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WTWWYE 1st Trimester: Belted Tops

laurendare — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:55:37 +0000

♥ Ruffled, elastic high waisted sheer top: Penneys ♥ Crocheted belt: Penneys ♥ Red cardigan: H&M ♥ Navy tank: American Eagle ♥ Jeggings: Dunnes ♥ Boots: Clarkes ♥ Lovely ‘Love’ necklace: Courtesy of Accessorize ♥

@12 weeks ≡ I wore this to a little get together with friends to make our big announcement. Jeggings, as I’ve said before, are a must! They’re much more comfortable than trousers with buttons and zippers and help show off those gams. Ruffled, flouncy shirts will be your best friend in maternity dressing. Pulling a wide belt along the elasticated waist help cinch you in where you’re tiniest. You still won’t need to buy new things yet, but if you must consider getting a size or two bigger than you normally wear (but not so big it swallows you). Long cardigans will also be a necessity as that elastic waist starts getting tighter and tighter.

There is a tiny bump there, but you’d never notice. Of course, it’s going to be getting a lot bigger!

I LOVE this necklace that I got courtesy of Accessorize. I thought it was appropriate for sharing our big news.

WTWWYE-1st Trimester: Drape Sweater & Loose Dress

laurendare — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:50:51 +0000

♥ Dress: OldNavy ♥ Oatmeal Drape Sweater: Penneys ♥ Felt Flower Broach: Complements of JenLovesKev ♥ Boots: Clarks ♥

@11 weeks ≡ Time to retire those body con dresses to the closet, because by the end of the 1st Trimester you may still look like a million bucks but certainly won’t feel like it. I didn’t at least. I know (by looking at the photos) that I wasn’t really showing at this time, but I felt terrible and tired. The solution, clothes that feel as close to PJs as possible while still looking cute for the office. In this case, my most favourite black jersey dress with an elasticated, natural waist. The loose draping falls over any growing curves. Note on dresses: if you’re getting anything new to last you a few months, make sure it’s not too short to start with. Remember, ever centimeter you grow out is a centimeter the dress goes up.

Accessories work miracles in maternity dressing, so expect to see them a lot here. They add interest to otherwise dull outfits and can distract from the slowly growing middle. Here I’m wearing a lovely handmade felt rose broach that i won from JenLovesKev. (I feel terrible about not blogging about this before, but my gift box arrived the day before we moved out of our old flat…will fill you in on all the goodies soon)

Dressing for comfort doesn’t mean you have to start rebuilding your wardrobe, and if you’re lucky to be in the 1st Trimester during winter (like me) you’ll already be layering up. Drape sweaters are fantastic because you can wrap or belt them to look chic, and the long layers of fabric conceal your tummy. As long as the sleeves aren’t too tight, you should grow into it nicely.

What to Wear When You’re Expecting: 1st Trimester

laurendare — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:58:07 +0000

A new feature on StyleByNumbers, What to Wear When You’re Expecting. I’m making this up as I go along, and I have no idea what is in store for me!

The key to the 1st Trimester is comfort and easing into your new body. So many tiny changes are happening, you’ll feel like you’re showing much more than you really are. Depending on how Morning sickness hits you, comfort will be key. Every gal changes at her own pace, but chances are you won’t be growing too much during the first 3 months. If you do need to shop, try loose fitting tops and dresses in one or two sizes larger than you might normally get. Always think ahead–Can you naturally grow into it? Will it be useful post-pregnancy? Will it make you feel lovely?