Affordable Maternity Clothes - Fabulous Looks at Auction Prices

Does the idea of maternity wear bring to mind huge expenses and shapeless clothing? Think again - you are in for a big surprise. Maternity clothing can be affordable as well as fashionable. You just need to know how and where to shop for those special days ahead.

For years the perception has been that these items are expensive, because, putting an entire pregnancy wardrobe together was expensive! We offer ideas and resources below so that, these days, with a little effort and smart shopping you could end up having a whole wardrobe of inexpensive yet stylish maternity wear! Not just the bare essentials either. We're talking business clothing, casual dress and formal wear, and even very sexy maternity lingerie.

Look great in Fitting Maternity Wear

• Use your husband's clothes. Men's shirts and track pants look great and are high on comfort.
  
• Buy sets of maternity clothes and add a few colored tops to get a coordinated wardrobe for much less money.
  
• Keep looking for sales and shop discount outlets, consignment shops, or even end of the year sales.
  
• Online stores offer good bargains on maternity clothing because they do not have to spend to maintain inventory and sales staff.
• Finally, do not forget to check plus-size clothing. Since most plus size maternity clothes are made with fabrics that stretch, like rayon-Lycra, they are comfortable and provide lots of room to grow but still hug the body. Many of the styles will allow for a growing stomach and can last throughout the pregnancy. Just remember to choose the correct size. The safest option is to go for your pre-pregnancy size

Plus Size Clothing - Comfortable and Smart

The first thing to do is to make a list of the types of maternity clothes you will need. If you work in the corporate arena, you will need formal wear. If you are not working or are working from home, casual wear for added comfort will do just fine. Incorporate into your maternity wardrobe a couple of glamorous evening dresses for special occasions. This is necessary because as a mom to be, you have so many reasons to celebrate.

Though you are not ready for nursing bras, you still need to buy new lingerie to fit your changing body and help your new maternity clothes fit and look better. Remember that while you are pregnant, you will typically go up a cup size and your rib cage will expand, so new bras are an absolutely necessity. Regular bikini underwear in a size larger than your normal size is usually a safe bet or you could always simply opt for a 'large' size.



Consider, for instance, this shrug by the designer Velvet. This long-sleeved cotton jersey shrug is made exclusively by Velvet for A Pea in the Pod. The shrug is 100 percent cotton and is made in the USA. It is also machine washable for easy care.