Holiday Maternity Fashions

Holiday Maternity Fashions

HOLIDAY MATERNITY FASHIONS Carley Roney, editor in chief of TheBump.com visited The Early Show for a maternity holiday fashion show! She had five soon-to-be-mommies modeling trendy and affordable (all sell for less than $65!) outfits pregnant women can wear to their holiday festivities this season: Many moms-to-be don't want to shell out a lot of money for all the holiday parties they have to attend (especially in this economy), so TheBump.com editor-in-chief Carley Roney, shared some of her favorite picks. From business casual office parties to festivities with friends to glam celebrations for New Year's, she had some wallet-friendly holiday maternity outfits so mom-to-be can save that money for her future baby! Is it hard finding a holiday maternity outfit? And on a budget? A lot of pregnant moms can feel blah about their bodies as they get closer to their due date-and shopping for a holiday party outfit is the last thing they want to do! Believe me: I'm the mother of three! There are a lot of great maternity outfits for the holidays, but you definitely have to dig around to find one that's not super-expensive. And it's even harder to find party-ready outfits that can go from day to night. Luckily, there are more companies now that have adorable maternity clothing priced just right for this economy. You can celebrate in comfort, and on the cheap! Do you have to wear special undergarments under these outfits? You don't have to-but a lot of pregnant moms swear by maternity Spanx! They have a line just for moms-to-be. It's made of lycra and nylon so it stretches with your growing belly and still holds you in, in all the right places. Ranges from $28 to $32 Shoe Information All the shoes are from Aldo Shoes.Just because you're pregnant, doesn't mean you can't wear heels at all. The shoes here all have a low heel-which can help make some mommy backs feel better-or are flats. **LOOK #1: OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY** $64, Jules & Jim Long Sleeve Annabelle Maternity Dress, DueMaternity.com http://duematernity.com A sophisticated look that can take you from work to party!It's a great alternative to a black dress and definitely will capture attention *Trend: Berry Colors like reds, raspberries, rosés and rubies are a big trend right now. And it's a festive color! *Why it Works: -The stretchy fabric and side gathers in this dress hugs a pregnant body in all the right places -Some moms might not want to wear a dress showing their arms -It's not just black that can be slimming. Wearing a whole outfit in any one color or tonal range will make you look smaller -We all know pregnant women can get hot pretty easily, so it's important to choose clothing made out of microfibers like this rayon blend dress. It's breathable and allows air to circulate, keeping mom-to-be comfortable and cool *Mommy Model: Jen Whitehead-Robinson: -31 years old -Due date: December 30 -6'3 - very tall and gorgeous -Wears a size 6, medium **LOOK #2: FRIEND'S HOLIDAY BASH** $40 Off-the-Shoulder Dress, Babies N Bellies www.babiesnbellies.com -This is a black formfitting dress that's the perfect outfit for a friend's holiday bash! -You can easily dress this look up or down with accessories and shoes -Fun detailing - the sleeves on this dress can actually be worn on and off the shoulder! -Get more bang for your buck-you can easily throw a cardigan over this dress and wear it to work *Trend: -Rouching continues to be a big trend because it's super-flattering for all body types *Why it Works: -The rouching on the sides hugs bump nicely and can hide flaws -Shoulders always look good whether you're pregnant or not-so it's the perfect body part you'll want to highlight -Formfitting dress with stretchy fabric gives you room to grow *Mommy Model: Jessica Dwyer -35 years old -Due date: January 2 -5'11 -Usually a size 6, medium **LOOK #3: FAMILY FESTIVITIES** $25, Maternity Pleated Satin Top - Spilled Wine, OldNavy.com www.oldnavy.com $12.98, Pull on Style Jersey Knit Slim Leg Maternity Legging - Black, Motherhood Maternity www.desitnationmaternity.com Just because your family's having a holiday party at home doesn't mean you shouldn't get dressed up a little! Put together a dressier look like this pleated satin top, comfy leggings and cute boots *Trend: -Pleating was seen all over the Paris runways recently-especially in lightweight fabrics *Why it Works: -The vertical tuxedo pleats give moms-to-be a slimming look -Long sleeves cover arms you might be self-conscious about -The elastic band on the empire waist is super-comfortable and flattering -The banded collar attracts attention to the face-not the bump! -So many pregnant women love to stock up on leggings because they're comfortable and stretchy *Mommy Model: Lisa Yip -30 years old -Due date: January 23 -5'4 -Wears a small **LOOK #4: HOLIDAY BRUNCH** $39.50, Maternity Printed Satin Dress, OldNavy.com http://www.oldnavy.com/ -Can you believe this dress is only $40! The pattern is gorgeous and it's in a lightweight, shiny fabric that's really comfortable -It's the perfect dress for a daytime or evening event *Trend: -A lot of designers have been showing clothing in shiny fabrics -Shiny fabrics add a little glamour to any outfit and is perfect for a holiday event *Why it Works: -Lightweight fabrics like this dress are flattering and comfortable -The large, bold print on the belly area is flattering-you shouldn't wear tiny print around this area since it will make you look out of proportion. And the small paisley print on the bust area balances out the look -The smocked empire waist, puff sleeves and pleats around the neckline create a sophisticated silhouette *Mommy Model Nicole Ragains -29 years old -Due date: December 19 -5'3 -Usually wears a size 4 **LOOK #5: NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY** $44.98, Sleeveless Pleated Maternity Dress, Motherhood Maternity www.destinationmaternity.com This is the perfect little black dress for pregnant moms! -It's a sophisticated look with the chiffon and lace trim detailing and is a classic look you can wear again when you're pregnant with baby number two or three *Trend: -From Prada to Armani to Derek Lam, lace made a huge appearance in Fall 2008 collections. Prada even once said that lace is the most important fabric in a woman's life and should be with a woman in all her milestones-so why not pregnancy -The types of lace detailing we're seeing now is a far cry from your grandmother's lace! *Why it Works: -Moms-to-be will look and feel great in chiffon and lace -Maternity clothing that just hangs loose straight from your bust can make you look like a tent, which is anything but flattering! The empire waist cinch right below the bust here instantly flatters a pregnant figure by visually separating your belly from your boobs *Mommy Model Nur Nahar Ahmed -29 years old -Due date: December 27 -5'0 - very petite! -Usually wears a size small .

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