MARCH 19TH, 2011
For
pregnant ladies and new moms, getting dressed in the morning can be
both a chore and a challenge. But rather than stare at those body con,
dry-clean only dresses giving us the evil eye from the back of the
closet, we suggest some professional styling help.
Jessie Carlson offers wardrobe consultancy services in Vancouver, The Stylish Mama and The Stylish Mama To-Be.
Her stylist Michelle Addison offers this advice:
Tips for Mama’s In-Waiting
• Invest in a good pair of maternity jeans. A Pea in the Pod carries many greatstyles and hip brands.
• You can still have great shoes (albeit flatter ones). Spend your money here.
•
For everyday looks buy stylish clothes (at inexpensive stores) but in
size large or large; no need to get depressed trying to find something
trendy in “maternity only” stores.
Tips for Stylish Mamas
•
Get a great diaper bag. You’ll use it everyday for at least two years.
You might even take it instead of your purse. No weird baby prints
allowed.
• Jeggings or any jeans with a little stretch will become your best friend.
• Invest in a great spring coat. A coat can be stylish when you don’t have time to pull together what’s underneath it.
Closet analysis, consultations, shopping trips, and outfit lists for new moms and pregnant ladies start from $250, www.jessiecarlson.com
