How
do maternity sizes work?
Maternity clothes are designed
to fit your new shape, bottoms
are cut longer in the rise, and
fuller through the hips giving
you room to grow. Tops and dresses
are cut fuller through the bust
line and hips, giving you the
room where you need it. Hemlines
are cut longer in the front, so
the more you show the more your
hemline evens out.
How do
maternity tummy's work?
At Belly Button we are always
looking for new innovations to
ensure that firstly, your clothing
lasts from those first early months,
right through your pregnancy,
and again after the birth of your
baby. And Secondly, that their
is a style of pant to suit your
own individual preference. That
is why we have five different
styles of maternity tummy in our
pants and skirts. These are:
Hipster
Style
Always the first to bring you
new gear - many of our styles
now come in our famous hipsters.
This unique patented design,
sits low under your belly like
your favorite hipster and may
also have a zip like your normal
jeans and skirts. . The waistband
has a small internal drawstring
so that the pants can be adjusted
depending on your tummy size.
Undertummy™
Style Pants
Pants with the Undertummy™ waistband
are worn like your favourite
hipsters (only more comfortable).
Once again this unique patented
design has a soft stretch waistband
which sits very comfortably
under the tummy. This waistband
is slightly higher and wider
than the waistband in the Hipster
style and gently supports your
tummy and lower back. This unique
design means these pants will
still fit perfectly from those
first early months until the
birth of your baby. A good choice
for those of you with rapidly
expanding tummies.
Beginning
To Baby ™(Flat Front
Tummy)
Amazing - there is no maternity
panel, and no gathering in the
front, just our special cut
stomach that will stretch from
flat tummy to 9 months and back
again. This style will sit above
your belly and provide support
to your belly. These pants have
our unique Belly Adjust™ waistband
at the back. This means you
can tighten or expand the buttonholed
elastic in the back waistband,
as you require. A good choice
for tiny tummies and beyond.
Adjustable
Waistband
Many of our pants and skirts
have an adjustable buttonholed
elastic waistband, which goes
around the entire pant from
front to back. This means you
can pull the elastic in to whichever
size you are, and as you grow,
let the buttonholes out so that
the waistband will expand with
you. Great for bigger growing
tummies.
Drawstring
Waistband
Just like it sounds, a comfortable
adjustable drawstring waistband.
Maternity
Panel
A favourite for many of
you, and used when a fabric
does not allow an alternative,
or would not be the most comfortable
on your stomach, such as leather.
Once again pants with a maternity
panel have our adjustable waistband.
Elastic
Waist
This type of maternity
wasit is reseved for very stretchy
fabrics that can grow as much
as you do. This tummy will sit
above your tummy and is supported
by a small soft elastic waistband.
Why do
I need maternity clothes?
Maternity clothes are designed
for women that are expecting,
which is why when you wear regular
or plus size clothing, you do
not get the tailored fit you
are hoping to achieve. You may
be currently wearing regular
clothes in larger sizes rather
than maternity wear. Our maternity
wear is designed to hug and
show off your new figure in
all the right places, where
as regular clothes get bigger
everywhere as you go up in size,
adding extra bulk that you just
don't need.
How
do I work out what size to order?
· If you were a size
8 to 10, then you will wear
an Extra Small
· If you were a size
12, then you will wear a Small.
· If you were a size
14 to 16, then you will wear
a Medium.
· If you were a size
18, then you will wear a Large.
· If you were a size
20-22, then you will wear an
Extra Large (where available).
If
you fluctuate between two sizes,
it is probably safer to round
your size up. In maternity wear
it is always better to have
a little extra room for growth.
We want you to have good growth
space so you get the most out
of your wardrobe and not to
have to re-buy key pieces, because
they didn't have enough growth
space.
P.S.
If you are lucky enough to be
carrying twins or more please
go up a size, you will need
the room, we promise.
I am only
three and a half months along,
will maternity wear be huge
on me?
We've thought of that!
By using beautiful stretch fabrics
our garments will grow with
you and can be worn from those
first early months until after
your baby is born.
Have
a look at our tummy
guide
above and work out which
style will suit your individual
needs.
How do
I care for my maternity wear?
At belly button maternity
we know that you will want to
get a lot of wear out of your
wardrobe and by using the highest
quality fabrics we ensure that
you can wash and wash your garments
and they will still look great.
We also understand that you
have better things to do with
your time than run to the dry
cleaners, so most of our fabrics
are machine washable.
Our
motto is Funky, Fresh and Fun
- we know that the better you
look the better you will feel,
and that is always better for
your and your beautiful growing
baby.
Where
are the garments made?
As Belly Button Maternity
is an Australian owned family
business, we understand the
importance of supporting Australia
and we are proud to manufacture
all our garments, right here
in Australia. All of our garments
are manufactured in Australia
from both Australian and imported
fabrics.
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