Trendy Maternity Clothes

Since most women love to shop, purchasing trendy maternity clothes has become a great way for the expectant mother to pass time. While maternity clothing was once dull and unfashionable, today’s maternity clothes are just as attractive as the styles you’re used to wearing.

What’s Hot Right Now?

As you might expect, maternity fashion trends are often influenced by pregnant celebrities. When Angelina Jolie was frequently seen in formfitting black tees, expectant mothers across the country look notice. When Gwen Stefani was photographed in funky printed maternity dresses, this style suddenly became much more popular.

For fall 2006, look for the following maternity fashion trends:

• Fun t-shirts are one of the hottest maternity trends for casual wear. Look for slogans such as “"What's Kicking," “Let the Love Grow,” and "Pickles and Ice Cream."
• For work or a night on the town, look for a tunic top. This style’s longer length is flattering and the added beading or embroidery lets you feel pretty even when you’re battling morning sickness, stretch marks, and other unpleasant pregnancy symptoms.
• Dresses made from formfitting fabrics that feature vintage-inspired prints let you show off your baby bump in style.

Budget-Friendly Style

One of the unique challenges associated with trendy maternity clothes is maximizing your style while minimizing the expense of building a new wardrobe. Since you’ll only be able to wear maternity clothes for about six months, it can be hard to justify the expense of several new outfits.

If you’re on a tight budget, remember the following tips when building your wardrobe of trendy maternity clothes:

• Think about accessories. Splurge on a new purse or a fun pair of earrings.
• Work with trendy colors to form the basis of your maternity wardrobe. For example, grey is a hot color for fall 2006. Purchase a secondhand dark charcoal sweater and pair it with a new pair of hip maternity jeans.
• Don’t limit yourself to the maternity section. If you’re fairly petite, you might be able to get away with purchasing a trendy new top in a size that’s a bit larger than what you normally wear.
• Buy a few trendy pieces that you absolutely love and build several outfits around these key items. Mix and match to get the most mileage out of your fashion dollars.
• Since maternity clothes don’t need to last as long as the rest of your wardrobe, you can skimp on a quality a bit more than you normally would. For example, fill in the gaps in your maternity wardrobe with discount finds from Target or Old Navy.

Buying Trendy Maternity Clothes

If you’re pressed for time, shopping online is a great way to buy your trendy maternity clothes. Check out the following websites for inspiration:

• Stella Maternity offers trendy maternity clothes, stylish nursing clothes and designer diaper bags. You can also find cool baby clothes and nursery decor for the little hipster. Check out the Celebrity Style section featuring maternity and baby clothes worn by the stars.
• 2Chixs offers an impressive selection of cute maternity t-shirts that are perfect to wear with running errands, lounging around the house, or meeting friends to shop for your baby’s layette. If you’re not happy with your purchase, items can be returned within 14 days.
• If you need clothes to wear to the office, check out BellyBasics for professional, yet trendy maternity fashions. Look for thermal tops in fun fall colors like cocoa and slate.
• Pregnancy magazines like Bundle and FitPregnancy give rave reviews to the clothes from DueMaternity. This online retailer offers trendy maternity clothes for both work and play. There’s even a small selection of activewear and nursing apparel.

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