Stretchy Skirts and Dresses – My Maternity Fashion Savior

As I mentioned in a previous post, I didn't love maternity fashion and the classic maternity clothes. I didn't feel like myself in the maternity clothes I was forced into when my regular clothes became too small. Even worse was walking around in my husband's clothes – something that only worked for a short period before even those became too tight.

My big savior, and what allowed me to still feel a bit more like myself throughout pregnancy, was stretchy skirts and dresses. They gave me the freedom to choose clothes that matched my style, instead of feeling limited by the selection of traditional maternity wear. Another plus was that they lasted throughout the entire pregnancy and even after, which was perfect since the body doesn't bounce back immediately.

I tried everything – from the cheapest options I could find online to slightly more expensive skirts that I knew I would also be able to use after pregnancy. That flexibility made an enormous difference for me.

Why Stretchy Garments Work So Well During Pregnancy

Stretchy maternity skirts and dresses are perfect as the belly grows because they:

• shape to the body without constricting
• are comfortable to wear all day
• work both in the beginning and end of pregnancy
• can be used even postpartum

For me, they became the perfect compromise between comfort and style – everything I was missing in many other maternity garments.