Could you please explain some basics to me, like which styles flatter and accentuate which features. Dottie, Yes, black is slimming. So is any dark, solid color like navy or deep eggplant. Big bold prints are busy, and would be recommended to accentuate your pregnancy. Same with horizontal lines - they force the eye to go from side to side, and may make you look wider.
Vertical lines force the eye up and down, and consequently lend a taller, slimmer effect.
Also, solid color pant suits would have the same effect - the eye continues in one straight vertical line, not breaking at the knee as in a skirt. High or empire waists on dress can emphasize the belly, especially if you tighten the tie or buckle in the back. To de-emphasize the belly, choose outfits with vertical seams on either side of the belly, preferably a style that pulls in a little at the waist, to show you have a waist. All Rights Reserved. Please read the important disclaimer regarding material presented on this site and our Privacy Policy Statement .