Dos And Don'ts Of Maternity Shopping



DON’T... DELAY!

Why frustrate yourself by trying to expand waistlines with elastic bands and open buttons? With the exception of a few people, buying maternity clothes will be inevitable. The more wear you are able to get out of them, the better your investment will be. So, as soon as you can’t zip up your favorite pair of jeans, treat yourself to the comfort of maternity jeans - topped with your everyday button down white oxford, no one will know the difference, but you will certainly feel it!




DO... MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT!

Avoid impulsive shopping sprees! Start slowly and work your way up, selecting clothes that will work well together. For your first pieces, try to stick with basics that will go with everything. As you "grow" along, add fashionable prints and colors that will mix and match, giving you fresh new looks, as well an occasional, much needed, psychological boost. Black leggings, denim jeans, twill pants, and a short cotton interlock skirt are a few ideas for basic bottoms that allow creative combinations with any color or print top. Or, if you prefer to wear your tops as your basics, try a white or classic French blue button down oxford, a denim shirt, or a solid color cotton/spandex tunic top.


After establishing your basics, then feel free to splurge on that one complete fashion piece you just can’t live without -- a boot leg jumpsuit, a fabulous print dress, or a coordinating pant suit. This will add a big splash of fashion to your maternity wardrobe in a financially minimal way.


For the workplace, if you need a two-piece suit, start with one great style that makes you feel every bit as professional as you did before. If you need black or dark blue, look for some texture in the material, such as a ribbing, to add some interest. If color is acceptable in your work environment, venture from black to contemporary eggplants and burgundies. But take a wait-and-see approach. Resist the temptation to go out and buy five work outfits. You might be able to use your basic bottoms here, and coordinate them with a fashionable cardigan sweater set, or a solid color separates jacket layered over a smart career blouse.




DON’T... PANIC!

Maternity manufacturers have finally realized that women would like to continue dressing in the pre-pregnancy style to which they have become accustomed. You will find a great selection of outfits styled to flatter your figure. Top quality maternity vendors such as Japanese Weekend, Belly Basics, and Duet Designs have brought boot leg pants, tailored career suits, and cardigan sweater sets to the maternity marketplace. You’ll also be able to find many occasional outfits, such as a basic Little Black Dress, to take you through all your special events and parties!




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