When you were pregnant, did you ever use the Bella band (aka, that thing that fits over your “regular size” pants and makes them last longer)?
Well, I am no longer pregnant, but I use the Bella band several times a week… as a tube top under my low-cut tops and dresses!
See how I turn one of maternity’s staple pieces into an easy, everyday fashion accessory… for those of us who are not expecting!
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Girl, that is stinkin’ awesome! I am not pregnant, but now I totally want a Bella Band! Seriously, BRILLIANT!
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Amy,
You’re so cool! I’m going to have to go get another bella band so I can be pregnant & wear my low cut maternity tops! lol
Blessings,
Amy
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What a fab idea!!! Thanks for sharing!

I AM pregnant so I need to invest in a NEW Bella Band since my other one got SO much use out of it. Thanks for that tip!
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What a great idea!! Now I just need to find my Bella Band….
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Ingenious! I am pregnant, but haven’t bought a Bella Band….yet. Now I have another reason to get one!
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Very creative (and practical), Amy!!
I never had a Bella band with any of my 3, but I do have a fitted cami that I use for the same effect!
Can’t wait to meet you next week!
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Great idea! I will totally use that! Thank you!
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Great idea! Nice to know it has another good use for beyond pregnancy…a good motivation to go ahead and get one during this pregnancy.
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You are just too cute, Amy.
See you at Blissdom!
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What a wonderful idea! I am very well endowed and end up wearing a camisole with everything. I don’t have a Bella Band but definitely plan on using one with the next pregnancy so I may go ahead and get it!
And your top is SO VERY CUTE! Love it!
Jessie
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Dude AWESOME!!! I’m not sure it would have the same effect over my ginormous boobs but I’ll give it a try! You are so smart.
Lee
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So cute, Amy!! Great job!
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You are SO brilliant! What a great idea! I’ll be linking to this on my site soon!
P.S. I think vlogging is so brave, and you did a wonderful job!
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I didn’t have a bella band while pregnant, but found a small one for $1 (new!!) afterwards. I use mine for the opposite end. I wear it down on my hips to act as an undershirt for my now too-short tops. Unfortunately, I’ve never had a problem holding the boobies in.
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I am getting one this weekend!! Well, at least an off-brand.

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I was so happy to see this as a related post because I kind of thought I was the only one out there still rocking the bella band 2 years after having the baby. Thanks

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Amy Norton Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 21:15
Oh, yay, Molly! Nope, you are not alone… I love my Bella band!!!
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