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It’s odd to see that many maternity brands assume that pregnant women want to become matronly beings who abandon all their fashion sense for the 9 months of their lives. While it used to be the case before, it’s evident that times are changing.
Whether you’re currently enjoying a well-dressed baby bump, or soon expecting, 2014 outdoor maternity trends are going to leave you totally inspired.
With the latest fashion essentials, you won’t just feel good about yourself – you’ll be able to turn heads as you walk down the street on a casual day. It’s not only possible but preferable to stay true to your style. Here are the trend outdoor maternity fashion essentials:
Block Colors and maxi outfits
Simple color blocks instead of busy prints are appropriate for streamlining your figure while adding height to it. Dark, solid color tops will be suitable in the upcoming fall season, and they can also be complementated by bright jewlery or scarves.
No matter what trimester you are in, maxi outfits are a great option to wear outdoors for a stylish pregnancy. Choose full-length or short-hemmed dresses (simply add a jacket for a chic look if you don’t want to give away the arms). You can complement maxis with heels or flats and enjoy the comfort while walking down the street.
A long black lycra tank top can also work well as a layering piece. These tops are chic on their own and allow the wearer to add jackets and cropped sweaters. A perfect slimming soil for a voluminous outlook can be achieved by adding black leggings.
Bottoms
When you start feeling globbiest in your jeans outside, it’s time to replace them with a blank knit pencil skirts. These skirts can be pulled up over the bump and you can also tie a shirt over it. It could be a tee tied in a knot with a blazer over top, or even a crop top. It would make you feel pulled together and pretty at the same time.
Aside from skirts, pregnancy tights can add a style statement to the rest of your outfit. Such tights are available in different styles and colors and they allow true gradient compression for moms-to-be. True gradient compression has the added benefit of energizing tired feet and legs, while the design overall is fashionable for everyday wear.
If you love wearing denim, opt for dark denims that are a comfortable fit. Pair them up with boots or heels of slip on ballet flats. You may also throw in a black jersey bias-cut dress; it is comfy and au courant.
Accessories
Scarves are the ultimate choice for the fall season. During the first trimester, they can camouflage a bulging belly. For the second and third, drapey choices will deliver a stumpy shilhouette. A silky scarf will add verticality and look extra cool. A colorful fringed one would add a touch of daring to your overall look.
Belts are also a trending choice when it comes to accessories; apart from being decorative, they add a functional style element that deliveres the illusion of a waistline. A flashy belt just below the waist will draw attention away from areas that you may not be fond of. A stretchy belt below the bra line would help in creating an empire waist.
Thanks to Sara Stringer for providing this post. Sara is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about frugal fashion. In her spare time, she enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle through swimming and practicing yoga.
