Tips To Purchasing Maternity Clothing On A Budget

By Abhishek Agarwal

Purchasing an all new maternity wardrobe for the length of your pregnancy can be a lengthy undertaking. Fortunately there are some tips and tricks for getting clothes that fit without breaking the bank.

The first thing is to avoid the ultra-trendy maternity boutiques. Maternity clothing can be expensive anyway because of the extra fabric required to make the item, but many fashionable boutiques raise their prices because they know that finding trendy maternity wear can be difficult. It's important to keep in mind that maternity clothes are often only worn for a few months time and then relegated to the closet, so finding used maternity wear can be the perfect, budget-conscious option. The local consignment store should be the first stop on the list to find a maternity wardrobe. Oftentimes women who consider themselves done with their childbearing years can't wait to get the maternity clothing out of their closet and the local consignment store is often the first place they go. Garage sales are another great place to find maternity clothing at a serious discount.

Another place to find maternity clothes that fit right is your husband's closet! Many women often struggle with that in between stage of pregnancy; when normal clothes don't fit, yet maternity clothes are still too big. Borrowing your husband's button down shirt can be the perfect solution to find comfortable clothes that fit and accommodate the belly. Men's jeans can also be an option; they're often styled slightly different in that the waist doesn't go in quite like a woman's does so wearing your husband's jeans may get you through for a few weeks before you grow into maternity sizes.

Another thing to consider when buying maternity wear is the style. Finding pants with stretch can make all of the difference in accommodating the ever-growing belly. Another place to check for a maternity wardrobe is the plus size sections of stores. While pants may not always be a good fit as they may be too big in other areas, many plus size tops will be a perfect fit.

The most important thing when shopping for maternity clothing is to not get discouraged. No woman likes to shop for bigger sizes and it's easy to get down when weight gain is involved, but think of the little bundle of joy your body is growing to accommodate. Pregnancy can be a wonderful experience with the right attitude, and finding clothes that fit without breaking the bank is an important component to feeling good.

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Pregnancy Fashion - Look And Feel Great During Your Pregnancy!

By Beverley Brooke

Have you ever wondered what makes women tick? Well among other things it is good, no wait… great fashion sense!

If you are pregnant or soon will be, it can sometimes seem like a daunting task trying to remain fashionable and pregnant all at the same time.

Many women at least initially lament the loss of their pre-pregnant figures. The good news however, is that there are literally hundreds of online maternity fashion shops that offer quality, great looking and fun maternity wear at reasonable prices!

Just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean you have to suffer from a fashion perspective. In fact, finding the right fashion wear might be just what you need to jump-start your pregnancy and make you feel great about yourself.

When To Start Wearing Maternity Fashions

Many new moms wonder when they should start wearing maternity clothes. You definitely won’t be needing them your first trimester, where you alone are probably the only person that can tell that you are pregnant.

Most women start wearing maternity items at about the fourth or fifth month. Now, this varies from woman to woman. Second time moms often start showing earlier than their first time counterparts, and women with multiples start showing even sooner.

They type of maternity clothes that you need during pregnancy generally change too. Some women are able to make due with a baggy pair of jeans for some time during their early pregnancy. Many find themselves moving into maternity wear before their bellies are quite big enough to fill out the maternity wear.

Here are some maternity wearing tips that will help you during your pregnancy:

- Grab a rubber band. For the first few months you can secure your jeans using a rubber band hooked through the eye of your jeans and wrapped around the button. This will give you an extra inch or two of space in the months that you are too small for maternity clothes.

- Invest in a couple of comfy skirts. Long skirts with expandable waists work great in the early months of pregnancy.

Purchase just a few maternity items that you can mix and match. Consider for example a pair of jeans and a pair of slacks, and maybe a few different shirts and accessories that can go with both. If you work in an office environment that is very formal, consider one or two suits that can easily be accessorized or mixed with several different shirts.

Invest in an item or two one size too big. Often you just need a pair of jeans one size larger than normal to get you through the first few months of pregnancy.

Maternity clothes can be expensive, and remember you will only be wearing them for nine months. The good news is many online shops offered discounts on their maternity wear. You might also consider purchasing your maternity wear at a well known second hand shop. If you are a first time mom, you’ll undoubtedly find that many moms try to pawn off their old maternity items on you. This makes it even easier to shop!

Article by Beverley Brooke, author of "The Ultimate Pregnancy Fashion Guide", visit http://www.pregnancy-weight-loss.com/maternity-clothes.html for advice on choosing and wearing maternity clothes to look your best!