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Shopping for Two

When it comes to buying maternity clothes, it can be tricky to strike the right balance. Most women won't want to spend a fortune on clothes that will only fit them for six months. That said, most women would prefer to have a choice of more than two outfits for the half year that they spend preparing for the birth of their first child. Whilst so many women spend their pregnancy looking and feeling fantastic from the inside out, it is only natural to expect maternity clothes to reflect this glowing feeling.

Of course, everyone's budget it bound to be different but whether you're shopping at New Look or Nicole Fahri there are a few helpful guidelines to consider:

Don't ditch the trends entirely. It might just be that you can make them work for you. For example, this summer sees the tunic make a major come back. Empire line styles work fantastically on the pregnant woman. Pick a light and floaty version and team with your favourite pair of comfy leggings for an instantly wearable outfit.

Don't scrimp on the accessories. Fortunately, bags, scarves, hats and jewellery will still fit you at every stage of pregnancy. If you are relying on the most basic maternity wardrobe then unleash your creativity on your accessories. Jazz up those plain, goes-with-everything maternity pieces with a pair of fabulous earrings, a brightly coloured handbag or one of this season's uber-trendy chunky ethnic necklaces. Accessories can be used to turn the most boring of maternity outfits into something stylish and suitable for a range of different occasions.

Shop for comfort clothes. Comfortable clothing does not have to equate to slobbing out in sweat pants or wearing jumpers six sizes too big. Comfort can also be elegant. Cashmere is a fantastic example of this. Draping an elegant and luxurious cashmere shawl over your shoulders adds timeless glamour to any ensemble, whilst also keeping you cosy and comfortable. If you have a plain and versatile maternity dress to wear, adding a brightly coloured cashmere garment over the top is an easy way to take your look from daytime through to evening engagements. For on-trend fabrics and designs, check out high street gems like New Look for seasonal wardrobes that are for all women who want comfort; from their maxi dresses, to their maternity clothes - they cater for all shapes and sizes.