How to Build a Maternity Wardrobe

If you’re thinking about building your first maternity wardrobe, congratulations! It’s hard work growing a human, it’s even harder work knowing what to wear and putting together some outfits. Whether you’ll be heading to town or hitting the gym, it’s so important to stay comfortable but feel trendy in the fourth trimester too. Follow these steps and find out how you could save yourself time, effort and a bit of money too.

Flowy dresses

Flowy dresses or anything with effortless stretch are your best friends! Being able to shop for gorgeous and trendy women’s dresses will keep you feeling comfortable and looking your best at the same time. You can find styles suitable for every season, and if the temperature drops during the day, simply add a pair of cotton tights for stylish warmth. In your first trimester, you could start by shopping your non-maternity wardrobe too. Take note of your most comfortable fits and wear the styles that make you feel the most confident.

Outside the box

Remember, your outfits don’t need to be from the maternity section. When you’re shopping for outfits, you can wear throughout your pregnancy and even into postpartum, too, it’s important to think about what you’d genuinely choose to wear afterwards. You can expect your body to change as it grows the baby and adapts to life after birth, so it’s worth finding items that provide you with comfort and style. Keeping long-term value in mind, even after you have given birth, is a great way to save money and think of the planet.

All the essentials

If you usually swear by a capsule wardrobe, you’ll be pleased to learn that it’s just as easy to create one for maternity. And if you include oversized t-shirts in your rotation, these could be worn as dresses on the beach in a few months. Cosy jumpers are a must for those cold and blustery autumnal days, or perhaps you’d rather go for some soft linen shirts. Either option could be paired with some linen trousers if you are expecting during the summer months. Being pregnant in the summertime can be challenging, especially if there’s a heatwave. Knowing how to dress will help to keep you cool, and it’s worth getting familiar with some more general summer pregnancy tips too.

Don’t forget footwear!

Finally, this might be the last item on your radar, but finding some comfortable shoes will be a lifesaver when it comes to your third trimester. No, you can’t run errands in your slippers, so it’s time to do some shoe shopping! Try to choose something that you’ll be comfortable wearing for hours at a time. You might want to go up half a size to accommodate for a little bit of swelling, especially in warmer weather. Many women find basic, flat trainers comfortable throughout pregnancy, and luckily, there are plenty of styles that can be dressed up or down to suit the occasion. Don’t force yourself to wear anything that you find uncomfortable.