Your style during pregnancy!
The sizes for maternity fashion correspond to regular sizes, so if you typically wear a small size, you'll opt for a small size in maternity clothes as well. The same goes for numbered sizes; if you usually wear a size 44, you'll simply need to find the corresponding size in the maternity range of the brand you're interested in.
Referring to the size chart provided by the individual retailer is certainly the safest method to avoid purchasing the wrong items.
With the right considerations, maternity shopping will be simpler than you anticipate, as maternity garments are designed with technical details that allow them to adapt to your changing shape.
The need for maternity clothes can vary from person to person. For at least the first few months of pregnancy, you might get by wearing the most comfortable items from your existing wardrobe, such as gym leggings, a maxi dress, or an old oversized sweater.
You'll likely start showing your new curves between 14 and 20 weeks, and at that point, you may feel more comfortable and confident in more form-fitting clothes that highlight your growing bump.
But it's especially in the third trimester that maternity clothes will come to your rescue. Opting for overly loose and unflattering garments might make you feel clumsy and awkward, with the risk that no one understands your condition and wrongly judges your new shape. Conversely, showcasing the beautiful curves of maternity will make you proud and self-assured.
You'll be surprised by the effect that maternity clothes can have on your body and, why not, even on your mood.
They are crafted from soft, stretchy fabrics designed to accommodate changes in body shape over the nine months. Pants with elastic bands or jersey panels expand as your belly grows, providing extra support. Details such as elastic waistbands, sashes, pleats, and side ruching create ample room and ensure the garments can be worn throughout pregnancy, from the first to the third trimester, without feeling tight.
