Maternity Wear Basics

Maternity wear basics are clothing that you can mix and match, that you can wear most days of the week, and will fit during most of you pregnancy. When looking for basics, find colors that are complimentary to your skin tone, flatter your figure, and can be worn with different accessories. This will allow you to get the most from your maternity wardrobe.

Below is a list of clothing that you should buy while pregnant. If you need more formal attire for work or for evenings out, there are many more options than ever before.

¨ Two or three pairs of dress pants

¨ Two or three pairs of casual pants

¨ One or two long dresses

¨ Four or five causal shirts (short sleeve or long sleeve)

¨ Four or five blouses

¨ One or two pairs of shorts if pregnant during the summer months

¨ Bathing suit if pregnant during the summer months

¨ Large winter coat if pregnant during the winter months

¨ Undergarments

¨ Nursing bra

¨ Shoes that are padded and comfortable

¨ Slippers/bathrobe/nightclothes

You may need to add more to this list depending on what the weather is like where you live, what you do for a living, and what you feel comfortable wearing.

You should choose natural fabrics such as cotton or silk, or a blend. This will give you room to breathe and the materials are not clingy. If your clothing is getting tighter as the months progress, then you will have to buy a few replacement pieces so that you will have enough clothing to last through your pregnancy.

When buying clothing, it is important to buy clothes that are slightly larger as you will grow into them, especially if you are only in your third or fourth month. Buying clothes that are slightly larger will also feel more comfortable when you are wearing them during the day.

Creating a temporary wardrobe does not have to be difficult as long as you know what you are looking for and are willing to search for it in different ways, either in stores, at yard sales, or online.