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Not only are cotton clothes stylish but they also seem
to be the preferred choice of pregnancy dresses across
the world. In hot and humid countries like India,
cotton is the number 1 selling fabric by default. But
for pregnant women in all countries across the globe
it is a god-send for many reasons.

Cotton allows your skin to breathe, which is very
helpful during the advanced stages of pregnancy. This
means you remain comfortable during hot flashes and
even otherwise, the fabric allows air to pass through
it easily. This means you get natural ventilation
which helps aid good hygiene and comfort.

Cotton is easily available almost everywhere. And
what?s more, you get cotton in different cuts and
styles which means, your pregnancy wardrobe can be
varied and interesting.

While cotton fabrics are difficult to care for, they
make-up for this shortfall by keeping you cool and
comfortable during difficult times. Your body goes
through many changes so it helps to wear pregnancy
dresses that don?t leave you itching, scratchy,
swollen, or bruised any more than is necessary.

Cotton is also considered to be the fabric of choice
of the upper elite. So it allows you to look chic and
yet you are as comfortable as possible in your cotton
pregnancy dress.

Cotton also molds itself in your body curves which
lends a slim, lean look. So don?t hesitate for a
minute before you buy cotton pregnancy dresses because
you will get a rich pay-off in terms of comfort,
style, and over-all well being.

With all those hormones raging in your body, you will
notice that your core body temperature keeps
fluctuating during pregnancy. You need to wear
maternity clothes that allow your body to be
comfortable during hot flashes and even while you are
feeling cold. In other words, you must wear pregnancy
dresses that allow your skin to breathe.

Therefore, common sense dictates that your pregnancy
dresses should be made from natural fiber. Put away
all your synthetics, poly-fibers, lycra, etc in cold
storage for at least a couple of years.

Instead opt for fibers like denim, which look
fashionable and yet are a sensible choice for all your
pregnancy dresses. Denim is a fabric that allows you
to be cool in summer and warm during the winter
months.

It also allows you to regulate your body temperature
during hot flashes so that all the perspiration dries
up naturally. Other synthetic dresses don?t allow air
to pass through the fabric so sweat remains
uncomfortably lodged on the skin.

Denim is also a material that allows you plenty of
choice in terms of style and cut. You can opt for
pregnancy jeans which have special elastic that can
accommodate your ever increasing waist size during the
advanced months of pregnancy.

Denim culottes or a pair of well-cut denim trousers
will help also hide the pregnancy bulges. A
smartly-cut denim jacket also provides a slim and trim
look to your pregnancy silhouette. So do consider
denim as a key fabric in your pregnancy wardrobe.

Most mommies gain about 30 pounds during their
pregnancy and are often, sartorially, at a loss. In
the first couple of months, between weeks 8 and 16,
clothes with elastic waists will suffice.

You will notice weight gain primarily around the hips,
the waist, the thighs, and upper arms. While your bone
structure will remain pretty much the same, the fat
content of your body will increase dramatically. So
your pregnancy dresses must also be able to cope with
such weight gains.

In the first trimester, pants and skirts with flexible
or elastic waists, or clothes without any form-fitting
shape are ideal. Opt for loose and baggy tops which
conceal your slightly protruding tummy. Always select
fabrics that stretch because these are the clothes
that will see you through most of your pregnancy.

In the latter, half of the pregnancy you will be
spoiled for choice. Almost all maternity clothes are
made for this part of the pregnancy and you might
almost feel human as you try on these clothes.

Whether you opt for designer, tailor-made, or
off-the-shelf clothes, you will soon be spending a
pretty penny on your wardrobe. Try to make sensible
purchases, for example, pregnancy dresses with a
tie-up on the back or the side, wrap around skirts
with adjustable waists, and so on.

Such clothes will see you happily attired even after
the baby is born. You can always mix and match and
select combinations judiciously pre and post partum.

Pregnancy is that stage of a woman's life that calls
for radical changes, in appearance as well as in
attitude. But despite the tectonic shifts in her way
of being, the importance of stylish dressing during
this period cannot be underestimated. Even so, the
expecting mother must feel pretty as well as
comfortable.

Pregnancy dresses in any type of cotton material is
comfortable for the expecting mother's body and for
the well-being of her baby. The embryo in the womb
requires to be kept in a constant state of controlled
temperature.

In this period of a woman's life, body temperatures
are always fluctuating and hence you have to wear
clothes which make you feel comfortable. Never use any
synthetic material, because it's unhygienic for both
the mother and the baby.

Denims are really wonderful for this period because
it's made from cotton and you can wear it both in
summer and chilly winters also. Gowns are really
comfortable for any party or any other informal
occasion. In this period sometimes it's necessary for
a mother to join parties and at that time you can wear
pretty, fashionable gowns.

You can also wear any type of loose cotton pants and
long skirts. But one thing to remember is that pants
and skirts must be of a reliable pregnancy brand
because such stores use some special elastic that is
very necessary for the mother's continually growing
waist size.

During advanced pregnancy periods, the short align
type frock is a very good option because it's very
comfortable and it's convenient to wear.

In a word, during your pregnancy you should wear
dresses which help to create a good nexus between
mother and the baby and so that you can enjoy this
time, and be comfortable as well as fashionable.

Selecting winter pregnancy dresses can be a bit
trickier than selecting clothes for the summer. For
one, you cannot buy in advance because the clothes
might become old-fashioned and you will have no idea
of the size you will need by the time winter comes
around.

Next, winter clothes are pretty bulky so if you're in
your first term of pregnancy, you might even be able
to fit into your old winter clothes. However, this
becomes more complicated if you get bigger.

In such a scenario, consider wearing your old coat but
without buttoning it up. If you can accessorize well
then you might be able to carry off a stylish winter
look.

Since desperate times call for desperate measures,
borrow your husband?s coat. It might not be very
fashionable but at least it will keep you warm and
snug.

If you must absolutely wear women?s coats, well, then
you might like to trawl the flea markets and buy a
nice quality second-hand coat. Alternatively, a shawl
or a poncho is also good substitute to a coat.

Or perhaps you might like to add some layers to your
clothing instead of wearing one coat. If you team up
the clothes with eye of colors and textures you might
actually be able to hide the flab as well.

Think about a warm top, a color coordinated pull over
with a woolen skirt and some warm leggings with
matching muffler and mittens. Such an outfit will keep
you warm and trendy at the same time.

During the 9 months of pregnancy, many would-be
mothers keep repeating the same mistakes over and
again. Here is a survival checklist for all first-time
mothers so that your pregnancy wardrobe is stylish and
comfortable without pinching your wallet. While
shopping for your pregnancy dresses, ensure that you
keep this checklist handy.

All pregnancy dresses should be made from soft
materials which are natural. Avoid man-made materials
like the plague. The material should be almost cotton,
preferably 90% and yet it should have some percent of
lycra – not more than 10% – so that it gives a little
stretch during the months when the tummy balloons and
flab appears all over the body.

Check the lining of the clothes you buy. It should not
irritate the skin and select colors that are soothing
to the eye. Opt for hues like cream, off-white, navy,
beige, black (just for its slimming effect), and of
course, pure white.

Baby pinks, light shades of blue, pastel colors are
also choices with which you look good during these
months.

Most would-be mothers make the classic mistake of
"making do" with their old clothes. They keep wearing
their old clothes till it literally falls apart at the
seams. Avoid this at all costs.

Do spend a bit of money and try to spruce up your
appearance during the pregnancy months. Not only will
you look good, you will also feel good about yourself
if you have a good selection of pregnancy dresses.

Since belly-baring is the hottest fashion these days,
a la Demi Moore, you might also like to wear some neat
bathing suits while you are pregnant.

Swimming is also considered to be a good exercise for
pregnant women so selecting a good bathing suit may
also become a matter of necessity.

Two piece bathing suits come in several varieties and
for a little bit more money, you might be able to
purchase a belly baring swimsuit for yourself.

Check if the suit is customized for pregnant women as
the bikini bottom piece must have generous amounts of
elastic. This allows the bottom piece to hug your
belly as it keeps growing in size without really
pinching the skin.

A tank top bikini might also look sexy because breasts
enlarge considerably during these months.

Avoid using a one piece suit because that always
screams the fact that you are expecting. It draws
immediate attention to the large belly.

If you are forced to wear a one-piece suit, then tie a
sarong to it when you are out of the water. You might
also like to attach a swimming skirt to the swimsuit
so that it covers the ugly excesses of fat on your
upper hips and tummy.

While swimming, the skirt is designed to keep out of
the way. You might also consider wearing bathing
shorts and a tank top if you are feeling particularly
shy. So ahead and keep cool with those minimalist
bathing suits.

In the first flush of pregnancy, many would-be moms
quickly buy their pregnancy clothes and then regret it
at leisure. Most first timers are unaware that while
their body undergoes many changes, their lifestyle
also changes.

And with it, their shopping habits must also
compulsorily change. Consider this scenario – when you
were a gangly teen, nothing fit well.

In your twenties, everything was absolutely a perfect
fit. You were small size then, now with a huge belly,
you must buy extra large clothes. Doesn?t your ego
take a beating?

That aside, there was a time when you could just look
at a top and you might know it will fit you. When you
are pregnant, avoid such snappy purchases. Try on the
clothes. Wear them for as long as you can. Even if
something feels slightly itchy or tight, lose those
clothes immediately.

Your skin becomes twice as sensitive and if you wear
those clothes for a longer period of time then a small
itch might become an ugly rash and a fitting top might
just squeeze the breath out of you. So don?t ever
think of buying a pregnancy dress without trying it on
first.

Big is good, bigger is best. Aim to buy a size that?s
at least a couple of sizes bigger than you are
currently. Just accept the fact that you will grow and
grow and your clothes also have to keep up with your
increasing dimensions.

So change your shopping habits temporarily when buying
your pregnancy dresses.

Maternity clothes are probably the biggest money drain
for any pregnant woman. Not only do they have a small
shelf-life (after all, you will use them only for a
few months) they also tend to become old-fashioned in
a jiffy.

So how does someone plan their pregnancy wardrobe
without allowing it to make a big dent in their
budget?

Consider borrowing from friends or relatives. Almost
everyone hangs on to their maternity clothes and they
will gladly allow you borrow it for some time.

Plunder your husband or your partner?s closets for
baggy shirts, large-size shorts, and roomy socks.
Frequent yard sales and garage sales where housewives
might be disposing their maternity wear.

Run the clothes through a good dry cleaning service -
you don?t want to catch all the germs, mites, dust,
etc that might have collected on old clothes. Open the
seams of your old clothes – you might be surprised at
how long you can wear your regular clothes when you
are bulging with pregnancy fat if you can make them
roomier.

Stepping out for a party and you need something more
trendy? Well, consider buying last season?s pregnancy
dresses. Everyone at the party will be busy cooing
over your pregnancy glow to even notice your clothes.

Also, you might be excused because everyone buys
pregnancy dresses well in advance and if you are just
a season behind, well, that?s actually quite sweet.
And anyhow, pregnant mothers are forgiven a lot more
than out-of- fashion pregnancy dresses, so relax!

Today, pregnant women live in a society where they
don?t feel shy in showing off their bulging stomachs.
After all, why should pregnant women cringe at the
thought of what other people will think and say about
their protruding tummies?

In fact, being pregnant is one of the best and most
memorable times in a woman?s life. Therefore, you must
dress yourself with style.

However, it is appropriate for a pregnant woman to
wear a pregnancy dress for comfort as well as for
fashion. Many women don?t have any idea of the type of
pregnancy dress that they should wear.

Women should see to it that the pregnancy dress is
loose and comfortable and, at the same time, a little
stretchable so as to accommodate the growing bulges.

The old fashions and dresses worn by pregnant women
have today given way to smart dresses. You might have
seen many high profile celebrities sporting smart
pregnant dresses and the trend has picked up
considerably.

You should wear pregnant dresses that match your
personality. Also choose a dress with clean lines
which takes attention away from your tummy. A
stretchable jumper will be just about fine.

Also you can spend money buying comfortable and roomy
maternity jeans. A good brand will add to your
personality and comfort. Bias cut, wrap-around tops as
well as dresses are the in-thing today as they are
very suitable for day and evening wear.

They can fit well and are good enough to last you for
the entire nine month pregnancy cycle. You can also
wear stylish ballet pumps with your pregnancy dresses.