Is Anything New Under the Sun for Pregnant Women?
Shaking off the winter blues by doing some summertime daydreaming? You’re probably not alone. With so many parts of the world having one of the coldest (and longest) winters on record, we in the Northern Hemisphere are all envying the warmer climes of those on the opposite side of the equator. Fortunately, the spring/summer clothing lines have already premiered, and we can look to browse through catalogs and websites, imagining when and where we want to be in that sundress or bathing suit. It gets a little tough, however, to imagine what sort of clothing will look good on you if you’re already bulging in your winter clothes because you’ll be at least six months pregnant by June. Fortunately, there are styles designed just for you.
For most of us, summer conjures up the idea of outdoor activities. We like lying in the sun by the pool or on the edge of the ocean. We enjoy golfing, tennis and bicycling under a big golden sun. There is no reason a mom-to-be can’t take part in any or all of these activities if she takes the proper precautions to prevent sunburn and heat fatigue. Still, what can a pregnant woman wear to the beach or to a picnic beside the pool? For the last couple of summers, we’ve seen fairly “stationary” trends in summer clothing for women. The Capri pants that became a hot fashion commodity for all women a few years back are still “in” and work well with maternity fashions, since they hide some of that thigh fat we inevitably gain. Luckily, long loose, slouchy tees and tops are hot this year, too. That means the average mommy in waiting will be able to buy off the regular rack if she wants. Still, what can she wear to a pool? And to the beach?
Pregnancy and bathing suits used to conjure up a couple of extreme images. The first was that of a woman wearing a ridiculous get-up that covered 80% of her torso and had a skirt, even a ruffle. Ugh! Then we went to the extreme of bikinis, exposing our bulging bellies and, sadly, our unborn kids, to ultraviolet rays that have potentially dangerous side effects. Now, we have styles that have moved to somewhere in between. Today’s maternity bathing suit can be subtle. The tankini (common term for a tank top and bathing suit bottom combo) works well at allowing a pregnant woman to be confident in her appearance and comfortable, too. Several versions of the tankini are available, and often they are made with built-in bras to help bolster breasts that are heavier during pregnancy.
If you are shopping for a maternity swimsuit, you might want to check out the styles by Prego®. Their line of maternity swimwear is just the right mixture of fun and flirty moderated by a bit of good taste. I particularly liked their halter-top tankini and the other styles that make the most of the shoulders and bodice, draped over the tummy. They’ve got plenty of looks to choose from, and lots of competitors, too. This means that a little bit of shopping will surely net the suit that’s just right for you.
The once seemingly impossible search for a comfortable but stylish swimsuit for mothers-to-be is now over. They do exist! So, just remember, even if you’re going to have a baby and will be carrying some very special extra weight around this summer, you can still enjoy the warmer weather in style.
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Blog written by Allison Freed, fashion blogger and editor.
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