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Pregnancy Wardrobe Starter Kit

Posted on 1/11/2012 in Discover Your Style

(updated September 2015)

Welcome to Queen Bee and congratulations on your pregnancy! We recently received an email from a lovely lady who is pregnant with her first and wanted to know where to start with buying maternity clothes......

Now in our 10th year at Queen Bee, here are our expert tips for a pregnancy wardrobe starter kit.

1. PANTS EXTENDERS

A device like a Tummytie or Belly Belt will allow you to continue wearing your existing pants and jeans for a while longer. The belly band will help keep your trousers up if they are unbuttoned and also acts as a top extender as your existing tops become shorter.


tummy tie	belly belt	reversible belly band	esprit belly band	organic belly band

2. MATERNITY PANTS

Pants are fashion staples and can be worn to work, casually or for evening. The Floressa Dion Pants are best sellers and a great all-rounder - perfect for work - with a foldover waistband that can be worn over the belly or folded under your bump. They are available in regular or long length for tall women. The Trimester Finlay Piped leggings are an affordable and versatile option. Read our blog on how to choose the perfect pair for you.


dion pants - reg OR long	noppies camren pants	navy blue trousers	finlay piped leggings	cropped pants

3. STYLISH WORKWEAR

If you plan on working through your pregnancy you'll need some maternity workwear. Try mix and match staples for work like a shift dress. You can change the look by wearing your regular shirts unbuttoned underneath or your regular work jackets unbuttoned over the top.


overtime shift dress	white maternity blouse	luca foldover skirt	esprit maternity dress	houndstooth dress

4. C OMFORTABLE MATERNITY BASICS

When you get home you'll want something comfortable to change into. Leggings, tanks and tees are great maternity basics. You can layer them with other items, wear them on the weekend or to the gym. We highly recommend the Trimester Jacoba Yoga Pants - the soft ruched waistband can be worn over or underbelly and the straight leg style is flattering on all figures.


oasis long cotton leggings	miracle maternity tank	foldover capris	dream maternity tee	jacoba yoga pants

5. MATERNITY JEANS

If you're a jeans girl then these are essential - we stock the largest range of jeans including Esprit Maternity jeans in Australia. Have a read of our maternity jeans style guide which will explain the different waistbands.


esprit boyfriend jeans	esprit over bump jeans	mavi jeggings	maternal america jeans	mavi black jeans

6. S UPPORTIVE UNDERWEAR

Comfy undies make the world of difference. It is generally recommended not to wear underwire bras as the underwire can place pressure on the milk ducts. Seamless bras are ideal for the first trimester as they will grow with you. There is also hosiery available in a range of styles. If you suffer from back pain then browse the Blanqi range for a supportive bodystyler - I really wish I had one of these when I was pregnant!


belabumbum lingerie	blanqi bodystyler	shaping support shorts	award winning sleep bra	maternity hosiery

7. PREGNANCY CREAMS & A NURSING COVER

Pregnancy is a dramatic change for your body. Look after your skin and minimise stretch marks with our selection of pregnancy skin care. In the last trimester you will need to start thinking of packing for your hospital stay. We recommend to bring a nursing cover to make those feeds a little more discreet and also a belly wrap to help your body adjust into shape after giving birth.


belly butter	belly oil	nipple balm	nursing cover	post partum belly wrap

Lastly a word on sizing
We recommend to stay with your pre-pregnancy size as most garments are cut to accommodate your changing shape. Please note that just like regular clothing, each brand is sized differently and the specific designer's size chart is available on each product page. We also have a live customer product review so you can read what other ladies thought about their purchases.

As a welcome treat here's a little offer just for you - enter NEWMUM5 at the checkout to receive 5% off your first order!
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Enjoy a stylish pregnancy xx

TummyTie - Maternity Pants Extender $19.95	Fertilemind - Belly Belt Wardrobe Extender Kit $24.95	Esprit - Belly Band black, grey or white $32.95	QueenBee® - Organic Support Belly Band soft organic cotton - BEST SELLER $69.95
Floressa - Dion Skinny Pants best seller - reg or long length $89.95	Trimester™ - Finlay Piped Leggings $69.95	Floressa - Keira Foldover Skirt $68.95	Trimester™ - Miracle Maternity Tank in Creme our best seller $54.95
Trimester™ - Jacoba Straight Leg Yoga Pants best seller $79.95	Mavi - Reina Black Super Skinny Jeans $139.00	Noppies - Black Sheer Tights $18.95	GAIA - Pure Pregnancy Belly Butter best seller $17.95
GAIA - Pure Pregnancy Belly Oil $17.95	GAIA - Pure Pregnancy Nipple Balm $12.95	Trimester™ - Reversible Belly Band in Black/Grey $44.95	Trimester™ - Reversible Belly Band in Grey/Creme $44.95
Postpartum Belly Wrap - Petite $35.95	Postpartum Belly Wrap - Regular $37.95	Seraphine - Breastfeeding Bamboo Shawl in Brown $98.95