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by Anne Cavicchi
Some people think that the word sexy and pregnancy do not
belong
together. I have to disagree. In fact, I have hear many
men say that
a woman is her sexiest and most beautiful when she is
pregnant!
So, how do you go about feeling sexy when your belly is
expanding
and your body is going through so many changes? So many
women tell
me they feel unattractive when they are pregnant, but they
don't
have to!
The good news is that the days of the maternity tent dress
are
over! Today's maternity wear is hip, trendy and yes, even
sexy! The
designers have brilliantly combined comfort and fashion in
clothing
that you can start wearing as soon as you discover you are
pregnant
right on through post-partum and beyond.
Just wearing your husband clothes may be economical - and
they may
fit fine over your expanding belly -- but they will not
have a good
fit everywhere else! Buying bigger sizes in regular
clothes is also
never a great idea if you want to feel good about
yourself. I'm
sorry to say you will just look bigger and feel frumpy.
There are several "basics" that every woman should have
when she
is pregnant. For your first pieces, try to stick with
basics that
will go with everything. A couple of good pairs of pants,
jeans
or skirts are a good place to start (your lifestyle will
determine which is best for you). Add a top or two and you
are on
your way! Then, as you "grow", add tops in fashionable
prints and
colors that will mix and match with your basics, giving
you fresh
new looks, as well an occasional, much needed,
psychological boost.
If you are really keen, splurge on some "not-so-practical" tops or
bottoms to round out your maternity wardrobe. Remember,
many of
today's styles can be worn after baby too!
If you cannot afford a whole new wardrobe, or even if you
can and
don't want to spend the money, you need to get yourself at
least a
couple of basics and one outfit that makes you feel
beautiful and
sexy -- there is no price for the way an outfit like this
will make
you feel!
Don't forget your underwear! If your underwear binds
you are not going to feel comfortable. There are so many
great
styles available now! And if you're a thong wearer,
there's no
reason to stop now. Maternity thongs, as well as the
bikinis and
briefs, are available in a wide variety of fabrics and
colors.
Chances are you will probably require several different
bra sizes
throughout your pregnancy. No matter which type of bra
you choose, fit is important (click here for information
on getting a good fit
http://www.maternitycorner.com/info/medelafit.php ).
There should be room for expansion around the rib cage
and room for expansion in the cup, but not so much that
the bra does
not provide adequate support. Have fun with your maternity
and
nursing bras -- there are so many options available!
There are also some great skin care products available
now. Pamper yourself with some luxurious creams or body
wash! Take some time out for you -- you deserve it!
Also check with friends who have recently been pregnant --
hand-me-downs can also work wonders to give your maternity
wardrobe more variety.
Remember, when you feel good, you look great -- even sexy!
Anne Cavicchi is a Canadian wife and mother of one boy and
two step-daughters. She also own Annie's Maternity
Corner (
http://www.maternitycorner.com ) where you'll find
everything you need for pregnancy and baby! Great
products, articles, information and more to see you
through pregnancy and baby's first years at Annie's.
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