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New Mom Must Haves
Avoid a “fashion crisis” with these maternity must-haves. Your lifestyle
will largely determine your maternity clothing needs, but the following pieces are
essential. Thanks to companies like Belly Basics you don't have to buy starter basics
separately — instead you can pick up a "Pregnancy Survival Kit"
with several separates in one handy box.
- Jeans: Jeans are a must for almost everyone
and they go with almost everything! Find the pair that makes you look great from
behind. This season they come in new “washed” colors in sizes 2 and
up.
- A classic T-shirt: From shorts to skirts, a classic tee goes
with everything. Choose the style you prefer (crew or V-neck) but make sure there's
a bit of stretch in the material so it'll grow with you. Colors are crucial this season ... find yours and grow with it!
- Tunics: This season's longer tops are perfect for new moms. Whether ruch side-gathered or cut
straight to sit low on the hip, these tops are tops - sure to flatter your changing figure all along the way.
- Black stretchy pants: They go with everything and can be worn
from your first weeks of pregnancy through your postpartum months.
- Any Kind of Skirt: Add a little variety by trying a skirt rather
than pants! The length you choose will depend on your height and your style preference,
but you’ll get lots of use out of it by dressing it up for work or down for play. Full and pleated are the look this season.
- Men’s Style Button-Down Shirt: Borrow one of your husband’s
for a casual look at home or choose a tailored maternity style (narrow through the
top and shoulders with plenty of room for your growing belly), for a more polished
feel that will take you anywhere. Make it softer and more feminine by adding a camisole
underneath.
- Any dress will do: The timeless little black dress is a classic fashion staple and definitely not off-limits
for new moms. However, this season's wrap around styles and flowing satiny fabrics will surely have you wanting even more dressy
icons to add to your wardrobe.
- Trendy accessories: Being pregnant doesn't mean that you have
to forget about accessorizing outfits. Investing in bright accessories such as earrings,
necklaces, and evening scarves will make a big difference when 'glamming up' each
outfit; and the accessories will still come in useful after your baby’s birth.
Go ahead splurge!
You’ll find everything you need to get you started at Maternity Boutique.
Call us at 757-422-5502 if you see something here online that you like or better
yet, stop in and browse for yourself.
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WE HELP YOU SIZE RIGHT
We encourage our customers to always try on…you never know, that dress you
like in size XS might be perfect for you! Every manufacturer is different, some
run large, and others run small and it’s our job to inform you about the differences.
We’re here to make it easy for you. We know how to make you look your very
best and to find the fashion look just right for you.
There are some general tips on finding the right size for your new shape. When trying
on, you should look at the size you were before you were pregnant, not what you
think you are now. Most clothes come extra small (0-2), small (4-6), medium (8-10),
large (12-14), and extra large (16). In addition, some companies make 1X and 2X.
Know your petites and talls! Very few maternity companies make petites and talls.
For your convenience we do carry one style of jeans fitted for petite and tall.
You’ll want to note that many labels will say they are a size P (petite),
but this means it is really an extra small—it is not shorter in length. So
remember, Petite in maternity is a size, not a length.
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FOCUS ON QUALITY
Getting the most out of your maternity clothing investment is wise. Most of us don’t
have as many maternity clothes as we do “regular” clothes. You may have
a pair of pants that you wear one time every two weeks – that’s eight
times in a four-month period. But, chances are you’ll wear your maternity
pants at least twice a week with different tops. That’s double or triple the
laundering. And, nearing the end of your pregnancy, those pants have taken a beating.
We know you’d rather not have your favorite jeans unravel at the seams or
go thin at the knees.
Well-made clothing will stand the stress of those repeated washings/dryings and
is well worth the investment. When you make your selections, choose quality fabrics
and trusted manufacturers. Maternity Boutique carries clothing from companies who
have been in this business for many years and are here to stay. We feature apparel
from Japanese Weekend, Ripe, Rebel, Noppies and Olian, among
others. Your best bet is to stick with the winners.
Remember quality in the styles of your wardrobe too. The trendy outfits are fun,
but they’ve got to flatter your individual figure to work. From classic to
trendy we can help you find the right fit to compliment your style preference!
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STICK WITH WHAT YOU KNOW…AND LOVE!
Remember, listen to your inner voice and go with what works for you. You can have
style without necessarily wearing the latest runway fashion. Wear what makes you
feel your best. Try to get your everyday pieces in colors you can interchange with
a variety of tops and tees. Remember, black, white and chocolate are classic and
go with just about anything!
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