the pictures are not loading up here ...hmm wonder why

I'm having the same trouble today

@LoveAmaka

oh..ok ,then i guess it must be the site . I'll keep trying.

what's happening with picture uploads..? Can't upload any picture here. Webmaster pls can you look into this?

Oh Uzoo, you know how I feel about leggins, but....that pink and black number is cute

LoveAmaka88: Oh Uzoo, you know how I feel about leggins, but....that pink and black number is cute

i know

I'm feeling bit retro

long sleeves shirt
wide leg jeans
sun hat
cat eyes sunglasses ( ..very Audrey Hepburn)
a pair of platform clogs
leather belt and some cool red lipstick.

Classic! mmmuuuaahhh!

Above is very nice and decent. Something I would like to wear

I luv ur posts. I always have probs choosing which casuals to wear

@babestell
@nnekaregy

Thanks .

bohemian goddess

My look of 2day!!! Ankara bohemian diva! (with a shrug for office)

cool.

floral

HELLO ladies ,

We know that not all careers or places of work or business demand that you suit up everyday,some people prefer a simple ,smart look for their day to day business,either because of the weather or it maybe that their work does not involve board room meetings.

Below is a collection i put together for those of us that like to look casual but smart to work.

1. a nice skirt with a long sleeves blouse.

2. a shirt dress with a good belt,(this should hit on the knee or just slightly under the knee, not a mini shirt dress)

3 or a pair of jeans ( Yes! Jeans )a Tank top or Blouse with a Blazer/Jacket that brings both jeans & top together to give you the smart in casual.


The shoes and bag in the picture can be used on any of the collections,some earrings, time piece and a lip gloss/balm

more smart casuals for work.

Thanks so much. I like your collections. Can you help me with good pregnancy outfits. Finding it a bit difficult shopping for clothes. God bless you.

soledadd: Thanks so much. I like your collections. Can you help me with good pregnancy outfits. Finding it a bit difficult shopping for clothes. God bless you.

Hi,

shopping for maternity wears can be a bit challenging and very frustrating too, i have to admit though its a time in your life where you are free to wear sizes that are quite bigger than your regular size but having said this there are certain ways to dress an over sized out fit on a pregnant lady with out making her look Drab especially for work or business.

Here are some tips when shopping for maternity wears

1. Tops ,Blouses, and Shirts. - When getting any of these you have to ensure that they are not cropped ,they have to cover your entire belly and sometimes even go as low as your Pubic area. The only top that you can wear cropped is a shrug or a jacket and in this case you are either wearing the tops first of all before the jacket or you are layering them.

2. Dresses - Short dresses can be really cute on our pregnant ladies if coordinated well. The trick for flared dresses is to get a tiny belt or a lose fabric belt to tie loosely around your upper waist ,just above your big belly ,This is a good option because as you increase in size during your trimesters the flared dresses are can still fit and you can adjust the lose belt as your belly increases to give you comfort.
Also ensure that if its a plain coloured dress then make the colour of the belt a contrasting colour,say blue dress with black belt , black dress with red or pink belt,green dress with a yellow belt . That way you have created a stylish look for a plain maternity dress.
If you dont like using belts try shopping for colour blocking dresses like the ones in the picture,they create an illusion of a waist line even for a pregnant belly.

2b . Maxi dresses are also a comfortable wear for maternity ,especially those who like to hide their legs when they get swollen during pregnancy. With this type of dresses is best to do them in sleeveless or strapless for a more updated maternity style of dressing.If you are not comfortable showing off your arms ,then you can get a shrug or a simple cardigan that will hit just at your natural waist line. ( for a big belly this might be difficult to find..lol. so the best way to know is to look behind you through a mirror to make sure the cardigan is not stopping at your bumbum but slightly above it). flat shoes or simple T-STRAP sandals like the ones in the picture are best for the maxi dresses.

3. Jackets, Shrugs, Blazers,Cardigan. - no matter how big your belly is , it doesnt matter if you wore a jumper or a long sleeve shirt to work or even a simple ladies short sleeve T-shirt just for you to be comfortable all day ,The moment you throw in a Blazer or a jacket ,then you are excused . It is always important to put your breathing space around your body first before fashion.

If you've got only a few jackets and skirts or pants in just black or grey for work then your inner wear is a good way to bring in some colour so you can still look beautiful without looking tired or without make up or a bad hair day. Say a flashy pink ladies T- shirt with a round or V neck,or a spaghetti strap yellow chiffon top with some frills in the middle The colours have to really Pop, ( Yellow , Red, Orange etc).

4.Skirts , Trousers, Bottoms. - If i am right , most ladies prefer to put their non maternity bottoms under their bellies for better comfort, they do this and then let the tops do the covering up. So i will advice that if you do not have any maternity bottoms that are specifically made for pregnant women ( the ones with the extended band attached to the waist of the skirts and trousers that you can pull up as belly grows) Then pls always place the waist of the bottoms under your waist line and cover up with the blouse or top.

5. Bags , purses, clutches - This is up to you really , but personally i prefer dressing up a pregnant lady in large or medium sized clutches, like the ones in the picture . You'll look really classy with a pair of trousers, blouse/top , and blazer when holding up a clutch under your arm. Trust me.
And besides with the little one in there ,you dont want to carry any heavy Tote bags . Just a tip.

6. Shoes - Flats all the way , Nigerian roads are not heels friendly , how much more for a pregnant lady. But make sure your flats come with an edge. ( leopard prints, metal embellishment ,studds,glitters, any thing really, but not dull).

Finally if you want to be a hot mama try some really nice lip colours (Pink ,Red, etc.),even if you're not having any jewelry on ,try to make your face look less tired. If you are not the make up type you can achieve this using some shiny glosses it puts the glo in glowing. (you know what they say about pregnant women glowing)

i hope this helps . Please feel free to post any questions you have as you enjoy your blossoming months ahead.

i am loving the yellow cardigan with ankara print skirt .

some thing i would wear even if i am not pregnant. the colour of the cardigan just makes the ankara look great.

You can try this with any colour of cardigan/shrug you have and then make an ankara skirt which has the colour of your cardigan/shrug in the ankara print.

Another Trending wear which you can also incorporate into a maternity wear is the Peplum Blouse/Top

The thing with Peplum tops is that the waist line where the fabric is joined is not expandable so its best to wear them early in your pregnancy ( say first 4 or 5 months depending on the size of your belly bump)

They make a good cover up when worn on a pencil skirt or a pair of work pants.


Again when shopping for dresses (A-line or Flared) you can shop for dresses with an empire waist like the picture of yours truly in a floral print dress below. ( the empire waist is exactly below your Bust sitting above your belly) This look can accommodate a really big belly even at 9 months. I paired it up with a white boy-friend cardigan and some flat shoes.

If you want to glam things up you can also shop for swing dresses.

They are styled by giving a perfect fit around your neck ,shoulders and arms but starts to flare from your bust area and swings around your entire body up to your knees or thighs. Like the shape of a bell. They also come in halter neck.

its a fashionable way celebrities such as Halle Berry and Amber rose like to dress when they are pregnant. It looks really good on Petite sized pregnant ladies,and it was worn a lot in the early seventies and late sixties, i have old pictures of my mom in them...

I likeee ur thread Bookmarking ryt away

teeawaii: I likeee ur thread Bookmarking ryt away

ha ha ha ... thanks.

Oh! Thanks so much for painstakingly giving a detailed approach to this. I hope many other ladies would find this helpful. You really have done a great job. Thanks once more!

Post ur twitter handle ASAP. Very urgent!!

@uzoo pls ur twitter handle.

When I saw the title on fp, I knew this was uzoo's thread.

men nkor? ??

uzoo: bohemian goddess

I'm in love with that white bag ♥_♥, do u sell them or they are just samples

@uzoo, thanks for the insight.


How about rocking bow ties to interviews? Is it cool?


Will also like to know whether bow ties can be used on all occasions or certain occasions.

Thanks in advance

This thread is bias for the ladies. Just saying.