7 Autumn Winter Maternity Wardrobe Staples

Autumn will soon be upon us. Pregnant Women across the nation are pulling out their winter maternity wardrobe staples like curve hugging sweaters, light weight jackets, and stylish boots.

Fortunately, being pregnant no longer means having to sacrifice style, making dressing your bump for the autumn season not only easy, but also quite fun. The use of the darker tones associated with winter maternity wardrobe fashion can be extremely flattering for a blossoming tummy. As with assembling any stylish wardrobe, there are a few staples that are a must have in order to create a fashionable maternity ensemble for this season.

Sweater dresses
A good sweater dress is an essential piece of any successful autumn wardrobe. It can be worn alone, with coloured tights, or a pair of leggings. You can pair them with slouchy flat boots for a more casual appeal, or add a slender heeled boot for a dressier look.

Cardigans
Cardigans are a necessity to get you through the autumn season. They’re small enough to fold into your bag or carry on your arm in case you need them. They can be tossed over dresses, tanks, or tees. You can’t go wrong with an earthy tone, it’ll sure bring an autumnal feel to your outfit.

Jeans
Winter is the time of year when you put away your pastels and turn to deeper tones. Pick colours that can be worn with black as well as brown to add versatility to your wardrobe. Wine and jewel tones are the best for adding a touch of colour and spice to autumn attire. These modern looking skinny jeans would look fabulous with a chunky sweater, a patterned tee, or a blazer, depending on your agenda.

Pants
Wearing skinny legged pants during this season will allow you to show off your beloved boot collection. When shopping for pregnancy, you’ll want to choose pants by versatility and comfort in order to avoid spending an excessive amount on clothing that you won’t be wearing for very long. Soft enough to lounge in, they are still stylish enough for a night out when complemented with a blazer.

Tops
Pick a few solid long sleeved tees in jewel tones (black, emerald, plum, sapphire) for an easy way to add excitement to your wardrobe. Wear these deep colours with black, grey, brown, tan, or denim for a perfect seasonal look. Add a collar necklace or a delicate printed scarf to dress them up or down, depending on your needs. If you prefer wearing light colours, you can wear a comfy, white, soft top like the one pictured above when you’re out and about. You can also wear a simple top with leggings and a pair of slouch boots for a relaxed vibe. Pair the same top with dress pants or a pencil skirt for an at-work look.

Jackets
Cooler temperatures come with the winter season, which may require you to pull out a jacket for those chillier days. Finding a great winter coat that fits the belly can be quite daunting, but fear not – there’s actually many beautiful pea coats available that are specifically tailored to fit the contours of a growing baby bump but still ooze classic elegance and style.

Scarves
Scarves are an easy way to spice up a simplistic outfit. Cheaper than buying extra tops, you can match multiple scarves with solid tops for a different look and feel on your outfit. Pair a dressier black scarf with a solid coloured top for an immediate flair.

It is important, when shopping for your autumn, winter maternity wardrobe you remember that your body is going through a lot of changes.

On top of carrying more weight, your blood and water density increases causing you to feel warmer than you usually would at this time of the year. Keep this in mind when shopping, and choose the breathable tops of appropriate weight. Use cardigans, blazers, and jackets to layer so that they can be easily removed in case you begin to feel overheated. Working with these essentials will ensure you have a stylish maternity closet ready for the autumn.

 

Andrea is a fashion blogger from Brisbane, Australia. She loves writing about the newest trends and sharing her experiences in the world of fashion through her articles and forum discussions. She’s a contributor to several fashion and lifestyle websites. She loves to spend her time with friends and family, as well as to read and cook.

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