2nd Trimester
hating this in between phase
I feel like I look fat in everything I wear. Maternity tops are too big and regular tops a size up just make me look frumpy. I can't wait to look pregnant and not just fat, my belly is definitely out there but squishy....I guess I'll have to wait a few more weeks for that
Anyone else in the saem boat? What are your fashion tips? (Tops seem to be the problem for me, my jeans I can still get away with the hairband trick for a while)
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Re: hating this in between phase
I absolutely feel the same way! I haven't come up with a solution yet during this transition period, but I did buy my first pair of maternity jeans (that fit now) so I am pretty happy about that!
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I figure I have about 2 more weeks until I'm in maternity full time. I'm 18 weeks, 2nd preg. I'm completely in maternity pants for comfort's sake. I've been raiding DH's closet. He's not a ton bigger than me normally but his shirts are cut boxier. So I've been wearing his polo shirts and a few button downs, his Adidas gym suits fit me relatively well too. At first he was a little freaked out that I would stretch out the boob area but I told him he either has to share or I go shopping!
I've been wearing lots of long shirts with a cardigan over them. I'm still in my pre-preg jeans so that helps. But the layers can be very forgiving and still look cute.
My 17 week shot:
I was in the showing, but not really phase. Now the bump's a little bigger and I've been wearing a belt on top of my belly over the cardigans to accentuate it a bit.
I'd try to avoid sweats and baggy clothes because they just make you look bigger than you are.
Good luck!
When I was in that phase, I wore longer, flowy tops. Pair your flowy tops with slim jeans & sandals for a super cute look! Another attractive look is a tunic paired with leggings. Also, go for v necks, bold (yet tasteful) necklaces, & earrings to bring attention upward & away from your belly if you're feeling a little self-conscious about that area right now. Other great options for tops are empire waist tops & jersey tops,
Avoid tight/clingy tops. Accentuate your best features, every girl's got them! :-)
Hope this helps!
**Don't be afraid to spend a lot of time shopping if you can make the time. I'm sure that you'll find some things that will look fabulous on you! Trust me.
Wifebeaters were my staple with LO #1. That way it made me look really pregnant instead of just chubbed out.
I haven't had too much of a problem with this pregnancy yet, my old stuff still fits
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Let me guess, you're pear-shaped, right? If your jeans are so tight & uncomfortable, you may want to switch to maternity jeans for comfort's sake. To balance your hips & thighs, go for boot cut and perhaps straight leg jeans. Darker washes can be very sliming as well. Pair a tunic w/ leggings or slender jeans ( just make sure that the tunic is long enough to cover your butt). Avoid Capri & cropped pants. A-line skirts & dresses are also a great option, especially for spring. For tops, go for boat neck & V necklines, empire waist, loose cardigans (that hit you at the fullest part of your hips) & lightweight, draped tops. Bright colored tops are fabulous on your body type. Play with prints & colors, ruffles & details on top. Trapeze dresses can be very flattering on you.
That being said, I think that you need to work on your self-image & quit being so hard on yourself. 9 lbs gained by 19 weeks pg is not excessive weight gain. Doesn't your doctor tell you that you are right on track? I worry that you say that your biggest problem is that you are petite & curvy. In my opinion, petite & curvy are both positive traits that you can flaunt! I know girls who would kill to have curves & tall women who wish that they were short & dainty. Try to appreciate your unique beauty & accentuate your best features ;-)
~Best wishes
I've been in maternity pants for a couple weeks now - mostly because they are more comfy, I already had them from DS1 and I couldn't stand the belly bands.
For shirts I've been trying to do more empire waist ones with cardigans or ones with fun necklines to bring attention away from my belly. I also love the flowy shirts that have a tight band around the bottom. They hide the bump pretty well and are great for after the baby is born too!
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I'm still in the in-between phase too. Rather than looking like I'm almost half way through my pregnancy, it just looks like I eat too much ice cream.
I just wear a long vest top under regular shirts to work since most maternity tops are so huge. Target has them for super cheap and they'll still work after R?n?n is born, so I bought lots of them. Cardigans are helpful too if they're worn undone-they make you look slimmer. I usually pair it with a skirt and some tights for work, or just comfy yoga pants the rest of the time. I have a couple of pairs of jeans that still fit normally, but they aren't something I can wear to the office.
I'm really, really trying to avoid actual maternity pants as I probably won't ever have another child and I'm going to be at my most enormous in July/August. Somehow, I don't see pants as a practical option then. Instead I'm hoping that I'll be able to get away with just skirts all summer worn below my bump so that I'll be more comfortable and will (hopefully) be able to wear them again.
I'm going through the in-between phase too. I've just been wearing a lot of long tops with legging or using the hairband trick with my jeans. I try not to worry about looking fat and not pregnant, I'm more concerned with being comfortable. Everyone I care about knows I'm pregnant.
I wish the weather was better then I'd be wearing sun dresses ALL the time. They're great for hiding those bumps and lumps you don't like and I think they look so cute over a baby bump!
Yes I am pear shaped! Haha! Thank you so much for that! I appreciate the tips and will most definitely look into all of them! No my nurse told me that I need to watch my weight because only 1/2 a pound was that of the baby and the rest was me. Plus because I have such a short torso, I literally look obese! No one would ever believe that by "dr standards" and "Scale standards" i was overweight before I got pregnant. But I was very slender before I got pregnant and have never felt this type of body change and its taking a little bit of a toll on my energy! I'm trying very hard to stay positive and keep excercising!
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