How to Wear a Bella Band Beyond Maternity

January 28, 2010

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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1 Stephanie @ Couponing 101 January 28, 2010 at 5:50 PM

Girl, that is stinkin’ awesome! I am not pregnant, but now I totally want a Bella Band! Seriously, BRILLIANT!
.-= Stephanie @ Couponing 101´s last blog ..Walmart Deals 1/28 – Free Crackers and Coffee Mate! =-.

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2 Amy @ Raising Arrows January 28, 2010 at 6:08 PM

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
.-= Amy @ Raising Arrows´s last blog ..Finding a New Obstetrician =-.

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3 Christin January 28, 2010 at 6:10 PM

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! :)
.-= Christin´s last blog ..Bumps in the Journey =-.

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4 Monica January 28, 2010 at 6:10 PM

What a great idea!! Now I just need to find my Bella Band….
.-= Monica´s last blog ..And It’s a…. =-.

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5 Phoebe @ GettingFreedom January 28, 2010 at 6:53 PM

Ingenious! I am pregnant, but haven’t bought a Bella Band….yet. Now I have another reason to get one!

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6 Mandy Roberson January 28, 2010 at 8:03 PM

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!
.-= Mandy Roberson´s last blog ..Confessions of a Shoe Addict =-.

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7 MacKenzie January 28, 2010 at 9:02 PM

Great idea! I will totally use that! Thank you!

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8 Hannah January 28, 2010 at 10:01 PM

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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9 rachel January 29, 2010 at 9:48 AM

You are just too cute, Amy.
See you at Blissdom!

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10 Vanderbilt Wife January 29, 2010 at 9:58 AM

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
.-= Vanderbilt Wife´s last blog ..Posts You Might Have Missed =-.

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11 Lee January 29, 2010 at 10:13 AM

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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12 Mandi @ Organizing Your Way January 29, 2010 at 10:18 AM

So cute, Amy!! Great job!
.-= Mandi @ Organizing Your Way ´s last blog ..31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010: Connect More with Family and Friends =-.

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13 marybeth @ www.babygoodbuys.com January 29, 2010 at 10:41 AM

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!
.-= marybeth @ http://www.babygoodbuys.com´s last blog ..Free Sample of Baby’s Only Organic Formula or PediaSmart =-.

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14 Sara January 29, 2010 at 11:48 AM

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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15 Rachel @ Surviving The Stores January 29, 2010 at 1:16 PM

I am getting one this weekend!! Well, at least an off-brand. :)
.-= Rachel @ Surviving The Stores´s last blog ..Big Lots Coupon: 20% Off Entire Purchase (Valid through Jan. 31) =-.

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16 Molly February 16, 2010 at 10:23 PM

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 :)
.-= Molly´s last blog ..Hey Ralph, Yeah You, Ralph Lauren =-.

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Amy Norton Reply:

Oh, yay, Molly! Nope, you are not alone… I love my Bella band!!!

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