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Baby Bump: Pouch Dress

babysugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0700

For many pregnant ladies, a dress is the next best thing to comfortable pajamas. While the mama–to–be enjoys a feminine look, frocks also allow belly freedom.

The Pouch maternity dress ($150) offers expectant mothers over half a dozen different ways to wear a single garment. Wrapped around the neck, tied at the waist or knotted over one shoulder, the magical fabric can carry you through an entire weekend of festive engagements. Crafted from a polyester/spandex blend, the machine washable garment can make ends meet from the beginning bump phases through the lovely postpartum puffy stages, too.

Baby Bump: Spring Maternity Dresses

LilSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:00:19 -0700

One of the benefits of being pregnant through Spring and Summer is the plethora of comfortable, loose dresses to cover my expanding belly. No need to decide between over-the-belly or under-the-belly pant panels, dresses speed up the morning dressing routine by eliminating the need to assemble outfits.

Taking their cue from the runway trends, this season's maternity dresses embrace everything from the maxi style seen here in the Gap's smocked empire dress, to colorblock trends to perennial maternity favorites such as wraps and florals.

Baby Bump: More of Me Maternity

LilSugar — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:00:40 -0700

While most women are pulling lighter clothes out of their closets in anticipation of warmer weather, mamas-to-be due in Summer and Fall are searching for the ultimate items to take them through the rest of their pregnancies. More of Me Maternity's dresses and tunics are designed to do just that. Their "Take It to The Maxi" dress ($249) mimics the maxi dress trend seen on non-pregnant pals, but is made from 100% Modal knit, ensuring it remains soft and comfortable through multiple washings. It even features wide straps and a "modesty panel" across the back to hide the supportive bras we need during those nine months. Designed by DC-native, and former politico Jessica Boulanger, the line also includes shorter styles that can be worn as shirts or dresses.

Shade Your Growing Belly at the Beach With a Stylish Coverup

LilSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:07 -0700

Once an expectant mama's picked out the best swimsuit to flatter her curvaceous figure, it's time to select something to protect that baby belly. From expensive designer tunics to inexpensive dresses, take a look at some of our favorite beach coverups that are sand, sea, and poolside appropriate.

This strapless, lightweight Motherhood Smocked Dress ($20) is made of a poly/cotton blend, which can be worn both on and off the beach.
Lilly Pulitzer's linen beaded beach cover up ($140) features her signature color patterns, one-button closure, and plenty of detail to keep it interesting.
Motherhood's babydoll swim coverup ($25) can double as a sun dress and is made from a cotton/spandex blend that will dry quickly.
Old Navy's embroidered tunic ($25) can be worn over a bathing suit or a pair of cropped white pants to create a go-to Summer outfit.
A Pea in the Pod's keyhole swim coverup ($58) will keep a mama's belly covered while exposing her décolleté.
The smocked swim coverup ($68) brings a lot of color and detail to the traditional tunic – with bell sleeves and embroidery, as well as a smocked neckline.

Simple or Swank: Black Maternity Dress

babysugar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:23 -0700

Whether it's for her own baby shower or a Summer wedding, baby mama has got to outfit that beautiful bump in something comfortable and flattering. The little black dress does the trick and will work for more than one occasion. The wrap function will take her into her postpartum nursing days, too!

Simple: The cotton and Modal blend Old Navy dress is machine washable and hardly looks like a $25 bargain.

Swank: The polished DKNY cap-sleeve frock has a more fitted look thanks to the spandex and viscose components. The $345 garb may turn heads, but unfortunately it's dry clean only.

Baby Bump: Maternity Wedding Gowns

babysugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:00:01 -0800

"First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage." Since that's not always the case and shotgun weddings are a bit dated, expectant couples can share the news and get hitched without hiding the bride's burgeoning belly thanks to the folks at Isabella and Oliver.

The designers have a special treat for blushing pregolicious brides - the fashionable maternity line is introducing wedding gowns that will flatter engaged mothers–to–be at more than reasonable prices.

Brides can choose from spaghetti strap, halter style and crossover necklines. As each frock has an ethereal glow, it's hard to believe the prices are so down to earth. The least expensive wedding gown runs a mere $240. At that amount, brides who aren't pregnant may want to order it!

Holiday Maternity Style: Dresses

LilSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:10 -0800

Mamas-to-be get ready to rev it up for the holidays! When your belly is expanding more than your level of cheer, getting dressed up may not seem so fun. In order to make the process a lil easier on those expecting, I've found a few cute dresses - from basic black to eye catching red - perfect for any holiday party you have on your busy agenda. These fabulous finds showcase one of your favorite features - that baby-to-be!

Check them all out below!

Belly Worship: Maternity Dresses

LilSugar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:37 -0700

Oh, those summer nights! Celebrate the warm months in looks befitting of a hot mama-to-be. Whether you are heading out to a party or a night on the town, a simple shape and a bold color flatters every expectant figure. From cheap chic to finer frocks, we've got your back and your belly covered.

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Heidi Klum Shows Off Her Third Trimester Knockout Body

LilSugar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:30:27 -0700

The glitz and glamour of a black tie affair is enough to get any mama giddy about a night on the town. Trading in the sweats for a beautiful gown and primping in front of the mirror – be it for a fancy wedding, a charity event or a school function – can make a mom forget the bickering tots she leaves at home for the evening.

Though Heidi Klum makes it look effortless, finding a maternity dress that flatters an expectant mama's assets and hides her growing bump – especially in her last trimester – is no easy feat. The supermodel and mom of three, who looks to be due any day now, showed off just how sexy pregnancy can be at the Emmy Awards. Forgoing the traditional black empire-waist maternity dress, the Project Runway host opted for a custom black strapless Marchesa gown, remarking, "I wanted something simple because I'm so big."

How have you survived a black-tie affair in the late stages of pregnancy?

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Little Black Dresses (the Slightly Larger, Maternity Options)

babysugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:00:17 -0700

Any woman will tell you the LBD is a critical wardrobe piece for work and play. You don't have to let go of your favorite always fashionable crutch just because your belly is growing and you're not-so-lil any more - plenty of designers have pretty and chic maternity LBDs.

One of my favorites right now is the abs one shoulder dress (on sale for $150) because it has the same feel of the flowing Maxi dresses Gwen Stefani and Angelina Jolie wore while pregnant with their now infants.

Of course, there are always options with sleeves, shorter hemlines and intricate designs that add a lil flare to the staple.

The Wrap Dress - $165.00	cadeau Stretch Poplin Halter Dress - $200.00
Abs One Shoulder Dress - $295.00	Bump Couture Maternity 'Audrey' Knit Dress - $88.00
Olian Maternity Twist Front Matte Jersey Dress - $88.00	Maternal America Maternity Beaded Dress - $128.00
Liz Lange® for Target® Jersey Dress with Adjustable Tie - Black - $29.99	Liz Lange® for Target® 3/4-Sleeve Wrap Dress - Black - $23.99
Liz Lange® for Target® Lawn Neckline Jersey Dress - Black - $29.99	cadeau Stretch Velvet Side Shirred Dress - $375.00
Maternal America Maternity Crochet Trim Flutter Dress - $170.00	Chiffon Dress - $265.00
3/4 Sleeve Faux Wrap Maternity Dress - $88.00	Sleeveless Empire Waist Maternity Dress - $88.00
Chiffon Clip Dot Dress - $39.98	Silk Ruffle Neck Dress With Smocking - $118.00
3/4 Sleeve Wrap Maternity Dress - $34.98	Childish Maternity 'Ellie' Knit Dress - $88.00
Crossfront Dress - $195.00	Maternity Ruffle Sleeve Dress by Olian - $98.00
Sleeveless Faux Wrap Maternity Dress - $325.00	Sleeveless Linen Dress - $175.00
Career Sweater Dress - $88.00	Wrap Style Dress - $88.00
Jersey Dress With Charmeuse Band - $128.00	Sleeveless Empire Waist Maternity Dress - $325.00
Olian Maternity Beaded Neck Dress - $118.00	Spaghetti Strap Ruched Maternity Dress - $325.00
Japanese Weekend Maternity Reversible Dress - $160.00	Sleeveless Beaded Detail Maternity Dress - $148.00
Velvet Long Sleeve Lace Dress - $275.00	Beaded Chiffon Dress - $325.00
Pleated Casual Dress - $68.00	Sleeveless Empire Waist Maternity Dress - $148.00
The Audrey Dress - $275.00	Abs Mini Pleated Bubble Dress - $195.00
Casual Knit Dress - $68.00

Sleeveless Empire Waist Maternity Dress - $88.00	Liz Lange for Target Scoopneck Dress - Navy - $23.99
Midi Kimono Wrap Dress - $249.00	Vintage Knit Maternity And Nursing Dress - $88.00
Juicy Couture Maternity Jersey Tiered Dress - $198.00	Maternity Crochet-Trim Maxi Dresses - $29.50
LA Made Maternity 'Maxine' Tissue Weight Jersey Dress - $88.00	Juicy Couture Maternity Cotton/Silk Dress - $268.00
Short Sleeve Smocked Maternity Dress - $78.00	Spaghetti Strap Empire Waist Maternity Dress - $108.00