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Clothes to hide a pregnancy

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Luckypinkduck · 20/04/2025 19:16

Hello, looking for some advice on clothes to hide a pregnancy. It's my second and for various reasons I want to keep quiet for a while especially at work.
I am slim and 5'4 so I think it will be quite obvious especially as I am told you pop earlier with your second. My usual style for work is fitted dresses or high waited pants with a tucked in top. I think starting to wear really baggy things may be obvious but is probably the best way, or does anyone have any other style tips?

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Hercisback1 · 20/04/2025 19:18

Scarves can help hide the stomach area.

It does sound like you have a tricky body to hide pregnancy in. Would over sized blazers and a looser top work?

EffortlesslyDecluttering · 20/04/2025 19:20

An early giveaway is often a sudden increase in bust size, so maybe switch to softer bras, crop tops or similar.

Iudncuewbccgrcb · 20/04/2025 19:23

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-round-neck-midi-waisted-dress/p/clp60725234?color=BLACK&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20014443268&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpLABhC7ARIsALBOCVpsodRSYyf7kH7E_CZhYSK6WvK_u2go_z3D1Kzn3GmPfuShMNmkDzcaAkbQEALw_wcB

Something like this?

Pure Cotton Round Neck Midi Waisted Dress | M&S Collection | M&S

This pure cotton waisted dress is a versatile addition to your warm weather wardrobe. It's designed in a regular fit and cut in a feminine sleeveless shape, with a fitted bodice and easy round neckline for added shape. The midi-length skirt ensures a s...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-round-neck-midi-waisted-dress/p/clp60725234?color=BLACK&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-_UK_-_-_bau&gad_campaignid=20014443268&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpLABhC7ARIsALBOCVpsodRSYyf7kH7E_CZhYSK6WvK_u2go_z3D1Kzn3GmPfuShMNmkDzcaAkbQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Pollypocket81 · 20/04/2025 23:35

Bubble hem tops are great especially if you start them early on, they will look like your fashion but your bump won't be so noticeable.

MumChp · 20/04/2025 23:37

I did dresses.
Worked pretty well.

Pollypocket81 · 20/04/2025 23:37

Also to start with until about 12-16 weeks you can wear extenders for your buttons and fastenings on your trousers so you can keep wearing your "usual" trousers.

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