I wanted to share about the transitional and maternity clothing I’ve purchased over the course of my pregnancy so far. I’m just 17 weeks now, but I’ve already found tried and true pieces that have carried me through the past couple of months and others that I’m looking forward to wearing for the remainder of my second trimester. This includes every day items I rotate through in my wardrobe from workout gear to casual wear.
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I was fortunate to feel pretty well during my first trimester, although I did experience major bloating throughout the entire period. I started wearing my loosest clothing to conceal the bloat since it was still so early in my pregnancy and I didn’t want anyone outside of my immediate family to know just yet. I purchased a few layering pieces in larger sizes as well as comfy, roomy t-shirts to wear when traveling to supplement my wardrobe. These items still work for me in my second trimester as well.
Victoria’s Secret Classic Zip Hoodie | The North Face McEllison Fleece Jacket | Gap Maternity V-Neck Linen Tee
Around 5-6 weeks I started getting terrible belly aches whenever I was out of the house. It took me a surprisingly long time to make the connection that my pre-pregnancy pants were the culprit. At 7 weeks I bit the bullet and decided to buy a few pairs of maternity pants. This ended up being one of the best decisions I made during my first trimester as the amazing belly band attached to the new pants allowed for me to leave the house without pain. I’m so happy I purchased these items even if it seemed a bit on the early side, because I’ve gotten so much use out of them already!
AG Jeans The Legging Secret Fit Belly 5 Pocket Maternity Jeans | Secret Fit Belly Ponte Skinny Maternity Pants | Splendid Secret Fit Belly French Terry Maternity Leggings
The other part of my wardrobe I needed to update very early on in my pregnancy was my bras. I went up an entire size within a week of my positive pregnancy test! I sized up in my pre-pregnancy favorite, Victoria’s Secret Body By Victoria Perfect Coverage Bra. This swap has carried me through so far, but I anticipate possibly needing to size up again before all is said and done.
I also decided to make adjustments to my workout clothing options early on in my pregnancy. I purchased a couple pairs of shorts in a larger size to accommodate the first trimester bloat as well as several loose fitting inexpensive tanks from Target for comfort and concealment. Of course, I also needed to size up in my sports bras. Towards the end of my first trimester, it became clear I could no longer comfortably wear my pre-pregnancy yoga legging capris, so I purchased an amazing pair from Nordstrom that I absolutely love. I also recently bought a knee length pair and a super soft yoga top to hopefully carry me through the rest of my pregnancy.
Nike Tempo Track Shorts | Champion Women’s Mesh Training Shorts | Ingrid & Isabel Maternity Capri Pants | Ingrid & Isabel Knee Length Maternity Workout Pants | Beyond the Bump By Beyond Yoga Scoop Neck Ruched Maternity Tank Top | Mossimo Loose Tank Top | Victoria’s Secret Incredible Front-Close Sport Bra
I’ve been able to wear a lot of the tops and dresses I purchased this spring up until this point, but now that I’m well into my second trimester it’s becoming apparent that those days are numbered. We’re only halfway through the warm weather season here in the midwest, so I knew I’d need some pieces to carry me through until the fall chill settles in.
I’ve shopped for maternity wear mostly at Destination Maternity up until this point, which has served my needs for the most part when it comes to basics, but I haven’t been able to find the style of tops and dresses I prefer. I was so happy when the nice folks at Pink Blush Maternity reached out to me as I’d never heard of that shop before. They very kindly offered to send me a few items of my choice (marked with an asterisk* below). I like them so much I purchased several more myself. I’ll definitely be shopping there again when fall rolls around.
Pink Blush Neon Pink Basic Knit Maternity Tank Top* | Pink Blush Peach Eyelet Lace Maternity Tank Top | Pink Blush Coral Multi-Color Striped Cross Back Maternity Tank Top | Asos Maternity Maxi Dress with Floral Border Print | Seraphine Cap Sleeve Lace Maternity Dress | Pink Blush Black Lace Shoulder Maternity/Nursing Dress* | Pink Blush Navy Crochet Accent Tie Front Maternity Dress*
If you’d like to see me chat more about each item and how it works for me, check out this video:
Pink Blush is very kindly offering a $25 gift card as a prize to one of you! The Pink Blush Maternity Giveaway will run until Monday, August 10, 2015 at 6 PM CT. The giveaway is open internationally. All entrants under the age of 18 must have parental permission to enter. One winner will receive a $25 electronic gift card to Pink Blush Maternity.
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Many thanks to the nice folks at Pink Blush for their generosity!
I’m really happy with my transitional and maternity purchases so far and am pretty well set until fall and winter. I’d love to know your favorite maternity wear shops or brands if you care to share!
* Post contains affiliate links. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were sent to me by Pink Blush Maternity for consideration. All other items shown were purchased by me. This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are genuinely my own. *
