Maternity Tip

What should you buy?

Leave Room For Comfort

It’s finally happened: your regular clothes don’t fit anymore. Here are some tips for buying a sensible pregnancy wardrobe that accommodates your changing body, is comfortable, versatile and economical:

Buy pieces of clothing that mix and match with each other. Look for clothes that are not necessarily sold in maternity departments such as tunics, oversized sweaters, sweat shirts and blouses, loose-fitting dresses and knit stirrup pants. You may even be able to wear some of these items after the baby is born. Choose fabrics that span seasons: cotton, gabardine wool, denim, challis, khaki, rayon or easy-care polyester blends. If you want your money to stretch further, consider borrowing maternity clothes from friends or buying them at resale shops or garage sales. You might even borrow some of your husband’s shirts or shop in the menswear department. Sew or hire a seamstress. For a psychological boost, spread out your purchases over the length of the pregnancy, so you have something new every couple of months. Choose clothing and accessories in colors and styles that make you feel good.

What Should You Buy?

What Should You Buy?

What kind of maternity clothing you buy depends on when you are pregnant as well as your lifestyle.

Here are some suggestions:

1 - 3 dresses (1 dressy)

1 - 2 jumpers/sun dresses (depending on the season)

2 - 3 pairs of casual pants, including one pair of jeans

1 pair of dressy pants

5 - 7 shirts/sweaters/tops

1 sweat suit (depending on the season)

1 cardigan, jacket or coat (depending on the season)

Maternity or bikini underwear

Queen-size or maternity stockings

Comfortable, low-heeled shoes

Women who are pregnant during the summer may also want to buy a couple of pairs of shorts and beach wear.