I’m not sure why there is this avoidance of all things maternity, or why women feel like they can’t buy maternity clothes. I remember being like this during my first pregnancy. “I’m doing this without buying maternity clothes!” blah blah blah. Raise your hand if that’s you too! But then I had my second pregnancy and my thoughts changed QUICKLY. The thing is, muscle memory is legit. And that belly is pushing out faster than the first go around. So while I don’t just wear maternity clothes, I did invest in a few essential pieces that made getting dressed more comfortable than if I tried wearing ordinary clothes!
This pregnancy has been no different, and if anything I’m showing faster. Jeans are not fun to wear when they are not designed for the pregnant body. The beauty of maternity clothes is that they FIT your growing bump which only makes you look better in the dress. I plan to invest in a few maternity pieces this pregnancy, especially since I’m going to be pregnant in the winter (I can’t get away with maxi dresses like my last 2 pregnancies!)
Maternity Jeans: I have a couple of AG maternity jeans from my last pregnancy and even let a friend borrow them while she was pregnant with her twins. They are still in great condition! Maternity jeans are more comfortable than regular jeans and a belly band, so I have no issue buying another pair!
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Maternity leggings: I’ve gotten away with my regular leggings in previous pregnancies, but since I’ll be pregnant for a good chunk of this fall and winter, I’m thinking of investing in a quality pair of maternity leggings. I also feel like they will give me better support! The Ingrid and Isabel maternity leggings looks like a good fit, so i plan to buy a pair of these!
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Maternity Tees/Tanks: I got a new one maternity tee and maternity tanks every pregnancy because they fit the bump better for the end and they are great for layering! Old Navy is my go-to because I love the fit and their prices are great! I found recently these tanks of Ingrid and Isabel which I also intend to try.
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Maternity (In)Formal Wear: I have a few events lined up for this fall/winter and I want to invest in ONE good dress that will fit my bump. I really love some of the clothes from HATCHand I also like that they can be worn postpartum as well.
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I’ll be sharing more maternity pieces I picked up during this pregnancy with you on Instagram stories! I really don’t mind investing the money in a few pieces if I know I’ll be more comfortable wearing them!
