Are you approaching 20 weeks and finding your jeans are a little too snug? Do you think it's about time to invest in maternity jeans? Perhaps not, we have some tips and tricks to save you some money.
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What is Maternity Clothing?
Dressing for just you is pretty easy on a daily basis. However, dressing you, your new body and a growing bump, not so much. Maternity clothing is made specifically with pregnant women in mind, designed to handle the changes your body faces during pregnancy. The clothing can accommodate for changes such as:
- Your bump increasing in size
- Your boobs increasing in size
- Your hips growing wider
- Your arms increasing in size slightly
- Your legs increasing in size slightly
- Your bum increasing in size
We know, wearing maternity clothes may no feel the most flattering, but come on ladies it's the 21st century! Clothing for pregnant women has come on leaps and bounds since let's just say when your mum was pregnant with you.
Can I Not Just Buy Bigger Clothes?
Many women think a whole wardrobe refresh is needed with all new maternity items but this is not the case. It is important to remember that you're only pregnant for 9 months so will possibly be wearing the items for a minimum of around 3-4 months.
Women usually begin to transition into maternity clothing around 6 months into their pregnancy and will continue to wear their maternity clothes for a short while after labour. We have a few tips, tricks and hacks which can be used to save you some money.
👖Maternity Jeans:
Maternity jeans are not cheap, as you may know but what if you could have comfortable jeans that fit with only one hair tie? Sounds too good to be true. Here is a step-by-step guide to get the perfect pair of jeans without spending a penny.
- Grab a hair tie.
- Hook the bobble around the button.
- Pull and thread it through the button hole opening.
- Continue to pull and loop it back around the button.
And voila! This allows your bump to grow whilst still wearing your favourite jeans, and without investing in a pair of super expensive ones.
👕Maternity T-shirts:
Maternity t-shirts can seem like such a great idea until you see the price tag. But to avoid the minus figure in your bank account, we have a trick, or just a little common sense.
Now mamas to be, this is the exception to the sizing up rule. All you need to do is simply buy a few standard t-shirts in a larger size. This way you're staying comfortable but avoiding the price.
You could also use your current t-shirts and tie them above your bump. You can see this style becoming the in fashion amongst instagram so get involved.
❌Cover Your Belly Button:
If your belly button is popping a little too much, try using a nipple cover to cover this under clothing. This will make your clothes smoother and much more comfortable. But if this doesn't bother you, embrace your new bump!
What Maternity Clothes Do I NEED To Buy?
As we have pointed out all the tips, tricks and hacks to cutting down on the maternity clothing needing to be purchased (we know it's not cheap). However, there are a few items that we see as a necessity to your wardrobe.
✅Maternity Bra:
Your breasts will experience huge changes within the first month of pregnancy so around the 16 weeks mark you should be ready to invest into a comfy, supportive maternity bra.
You can get fitted properly by a professional to ensure you're buying the correct size. This will make sure you're comfortable and getting the maximum support from the nursing bra.
However saying that, it isn't a necessity and not getting measured for your nursing bras is also absolutely fine too.
✅Maternity Leggings:
Maternity leggings can often look like you're going to be pulling them up for days but the extra material is there to support your bump as you're growing.
These can be so much comfier and are a staple for your wardrobe during the last trimester.
Whether you're an active mum-to-be looking for maternity gym leggings, or are all about being comfortable whilst running errands, investing in some decent over the bump leggings through each trimester is a must!
And there you have it, a guide of quick tips and tricks to bossing maternity clothing!