Rosie Pope Lays Down the Law on Summer Maternity Wear

Summer style and maternity wear can happily co-exist. So says the woman who taught the world the meaning of the term "maternity concierge," Rosie Pope.

"Embrace color," the Pregnant in Heels star tells Examiner.com. "Don't shy away from bright and prints because of your growing belly." In fact, she thinks you should style yourself in things that draw attention to your shape. "Accentuate your bum with the cinched styles that gather the fabric in just the right places."

(Ready to do some maternity styling of your own? Check out our Maternity Wardrobe Room.)

And what about those night when you go out (while you still can)? If you're just starting to show, no need to stray from your usual fashion sense says Rosie. "Stick to figure hugging dresses until well until your second trimester," she said. For ladies who are farther along, don't fret. Rosie's got another look for you to rock. "Once you have 'popped,' embrace your curves and go for goddess style dresses."

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