How to Wear Maternity Swimwear

Though you might have that special glow during pregnancy, you might not feel like you look your best. You may be dealing with stretch marks, cellulite and weight gain where you don't want it. If you're pregnant during the summer months, there's no need to avoid the pool or beach when you can get the best swimsuit.

Things You'll Need

  • Maternity swimsuit

Instructions

    • 1

      Wear what you liked before you got pregnant. If you loved wearing white before you got pregnant, don't stop wearing it now because you think it will make you look bigger. Continue wearing the colors and the styles you love, so long as they make you feel comfortable.

    • 2

      Choose suits that offer support. A halter top or underwire support can lift up your growing breasts so that you not only feel comfortable in your suit, you also look good in it. A sagging or stretching suit will tend to look sloppy and ill-suited to your frame.

    • 3

      Wear a bikini bottom under your belly. Do not try to pull the waist line up over your belly, and do not let it cut into your belly. You'll feel uncomfortable and the suit will cut into your sides and create unflattering lines.

    • 4

      Choose a string bikini bottom. The strings can be adjusted so that they do not squeeze the flesh around your waist and create a bulging appearance.

    • 5

      Ensure good bottom coverage. Many suits that sit low enough to rest below your belly may also rest low in the back. You need a suit that covers your full bottom so that you do not have any "wardrobe malfunctions." Maternity suits are the best choice since most are made with these needs in mind.

    • 6

      Choose a tankini. The tank top on the suit will give you the coverage of a one-piece, but it will give you a more flattering fit. You can also mix and match the top with different bottoms, which can help you find the best pieces to accommodate your fit needs.

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