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| Me around 25 weeks pregnant the first time round in a lovely dress I picked up for a bargain |
Buying maternity
wear can be an expensive exercise, sending your modest bank balance
into shock, as it distributes cash left and right,
completely blowing itself of all proportion as you snap up an
adorable booster seat you just HAD to have. Most Mum’s will scour
the shelves in search for the perfect outfit for their
soon-to-be-newborn, clutching at jumpsuits and cooing over little
shoes, entranced by the design possibilities. While we want our
babies to be blessed with the best (that we can afford), you may
consider yourself for a moment and account for your changing body.
Your clothes won’t fit at some stage in the nine months period; in
fact, a growing belly and swelling boobs pretty much guarantee at
least two areas will need to be accounted for, not to mention your
butt and thighs. It is possible to spend minimally on a few
essentials with the following tips:
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| Me throwing a casual look together during my first pregnancy |
Buy Online
Online shopping is fast becoming a
thing; more people every day log in and browse, on their lunch breaks
or daily commute, whipping out a debit card to grab a bargain with
minimal delivery charges. Digital commerce is a time and monetary
savings exercise, allowing you (the consumer) to reach out and find
the best price for a certain item or style, read reviews and make an
informed judgement call before accepting the purchase and throwing it
on the moment it arrives. You’re a bit time poor at the moment, so
take advantage of the price comparisons and convenience of online
specials at
Maternity Sale,
or several other maternity centric sites. Additional perk? No more
horrible shop mirrors.
Mix and Match
What’s better, off-loading a couple
of hundred off onto a nice maxi dress, or spending the same amount on
basics suited to any occasion and configuration? Tees, stretch
singlets, tights and maternity jeans are all cost effective staples
to make your wardrobe go the distance without putting too much
pressure on credit card mileage. It maybe be boring at first, but
don’t be afraid to decorate and accessorise; jewellery and scarves
can add a new, colourful dimension to any outfit, so don’t be
afraid to express your personality and creativity!
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| My mother picked up this look maternity top for me |
Ask Around
Sisters, friends, relations…Most of
us know somebody who was pregnant at one time or another, and if it
was recently (say within the last year), tap into your network and
ask to borrow their wardrobe for a while, until you get your own
pieces together. You’ll be surprised by the kindness and
versatility of some items, and you never know, once you have your
first pair of maternity jeans firmly around your legs, you may be
inspired to buy another for yourself, gauging what you need in terms
of comfort and style.
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| Just be happy with how your body changes during pregnancy |
Buying clothes for yourself
need not to be painful, nor selfish; if you look and feel good, those
happy endorphins will be passed to your growing baby, and translate
into a calm, confident and sexy Mum to be.
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