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Style tips?  In pregnancy?  Is that possible?  Yes, because style is not all about looking skinny.  Style is about looking confident, comfortable and happy. It’s about putting your best face (and body) forward.

In a prior post, I wrote about saving money with a maternity clothes merry-go-round among friends.  Another way to save is to buy non-maternity clothes that you can wear for years.  I found low-cut empire waist shirts to be flattering and kind-of sexy, and yoga pants were awesome for my expanding (and later-on shrinking) body.

Here’s a great list of essential items from Destination Maternity:

Essential maternity items:

• Stretch pants – they will accommodate your growing belly (get in black or khaki so they will match everything)
• Slim Fit Skirt – with belly panel
• A Dress – especially a black dress – slimming and will match everything)   
• 3/4 Sleeve Top
• One or two Maternity T-Shirts – You can wear them by themselves or they are great for layering under pre-pregnancy button up shirts or cardigans/jackets (worn undone)
• A Tunic Length Sweater – for colder weather
• A Button down Shirt – great for work or more formal occasions
• Maternity Jeans – invest in a pair of jeans that fit well. You don’t have to settle for a pair of ugly, baggy jeans just because you’re pregnant. A style that sits on the hips is great for early pregnancy, while those with flattering panels or full stretch capability is essential for later on. Stick to jeans made in a stretch fabric for maximum comfort.

Along with those essentials, here are helpful style tips from Lifetimemoms

1. “Nothing says maternity style like a wrap blouse or wrap dress….

2. A hot mama must have her skinny jeans. You may not feel very skinny, but even with a gorgeous pregnancy bump and a few extra pounds elsewhere you can still look cute in a great pair of skinny jeans. I love these by Maternal America, sold at UnbuttonedMaternity.com….

3. Yoga pants just aren’t for yoga anymore, sweetie. These ultra comfy pants by Liz Lange for Target are great during pregnancy and only $29.99. Check out Target.com for other affordable fashion finds from Liz Lange too!

4. When it comes to maternity style, you just can’t go wrong with an expressive tee. Check out the rockin’ tees by Rock Me Mama —a collection of concert tees made from vintage cotton jersey with the authentic asymmetrical sleeves….”

My final tip: show off your legs.  Your belly might be big, but your legs aren’t.  Wear above-the-knee maternity skirts and buy a sexy, yet comfortable pair of sandals to match.

What are your pregnancy style tips?  What works for you?

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