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Great Summer Maternity Clothes

The weather is warming up, Spring is in full swing and Summer is just around the corner. Your body is changing daily and you aren’t sure what to buy next when compounded by seasons changing and long summer months ahead. Here are a few suggestions on some must-haves maternity clothes to get you started out in style this season without breaking the bank.

Everyone needs a versatile casual dress for summer. When the weather is hot the last thing you want to pull on is a pair of hot denim jeans or long pants. A casual sundress or tank dress can do wonders for your wardrobe and beat the heat come summer. Majamas Sleepy Dress is an excellent choice for an all around versatile tank dress that can be worn anywhere and is a great nursing clothes item for access for after the baby is born. You may like this dress so much you’ll want to have it in several colors. If there is a cool breeze, just layer this dress with a fitted demi cardigan or light wrap.

If you need to step it up a notch for a few dressier occasions such summer weddings or maybe your wedding shower, take a look at Maternal America’s new line of summer dresses this season. To start with the Flutter Crochet dress is a show stopper! This dress was a best seller last year due to the wonderful fit and style, so Maternal America has brought it back again this Spring in a beautiful sea mist color. Another pretty sea mist color dress is Maternal America’s Front Tie dress. This dress is so versatile, you can wear it out for a casual summer day, to the office or dressy to a wedding or your Baby Shower. Another Maternal America style dress to check out is their Magenta dress. This dress is a classic tank style dress with rutching across the bust and shoulder straps which adds a pretty accent. This is another dress that can worn both dressy or casual with a killer color for warmer months.

Aside from dresses, another must have for any expecting mom is a good pair of maternity jeans. Maternal America has a new Megan Jean that is a relatively light weight denim and is super stretchy. This jean looks like a million buck with expert fading and 5 pocket pockets style. However the best part about this jean is the fit. The legs are wide and slightly bootcut without being too exaggerated, and the panel is wide, supportive and subtle. You will also want to wear this jean after the baby as a transition jean!

Another great jean that looks and fits like a high-end designer jean and even more moderately priced is Mama Black’s Celebrity jean and Cha-Cha jean. These jeans are cut exactly alike, even with the same back pocket design, the only difference is the Celebrity jean is a darker blue dye than the Cha-Cha. So, depending on your wardrobe preferences, pick the color you like best. Both of these Mama Black jeans fit like a dream along with a lot of stretch. Unlike the Maternal America Megan jean, they hug your curves with a mild bootcut and moderate rise. The elastic waistband is very comfortable and functional while being relatively short, so people will not even suspect you are wearing maternity jeans.

If you are not a “shorts” person, a great alternative is gauchos or crops or even a Bermuda short which hits at the knee. You will be a lot cooler with a pant alternative that is not full length to your feet for the hot days of summer. Japanese Weekend makes a Crop Cargo Maternity Pant in Khaki that will go with anything and fits comfortably below the belly. Juliet Dream also has a very tasteful Bermuda Pant that comes in White, Stone or Rosemary which is a great alternative to “short” shorts and can be dressed up with a nice top. If you are looking for even more casual, check out 1 in the Oven’s French Terry Capris in Baby Camel. These lightweight capris are so comfortable, you will want to throw them on everyday and sleep in them too!

Another necessary addition to your summer wardrobe, are maternity tees and tops. The place to begin your search for amazing maternity basic tops and tees for reasonable prices is Shade Clothing. Shade’s Baby Tee and Cap Sleeve Tee will hug your body in style. These tees come in solid colors and are extra long and extra stretchy to allow plenty of room for your growing tummy without riding up. Once you try one of these fitted tees, you will want one in every color! Maternal America also makes a very stylish ribbed cotton Cap Sleeve tee with a scoop neck in a variety of colors. Although you will pay a bit more for this tee, it washes and wears very well and has a beautiful neckline that can be dressed up with a nice pant. Also, you can layer any of these tees in cooler weather, so they are worth their moderate investment.

Finally, the last must-have is a maternity swimsuit. Even though you may not be a big lap swimmer, chances are you will find yourself near a body of water sometime this summer and would like the option of jumping in. Prego Maternity makes the best fitting maternity swimsuits in town and has a number of great body styles to choose from including the Babydoll, Halterkini, Tankini and maternity bikinis. Prego’s suits are designed to stretch with your changing shape and flatter your maternity figure. Most of Prego’s are reasonably priced.

So, go ahead and buy yourself a pretty dress, some versatile maternity tees, a couple great pairs of jeans and capris and, last but not least, an awesome maternity swimsuit to kick off your summer season in style!

About the Author

Amy Jarman is owner of TummyStyle.com an online store selling a variety of maternity swimwear, maternity sleepwear, nursing clothes, and maternity clothes.

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