You Can Be Pregnant and Still Be the Star of Any Party This Season

We all know that one of the daily dramas of being a woman is, ‘What should I wear?’ And when you’re pregnant, that question can be a tortuous reminder that our body is constantly changing, growing, and doing various unexpected and unmentionable things. However, there are so many great fashions now for moms-to-be, that even in a not-so-little-anymore-black dress you can be fashionable, fabulous, and even comfortable! I know, you’re thinking, I don’t believe you. But it’s true, it can happen.

Anne Marie Burroughs owner of Now Showing, a Maternity and Children's Boutique, in Virginia Beach, VA. In addition to maternity fashions, baby clothes, and accessories, the store offers prenatal yoga classes and infant CPR workshops. www.nowshowingmaternity.com

Here are a few tips to helping you feel beautiful and fashion savvy throughout this party season.

1. The first and most important tip to finding that great party dress is to know your size.
In most cases, you will still wear your pre-pregnancy size. If you were a 6 pre-pregnancy, you will more than likely still be a maternity size 6. Maternity designers know that certain body parts will be changing, such as your hips, thighs, and yes, your butt, so they give you more room in those areas. But DO NOT get discouraged if you have to go up a size. At some point, in every woman’s pregnancy, you will have to wear a size bigger than you used to before this life/body-changing experience. There are a number of reasons for this. Each woman is different, as is each pregnancy, so try to find what fits best, and don’t even look at the size. What matters is that you look AND feel fabulous!

2. Find a dress that can be worn on multiple occasions.
The best way to stretch the dollar is to find a dress that can be worn not only with flats to lunch, a daytime party, or just to go shopping, but also dress it up with some jewelry, heels and maybe a wrap for work, a party, or just a nice dinner out with your hubby.

3. Undergarments!!!
Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you should have VPL! Visible Panty Lines are a no no at ALL TIMES! Hanky Panky makes a great non-maternity lace thong that is one size fits all, and trust me, it does. They come in low rise, perfect for those under-the-belly jeans, and the original rise when you’re just feeling like you want some more support. As for wanting more support, MamaSpanx are unbeatable. They can help smooth the rear-side while supporting your ever growing belly.

4. Don’t be afraid of COLOR.
If your favorite color is red, don’t be afraid to wear it with confidence, even if you feel like you could pop at any minute. The more confident you feel, the more beautiful you will look, and people will definitely notice you and not your growing belly.

5. Last, but not least, PAMPER YOURSELF.
The best way to get ready for a party, after you’ve found the perfect outfit of course, is to treat yourself to some pampering. Whether a blowout and a pedicure at your favorite salon is your choice, or just a walk around the block to clear your head, do what makes you happy and you will be ready to rock any party this season.

These 40 weeks should be a time when you do not question what is happening with your body, but how to keep it looking fabulous!


Let us at Now Showing help you find that perfect party dress, a great pair of jeans, or the sexiest maternity bra around. Check us out online at http://www.nowshowingmaternity.com. or call us with any questions at 757-200-8301. Stay Stylish- Anne Marie