Plus Size Maternity Clothes For You
- By:Eric Menzies Menzies
Being a BBW (big beautiful woman) and being pregnant poses some special challenges, not the least of these finding plus size maternity clothes. Fortunately, this is not as hard as it used to be. Free-standing stores and online businesses abound who cater to larger women, and there are even bargains for those watching their pennies.
Because big changes don't happen in the first few months, there is no need for a woman to rush out to buy plus size maternity clothes. However, a properly fitted bra is one exception to this rule because breasts often enlarge much earlier than the waistline does. Investing in nursing bras instead of simply buying larger-sized regular bras is a wise choice. Nursing bras provide excellent support throughout the pregnancy and can make nursing easier once the baby arrives.
Getting a professional fitting is really recommended because your old ones may not even be close to your pregnancy size. Don't buy too many at first, either, because size can change again later in pregnancy. Women who have never even thought about it may want a leisure bra for sleeping. Breasts may need support 24/7 during pregnancy.
Don't start buying and wearing maternity clothes until you absolutely have to. If you start wearing too many plus size maternity clothes when you first learn you're pregnant, you will get very tired of them by the end of the pregnancy. A plus size dress is made with extra give room which may be fine in early months but too tight towards the end of the pregnancy. After delivery you will want to continue wearing maternity clothing for awhile, especially if you will be nursing.
It's amazing how much energy a tiny little fetus inside you can drain. You may find that you simply aren't able to do everything you used to. For this reason, look for maternity clothes that are simple to wash and care for so that you can devote your energies to the more important things in your life. Clothes that require you to wash them by hand or have to be dry cleaned may seem like an okay idea at first, but once you are exhausted and pregnant it may seem like just too much work.
As with other plus size fashions, maternity fashions in plus sizes are much more difficult to find, and when you do they are more costly. One way to shop for these is to use the clothing store as a place to find sizes and brands that you like, then go online to look for comparison deals on these items. Plenty of websites are available for discount and clearance sale type prices, in fact many stores will have a larger selection of all types of clothing on their website than in the store.
Remember that regular clothing with a loose fit or that has elastic or a drawstring at the waist will also work well into your pregnancy. This option is also more economical as it will be something that you can also use after your pregnancy, as well as saving you money now. Being a BBW doesn't have to mean that you can't find nice plus size maternity clothes.About the author:
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