Inspired! Beyoncé’s maternity wear can hide YOUR belly!

If you’re just as psyched as I am about Queen Bey’s growing baby bump, you’ll be watching her appearances just as much as I am. I’m loving the creative ways that she’s managed to delude us for months. But what if you’re not expecting and your tummy is your trouble area? Or maybe you just gave birth but you need to disguise this area while you work off those extra pounds. Here are some pointers so elegantly demonstrated by Mrs. Carter.

Use fun patterns and exotic prints

Using bold patterns can distract from and hide your tummy, especially in a figure-flattering shape. Also, if you put emphasis on one area, like your legs, the focus will go there. Beyoncé wears this adorable sundress with these great Louboutin pumps.

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Fool Them with Fringes

Fringed dresses or tops are a great way to hide and cover your mid section. And when the top is a deep v-neck, it brings eyes up and puts emphasis on the face and chest instead of your belly. I love fuchsia color is flirty and youthful and a great compliment to most skin tones.

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Rock Bold Hues

This jumpsuit, one of Bey’s favorite things to wear, in this bold orange hue is a perfect way to keep your wardrobe interesting while distracting from your tummy. The buttons give and elongating effect while the high belt give it shape. The bold orange compliments her complexion. Search for colors that compliment and distract but be careful choosing your colors. Nobody wants to look like a basketball.

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Sexy Sequins

Now, this one is tricky. You would think that you could look like a disco ball but paired with the right pieces and a form-flattering shape, you can delude just as well as Bey does here at her fragrance launch in New York. The eyes go in every direction but the mid-section with this beautiful blue combination. The scoop neck sequined tunic bring the eyes up while the blazer conceals and distracts. The shorts send the eyes down to her long legs.

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Long Sweeping Dresses

This is a great and easy basic for anyone looking to hide their tummy. Again the eyes go North and South because the skirt lengthens. But the amazing thing that Bey does here that you can achieve with a separate top is show a little skin just about the mid-section to break up the black and create interest. This is an ultra chic look for evening wear.

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Flowing Fabrics

Who said going casual has to be boring? Pair an easy loose top the flow over the mid-drift for an easy, cute, and comfy way to dress down. Beyoncé’s shorts are cropped and bring attention to the legs to distract from the tummy area. You can also do this later on in the season with a blazer and cropped pants.

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