Flash back to 1991, it was the cover that rocked the magazine world. Demi Moore, baring it, 8 month pregnant belly and all, for the whole world to see. Some of us were shocked, some of us were liberated, but all of us had to have secretly or not been proud that someone was brave enough to make pregnancy glamorous.
Flash forward over 20 years to 2012 and mommies to be are still showing off their bellies in front of the camera. A whole entire genre of photography was born from that Annie Leiboviz photo for Vanity Fair. Celebs and normal everyday working girls have donned the pose and captured this special moment for ever. I wonder if we would even see pregnancy as sexy if it hadn't been for this daring cover.
I for one am glad that gone are the days of the maternity moo-moo. Fashion for expectant moms can be seen on the runway. As a matter of fact, NY Spring Fashion week is in full swing now, and designers like Marc Jacobs and Liz Lange will be showing their Maternity collections at Bryant Park.
Even reality TV has recognized women's desire to see successful, beautiful, and glamorous baby bumps. Shows like Tia & Tamera and Pregnant in Heels make expectant mothers feel good about their bodies. I for one think its GREAT.
For fashion forward and great fitting Maternity wear, check out some of favorite websites and designers.
Happy shopping!
-Amber
