Maternity Wardrobe

A drawstring waist will work throughout the pregnancy, and the denim topper adds a pulled-together look. You don't have to use a maternity top while pregnant; this top is just a size larger than normal and shows off the bulging baby belly. For work, pair a large cotton shirt with a monochromatic shirt and pants underneath. The bohemian look works for eveningwear during maternity and afterward.

Fashion expert Lisa Cole tells how to create a wardrobe that will work through the weight and shape changes of maternity and motherhood.

Check out jeans with Lycra that accommodate weight fluctuation. Just buy them a little larger than your usual size. This will take you through the first stages of pregnancy and work after delivery as you work your weight back down.
Big shirts come in bright, carefree cotton that don’t make you look as if you raided your husband’s closet.
Try topping loungewear that has a drawstring waist with an oversized denim shirt. The forgiving fit will work both before and after the pregnancy.
Look for blends that add stretch, prevent wrinkles and clean up easily.
Try a flyaway pant for post maternity to hide extra weight. The panels over the pants give a skirt effect, which is dressier than a plain pair of pants.
Shoes are important during pregnancy because you don’t want to hurt your back. Don’t wear any heels over 2 -1/2 inches.

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Lisa Cole
Fashion Expert
PO Box 201
Phone: 805-717-0159
E-mail: asklisacole@aol.com
Website: www.asklisacole.com
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