What Maternity Clothes Are Essential? 11 Items You Should Buy When You Are Expecting

When you are expecting, there are times when you need to attend parties and still want to look your best with your growing belly bump. Some pregnant women bloom, while others do not look so pretty during their nine-month period. 

But as you glance through a lot of maternity clothes in-store and online, you see a lot of pretty clothes you could fit in. But what maternity clothes are essential? Do not put everything into your cart and waste thousands of bucks. Read on to find out what are the essentials that are worth buying.

Ultra-long tank

Nothing beats the basics. Add an ultra-long tank to your maternity wardrobe so you could have something to turn to on casual days when you could not think of what to wear. They are also best worn under blouses and knits. 

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Belly band

During the first few weeks or months of your pregnancy journey, you would not feel any changes in your belly size yet. So it does not make your life that hard, except for some morning sickness and food aversions. As you enter the third trimester, you will notice that slowly you get lower back pain. 

To help balance the growing weight in your tummy, belly bands are your best bet. They help alleviate the pressure on your growing body. 

Maternity/nursing crossover shirt

This is surely a bang for your bucks. You do not get to wear this shirt for only nine months, but also when you are nursing your little one. 

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Oversized button-up

Get endless options with an oversized button-up. You could wear them from start till the end of your pregnancy. As a bonus, they keep your belly bump not too noticeable. 

Jumpsuit

If you want a comfortable onesie just like in your younger years, find a maternity jumpsuit. 

Maternity leggings

A great pair of maternity leggings is what you need for days when you think that you have got no more pants to wear. From the first few weeks up until before you give birth, it will surely leave more room for your growing baby bump. 

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Maternity jeans

Besides leggings, jeans for pregnant women are also available in stores. Choose from a wide range of jeans that will suit your style. You will find skinny to boyfriend to flare types.

Maternity poncho

Get warm and comfy with this maternity poncho that works just as well as a nursing cover. After your baby comes out, she will also benefit from its warm embrace. 

Your all-around dress

Having to carry your little bundle of joy allows you to splurge at least a few dresses or clothes. Choose around one or two maternity clothes that would make you look your best at times when your hormones are out of control. 

An A-line dress

Glam up in parties with an A-line dress. This type of dress grows with your belly which you can still wear in the years to come. 

Patterned jacket

Never feel blue with a plain outfit. Patterned jackets add style to your not so fashionable maternity clothes. 

Baby-wearing coat

Some nights you will need a coat while you are out and about. If you must, buy one that you could wear even when the baby is out. It could double as a maternity coat and then baby carrier later on.