MATERNITY clothes THAT DON’T SUCK

aside from seeing my infant bump grow as well as modification each as well as every week, a preferred part of pregnancy these past 9 months has been dressing my belly.

Showing off my bump has been a fun fashion difficulty throughout my pregnancy. From the minute I discovered out I was pregnant, I was on bump enjoy – waiting on my stomach to lastly POP! I believe around week 25 –  my bump went from appearing like I ate as well much lunch to appearing like an actual expecting stomach that I might flaunt!

The very first time a random complete stranger asked about my pregnancy, I was so ecstatic to be “showing” I wished to jump up as well as down! I made it a concern to purchase clothes that were comfortable, would last throughout the 9 months, as well as {if possible} were on sale. pregnancy clothes paired with {stretchy} non pregnancy products in addition to fun accessories have enabled me to feel ecstatic about dressing my altering body.

Here are my preferred pieces as well as techniques for discovering pregnancy clothes that don’t suck:

Confidence! I have been ALL about highlighting my bump from the extremely beginning, as early as possible. I wished to shout it from the rooftops that I was expecting as well as didn’t want there to be any type of confusion about it. The majority of my pregnancy wardrobe consists of clothes that show off my bump – I have took pleasure in using fitted tops that flatter my new as well as broadening form. This storage tank top from Target with its side ruching has helped a lot of of my pregnancy as well as will work post-partum too. I gotten it in all three colors!

My preferred Target pregnancy storage tank with Oia Jules necklace

Timing is whatever – I online in an area that is house to all 4 seasons, as well as I have been expecting during {technically} all of them. though I only started to truly requirement new clothes for the Fall/Winter months, it was so crucial to plan ahead while doing my pregnancy shopping. considering that the weather condition was going to go from moderate temperatures to serious wintertime weather, I have spent the last few months in great deals of layers. I made sure to get pregnancy clothes with some severe stretch {and length}. during this last month I have discovered that a few of my preferred pieces no longer cover my belly!

What I used to my infant shower in Virginia: a Pea in the Pod teal lace gown / BaubleBar pendant / Anthropologie wedges.

What I used to my infant shower in NJ: a Pea in the Pod leopard print in shape & flare / Bridier baubles pendant / Clarks booties.

Beg & borrow {Don’t Steal!} – Within minutes of announcing our pregnancy to the world I had messages from new mommy buddies using up their pregnancy wardrobe to share. I said, “YES!” as well as I was able to get some truly fantastic pieces from friends. I can’t wait to pass along the favor when I no longer requirement my pregnancy wardrobe.

A preferred space pregnancy tunic  / DuBarry boots worn during our trip to Chile

Shop wise – aside from a few crucial pieces for special events, I did not purchase any type of pregnancy clothes unless they were on sale. There were always so lots of fantastic offers available. understanding I wouldn’t be be expecting forever, I didn’t want to spend the money on things I would only wear for a short time.

Cozy sweatshirt borrowed from a friend

Mix & match – Luckily, my pre-pregnancy style included a great deal of loose & flowy tops, tunics as well as longer sweaters. I have been pleasantly shocked with the amount of clothes I can still handle to work into my attire rotations that aren’t even maternity. When my stomach started to truly grow, I went with my wardrobe & packed away whatever that would be method as well tight/fitted for a growing belly, however kept the rest – it’s been fun to integrate a few of my old favorites into my wardrobe from time to time.[Editor’s tip: store your clothes in reverse with the stuff you outgrew very first on the bottom of the heap]

Non-maternity jean jacket & leggings paired with a Target pregnancy top

Non-maternity tunic from shop really hopes paired with Motherhood pregnancy trick in shape stomach Jeggings

I am going to miss dressing my infant bump for sure when it’s gone, however I likewise can’t wait to get back into a few of my preferred clothes that have been hanging out in my wardrobe for method as well long! It will be great to get my body back however it has been so much remarkable enjoying my body grow these past 9 months – I understand at this point we are so prepared to satisfy our bit man!

Now it’s your turn:  What are your preferred ideas for discovering pregnancy clothes that don’t suck?

Related: style your infant bump with all three trimesters, ideas from Ain’t No mommy Jeans.