How to Hide a Pregnant Belly

Keep your pregnancy to yourself with clever tactics that will disguise your baby bump.

You're pregnant but not ready to share the news. Unfortunately, your belly may give you away as it expands from your growing baby. Try not to worry, however. If you're in the first trimester, you can disguise your belly and tell people when you are ready. There are clever ways to conceal your bump by utilizing the right clothing and accessories.

Things You'll Need

• Wrap dress
• Large purse
• Silk scarf (Long)
• Cardigan
• Blazer
• Empire waist top
• Tunic

Instructions

1. Wear wrap dresses. This type of dress conceals the bulge because it drapes diagonally over your body and ties on one side. Choose prints or vertical stripes to further create the allusion of a flatter tummy area.

2. Use a prop to cover your belly. If you are running out to the store, carry a large purse or sweater and hold it over your tummy to disguise the bump.

3. Accessorize with a long silk scarf. Scarves are fashionable and can conceal your belly bulge. Buy a long printed scarf and wrap it over your neck so both sides hang evenly. Then tie one side over the other and allow both pieces to hang down and conceal the belly bulge.

4. Cover up with cardigans or blazers. Buy a blazer that is fitted at the waist area and loose in the stomach. This type of design will minimize your belly bulge. You can also wear a cardigan to conceal the stomach area. Choose a drapey cardigan that looks like both a shawl and sweater.

5. Wear tops that minimize your belly. Choose a loose flowing top, such as an empire waist. This type of top is fitted at the breast area and flows loosely down to your hips. Alternatively, wear a loose tunic top and pair it with dark stretch jeans.

References

• She knows: Disguise Figure Flaws
• BecomeGorgeous.com: Fashion Tips to Hide a Bulging Tummy
• Good Housekeeping: Look Slim in Seconds