Affordable Maternity Fashion- One Hot Mama.

One of my friends sent me an e-mail the other day asking me if i had any advice or if i could point them in a good direction to find some maternity clothes on a tight budget and that were actually flattering and not horrifying-make-my-hips-look-wider-than-they-already-are-getting...my words not hers. ;)

i was sooo happy to put together this post because i had just gone on the hunt for some good finds! i'll share some sites and some looks that will get you excited to be pregnant even if you aren't pregnant already hehe. 

I'm pregnant with baby #2 and my husband said with the first and he keeps it up with this one how beautiful he thinks i am when i'm pregnant..
(i personally don't get because i feel like a hormonal whale)

 But lets overlook the challenge of finding clothes that are stylish, comfortable AND not making you broke before the baby even arrives...and talk about the best parts of being pregnant:

1.)people open doors for you all the time (that stops once you have the baby)
2.)people let you cut the line for food..i think they think you are going to attack if you don't eat immediately.
3.) you can get lazy and waddle. come on..you know those non pregger girls want to relax and waddle sometimes.
4.)you get the pregnancy glow..sooner or later. mine is usually later. or non-existent. but i "know of" pregnant girls with the glow. ;)
5.)you can wear "work-out" pants and not work out. (maybe this just applies to me...haha)
6.)you have a weigh in at your doctor's appointment..and are told good job for gaining weight!

ok...now that us preggo girls are feeling awesome about ourselves...style time!

not everyone has the same style when it comes to maternity..but..this is what i like. i LOVE to show off my belly. especially in the cute beginning stages.

1. Maternity Fashion - Dresses

(all under $32)

Maternity Dress Fashion by busybudgetingmama featuring ASOS maternity

Items in this set:

Sheer Rib Loose Sleeveless Dress, $32

Dresses - Maternity Dresses - Women's Maternity Dresses - Women's..., 30 GBP

Old Navy Maternity Ruched Tank Dresses, $26

Old Navy Maternity Smocked Jersey Maxi Dresses, $26

ASOS MATERNITY Chiffon Corsage Babydoll, $20




2. Maternity Fashion- Pants
the right pants are a must...muffin tops are bad! say no to them.
Use the blanqi bodystyler to make your pre-pregnancy pants last longer! My sister just launched this product and it's taking off! it's a must to check out.
 I swear by my AE Artist Jeans..they sit low on your hips so they work longer in the early stages of your pregnancy. i love my corduroy pants..soo soft and comfy.and they make my butt look pretty good..i gotta say. same with the black dress pants.. that was my favorite find. perfect for work.

Maternity Pants Fashion by busybudgetingmama featuring Old Navy maternity

Items in this set:

Blanqi Maternity 'Under Bust Bodystyler' Shaping Tank, $68

Old Navy Maternity Full-Panel Distressed Flare Jeans, $35

Womens Artist Jeans - Dark Indigo Wash, $30

Motherhood Maternity - Secret Fit Belly Corduroy 5 pocket Boot Cut, $24.99 

Motherhood Maternity-Secret Fit Belly, Bi-stretch suiting back pockets Fit and Flare, $29.98




3. Maternity Fashion- Shirts
here is where you really can play with maternity and non-maternity items! target shirts are great when it comes to stretching in the belly area..same with my AE shirts. The styles right now though are perfect for us preggo girls so you aren't confined to just maternity items!

Maternity Top Fashion by busybudgetingmama featuring GAP tops

Items in this set:

Gap Ruffled eyelet tank, $35

Gap Pintucked butterfly top, $20

Womens AE Back Graphic V-Neck T - Lime Sprout, $18

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Tee - Purple Print : Target, $13

Merona® Women's Ultimate Tee - Fresh White : Target, $8

4. Maternity Fashion- Layering

Maternity Fashion - Layering by busybudgetingmama featuring GAP maternity

Items in this set:

Old Navy Womens Cocoon Sweater Shrugs, $20

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Boyfriend Cardigan - Pink : Target, $18

zwarte bolero H&M

Textured Yarn Ruffle Vest - Teen Clothing by Wet Seal, $10

Gap Cashmere-Blend Wrap Cardigan, $50

Now budget wise...these items are great...but don't feel bad about splurging on some maternity items, especially if you are hoping to have another baby down the line. it's time to build up a little bit of a pregnancy wardrobe. luckily a lot of the stuff i pick out can last me before and after being pregnant. But some things are set aside in the closet as pregnancy items...postpartum items.. and then items that i wear once i nurse off the baby weight. i think every mother has this happen! 

Here are some great looks put together for you! 
(polyvore is the best site..it's like your own personal shopper..hehe.)

Old Navy Maternity Spring 2010 by Autumn85 featuring GAP

Items in this set:

Maternity: Maternity Full-Panel Flared-Leg Jeans - Medium Wash, $35

Maternity: Maternity Tie-Back Tops - Soba Noodle, $21

Old Navy Maternity Pointelle Tie-Front Cardigans, $20

Gap Leather ballet flat, $40

Women: Tortoise shell ring necklace - tortoise, $20

Oldnavy Maternity Spring 2010 by Autumn85 featuring Old Navy

Items in this set:

Maternity: Maternity Full-Panel Flared-Leg Jeans - Medium Wash, $35

Maternity: Maternity Ruffle-Neck Tops - Grayscale, $5

Gap Leather ballet flat, $40

Old Navy Womens Watercolor-Graphic Totes, $17

Disco Ball Bangle in Brass and Silver, 155 GBP

Maternity-Ashlee Simpson by starina featuring Wet Seal

Items in this set:

Blouson Boob Tube - Crave Maternity

Round Toe Patent Pump - A Product Page

YSL bags archive at Bagddicted - designer bags and purses

Jewel Trim Sunglasses - Teen Clothing by Wet Seal

Ashlee Simpson and Friends Leaving Cafe Med in West Hollywood -...

Here are some great sites full of wisdom and inspiration when it comes to pregnancy fashion.

PEOPLE MAGAZINE - MOMS AND BABIES

any great items that you just love?? do tell! happy shopping.