Every girl should look hot during her pregnancy!

Stylish celebrities have done a great deal to show the world that pregnancy is a time when women look sexy, feminine and fabulous. Bumps are displayed, cleavages exposed and curves accentuated by the new generation of well cut, and sexy maternity wear. Maternity clothes are made to provide much needed comfort for your expanding belly.

Tips for the perfect maternity shopping experience: 

1) Shop for your pre-pregnancy size.

Maternity clothes manufacturers (i.e. Gap) design their clothes based on how each size 0-20 will fill out during pregnancy. Remember, your Maternity size = your pre-pregnancy size.

• XXS or 0
• XS or 1-2
• Small or 4-6
• Medium or 8-10
• Large or 12-14
• XL or 16-18
• XXL or 20

2) Know what to look for.

Pants and jeans come in five different belly panels to ensure a comfortable fit for every month.

• No belly (no panel). Made to resemble your non-maternity pants and to transition into & out of your pregnancy. 3-6 months.
• Under belly (demi panel). Cotton spandex panel – 2 ways to wear the demi panel: over your belly when you're barely showing or below you're belly when you're truly showing. 3-9 months.
• All-around belly (full panel). Soft knit supportive panel. 6-9 months.
• Roll panel style. Perfect for all stages! 0-9 months and after the baby is born.

3) Establish your basics.

For your first pieces, start with several pairs of pants or jeans that will go with everything, varying the color depending on the season. Select clothes that will work well together. Stick with basics that will go with everything.

We recommend 10 basic pieces in similar fabrics and coordinating shades that will go a long way in any expecting mom’s wardrobe.

• 2 pairs of basic pants
• 1 pair of jeans
• 1 skirt
• 1 jacket
• 1 dress
• 1 sweater
• 3 basic shirts

4) Be bold.

As you grow, add attractive prints and colors that will mix and match, giving you fresh new looks. Black twill pants, jeans and khaki pants are a few ideas for basic items that allow creative combinations with any color or print top.

After establishing your basics, then feel free to splurge on several must-have pieces you just can’t live without - a pair roll panel jeans, an amazing print dress, or a silk cami shirt. This will add a big splash of fashion to your maternity wardrobe.

5) Remember the stretch.

Look for items that have 1-2% spandex, which guarantees your clothes will expand as you do and ensures comfort through the whole nine months.

6) Don't skimp on quality.

Most moms-to-be do not purchase more pieces than they need for the term of their pregnancy. Sooner or later, maternity clothes are sold or given away. They wear the same pants, jeans and shirts again and again. This generally means repeated washing or dry cleaning. You don’t want to see your favorite pair of jeans unravel before your eyes, which is the downside to poorly made apparel. The key is to look for the best quality in what you need as you go, and to make all the pieces work together and count. We recommend GAP MATERNITY.

7) Wear what you're used to.

Choose the styles and colors that best fit your lifestyle! If you love (or have) to wear two-piece suits to work, there are many versatile and affordable options. If you were not comfortable wearing dresses or skirts pre-pregnancy, you don’t have to start wearing them now. There are a huge variety of styles to select from for every occasion. Maternity jeans, shirts, pants, skirts and dresses range from every day essentials, to the season's latest trends, to comfy casual wear! You have just as many color and print options as the non-maternity clothes you wore before.

8) Shop online.

If you find it too uncomfortable to be out shopping during this stage, you must check out the maternity wear available on the Internet. Ebay features a huge selection of maternity fashions for all occasions without having to leave the comfort of your home.

9) Save on maternity clothes.

You no longer have to spend a fortune for stylish and well-made maternity clothes. We want expectant Moms to enjoy their pregnancy by feeling radiant and fashionable.

10) Visit our store.

For more information on Maternity Clothes please feel free to visit us at our store: tickled-pinkinity

Tickled-pinkinity is an online maternity boutique committed to celebrating pregnancy through flattering, comfortable, and the very trendiest maternity wear – AND swimwear, plus sizes and diaper bags.