if youre an expecting mother you will constantly be under the conundrum should you try to conceal the baby bump or flaunt it proudly whatever your choice being pregnant doesnt mean you have to switch to illfitting frumpy clothes or only stick to maternity gowns when you go shopping the next time here are a few options to keep in mindopt for layersa great style tip for expecting women layering if done right wont make you look large for a regular day outing you can opt for tunics over leggings and thrown in a colourful scarf if its cold buy stylish cardigans blazers or denim jackets and wear them over your regular tops and kurtis make sure you leave them unbuttoned or not completely zipped scoop boat and vneck blouses are good choices for pregnant women because they frame the face well be a smart shopperdont spend money on too many maternity tops or dresses because postpregnancy when you lose weight they will be rendered useless instead buy a few classics and staples and add colour and style with layers by using pieces from your prepregnancy wardrobeadd some blingmany women stay away from jewellery during their pregnancy because they find it tedious to match it with clothes in their maternity wardrobe but accessorising with a statement piece of ornament or even a dainty trinket can completely transform a boring outfit also it will add some cheer to your look on a particularly frumpy daypatterns prints and colourshorizontal stripes or light colours pregnant women find these a strict nono they believe horizontal stripes make them look big but if you sport the pattern all over your dress the result can be flattering and while dark colours like navy and black make one look slimmer if you want to wear a lighter shade go for a top or dress with ruching details around the stomacha pair of jeansif youre in the earlier months of your pregnancy invest in a pair of comfy denim pants or boyfriend jeans you can also wear a belly band till the time you need to buy maternity pants by the fifth month get a pair of stretchy maternity jeans these are not just fashionable but also convenient if you dont want to wear a dress while buying a pair of jeans try it both over the bump and under it to see which feels the most comfortablemaxi dressesfor those who dont want to flaunt their baby bump or make their pregnancy very obvious maxi dresses help conceal the stomach as they flow away from the tummy go for vneck aline or empire waist dress a comfortable outfit they have a seam under the bust so theres room for an expanding bump and they lend a very feminine appeal too