Babies

In the past, new mothers were faced with a major identity crisis and style overhaul the moment they became pregnant. Department stores seldom carried maternity clothing, or if they did carry a small selection, the styles seemed to be geared to women far beyond the child-bearing years. These clothes were down-right hideous. Some girls had the benefit of being able to sew clothing of their own, or perhaps had a mother or close friend who could fashion a few pieces to get them by, but even still the sewing patterns were dated and frumpy, and materials were mostly unflattering.