Attractive Plus Size Maternity Wear

Posted May 23, 2011 by jane in Fashion

Maternity is the time when you will go through varied emotions in your life. You will be ecstatic, overjoyed, apprehensive, unhappy and feeling absolutely unattractive. While the joy and ecstasy would eventually increase, the feeling of unattractiveness could stay on and lead to disappointment and depressions, especially if you are plus size.

Not anymore…

Plus size women have countless choices to keep looking attractive and glamorous while they go through the most beautiful months in their lives! Here are the best maternity styles you must explore and experiment with.

Wrap dresses

Wrap styles are the best maternity clothes ever especially if you are looking for economical ways by which you can save money and use them for extended periods. Wrap dresses come with a belt that can be tied around you and adjusted according to the size of your belly. While wearing a wrap dress, you can make sure that your dress is fitted as per your requirement.

There are a variety of wrap styles to choose from. The belts can be tied at various positions to get varied effects. Since most wrap dresses have a deep V neck, you also feel and look more structured and lean in them. These dresses can be long or short according to your liking. If short, they can be teamed up with maternity jeans which come with elastic bands for expansion.

Maxis

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Another one of those beautiful maternity styles, maxi dresses are elegant and make your feel ultra feminine due to their flowing and flared silhouette. The flare prevents you from exposing your baby bump. These dresses are great for special occasions and come in silk, satin, velour, chiffon etc. with embellishments and lace trims. Maxi dresses are also great if you are looking at long term use. They can even be used after your delivery as they flow elegantly around your curves. As maxi dresses are long, they camouflage all your problem areas. Choose the best one that suits your personality. You can shape them in a wrap style or go for trendier versions depending on how fashionable and sexy you would like to be.

Babydoll Maternity wear

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Babydoll dresses are very much in vogue this summer season. They are cute and make you feel all feminine and frilly. Go for floral styles with crocheted hems or collars which are hugely popular looks this summer season. While wearing babydoll dresses, it is better to go for slim fit maternity jeans or leggings to combat the volume that is added around you. Babydoll dresses come in a variety of styles and can easily fit your baby bump inside for as long as you want. Mostly with empire line waists, these can be worn with belts too to increase the appeal.

Tunic tops

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Tunic tops are basically short tops that can be made in any style. It can be a halter neck or off shoulder or a more modest full sleeve depending on what you prefer. Tunic tops can also be wrap style or empire waist and fit all sorts of body types. They are good as plus size maternity clothes for office wear. They have ample folds at the mid section to accommodate the growing belly. Tunics can be worn on their own or with maternity jeans or leggings. If it is a plain tunic dress, you can team it up with floral printed leggings and vice versa to stay in vogue.

Halter neck Maternity tops

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When you are expecting, you need lot of support for your breasts as they are ever growing and prone to sagging. Halter necks add a little more reinforcement to your wired and padded innerwear. They also give you a sexy cleavage due to the lift the straps give to the breasts when they are tied at the back. Halter necks can in fact be incorporated in a top or a maxi or a wrap dress. They look great on big breasted women.

Maternity Wear with Belts

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Apart from a wrap dress that can accommodate many sizes easily, a belted maternity dress can be of any style but with belts. The belts can be ties around the body or at the sides or back depending on the style of the dress that you wear. The belts ensure that your dress is perfectly fitted around your body. Belted dresses are good in that they have lot of loose fabric around you which will help you wear them until the end of your term. You can keep adjusting the belt fitting as you grow.

Flared skirts

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Flared skirts

One need not wonder why flared skirts are good for maternity and plus size women. They easily cover all the cellulite and plus size women look good on them too. But make sure that you do not flare them too much like a gypsy or umbrella skirt which will add oodles or weight on to your lower body which you can do without. When you go for flared skirts, you must ensure that the top or shirt that you wear with it will have a fitted style so that you do not look overly fat and short. Flares skirts in thinner materials like a georgette or chiffon will reduce the volume around your body.

Jackets

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Jackets are a pregnant woman’s best friend. Denim, leather, crocheted, lace, all styles suit them fine. Jackets help them cover up when they feel a little too tight around their bust or belly area. Keep a jacket that fits with almost all your dresses handy for quick fix solutions. There is no dearth of styles when it comes to jackets. Jackets with embellishments and interesting pockets at the top actually help shift attention from the belly. You can choose a jacket with a string tie at the top leaving the other part open for accommodating the stomach, double breasted jackets, adjustable hooks etc.

Maternity Jeans

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A must have for all expectant mothers, these jeans come with expandable waists that can be above the belly or below it to suit varied preferences. These jeans are very comfortable even when you are in the final trimester of your pregnancy. Maternity jeans can be slim fit, boot cut, flared or as capris. They can be embellished or plain in a variety of colours.