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Maternity Clothes Starter Must Haves Top 10

28/4/2015

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From around my 10th week of pregnancy, I already seemed to own a very large bump and not expecting this to happen up until at least my 20th week I came a little unprepared for the maternity clothes.

Being on my 16th week of my pregnancy now, I have decided it is the time to start putting a wishlist together and no better way than doing this is to make it a maternity wear wishlist, one that is needed and will be used for buying those must have items that bump and I will need in the next few months to keep us comfortable .

I have been scouring the internet for some of the best offers and items I know which would be affordable for us new mums to be and I have to admit , there are actually not that many online stores that offer a large range but I have found some which sell a lovely selection .

So here we go, lets take a look at my must have maternity wear items -


1.Good underwear- Nursing Bras.
Now I have rather a large size breast so looking for bras for me can be rather difficult and not to mention costly. Finding the Pack of two Nursing bras from Debenhams for only £20.80 , one in black and one in white, made me feel a little at ease . Perfect bargain for the must have .
2. Comfortable footwear - Canvas Pumps.
I have found out the hard way that footwear does matter in pregnancy. At only 15 weeks I walked out on a long walk through a country village in summer sandals to then get home and find my feet were bruised terribly and I could hardly put my foot on the ground with out being in pain. This is the reason that the Canvas pumps are at the top of my list for the most affordable comfortable shoe this summer . 
Not only are they available for anything from £10 but they come in all styles and colours making it easy to wear them with anything. My personal choice are the low pump in white as these will wear with anything from the maxi dress to a set of maternity jeans and will also we wearable throughout the whole of the year not just for summer.
I bought mine from The Sports shop for only £10 ,,,, bargain!

3. Stretchy leggings or Jeggings
I have just found that my normal jeans are too small but sometimes the matrnity jeans will not fit at the earlier stages so I opting for leggings or jeggings at this stage will be the safest option .
After finding a great range over at George from Asda with a price of £5 and upwards depending on what you are looking for .

4. Maternity Jeans .
Newlook.com have a fabulous range of maternity jeans and if you get in there fast they even have some on offer for only £6 at the moment,,,,BARGAIN!
At the moment my style has gone from the smarter darker shades and I am now loving the look of the light blue and light wash shades .

5. Bump Friendly Cardigan
I have always thought of a cardigan as a good investment for an essential wear throughout the year.
I tend to wear a cardigan more than a coat or a jumper , easy to put on and easy to take off.
Choosing one which looks good, is neutral shade and is just the right thickness is one of the necessities you are going to need in pregnancy especially with your body temperature not knowing exactly what it is doing.
Next have a gorgeous Mamalicious waterfall cardigan in light grey for only £28.


6. Long vests.
I seem to wear vests a lot of the time even through the winter days so these seem to be something I find a necessity and I am sure you will to in the upcoming summer.
George from Asda are selling some lovely Maternity vests in twin packs for only £10 and I for one grabbed a couple myself this week . Once you realise that when pulling your everyday vests over the bump and they roll back up soon after that it can get pretty annoying , these are very comfortable .

7. Long T-shirts
Another need , if its a shirt or t-shirt, I have found that you will be lost without these.
I know its not yet warm but not cold enough for a cardigan or coat yet so having something that is cool yet covers the arms in the little chill you may find in the shade will be comforting to have some of these to keep you and bump cosey . They are very affordable and you can grab these for only a couple of pounds each from most places and I am currently loving the cute selection from New look  with their adorable slogans which range from £9.99 which state ''It's a boy'' or ''It's a girl'' , or my favourite is ''It started with a kiss''.
Maybe when I find out what I am having in a couple of weeks , I will be able to get one of the ones revealing what we are having for the announcement, it's great idea .

8. Maxi dress
This item will last you through the whole pregnancy , from start to finish, the best buy I can think of that will have you comfortable and looking gorgeous without effort.
The maxi dress to me is at the moment the easiest option for getting ready, I simply have no bending over or twisting , just a quick pull of it over my head and I'm ready, One item and I'm away for the day and if it gets chilly I add a cardigan, although some do come with sleeves.
My husband actually did not treat me to a maternity maxi dress but instead opted for the Zebra print maxi dress from Asda as he went to buy me a few things but found out it was only available online for maternity wear.
When you are buying maxi dresses, paying only £14 for a full outfit is a great price in my eyes and with so many designs and styles, you will find yourself stuck for which to buy.

9.Lounge pants
Still on my to get list are the lounge pants , after finding out that my jeans become to small at only 14 weeks I simply need to treat myself to some nice jogger bottoms, I know from previous experience that these will come in handy towards the end of my pregnancy for sure.
ASOS have a huge range of comfortable trousers and jogger bottoms suitable for maternity wear in many styles and designs . There is always that time you will be in need of the lounge pants, I for one love wearing my joggers when I get in from a long walk or day out.

10. The Maternity coat
Before finding out I was actually pregnant I thought I had just put on some weight and so bought a new coat a little bit bigger which works for me at the minute but there are some great maternity coats available and I love the Padded parka over at Topshop for only £30, not expecting till October I am hoping I won't need one till about then but you never know with our Lovely British Weather how the weather will be .
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So that is the list of must haves for this pregnancy , I am sure I will think of more later on and then it will be the must haves for baby and the hospital bag, it never ends but it is all the great fun of being pregnant.

Is there anything you can think of that I have missed of , was there something you could not live without wearing in pregnancy?
38 Comments
Michelle
28/4/2015 06:00:11 am

Great picks lovely! I lived in baggy tshirts and jogging bottoms when I was pregnant! How glamorous! (not!) xx

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:07:46 am

i think the first time i missed it all , i never really needed larger clothes but these days i certainly do

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angela hamilton link
28/4/2015 06:31:00 am

I lived in leggings and jogging bottoms when I was pregnant! Top wise i wore baggy t-shirts and vest tops. Hoodies were also a favourite

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:34:36 am

i did that through my last one

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Andrea link
28/4/2015 06:47:18 am

Comfy all the way! I've seen so many Women with their swollen feet stuffed into stilettos and I never understand why! Flip flops and pumps are the only way in pregnancy if you ask me :)

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:34:58 am

i think most days its pj's all day lol

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Globalmouse link
28/4/2015 07:24:19 am

I always loved to have comfortable lounge pants...they come in so useful just after the birth too. Great list.

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:35:31 am

i love the summer vest and shorts and im happy sat in the garden just hope its nice weather for it

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Erica Price link
28/4/2015 08:14:54 am

I think getting a good pair of maternity jeans is essential - I lived in mine.

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:36:06 am

i had a pair third time around but i actually grew into them afterwards putting on extra weight lol

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Jen link
28/4/2015 08:31:55 am

What fab tips. I think if you have good basics then you will look ace.

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:36:56 am

its nice to look great but sometimes its the essential comfys we need

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Agata link
28/4/2015 09:59:31 am

It looks like you have everything covered.
Don't forget about comfy shoes too :-)

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:37:16 am

well not yet but will do

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Mums do travel link
28/4/2015 10:47:07 am

I can't think of anything else - yours is a pretty comprehensive list. Maternity vests are a great idea - I didn't know that they existed!

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:37:38 am

anything easy on and off is great

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Clare Mansell link
28/4/2015 10:48:46 am

I remember New Look jeans being really good when I was pregnant with my son, the only trouble is that although I hung on to them they are all bootleg and look so funny now! I also agree with the versatility of a maxi dress!

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:38:15 am

new look has come a long way i think since i used them as a teen , they cater for adults more now

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Pinkoddy link
28/4/2015 02:14:08 pm

A very good list. Maternity clothes have come on so much since I had my first son.

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:38:44 am

they seem to be more adaptable for before and after pregnancy now too

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Sarah Bailey link
28/4/2015 02:59:02 pm

Sounds like you really have your wardrobe sorted :) x

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:39:11 am

well not yet , i need to buy the list too lol

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Kate Thompson link
28/4/2015 03:51:30 pm

I lived in my stretchy trouser with a supportive waistband when pregnant, I folded it under my bump for additional support!

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:39:41 am

im finding my leggings the comfiest

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NorthEastFamilyFun link
29/4/2015 07:40:41 am

Maternity jeans, leggings and maxi dresses were definitely must-have items during my pregnancies xxx

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:40:13 am

oh i agree so comfy and the maxi dress is fantastic for all weathers even summer

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Lauren link
29/4/2015 01:06:30 pm

Great list, very comprehensive!

I always like to buy tops and dresses that are suitable for breastfeeding too, so that I can get maximum potential use out of them :)

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:40:51 am

i have found some fantastic nursing tops that wernt available in my previous pregnancys

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Kara link
30/4/2015 12:49:53 am

I lived in maxi dresses in the summer when i was pregnant - loved Essential One for their range of tops too

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:41:12 am

i defintiely think this will be me this summer

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Lucy Dorrington link
30/4/2015 12:28:28 pm

During my pregnancies, I lived in maternity jeans. the fabric top/denim leg combination is a fabby invention for comfort and style!

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:41:38 am

its my first through summer so its totally different for me this time around

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Sonya Cisco link
1/5/2015 03:26:45 am

Great list - leggings are a real saviour - so comfortable! I managed to ruin a few tops by over stretching normal ones - much better idea to get some maternity stuff than ruining clothes you love!

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:42:01 am

oh i agree with a long top over the top its so easy

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Jaime Oliver link
4/5/2015 04:42:36 pm

oh some really lovely choices lovely :-) .. comfy shoes are a must in my book too

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:12:44 am

oh i agree one of my most comfiest pairs have just killed on me , need some more now lol luckily i bought the canvas

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Ickle Pickle link
9/5/2015 03:32:26 pm

Great list. I lived in maxi dresses with Pickle, they were so comfy! Kaz x

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lisa link
18/5/2015 07:10:09 am

i think i would live in maxis anyway pregnant or not lol

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