Mama's crossover breastfeeding tops are an immensely versatile style, which can be dressed up or down with the addition of chunky necklaces, scarves, belts or cuffs... to be as casual or as dressy as you please.  The teal colour is gorgeous, and complements so many different colourings... it really is one of those colours which looks great on everyone!! This style is selling really well at Bella Mama, and is currently available in the lovely Autumnal shades of Raspberry, Teal and Espresso.

More New Stock

Walking round the village to pre-school this morning Miss O was fascinated with the fallen leaves, and the pretty colours the trees are starting to turn... Although this week has been pretty mild, there is a definite cooling in the weather. Summer really is at an end and Autumn is coming... Our wood burning stove has already seen its first fire of the season (hubby has been out chopping logs too), the blackberries are appearing on our brambles and my snuggly Ugg boots are back on constantly. Miss O has new boots and I am mighty jealous.

 

Check out the soft leather, the suede patches, the metallic stitching and the cosy furry tops... I want a pair in my size! I am on a mission to find some fab looking (but comfy) flat boots for myself now! I can barely wear heels anymore, they just hurt my back. I wondered about getting a pair of MBTs but I don't know anyone who's had any to see if they are worth the money. I know lots of people with FitFlops, who swear they are great for backache and posture, but they aren't too practical at this time of year!

The change in the season means new Bella Mama stock though and I have some gorgeous clothes arriving for A/W 09, including several new designers. I am constantly searching for the best breastfeeding clothing world-wide, and it's great to be the first to bring the freshest and prettiest designs to the UK.

I am rapidly running out of space in our stock room! My sister Nicola has been in this week to help with stock check (thank you!) and has organised the space fabulously. This week more new Bella Mama tops have arrived, including the very lovely new Maia breastfeeding top. They are so comfy and very flattering to new mama midriff! The soft jersey fabric skims beautifully, whilst the gentle ruching and tie detail around the neckline draws the eye upwards and away from new mum tum! 

Providing a flash of colour for the new season, is the new Bella Mama cowl neck top which should be arriving towards the end of September. The jersey fabric drapes beautifully and the cowl neck is ultra elegant, whilst the longer length ensures it is great for taller mums or those wanting to hide their tummies. Bella Mama Cowl Neck Ruby

I'm off to pick more raspberries (this has been the best year for our crop!) for more raspberry jelly, I even managed to get enough to do raspberry gin (yay! but won't be ready until Christmas) and also the early blackberries which have started to appear on the bramble bushes in the neglected "wildlife" part of our garden. Haha, I'd love to say they are there by design, but the truth is all the tough weeds (brambles, horsetail, creeping buttercup) seem to thrive in these parts...