One of the "sad moments" about motherhood is potentially losing your figure. In forums, you will see encouraging messages such as "don't compare your bump". It is not even really being competitive or what, but I tend to compare everything with my "cult" secretly. I am upset when my bump is not defined enough, I feel hurt when my tummy is rounder than others. Nothing is ever right.
Trimester 2 is the stage where it starts to become obvious that the body become shapy. I have to admit I am quite bummed that I seem to have lost a bit of muscle mass and is looking rounder. As of now, I can still fit in loose clothings but it is always good to prepare ahead. If you are intending to support local, check out Bohn Fabulous! Each dress comes with a nice, black box. Lux-feel max!
1. Gold Sparkly Sleeveless Dress ($94)
Generally, the pieces from Bohn Fabulous are a bit flashier. This piece doesn't come with any belt. But I decided to pair it with a silky pink latin cloth (cos my buckle belts don't fit anymore) and I love this choice. It makes me look a bit like a sparkly christmas present and it is true I do have a gift hidden in my tummy! My Mum's advise is never to have sleeves cos you will feel hot, but hmm my arms are so flabby now though!
Personally, I love how this piece is versatile enough to be worn even after pregnancy (feels more value more money.) If you need a fancy piece at hand (for weddings, functions etc.) and don't want a long train lest you trip away, this makes a perfect choice. Sadly, Covid has delayed all the weddings. Really hope the circuit breaker will end soon cos I really want to flaunt this. Guess another option is a self-taken maternity shoot...hmmm :P
2. Lemon Yellow Cape Dress ($219)
This piece looks absolutely gorgeous in photos, but it is not the most practical. I found the design quite interesting at first. But after donning it on, I find the cape a little too long for my liking. (Mum: What if the MRT kiap your cape and you get stuck!) If it was arm's length, this piece would be quite dope. So, Mum and I tried modifying it by folding it up and making it into like a little shawl, with a broach infront. I think I prefer it better that way. Lesson learnt: Don't be too adventurous when it comes to maternity wear!
Good news about this piece is that it has pockets, which I love cos I can hide stuff in them hehe. I used to be a S/M size. So I got size M for both. From what I have read, pregnant women's tummy will grow quite exponentially in Trimester 3. The chest circumference will also grow slightly, so you might need a slightly bigger size. For me, since I am in the middle of 2 sizes, so I just went for the bigger size. :P
Ending off this post with a cute photo....haha Supermum! Another wonderful piece for a themed shoot. Haha, have to admit that this is my favorite photo in the series. We might be modifying this piece sightly, so stay tuned. We will reveal it when it is done!
For my readers, Bohn Fabulous has kindly provided a discount code "forfunk25" for a 25% discount on top of all current promotion. <3
