10 stylish ways to hide your baby bump… or flaunt it!

Flaunt or hide - it's entirely up to you. Style up your pregnancy bump with these cool inspirations, pregnant mums!

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Pregnant mums, are you caught in the dilemma whether to flaunt your baby bump or to hide it?

We've curated some fashion inspiration to help with ideas on styling your bump, whether you wish to show it off or keep it discrete while you still can!

Take your pick, mamas. Here’s a handy shopping guide to maternity essentials just for you.

1. Keep it loose

Wish to keep that baby bump under cover for as long as you can? We bring you real maternity #ootd shots from mamas who found clever ways to hide it!

Loose-fitting shirts and leggings may just end up as your maternity staple during your pregnancy journey! Take a leaf from Karolina Kurkova or local mum blogger, Dawn, by donning a comfy shirt and pair it with plain or patterned leggings or shorts, and voila! Super versatile pieces to take you through the journey ahead too!

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2. Dress it up

Let the fabric flow and drape loosely overyour body, and none will be the wiser about your pregnancy status.

Slip on a maxi dress like Fann Wong, or a wrap dress ala Kate Middleton, which helps keep things undercover especially during the early months. Best of all, this style takes you from boardroom to parties fuss-free!

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3. Work that scarf!

Didn’t know scarves would come in handy, right? If you’re planning to hide your baby bump, look no further.

Wear it like Olivia Wilde with a top, and twirl it messily around your neck so it ends at around the tummy area. Or work it like Dallas blogger, Kileen, who matches her scarf perfectly with a long dress to create a layered effect, while letting others wonder, “is there or is there not a bump?"

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4. Husband's shirt - why not?

Raid your husband’s wardrobe for fashion ideas – and why not? His oversized tops can turn you into a fashionable mama, without making you look like you grabbed the curtains and draped them over you instead. Plus, you get to save too!

The trick? Pair a big top with a fitting bottom to balance out visually. And accessorise to create your own edgy style.

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5. Distractify!

They said “if you can’t convince them, confuse them." In this case, just distract and leave people wondering “is she, or is she not pregnant?"

We like how fashion blogger, Emily, does it with her printed dress. Make prints work for you too, but a handy tip to note: if you’re petite, stick to smaller prints. Bigger prints suit taller ladies who are not big built. When in doubt, keep it simple.

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6. Figure-hugging dresses

And when you’re all ready to show off your bump, see how these mamas style their bumps and learn a trick or two to avoid looking worse for wear.

Bring on those #styleootd and let your baby bump do the talking – after all, baby will be in there for only a limited time!

Embrace your new womanly curves and accentuate that bump with figure-hugging dresses or tops that are comfortable and do not restrict your movement. Local lifestyle blogger, Tammy Tay, and actress, Jamie King, show you how to sizzle with a bump. Look for stretchy materials – they help extend the mileage of your pregnancy wardrobe too.

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7. Ahoy, sailor stripes

Always thought that horizontal stripes make one look wider? Well, have you noticed how pregnant mum rock stripes so well?

We dig how blogger, Leanne Barlow, steps out in simplicity with a stripped midi dress which shows off her cute bump and well...bum! A fashion tip: Thin stripes are a safer bet versus thick stripes. Go wild with stripes, we say!

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8. Colour blocking can be cute - when done right!

When done right, colour blocking adds a cute touch to any pregnant mum’s fashion choices.

Be it blouses, sweaters, dresses or playsuits, let colours do the talking, literally! But be warned, the positions of those colour blocks may sometimes be tricky. Look to Kim Kardashian to avoid looking like what the paparazzi called her – “a whale". We definitely don’t want that!

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9. Cheeky tees

These are the tees one can wear only for that limited time period – while you’re still preggers, that is.

Put on a tongue-in-cheek tee just for laughs. Why not kick back and enjoy your pregnancy journey while you’re at it? You may want to pick a size or two larger than your usual, so they can fit you through your 40 weeks.

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10. Flaunt your new womanly figure

With your little one growing in you, your body is developing and changing. While it’s beyond control, take heart by embracing your new curves and size. Well, if you’ve always lamented about the lack of assets, this must be your best time to flaunt your new possessions!

Get your sexy back and pull off with the extra confidence – enviable curves and more. Flaunt it without looking swanky like Joanne Peh and Amy Keating, and enjoy your new body until the little one arrives.

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Mums-to-be, will you be hiding your bumps or flaunting them? Do share with us your fave #bumpstyle too!

Written by

Cindy Gan

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