From Pregnancy to Mom Wear

Heidi Klum favors the empire waist.

So baby has been born. You’re up to your ears in diapers and don’t remember the last time you slept through the night, but it’s time. You know it’s time to throw your sweats aside and reclaim your place in the world as a fashionista.

But how to bridge the gap between the pregnant you and the fighting weight pre-pregnancy you?

Here are five recommendations for a modern fit wardrobe that’ll keep you on the stylish side in this adjustment period.

The A-Line: Have great arms from lifting baby? A comfortable and stylish A-line dress with swing will highlight your strengths every time.

The New Look: Worn on your natural waist, a “new look” frock will create a nipped in shape while emphasizing the curves of your décolleté and derrière.

The Empire Waist: Empire waists take the focus from a natural waistline to emphasize the breasts and neck line. Wearing dresses and tunic tops with an empire waist give you a lot of flexibility in style, while highlighting your shoulders, neck line, or cleavage.

The Pencil Skirt: Pencil skirts are forgiving because they create an illusion of slender uniformity between your waist and knees. Wearing pencil skirts are a way to create a clean line and emphasize your legs at the same time.

Straight Leg Pants: Well-fit straight leg pants are a woman’s secret weapon. The straight leg will camouflage saddlebags while visually tightening and lengthening the look of any outfit. Try pairing the pants with a V-neck or peasant top, for a look that emphasizes your neckline and long legs.

Also! Consider assessing your pregnancy wardrobe to vet clothes that will make the transition to mom wear.

An example of items that’ll work from the Pregnancy Survival Kit series in the BabyCenter Store include the V-neck tank, A-Line dress, knee-length skirt, and straight leg pants.

Knocked Up

In the film, Knocked Up, Katherine Heigl gets accidentally pregnant through a chance encounter. What isn’t a mistake is her great maternity wardrobe.

To get her effortless look:

Cool Mama Crochet Neck Top by Belly Basics

Pair the blouse with Skinny Leg Jeans by Olian

Lola, Kathy, & Olive – Haight Street, SF

Lola: “Well I like my shoes because I can run really good in them and, they’re beautiful. And I like this (pointing to headband) that my Mom gave me.”

Kathy: “Easy and comfortable. I walk a lot, so comfortable shoes are a must. And maybe a little whimsical and girly at the same time.”

Olive abstained from commenting. Kathy did mention that she was wearing her favorite pants.

I like Kathy’s gray pants and her silver sandals. She looks very well put together, but not fussy at all. Even her jewelry and handbag are stylishly understated. Lola and Olive are so cute and colorfully dressed. I like that their clothes have sparkly elements.

Nursing Covers

Maggie Gyllenhaal created a small murmur in the celebrity blogosphere this week with her public, in the open, breastfeeding of her baby Ramona. If you’re feeling a little more self conscious, there are ways to feed in public without being in the open.

Here are my picks:

1. Nursing Cover by Bebe au Lait

For the fashionable mom, this nursing cover comes in 6 designs and features a rigid neckline holds fabric away from your baby.

2. Nursing Cover-Up by Cara Mia Baby

For the classic mom who’d like the convenience of velcro closure.

3. Nursing Privacy Drape by The First Year

For the no-frills mom, a nursing drape with a peek-a-boo loop that allows you to watch your baby while maintaining privacy.

Make sure to check out the store for more nursing accessories.