Need a dress that hides post-baby tummy
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Anonymous
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I'm going to a wedding in a few weeks and need a new dress. As a new mom, I have not lost all of my baby belly yet and I'm very self-conscious about it.
What style of dress would be best to conceal it? I'm 5'5" and wear a size 8, if that matters. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| Congrats on being a new mom! I would try something with ruching around the mid-section, or maybe a dress with an empire waist. A shift dress might work, too. Also, consider wearing some fabulous jewelry like a statement necklace or earrings to draw attention away from your stomach. Hope this helps! |
Anonymous
| Also some spanx! Foundation garments help alot! |
Anonymous
Thank you! Good tips! I am trying to shop online (because shopping with baby-ugh) and was not sure where to begin! |
Anonymous
| A wrap dress or a shift dress worked best for me. The wrap dresses were usually also nursing friendly. |
Anonymous
| I always liked an a-line dress with a structured top - no soft/drapey fabrics. Ruching at the waist can help, but empire waists or wraps that hit above the baby belly really didn't. Spanx! |
Anonymous
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Awesome suggestions!
Yes, I've definitely found anything too loose just makes it worse. Nothing like being asked when you're due after you've just had a baby, huh? Awful! |
Anonymous
| Why do people think wrap dresses hide a belly? They're the most unforgiving ever! |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| Agree with the folks who say wrap dresses and empire waists are bad picks when you're trying to minimize your belly. I did well with dresses that had a well fitted top, clearly defined waist, and then flared out. Like 50s party dresses. You want a nice quality fabric that won't cling. I'm seeing a lot of dresses called "fit and flare" right now that tend to fit these parameters. |