Maternity essentials

Now that I am a million months pregnant, I am looking back and making an inventory of good/bad purchases I made. Here are what I consider to be good investment, "buy the day the stick turns blue," maternity essentials:

Bump pack £14.99, +New Look

I mentioned this before in my what to buy a pregnant lady cor Christmas post. It really covers the basics so you will be comfortable and stylish through your pregnancy.

Nightie £78, +Free People 

Probably the best investment for your pregnancy. A nightie is comfy and key in your sleep wear wardrobe when you have several bathroom trips a night.

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Jeans £225, Blossom Mother & Child

As I said in my maternity jeans post, good jeans are one of the best investment you will make. Don't try to make it through without them; do yourself a favor, go to the shops, and find yourself the perfect pair asap.

Tights £24, Spanx

Do you really need maternity tights? YES. You won't need them in the first trimester but you will be really glad to have some that actually fit your body later in your pregnancy.

Blazer £169 £101, +Isabella Oliver 

A blazer is the perfect layering piece so you can stay warm but look chic and professional.

Basic Tee £10, +ASOS

This is kind of a no brainer. Do I really need to explain?

Dress $76, Michael Stars

You need a dress that is simple, comfortable, and flattering so that you can accessorize it and make it fierce.

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Wrap cardigan £49.89, +MAMALICIOUS 

My wrap cardigan has become absolutely key to my pregnant wardrobe. It is so versatile to keep you comfy and warm. PLUS this is a piece that could be part of your regular wardrobe as well your pregnancy and nursing wardrobe.

Maxi dress £90, Madderson London

Maxi dresses are great for layering but they also bring the glamour. If you want to make an impression at a holiday or maybe your baby shower, then work it in a classic floor length dress.

Everyday wireless maternity bra £40, +figleaves.com
Ok, don't buy this the minute the stick turns blue, but buy it in your second trimester for sure. Do not try and wear your old bras, unless you really want to punish yourself for some reason. Your chest and cup size will go up steadily through your whole pregnancy, so get something you can grow into.

Sturdy fashionable flats are absolutely essential. You gotta find some great shoes so you don't look frumpy without your heels.

Sandal £46.39, +Nasty Gal 

Oxford £100.73, +Nasty Gal 

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Do I really need maternity tights?

They're all stretchy so what's the difference? Can't I just go up a size if I need to?

No. BUY MATERNITY TIGHTS.

You can get away with wearing non-maternity tights for the first and maybe even second trimester but come the third you will want maternity tights. You need to wear things that will accommodate your bump, especially if they squeeze you around your tummy.

The main reason for buying tights that were actually made to fit you rather than going up a size is that you may not have gotten any larger around the legs. Baggy tights are not cute. You are a lot bigger in one place so get some clothes that conform to your flesh balloon. Don't try and make it work with droopy tights. Just buy some tights that fit already!

You don't get the variety in maternity like you normally do but here are some basic options:

ASOS £8

Spanx £24

Isabella Oliver £24

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