FF–Yes or No?

 Marketing professionals in the maternity fashion world are genius.  They make such cute "maternity" clothes and make you think that you have to buy and wear them as soon as you're pregnancy test comes back positive. 

I fell into that trap a little bit, counting the days until I could actually shop for maternity clothes...until I saw the price tags.  With a very frugal husband (which he knows deep down I am very thankful for) and a couple of friends sharing clothes with me, I have only had to buy a few items so far (most of which have come from second hand maternity stores) - so our budget is still in tact.

What most pregnant people don't realize is that a lot of times you can wear your "regular" clothes well into your nine month escapade.  For instance, it isn't necessary to buy maternity cardigans (unless you wear them buttoned, which I don't) and a lot of high-waisted or wrap dresses will fit you for the whole duration, as well as knit tops .  Don't be afraid to play around in your closet and save a few bucks in the process - babies are expensive enough!

Can you tell what pieces are maternity or not? 

Shirt:  yes

Skirt:  yes

Cardigan:  no 

Dress:  No 

Shirt:  Yes

Leggings:  Yes 

Shirt:  No

Skirt:  No 

Shirt: No

Skirt:  Yes

 

Shirt: Yes

Cardigan: No

Jeans:  Yes

Shirt:  Yes

Cardigan:  No

Skirt:  Yes

Dress:  Yes

Cardigans:  No

Dress:  Yes

Cardigan:  No

THE BUMP IS GETTING BIGGER!!!