When a woman is about to become a mom, naturally she will find that her belly begins to expand, the fashion conscious mom will start to become conscious of what she wears. In fact for a first time mom who is fashion conscious the thought of looking less than well dressed and looking a bit frumpy instead is not a pleasant feeling. Depending on what you have seen or heard about maternity fashion, you may be approaching the whole notion of dressing your expanding waistline with some dread. For the mom on a budget it gets even tougher as maternity wear is known to be costly.
The first thing you should do is raid your own closet. You might find that you have more than a few outfits that will flatter your growing waistline. Especially tops, you might find some that should be able to work for a few months before you have to start stocking up on tops that give you a little more room.
Raid other people's closet, if you have a sister or a good friend who is either one size bigger than you or who has had a baby, why not ask them if you can borrow some clothes. You might think that this is being a bit cheap but if you are on a budget then this is perfectly alright, after all you are only going to be wearing these clothes for a few months any way and the money could be used to buy other things for your new baby. Don't rule out your spouse's closet either, as you will find that there are several pieces that might look good on you, especially his t-shirts when you are going for a more casual look. They usually look good paired with some leggings.
Let's take a look at the what you should shop for and how you should shop when you are finally ready to shop. The first thing you you should do is not divert too far from your own personal sense of style, if you have a preference for pants over dresses or skirts over pants stick to that, and if like certain colors go with that, don't get caught up in trying to look different and choose clothing style that don't match your personality.
Check "plus size" stores first if you don't normally shop there and you might find some great pieces and they will cost less than maternity clothes. Especially when you are in your second trimester. When you reach your last trimester, then you can start looking into official maternity wear.
If you use to wear high heels you will have to give them up as those stilettos are not your feet's best friend as your tummy expands, they will not balance you well and will be uncomfortable if your feet start swelling as often happens in pregnancy, so budget for comfy flats.
The first thing you should do is raid your own closet. You might find that you have more than a few outfits that will flatter your growing waistline. Especially tops, you might find some that should be able to work for a few months before you have to start stocking up on tops that give you a little more room.
Raid other people's closet, if you have a sister or a good friend who is either one size bigger than you or who has had a baby, why not ask them if you can borrow some clothes. You might think that this is being a bit cheap but if you are on a budget then this is perfectly alright, after all you are only going to be wearing these clothes for a few months any way and the money could be used to buy other things for your new baby. Don't rule out your spouse's closet either, as you will find that there are several pieces that might look good on you, especially his t-shirts when you are going for a more casual look. They usually look good paired with some leggings.
Let's take a look at the what you should shop for and how you should shop when you are finally ready to shop. The first thing you you should do is not divert too far from your own personal sense of style, if you have a preference for pants over dresses or skirts over pants stick to that, and if like certain colors go with that, don't get caught up in trying to look different and choose clothing style that don't match your personality.
Check "plus size" stores first if you don't normally shop there and you might find some great pieces and they will cost less than maternity clothes. Especially when you are in your second trimester. When you reach your last trimester, then you can start looking into official maternity wear.
If you use to wear high heels you will have to give them up as those stilettos are not your feet's best friend as your tummy expands, they will not balance you well and will be uncomfortable if your feet start swelling as often happens in pregnancy, so budget for comfy flats.
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