EMPLOYMENT REVIEW ONLINE
December 2001
Women's Exchange
Dressing for pregnancy AND professionalism

Women may wonder about the best way to alter their wardrobe during and immediately after pregnancy while still maintaining a professional look for the office. According to image expert Sherry Maysonave, author of Casual Power: How to Power Up your Nonverbal Communication and Dress Down for Success, acquiring only a few pieces at a time is the best way to achieve an appropriate wardrobe and avoid loathing the too-familiar maternity clothing by the ninth month.

More tips from Maysonave include the following:

  • Check closets for pants and skirts that can be altered with little trouble.
  • Focus on jackets - they always add polish to an outfit, and many styles can be worn unbuttoned when necessary.
  • Stick to neutral or darker shades, and choose solid colors when buying a complete outfit.
  • Shop at resale maternity shops in upscale neighborhoods to find designer maternity wear at bargain prices; much of it has hardly been worn.
  • Focus on great accessories to draw eyes away from your middle, and always appear well-groomed, no matter how lousy you may feel.

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