Damsel in a Mess: Pregnancy Fashion

Is this an oxymoron? Is it wasteful to worry about such a thing when it is so temporary and the clothes are so overpriced? Maybe not if you can find the right pieces at the right price. As I have said before, I think feeling good on the inside and out makes for a healthy and productive outlook! I am here to give you some of my tips on where to find things for a good price and gather your collection that will make nine months of a changing body not so bad. I started wearing maternity pieces pretty early to make the transition a little easier and comfortable for me.

Top 5 inexpensive stores to find your maternity staples

1. Sears- They carry a line that is owned by the expensive Pea in the Pod...but this line is just as good and a fraction of the cost. It is called Two Hearts Maternity.
2. Kohls- They have really great stuff, and the price is right when they have their sales.
3. Macy's- Shop their clearance sections for the best stuff
4. Consignment stores that carry maternity items are a great value if you have them nearby.
5. Zulily- a great designer site that tells you about big 60-75% off sales on maternity/baby stuff.

My Top 10 most important staples so far....

1. Black yoga pants which are by the Two Hearts Maternity line from Sears. I have one in a slack material and one in comfy cotton. They are great because although they don't have the full belly panel, sometimes my belly just wants a breather from those lycra belly bands.

2. Dark Wash Boot Cut Jeans - Mine are similar to these from Kohls and are a good price when on sale- around 30 bucks. Kohls Maternity Boot Cut Jeans

3. Jeggings or Skinny Jeans- I like these from Motherhood Maternity for about $40 bucks or less:

4. Layering Tees that are long- I bought one of these in white from Pea in the Pod and I have worn it almost everyday- it is SO soft

5. Striped Shirts- because they just look so cute on round bellys! Except this model doesn't appear to even be pregnant...I got this shirt as a gift from my dear friend Annie from Motherhood Maternity

6. Leggings- Found some great ones at Sears and also Macy's- I prefer the ones with cotton belly bands vs. the Lycra especially for warmer months or working out in them.
These ones from Old Navy are great for working out or lounging and only $12 bucks!
Close behind that are these from JC Penneys for about $18.

7. Open Cardigans to layer over tees and give you some more coverage. These don't have to be maternity but here is what I mean, from Gap Maternity

8. Simple "I feel Special Dress" for showers and date nights or a wedding- Although I don't love the price of this one, the quality and simplicity looks just right from Blossom.