Your informational guide to cool maternity clothes, both online and in stores in your area!

Shopping for trendy maternity clothes is easier these days than many years ago. Designers have made maternity wear a priority in today's fashions. Gone are the days of wearing your husbands baggy shirts. Tight fitting is in and showing off your beautiful pregnant belly has become a fashion statement in today's society.

Most likely if its your first time being pregnant, your likely to be able to put off maternity clothes for about 4 months. Your clothes will feel snug for sure and you may end up buying a bigger size in regular clothes for this part. But by month 5, you will be seeing a bump in your belly. For those of us who have had children previously, within 6 to 9 weeks, your clothes will be tight and you will be in your pregnancy clothes SOON.

Be prepared to know a few minor details before you set foot in a maternity store. Shop for funky maternity clothing in your pre- pregnancy size. If your a small in your regular clothing then look for a small in maternity wear. Make sure you allow enough room to grow and stretch in your pants. The low rise pants are very popular and look like regular clothing. These kind were great for the 1st and 2nd trimester but for the 3rd trimester it can feel too snug. The all belly waist band was comfortable in the last trimester.

Buy items that can stretch. Look for items with 4 to 10 percent spandex or elastin so it can grow with your belly. Stripes and prints will make you look larger than you are. Stick to solid colors if you are concerned about looking larger.

Enjoy your growing body. So many women I talk to have trouble watching their bellies grow. It goes by so fast. Your pregnant belly is beautiful and the hip maternity clothes offered today will accent your beauty.

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