Maternity Top Tips
Things to remember!
- Start with a base like the Szabo Capsule wardrobe; it contains leggings, a white tee and a tunic as well as a cute accessory.
- Add some jeans or pants for everyday wear, along with a winter staple like the Tudor Wrap
- Then for work/occasion add a dress and some pants.
- Mix and match with some basic tops and perhaps a jacket for work like the Grace Jacket.
A good maternity wardrobe should be able to make several outfits from a limited amount of pieces.
Top Tips…
Buying a successful, versatile and affordable maternity wardrobe
1 Embrace your new body!
Say goodbye to your toes for the coming months! And welcome your new body – when was the last time you had a totally guilt-free opportunity to buy new clothes?
2 Don’t start shopping just yet!
You’ve got some homework to do first….Think about the season in which you will be most pregnant eg summer, winter, autumn or spring.
3 Wardrobe Inspection
Go through your wardrobe and pull out anything that is suitable for your small bump and that will stretch with you. Beware! Your favourite tees may not return to pre pregnancy shape and might become too short or pull up at the front as you grow.
4 Create a maternity section in your wardrobe
This will take away the stress of finding garments that fit! Oh, and while you’re assessing your current clothes, no, your favourite jeans will not fit after the first 4 months
5 Apply the 80/20 Rule:
Look again in your current wardrobe and analyse what you wear 80% of the time. Surprised? Most likely, you’ll find this is just a small percentage of your clothes anyway! These are the pieces you will need to replace to make dressing with style and elegance an uncomplicated task whilst you’re pregnant.
What do I wear to work (Remember, if you work 5 days a week this will be a major focus area) Do you usually wear your jeans on the weekend and dress them up or down with different tops, shoes and accessories? Are you required to attend a lot of social functions for your work? Are there lots of engagements, weddings or christenings coming up in the next 6 months? Your maternity clothes should, with careful planning and purchasing, become a tight capsule wardrobe that will suit all your requirements. A bit like packing for a 6 month holiday!
6 Create a shopping checklist!
That way you make sure you are getting the things you really need and will wear all the time to get you through your pregnancy.
7 Ask questions
Email or call us with any questions you have we know our stock, and will be able to answer your questions on fit.
And Have fun with your new shape there is nothing more beautiful than pregnancy.
