| You're pregnant?! Congratulations! You are about | | | | When you are buying pregnancy apparel, buy |
| to embark on a fabulous adventure of body | | | | clothes that reflect your pre pregnancy style; |
| changing proportions. There's nothing quite as | | | | don't buy clothes that you never would have |
| scary, thrilling, and nauseating as finding out you're | | | | worn before baby just because it's on sale. Also, |
| expecting. With all of these exciting changes that | | | | don't buy clothes just because they are cheap or |
| are happening with your emotions, family life, and | | | | on sale. No matter how cheap they are, if they're |
| body, a major wardrobe change is also necessary. | | | | not your taste or you are not comfortable |
| Buy a lot of staple wardrobe items that will go | | | | wearing it, you won't wear it throughout your |
| with everything: black, brown, gray, khaki, black, | | | | pregnancy. If you're not going to wear the item, |
| white, denim, other neutrals and/or colors you | | | | no matter how cheap it is, its money wasted! |
| wear frequently. Mix in pieces that have patterns | | | | After establishing your basics, then feel free to |
| and colors for variety. The key is to look for the | | | | splurge on several must-have pieces you just |
| best quality in what you need as you go, and to | | | | can't live without - a pair good maternity jeans, an |
| make all the pieces work together and count. | | | | amazing print dress, or a silk cami shirt. This will |
| There are a few staple clothing items that are a | | | | add a big splash of fashion to your maternity |
| must as a base for any new pregnancy apparel | | | | wardrobe. |
| wardrobe. These are basic pieces in similar fabrics | | | | If you are expecting during the summer months, |
| and coordinating shades that will go a long way in | | | | a good maternity swimsuit is a must. The same |
| any expecting mom's wardrobe. | | | | rule applies to moms expecting during the winter |
| 2 pairs of basic maternity pants | | | | months and investing in a few nice sweaters. |
| 1 pair of jeans | | | | The bottom line is that you do not have to |
| 1 skirt | | | | sacrifice fashion just because you are expecting. |
| 1 jacket | | | | Pregnancy apparel has come a long way in fashion |
| 1 maternity dress | | | | since your mother's pregnancy; you don't need to |
| 1 sweater | | | | wear ugly clothing just because you're a |
| 3 basic maternity tops | | | | mother-to-be. |