Posts Tagged ‘maternity clothing’

You’re now treating your clothes as an investment — meaning, they have to last. So buying duds for each trimester — little bit o’ belly, bit more belly, whole lotta belly — is out of the question.

Try something that grows with you: FIT2BEMOM just launched as a maternity active wear brand for both exercise and extracurriculars (lounging, lunching). Details like side-seam shirring, a roll-down waistband, built-in shelf bra and adjustable straps contour to your shape, resulting in a proper fit throughout the stages of pregnancy. Plus, the line’s moisture-wicking fabric will keep you cool during prenatal Pilates — or during that sweat-inducing trip to Strollerland.

A good deal is the 2BActive Kit, which includes a round-neck tee, long pant and headband in a drawstring bag, for either the active life or the active look.

Available at fit2bmom.com.

Tanks and camis are the foundation of good layering — too bad none of them fit.

For the next nine months, restock with Scrunchbump shirts that are made to scrunch or stretch to fit throughout pregnancy. Wear any of the three styles (available in black, nude and white) under pre-preggo tops to extend their wear, or over unfastened pants to make use of what you’ve already got.

And enjoy the smoothing and suck-you-in factor of your new favorite undergarment.

Available at scrunchbump.com.

Your pre-preggo days may have been eco-friendly, but now that baby’s on the way it’s all about no-VOC nursery paint, BPA-free bottles and hypoallergenic belly balm. Even with swollen feet, you want to minimize your carbon footprint.

German baby line Hessnatur recently introduced its organic maternity collection to the States. The 30-year-old brand based on all-natural fibers now includes casual-chic clothing like cargo pants, pj’s, turtlenecks, tees and tights that actually fit your bump (designer Miguel Adrover oversees a portion of the women’s wear). With even more winter ahead, especially appropriate is a cozy poncho sweater, made of Turkish cotton and Australian wool — the over-the-head design lets you move freely without struggling to toggle a trench coat over your tummy.

Now that’s friendly.

Available at hess-natur.com.

If you’ve spent most of your life as an A cup, it’s somewhat of a treat to be a bit busty as baby grows. Occassionally you have to do a double take at the sight of this suddenly well-endowed woman.

Give those DDs some well-deserved attention: Buxom Inc.’s new line of sleep and loungewear best fits women with, ahem, fuller breasts. Cut specifically for cup sizes C to DD, the silk chemise has adjustable straps that work with all your new curves.

Bring buxom back.

Available at buxominc.com.

Maternity yoga pants are perfect for weekends, and 7 for all Mankind’s Secret Belly jeans would be great if you worked in a creative field. But when it’s time to get down to big business, your mom-to-be wardrobe is shouting out for a Monday-to-Friday makeover.

Isabella Oliver’s new Corporate Pregnancy Kit helps your bump fit in with the boardroom. A sleek grey pinstripe jacket, pencil skirt, pants and classic white button-down help you mix-and-match your way through presentations and client meetings with pre-baby panache.

It’s not a bad deal for a little peace of mind — and maybe a promotion.

Available at isabellaoliver.com.

You’ve put the kibosh on non-essential purchases, but when none of your old clothes fit it’s time to whip out the Amex.

At least you can minimize the damage with the wear-them-everywhere maternity basics from Ingrid & Isabel. The clothing line from the makers of the BellaBand just launched their Essentials Collection, which includes a layering cami, tank, leggings and black pant (which you can wear three ways) made of a special soft knit that stretches with you. Available in black and white, these separates will transition through seasons, sizes and any future wardrobe malfunctions.

That’s a good bottom line.

Available at bellydancematernity.com.

What to wear to prenatal yoga? A muumuu just isn’t appropriate, but that’s about the only thing that fits your ever-expanding belly.

Workout wear from Zobha (Sanskrit for “grace”) has expanded into maternity, with a new mommy-to-be collection of Supplex and Lycra tops and bottoms that move and stretch with you. And luckily, the halters and racerback tanks (in fall shades of plum, chocolate and coral) are cute enough to wear outside the gym.

Say om.

Available at zobha.com.

You burned all photographic evidence back in the ’90s, but you did actually go through a Goth phase. Black nail polish was your thing — and you’ve never completely recovered.

Give a shout out to your inner punk with MamaSan Maternity. The rocker-inspired collection features black skirts, strapless tops and dresses, highlighted with embroidery of skull and crossbones, pin-up girls and cherries. It’s just edgy enough to wear over a baby bump.

Rock on.

Available at mamasanmaternity.com.