This article was co-authored by Chloée Ohayon-Crosby and by How.com.vn staff writer, Sophie Burkholder, BA. Chloée Ohayon-Crosby is a Costume Designer and Wardrobe Specialist in Los Angeles, California. With over eight years of experience in fashion consulting, Chloée specializes in personal, film, theater, and commercial styling as well as image consulting and costume design. Chloée has worked as an assistant designer for the distinguished fashion house Chloée and as a freelance stylist with Glamour Italia. Chloée studied Fine/Studio Arts at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and Fashion Design and Merchandising at the world renowned ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts in Paris, France.
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Pregnancy is a very personal matter, and you should never have to tell anyone about it before you’re ready. Maybe you’re waiting to break the news until you get past the first trimester, or perhaps you don’t feel like sharing with nosey relatives or gossipy coworkers. Whatever your reasons, you can keep your pregnancy under wraps early on by managing your symptoms and having some clever excuses lined up. Once you start to show a bit more, you can use strategic clothes and styling tips to hide your pregnancy until you’re ready to announce.
Hiding a Pregnancy
- Wear flowy and oversized clothing.
- Dress in layers and printed patterns.
- Add a long scarf to disguise your shape.
- Opt for flashy jewelry and low-cut tops.
- Soothe nausea with ginger chews.
- Sip mocktails to cover up for not drinking alcohol.
- Keep your hands off of your belly as much as possible.
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- QuestionHow can I hide my pregnancy belly?Chloée Ohayon-CrosbyChloée Ohayon-Crosby is a Costume Designer and Wardrobe Specialist in Los Angeles, California. With over eight years of experience in fashion consulting, Chloée specializes in personal, film, theater, and commercial styling as well as image consulting and costume design. Chloée has worked as an assistant designer for the distinguished fashion house Chloée and as a freelance stylist with Glamour Italia. Chloée studied Fine/Studio Arts at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and Fashion Design and Merchandising at the world renowned ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts in Paris, France.
Costume Designer & Wardrobe SpecialistHiding your tummy might bring more attention to it. Act confident with your own style and look.
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Tips
- You are not obligated to tell anyone that you are pregnant before you’re ready, and you don’t owe anyone a reason or excuse for not letting them know. If anyone asks why you kept your pregnancy hidden from them, say something like, “I wasn’t ready to share the news yet.”Thanks
- Some people like to tell friends early so they have someone to confide in, or even tell their employer so they can benefit from time-off laws. Others prefer to wait until the pregnancy has fully developed and they’ve received any critical genetic test results.Thanks
- If you want to hide your pregnancy from the people in your life, try talking to a mental health provider or therapist instead. It may help to have a place to process your feelings throughout your pregnancy without having to spill the beans.Thanks
References
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- ↑ https://www.shemight.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-hiding-baby-bump
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- ↑ https://www.shemight.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-hiding-baby-bump
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/morning-sickness-10-tips-to-tame-your-turbulent-tummy-day-or-night
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11277163/
- ↑ https://www.metanium.co.uk/everyday-advice/posts/2019/april/how-to-keep-the-secret-of-being-pregnant/
- ↑ https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/families/pregnancy/top-5-sneaky-ways-to-hide-your-pregnancy/
- ↑ https://babygo.uk/blogs/news/hide-your-pregnancy-bump
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- ↑ https://www.metanium.co.uk/everyday-advice/posts/2019/april/how-to-keep-the-secret-of-being-pregnant/
- ↑ https://www.oviahealth.com/guide/110145/when-everyones-drinking-but-youre-expecting-tips-for-keeping-your-pregnancy-a-secret-in-boozy-social-situations/
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