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Congratulations! You're pregnant. You've got so many questions: Will it be a boy or a girl? What will the baby look like? Will I be a good parent? And what in the world will I wear for the next eight months?
Maternity clothes might seem to you as not the most fashionable in the world. You are in for a big surprise! Today, maternity clothes have gotten a lot more stylish. Gone are the days of baby doll smocks and t-shirts announcing "Baby This Way." Today, maternity clothes means a wide variety of clothes, from business, to dress and formal wear, and even very sexy maternity lingerie.
The one prohibitive part of maternity clothes continues to be the monetary investment for clothing that gets worn for such a short amount of time. There are some solutions to this problem:
Plan your purchases and think ahead even if you don't foresee the next baby coming around.
There are nicely fitting maternity clothes that will take you all the way from pregnancy to nursing, and you can pick them almost in any store if you have the eye for the right maternity clothes. There are also sets of maternity clothes that can be purchased that when you add a few colored tops you get a coordinated wardrobe for a lot less.
Beg, borrow and steal.
Your friends or relatives may have good supplies of maternity clothing that you can borrow. The thing is, maternity clothes never go out of style. Maternity clothing often gets passed among friends and family and as they are only worn for a short period they still look new.
Wear it big.
Wearing plus size maternity clothes throughout your pregnancy can lessen the cost of the maternity clothing you are buying, but will not fit as well as maternity clothes made for your particular stage of pregnancy. The material is soft with 90% cotton and 10% lycra to give it a little stretch as your belly grows. Your best bets in terms of color would be black, olive, bordeaux and expresso - these colors are classic and stylish.
Buy your maternity clothes so you can mix and match for a great set of maternity clothes with style, not to mention comfort.
Raid your husband's closet!
If your partner is larger than you are feel free to help yourself to his clothing! Men's shirts and track pants look great on pregnant women, and that's one less investment for you.
Discounts and more
Shop at discount outlets, consignment shops, or even end of the year sales. You will save a lot of money and have some nice maternity clothes to wear.
Make your own!
If you know your way around a sewing machine and are on a budget then have a go with making your own. There are some great maternity clothing patterns available know. Visit your local department store or try ordering online.
However, if you have the means then buying maternity clothes does have it's benefits. The main benefit is that well fitting maternity clothes are going to make you feel and look better than ill fitting non-maternity clothes and they can offer support in the form of tummy panels.
Choosing a size is usually based on your pre-pregnancy weight. Though there are sizing charts available. Most stores offer details on lengths and the like when online buying, just ensure that the stores have good return policies in case the clothes you order don't fit.
Underwear deserves a mention as well.
Regular bikini underwear in a size larger really works the best, but occasionally nothing feels as good as plain large 'Bridgett Jones' underwear! The bottom line is shop around, beg what you can from friends and relatives, and spend some money on a few well chosen pieces that make you look and feel better. Looking great will help your esteem when pregnant and make you more comfortable in the long run.
Secret Tricks
To get those most flexibility, Matthias suggests investing in lots of pieces in the same color -- black being an easy, universally flattering choice. That way, everything matches, and you can mix and match endlessly.
Want to add a bit of color to your outfit without buying anything new? A sweater knotted around your shoulders is a great way to utilize the non-maternity sweaters in your wardrobe. You can also wear many of your sweaters and blazer well into your pregnancy -- just try them unbuttoned.
You will likely encounter three seasons during your pregnancy, so it's best to find pieces that layer well, like cardigan sweaters, fitted T-shirts, and camisoles.
It's easy to think of your pregnancy as a low point for style, but Lange suggests adopting a new mind-set. "Think of this as your well-edited closet," she says. "You may find getting dressed easier with fewer choices." And with pregnancy making life more complicated, who couldn't use a little simplicity?