How to Find Good Maternity Clothes

Some women glow during pregnancy - the rest of us don't. Setting yourself up with the right basics early on will save you angst as your belly grows and grows.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Maternity Sandals
• Maternity Shoes
• Maternity Dresses
• Maternity Duos
• Maternity Leggings
• Maternity Overalls
• Maternity Pants
• Maternity Shorts
• Maternity Tops
• Maternity Underwear

1. Think about the season and the weather you expect during your third trimester, and shop accordingly.
2. Buy at least two pairs of good leggings, one black.
3. Search your husband's closet for button-downs and large T-shirts, and wear them with your leggings.
4. Wear fitted T-shirts when appropriate - under baggy overalls, for instance.
5. Buy new undergarments to allow room for your growing breasts and belly.
6. Accessorize. Even after the baby comes, you can wear that new scarf, hat or jewelry.
7. Explore secondhand stores. You may find some great bargains on maternity clothes worn only once or twice.

Tips & Warnings

• Give yourself a budget and try to stick to it. Remember that you'll need maternity clothes for a only few months.
• You'll feel more comfortable in your usual style of dress. If you don't normally wear ruffles or clothes with teddy bears, don't start now.
• Be wary of overzealous saleswomen at high-end maternity stores.