Feeling unattractive for holiday parties

Re: Feeling unattractive for holiday parties

• mgk207 member

  December 2014

  Just home from a holiday party. Honestly, just embrace it. People will tell you that you look great, and genuinely be happy for you, no matter what. Play up your hair, makeup, accessories, etc., but most of all, don't focus on it. A furrowed brow or uncomfortable body language read far less attractive than a warm smile. Maybe easier said than done, but I promise you are your own worst critic!

  

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• Maebb member

  December 2014

  You could always go as Santa. Jk, but I'm 35 weeks too, and that's how I feel.
  
  I haven't been to any fancy parties, but for work I like to wear a blazer or cute tailored jacket (a non-maternity one unbuttoned is ok) over my outfit for a not as blob-like shape.
  
  There are lots of dresses out there that are flattering, but I personally am not buying more just to wear for 5 weeks. Could you borrow one or find a good used one? But I think the advice from PP is the best - just try to embrace it and smile.

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• HStrawberry member

  December 2014

  I ended up buying a new dress since we had three fancy parties to go to. It's not a maternity dress so I'll definitely be wearing it afterwards (I love it!). It had an empire waist so as PP stated, it accentuates the smallest part of you. I was hesitant to spend the money but I felt amazing in it all three nights. I even wore heels, although I paid for that the day after. Maybe try and find something that you can wear afterwards. I love the idea of a blazer over a pretty blouse!

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• crystalw88 member

  December 2014

  I agree with PPs about being too hard on yourself. We truly are our worst critics.

                                        

  
  

  Married 9/10/11 * BFP 6/9/14 * EDD 1/25/15

  

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• rosascol member

  December 2014

  such great advice, thank you!

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• see8e member

  December 2014

  Bump ACCENTUATE, don't hide your body in a shapeless sack! I've been rocking skinny black pants, black fitted top and sparkly statement necklace (and sometimes a hideous Christmas vest, lol).

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