Maternity Monday - What to Wear Underneath
Monday, April 5, 2010
When you get into your third trimester, it can get a little difficult to cover up. Perhaps the shirts you wore in your last pregnancy shrunk while they were in that plastic bin for the last couple of years (That's my story. It can't be that I'm just bigger this time. It just can't be.), or perhaps the maternity shirts you find in stores aren't quite long enough to cover your bump.
Whether you're trying to cover the fact that you're wearing unbuttoned jeans, hide the band on your maternity jeans, or conceal your growing belly, there are a few options you can try.
First up: The BellaBand. 
While I've never personally tried one of these, I've seen them work for other women. They are advertised to work all through your pregnancy, and are offered in a few colors. If an actual BellaBand is a little out of your budget, Target sells a cheaper version, called a BeBand:
Another option is a long camisole. I'm short, (5'3"...and a half thankyouverymuch), so these work for me. They're long enough that they cover what some of my maternity shirts don't cover. The other thing I love about wearing a cami is that it helps to smooth everything out a bit. It also covers up my newly acquired preggo cleavage when I need it to. Motherhood Maternity sells inexpensive camisoles in a couple of color options:
As we've established, I'm a cheapo, so I checked Ross and found maternity cami's for $5 each.
Option 3: Topless Undershirts
Another option is a long camisole. I'm short, (5'3"...and a half thankyouverymuch), so these work for me. They're long enough that they cover what some of my maternity shirts don't cover. The other thing I love about wearing a cami is that it helps to smooth everything out a bit. It also covers up my newly acquired preggo cleavage when I need it to. Motherhood Maternity sells inexpensive camisoles in a couple of color options:As we've established, I'm a cheapo, so I checked Ross and found maternity cami's for $5 each.Option 3: Topless Undershirts
These are inexpensive undershirts that start just below the bra line and are long enough to cover everything you want covered. Be warned: While these work great for us preggos, be sure to buy a size bigger because they don't come in maternity sizes. These are also great for nursing moms because unlike a cami, there are no straps to worry about, and they hide more of your stomach than a belly band, so you can stay covered while you're trying to discreetly whip out the ladies.
Topless Undershirts come in tons of colors. There are even a couple of prints to choose from.
Topless Undershirts come in tons of colors. There are even a couple of prints to choose from.
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5 comments:
Downeast Outfitters also has some undershirts for maternity wear. I could wear mine until the 8th month and had to get a new one. They cover up really well and I was huge! I also can still wear it without too much problem since it just bunches a little more than normal ones. Okay... maybe I shouldn't wear it any more, but if you want to, it's not horrible. :)
I am going to check out a few of those with my next pregnancy. I had crazy itching on my tummy so the bella band would be useful for that.
Oh... I could wear my normal ones until the 8th month and then had to get a maternity one. :)
Nat, I have never heard of the topless undershirt! Cool! I am going to try those, and it's a great idea for nursing
I'll have to check some of these out.
FYI - Downeast no longer carries maternity. :( I lived in them the last 2 pregnancies, and wanted to get more, but they are discontinued. But they still work if you just go up a size or two, especially for the camis because they are LONG! Even on us tall girls!
Another great product for the pregnant is carried at www.halftees.com. They give you sleeves, layering, without the bulk on the belly. For us tall-girls it is really nice to not be trying to pull a cami back in place all day long.
www.hapari.com also has some, but only in cap and tanks.
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