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Dressing for the office is easy during your first trimester. A lot of your clothes will still fit, even if they are a little tight. Your second trimester is a little more difficult. Your belly has begun to grow to the point many of your outfits no longer fit comfortably. By the seventh month, you might have trouble seeing your feet much less fitting into the sleek and trim professional attire you once wore. Your body is changing quickly and if you’d like to keep your job, your wardrobe may need to undergo a few changes, too.

Thankfully, you can dress comfortably while maintaining your professional image throughout your third trimester. It just requires a little savvy wardrobe planning. In this article, you’ll learn tips for looking great at the office during your last three months of pregnancy.

Reintroduce Suits To Your Daily Attire

Corporate America has taken on much more of a business casual air. Companies in every industry have encouraged their employees to move their suits to the back of their closets. Retiring your suits in favor of more casual wear has a lot of perks when you’re not pregnant. You can mix and match easily while allowing your creativity to roam (within reason).

Your third trimester is a different story. Your growing body just won’t look the same in your existing outfits. Now’s the time to introduce a few dark maternity suits back into your wardrobe. Not only are they easy to accessorize, but they’ll flatter your body with a refined and professional look.

Simple Skirts and Pants

Every mom-to-be should own two or three pairs of black pants. They can match practically any blouse and jacket, and they’ll fit seamlessly with nearly all shoe types. Wear them with a t-shirt or a blazer, boots or sandals, socks or no socks. You’ll have plenty on your mind during the last three months of your pregnancy. Black maternity pants will ease the burden of choosing professional clothes for the office each day.

Like black pants, simple straight skirt can give you a slimming look. They’re also easy to mix, match, and accessorize. For example, a dark skirt and earth-toned blazer can blend perfectly with each other while the blazer can also be worn with your black pants.

Accessorize

Let your dark suits, pants, and skirts - along with a smattering of colorful blouses - form the foundation of your maternity clothes. Use refined necklaces, earrings, and scarves to add a dash of sparkle to your image. The perfect earrings can inject an air of sophistication or an air of whimsy (depending on the earrings), while a colorful scarf will give your professional attire a bit of zest.

Dressing appropriately for the office during your third trimester doesn’t have to be complicated. Making a few smart maternity wear choices will have you looking great, feeling comfortable, and spending less time worrying about both.

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As your belly grows during your first trimester, your clothes will start fitting a little more snug than you’re used to. Pretty soon you’ll be looking through your partner’s closet for button down shirts and other clothes that provide more room to grow. Eventually, you’ll outgrow them, too.

Almost all expectant mothers are surprised by the rapid changes to their body from trimester to trimester. Your wardrobe needs to reflect your expanding frame. Throughout your pregnancy, you’ll discover that there are some essential Maternity Clothing items you’ll need to buy. Four are listed below.

Larger Bras

Your breasts will start to grow very soon after you get pregnant. This is one of the changes your body goes through in order to accommodate the little one growing within you. If your chest was relatively flat prior to conceiving, this might be a welcome feature of your pregnancy. On the other hand, if you already had a large chest, a larger size may imply discomfort and back pain.

Plan to invest in some larger bras. They will help support your breasts (growing more every day, it seems!) and relieve stress on your back and shoulders.

Expandable Pants And Maternity Jeans

At some point, you won’t be able to fit into the pants you wore prior to becoming pregnant. You’ll need to expand your maternity wardrobe. Pants with drawstrings or elastic waists will become invaluable to your comfort. You might consider low-rise pants that hang on the hips instead of the waste.

Another absolute must is a pair of maternity jeans. They’ve come a long way over the last several years and now offer comfort, style, and convenience. You’ll not only wear them throughout your pregnancy, but well into the slimming down phase after you give birth.

Comfortable Shirts and Fitted Tees

Maternity t-shirts are now designed to fit snugly around your growing body while showing off your best curves. You’re no longer forced to buy t-shirts that are seven sizes larger than you would normally wear. The same is true for halter tops, blouses, and other shirts. While they emphasize comfort, they’re designed to let you show off your curves with a dash of style.

Comfy Shoes

You might not realize it, but your feet can influence your mood. They’re tasked with carrying the brunt of the weight; if they’re uncomfortable, they’ll let you know. The problem is that your feet will expand during pregnancy in the same way your stomach will. Meaning you’ll also need to invest in larger shoes. To further ensure your comfort, leave your high heels in your closet and opt for pumps, sneakers, and sandals that are easy to slip on and off.

As you get closer to childbirth, you’ll care a lot about how comfortable you are. The clothes and shoes you wear will play a key role in providing that comfort. Plan ahead and stock your closet with the four maternity clothes basics we’ve described above.

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