Where to shop for formal maternity dresses

Where to shop is not at all a question now-a-days, with the number of stores catering to the needs of expecting mothers, increasing day-by-day. Pregnancy is the fulfillment of a women’s life and all maternity dress shop owners are aware of the blissful moments the mothers-to-be are going through. Keeping that in mind they have dresses made for all occasions; wedding dresses, prom dresses, casual wears, party wear, swimming dress, brides maid dress etc.

So, it will not be difficult to find a shop to buy formal maternity dresses. The thing, to take care of, is the dress itself. Though your basic body structure will not change with pregnancy, some parts related to pregnancy, especially the stomach, chest, hips etc. will develop and expand. So, you must select dresses that fit your gradually developing body, without making you look oversized or sloppy.

The days of the past, when we wore loose garments to hide the bulging stomach during pregnancy are gone; hot, stylish maternity dresses are the ‘in thing’ now. Although you get maternity leave during pregnancy, it is only for the last 3 months of pregnancy and first 3 months of post pregnancy. So for working women formal maternity dresses are a must. Almost all the maternity dress shops have a section for formal wears.

Formal or informal, the dresses you buy during maternity period should be made of soft fabrics that stretch so that you won’t feel uncomfortable when your body develops. Elegant formal skirt that can be adjusted at the waist with a formal shirt – a little loose at the middle - will do well for formal wear. Pants with belly bands or stretch panels will go fine with white oxford shirt. Make your inner wears are also comfortable. Buy only sizes that fit for two months or less.

Now, modern maternity suits are also available to keep your shape. Some women take pride in showing off their stomach, more so, if it is her first baby. Those who don’t like others to see the baby bulge, use scarves, shawls of dark colors to distract attention from the stomach. If it is winter use loose sweater to cover bump. Whatever dress you wear, the proof that your womanhood is fulfilled, is the most blissful and beautiful moment.