Wibu to wear crop tops whilst pregnant?

[Pineapplesandwich]

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?

I think for me it would depend on where I intended to wear them.
I had my baby at the end of August last year so suffered through the heat! At home I wore a bikini top and shorts as soon as I got in. But I kept to cotton dresses whenever I went out, even though I thought I’d melt.

I had a small, neat bump, no stretch marks (whoop!) but I don’t think it crossed my mind to wear one. Also my bump grew massively in the last 3 weeks so I felt like a whale by then and just wanted to throw a sheet over myself and call it a dress.

I have worn loose crop tops on holiday for sightseeing but for me the thing I like about them is the little flashes of flat tummy so my round belly wouldn’t have had the same effect!

If you want to wear one, do it. I always swore I’d have a pair of dungarees when I was pregnant (I was envisioning myself as a perky preggo in a cute 90s sitcom), but when I tried on numerous pairs I just looked like a painter/decorator who was wearing loose overalls

I would never dare to wear a crop top, as I'm overweight; I'd feel really stupid. My DDs (10 and 7) wear them, and they're both very slim so it's fine for them. I wouldn't wear one in your position but it's entirely your choice what you wear.

I think flowy cotton or linen tops might be more flattering. I'm not sure that everyone wants to see a big pregnant belly.

No more objectionable than the vast majority of those who do wear them.

Your body, your choice OP, if you feel comfortable you wear them, forget about what anyone else says

I personally wouldn't like to see it but then I'm even a bit squeamish about seeing bodycon maternity wear, I just don't think it looks nice. I don't know why. However I'm fully aware that it's my - irrational - problem and I certainly wouldn't judge.

If it saves you money and it's comfortable then fill your boots.

Whatever happened to a bit of modesty? Unattractive and OTT. Sun blazing on your bare bump would be a very bad idea too.

the way it's going, you'll probably need a snow jacket this summer anyway if you stay in the UK,.

Modesty? oh ffs should all pregnant women just wear burqa now?

Some of you guys are spouting the most disgusting anti-feminist bs I've seen in a long while.

I got my strappy tops from the pregnancy section of h&m, they were super long. So I felt cooler because my top wasn't as covered, but the only time my bump was out was when I chose to pull the top up when I was camping with friends or at home.

I believe when you're pregnant you need to do what feels right for you. It's uncomfortable enough. But if you are the bump, make sure it's covered in suncream.

Astonished at these comments. Undignified? Flaunting? Have we travelled back in time?

Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, OP. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

After all, who are we to try and control what another woman wants to wear.

This in a nutshell. Interesting to see how many on this thread readily judge a woman for what she wears

Some of you guys are spouting the most disgusting anti-feminist bs I've seen in a long while.

hahaha there's always one

you do know it's a thread about a PREGNANT woman ,don't you?
Should men wear a crop top, ever? no.
Should men wear a crop top when pregnant? oh.. wait

I'm ok with a man wearing a crop top if he wants to do so. It's got nothing to do with me. But judging a woman, pregnant or not, on what she is wearing is not feminist and it's damaging.

Babuchak really do not understand your reasoning here...

The clue is in the last line of the OP.
‘What do you really think of pregnant midriff on show.’
Very few people can be arsed to RTFT but it appears some don’t even read the first bit.
Or maybe they don’t understand that the OP asked for opinions.
“Really think”. Was the question.
Hope that helps.

Yeah, why not? Wear it. Its your belly.

I've always been really self conscious about my belly (thin/fat/ pregnant/ not pregnant) and I really like the way younger women give so much less of a sh*t about that sort of stuff. Makes me smile.

If you're comfortable with it then go for it. Out of interest for PPs, are overweight people allowed to wear crop tops or people with stretch marks or surgical scars? Can we only wear them if we're aesthetically pleasing in them?

I wouldn't care if I saw you wearing one. I would be slightly concerned that someone would want to touch your stomach more than usual though.

@Pineapplesandwich hi, I'm 8 months pregnant at the moment so I know how you feel about not wanting to buy a whole new wardrobe. Have you got a belly band? They are really comfy and you can wear all your regular tops and the band just covers your bump.
You could wear a crop top and a maxi skirt, just pull the skirt up over your bump.
I would keep it covered because apparently your belly is more likely to burn while your pregnant.

This is such a depressing set of responses. What happened to supporting one another. Even if you don't agree, there are far nicer ways to put it.

Wear what you want and whatever you feel comfy in. Who cares what anyone else thinks.

Horrible and cheap looking

Chav tastic

Stretched, thin skin is no good in direct sunlight so for this reason I say no. Protect your skin and cover up!

Also people will stare! A lot! And that’s my worst nightmare so another reason for me to say no

I once heard a Spanish person say that British people have no idea how to dress for heat and she was right!

You don’t strip off and go bare bellied or bare anything, you get clothing in a fabric that is suitable for the heat.