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Maternity clothes: not just for the pregnant

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GAP kimono sweater, $17.99-19.99
MYTH: Maternity clothes will make me look pregnant.

REALITY: Maternity clothes are made the flatter the figure of someone who may have a belly. You may actually look slimmer wearing this style when you're not pregnant! 



This maternity sweater fits closely around the belly and is universally flattering with its unique kimono sleeves. 

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GAP Zigzag kimono sweater, $17.99-$19.99 available in 3 colors

GAP's maternity clothes flatter a woman's figure.

Maternity tops fit closely on shoulders, chest, and arms. You've also probably noticed the trend to show off rather than hide a prego belly; maternity clothes are no longer big and poufy--many are form-fitting! With or without a big belly, maternity clothes strive to emphasize your best assets.

Maternity tops are longer, which is a plus for many of us, and they sometimes have close-fitting or tapered sleeves--always pretty.

On occasion you may need to add a belt (something pregnant women wish they could add) to highlight your waist. Your maternity sweaters and shirts will be long enough to accommodate even a wide belt.
 
Many have ruching (gathered folds) rather than extra material. Ruching camoflages and moves with you.

Warning: You should buy new maternity clothes, not wear the ones you wore during your pregnancy which will be stretched out and which may be sized bigger than you need.

3 great options anyone could wear:

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GAP Striped slub cowlneck T, $21.99
GAP cowlneck tee

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Top above 
not prego me :)



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GAP luxe jersey striped cowlneck, $14.99-$16.99
GAP striped tunic top



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GAP floral sleeveless shirt, $34.99
GAP floral sleeveless shirt

Picture any of them with a belt.

Many maternity cardigans have an open front or a one-button closure--you don't have to be pregnant to wear this modern style that layers perfectly over a t-shirt, blouse, or dress.

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GAP long pocket cardigan, $14.99
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GAP Open Knit cardigan, $39.95


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GAP maternity one-button cardigan, nothing big and poufy about it :-)
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