What to Buy Spring 2007: Baby Doll Dresses

You’re not the only one who can’t wear those things! I am blessed with a generally flat expanse of abdomen and the one time I dared wear a babydoll on the bus a man offered me his “expectant mother” seat! They clearly bring out the maternity in all of us.

I thought I was the only one who felt this way about babydoll dresses, esp. w/ empire waistline. They. Make. Women. Look. Bigger. Than. They. Are. Which would be fine for people with Twiggy bodies, but for EVERYONE ELSE…not so much! I have ample chest and small waist and slender hips, babydoll dresses tend to make me look like I’m 12. I can wait for the next “innovation” fashion brings out, I’m sorry but I have to pass on this one…

WHY would any woman want to look pregnant when she’s not?!  These would have been perfect for me, eight years ago, when I was pregnant with my daughter.  Now, fuhgeddaboutit!  I’ll rock a shirt dress if I can find one that both fits and flatters – meaning the placket doesn’t gape open between the buttons at the bustline or hips.

I have yet to see anyone who actually looks good in a babydoll dress.

I am in total agreement with the whole idea that this style makes most of us look “preggers.” I am having great difficulty this season even buying new shirts because they all seem to come in this style also.

And, everything seems to be either designed for 18 yr olds or ladies who hold their AARP card. Where’s the clothes for us in-betweens?

Does anyone out there have suggestions for great looking tops for us 30-something age women?

The waist it one of the most beautiful parts of a woman’s figure.  This style only conceals it.  It’s called “baby doll” for a reason—that’s the only thing it belongs on.

Went to take GF out to eat.. She comes out with one of these babydoll things on.  I asked her why she was wearing maternity clothes.  Told her I did not want to be seen with her in preggo clothes.  She changed to something very nice…capri pants and cute top.  Told her we could burn the babydoll dresses tomorrow.  I predict this style will not last 3 months cause 98% of women will not look go in them.  Who wants to look preggo when they are not?