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Wibu to wear crop tops whilst pregnant?

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Pineapplesandwich · 04/04/2019 13:34

Opinions on crop tops in themselves are massively divided anyway but some people seem to be very anti pregnant stomachs on show.

I usually wear lots of crop tops in summer, considering the end of this summer I'm going to be very pregnant, I figure I'll be a lot more comfortable in the least amount of clothing possible.

What do you really think of pregnant midriff on show?

OP posts:
GPatz · 04/04/2019 16:19

You can guarantee that the majority of vile comments are coming from the jealous wobbly belly brigade who probably think nothing of getting their bingo wings and flabby thighs out in the summer. Please hide those things away.

Lweji · 04/04/2019 16:23

even in London I don't often see people wearing a bikini!

Parks? Summer? No?

feelingverylazytoday · 04/04/2019 16:23

No one wants to see a bare pregnant belly walking round in public
By 'no one' you mean yourself. You certainly don't get to speak for me, I personally couldn't give a shit if hundreds of pregnant women walk round with uncovered abdomens.

stucknoue · 04/04/2019 16:24

Well (unless it's the beach, perhaps exercise) I wouldn't wear one and have forbidden my DD's so it's a no from me. A time and place in my opinion

Lweji · 04/04/2019 16:24

Hide your face under tons of make-up, but show an unattractive body, seriously why?

Well, I don't wear make up. And my body is probably more attractive than my face. What to do? HmmGrin

Babuchak · 04/04/2019 16:26

Lweji
that's just you, the women on the photos I an looking at are positively orange.

BeanTownNancy · 04/04/2019 16:29

I think it's medically not the best idea. Your skin will be more sensitive to sunburn and drying out, as well as hives and heat rash so you will have to frequently apply suncream and after sun to a large and awkward area of your body. It will also get hot and sweaty in the sun. It's not great to have your unborn baby exposed to such direct bright light - shining a torch on your pregnant belly is enough to upset your baby and make them kick around, so I imagine a whole day of sun would not be very comfortable for your baby and might actually do them damage. If the sun raises the temperature inside your body sufficiently it could also be harmful to your child.

Aesthetically, you might not like the way you look if your belly button goes weird, or you develop chloasma or Linea Negra.

That said, it's your decision so crack on if you want. Just make sure you stay in the shade as much as possible, wear a hat, and drink plenty of water.

eurochick · 04/04/2019 16:29

I loved my shape when pregnant but didn't like looking at my own naked preggo bump with a sticky out belly button, let alone anyone else's.

LipstickTaserrr · 04/04/2019 16:36

If this is about not wanting to spend money on new clothes what do you plan on wearing after.
If you end up with stretch marks, excess weight, jelly belly etc I doubt you will feel comfortable in your crop tops or even tight vest tops.
Although I think you may have a world of other things to worry about once you enter motherhood assuming this is your first.

PBo83 · 04/04/2019 16:36

The PC answer is that you ANBU and you should wear whatever you like. However, you asked "What do you really think of pregnant midriff on show?" and I really can't stand it. I know lots of people think that the pregnant female form is beautiful but I am not one of them.
I would think the floatier the outfit in the heat the better so that you didn't get too warm.

This.

It's very worthy to say "You can wear whatever you want" (true) and "Ignore what anyone thinks". It's also very easy to slate anyone who doesn't think it's a good look as being "vile". However, if someone asks for opinions then it is only reasonable to give your honest opinion (and not just spout something cliched about 'rights' or 'empowerment').

Of COURSE you can wear what you want (within reason), it's your right but you don't do anyone any favours by towing the PC-line for the sake of it. Sure, some people do find the pregnant form attractive (but then many find the female form attractive full stop and we don't walk around naked), but some people don't and they are just as entitled to their opinion.

Chocolatecoffeeaddict · 04/04/2019 16:38

I find a bare pregnany belly a bit intimate too. I'm not sure why, but when I was pregnant with all my kids I was uncomfortable with people asking me to lift my top up.
I may be judgy but there's just something not quite right about it and it does seem attention seeking.

Babuchak · 04/04/2019 16:40

Between Primark and the likes of Ebay, you can buy a few bits you need for your pregnancy. There are not many Primark who sell maternity clothing, but you can just buy a larger size.

The pregnancy is one thing, but the week (or weekS if you are unlucky) post-birth are really not weeks when you want to show off anything. You need some clothes to cover your belly then!

Crabbyandproudofit · 04/04/2019 16:40

As a soon-to-be granny (for the first time) I am loving how proud my daughter is of her smooth, taut bump. She is normally quite reserved in her dress but would have her belly out all the time, at home, just now. I'm very surprised that so many people are disgusted (!) by the idea of seeing a pregnant tummy.

Regarding crop tops, I'm pretty sure my daughter wouldn't wear one in public, unless with a long vest underneath. But she doesn't wear them when not pregnant. Not since she was a teenager, with a flat stomach and a pierced belly button (that's another thing that has to go when pregnant).

My question to the OP would be "Would you wear your lower garment over or under the bump?" I don't think either would look great to be honest. But flaunt your pregnant fecundity with pride (or is it fecund pregnancy?).

Babuchak · 04/04/2019 16:41

I was uncomfortable with people asking me to lift my top up.

jesus christ, who does that! It's bad enough when people try to touch you, but that?

NannyRed · 04/04/2019 16:42

If you’re pregnant, I take it you’re also an adult. Wear what you want, you don’t need anyone’s permission.
I wouldn’t wear a crop top myself, even in my non pregnant state as I no longer have the figure or the Gaul. But it’s not for me to judge other adult women’s clothing choices.

abcriskringle · 04/04/2019 16:48

Wear what you like OP! I don't have a problem with baby bumps. I personally favour a floater/ more covered style but that's simply preference. In the summer I don't see why a crop top would be a problem.

Ginger1982 · 04/04/2019 16:54

I think it was Mel Blatt from All Saints that started the crop top belly button trend back in the late 90s/early 00s. Didn't like it then and don't like it now, sorry. But you do what you like. I wouldn't have done it.

Ginger1982 · 04/04/2019 16:55

Baby belly I mean!

Strokethefurrywall · 04/04/2019 17:02

Meh, if you want to wear a crop top go ahead! Enjoy your bump and do whatever you need to to be comfortable.

I live in the tropics, it's consistently 30oc here and had both my kids here. I also live on the beach so spent most evenings/weekends in a bikini.
I would cover up in a shop if I needed to but generally I didn't give a fuck what anyone else thought of me.

I'm nearly 40 and I still wear crop tops. Nobody blinks an eye here.

kmammamalto · 04/04/2019 17:11

I'm really shocked that grown women would find it 'gross' or icky. It's a baby for God's sake. Are some items of clothing reserved for perfect bodies?! I would probably have a little look mainly because I would think you're amazingly brave and I'd be jealous. I will also be quite preggers by summer so maybe I'll join you in offending the masses!

Babuchak · 04/04/2019 17:20

Are some items of clothing reserved for perfect bodies?!
they really should be!

Some women have a perfect butt, it doesn't mean they should show it to the world...

greenpop21 · 04/04/2019 17:21

I don't really think you'l be more comfortable with a crop top with big pregnancy boobs and possibly raging red stretch marks . I was more into kaftan/tunic style tops in the late stages of pregnancy and summer.

LadyRoughDiamond · 04/04/2019 17:31

Bear in mind your skin may react very differently to the sun whilst pregnant. I suddenly developed heat bumps all over the place, and more on exposed skin. Not a great look.

Justonemorepancake · 04/04/2019 17:35

Wear what you like. But crop tops on flat stomached adults tend to sit at the bottom of the ribs. On a pregnant stomach it will just cover your boobs and no more. So it's pretty much the same as bowling about in your bra. But if that's something you're confortable doing then go for it. But make sure you wear factor 50 as you need to protect bump from the hot sun.

chardonm · 04/04/2019 17:47

I like the way the first post is "what do you think of crop tops"

And then same OP...

To be honest I really don't care what anyone thinks about what I wear.

Ahem, ok.

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