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Congratulations to all of you who are reading this article! Having been an employee in fashion magazines for quite a while, I was excited at the prospect of getting a whole new wardrobe when I discovered I was  pregnant. Unfortunately, finding maternity fashion I liked wasn't easy in any way. Put together with the challenge of finding affordable maternity clothes, I thought I'd either have to wear a gown that looked like a huge tent or turn to wearing tops halfway up  my big belly! Australian women are only as stylish because the women in Europe but our options here seem a lot more limited. So, here are a couple style tips that will keep you looking and feeling cool in summer and where to shop for stylish maternity clothing it doesn't cost a year's price of nappies!

Hiding your belly if you are not yet ready to tell the planet

I found that this was a major issue, especially at the job as there was this fear that soon everyone would realize that either I'd been enjoying my food an excessive amount of recently or that I'd indeed started growing a bump. And, you don't want your employer to start out making plans for the future that do not include you. I additionally found that I wasn't keen permit everyone know that I used to be pregnant until I'd had the important 12 week scan as I'd made the big mistake of telling several  people early before and then miscarried.

So, during this period, I'd definitely recommend dresses with empire lines in floaty, cotton fabrics which don't cling to your shape so jersey fabrics are definitely  out at this point with time. Tunic-style or A-line style dresses may also be good although if this isn't normally your style, you'll probably have  friends/colleagues wondering "Is she or isn't she...?". As for tops, I found I had a few non-fitted shirts which are perfect for this period - shirts using a print are better still as they tend to distract a person's eye. Bottoms are the difficult bit, specifically for second pregnancies onwards when you tend to show much earlier. However, you can get away with beginning to wear maternity jeans or pants in the event you wear longer tops that go over up the belly band. Similarly, with maternity skirts.

It's once again time to celebrate and flaunt your bump!

There still is apparently so much maternity clothing available which does pregnant women a disservice. After approximately 3-4 months, you need to show off your voluptuous curves, not to hide under a big sack. Maternity T-shirt dresses and empire line dresses especially, hug your bust area to give you shape. Empire line dresses are really fashionable at the moment, you could wear them even when you're no more  pregnant, stretching your dollars even further.

Summer maternity clothes

Australian summers are actually hot and buying maternity clothes online from your northern hemisphere just doesn't work as their seasons are the opposite of ours. Inspite of the heat, wearing strapless maternity dresses with ruching along the sides or T-shirt  dresses. There are several great maternity dress styles available at the moment for women that are pregnant such as a halter neck maxi dress which wouldn't watch out place on the catwalk. Also, you shouldn't be afraid to show off your legs - it is possible to still wear mini skirts and shorts to maintain cool. And when it got too hot, I'd pop on my small maternity swimmers and go to the pool or beach for any swim. I'd definitely recommend buying some maternity swimwear, as a number of the stares can make you feel somewhat uncomfortable  if you wear your usual bikini. Maternity swimwear which includes ruching down the sides permit you to move easily rather than feel constricted across the belly as you get larger. Plus, any occasion during summer in Australia wouldn't be the same without spending lazy days by the pool.

Breathable fabrics including cotton, bamboo and viscose/rayon are the best for maternity wear, especially in summer. Your body temperature will already be higher while you're pregnant, so these fabrics can help keep you cool. They're all from natural sources plus bamboo gets the added benefit of being  "eco-friendly maternity wear". Jersey fabrics enable you to move and grow in comfort and therefore are great for the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.

Maternity wear it doesn't break the bank: bargain maternity clothes

womens fashion online - Finding cheap maternity clothes australia wide was near impossible after i started looking. After all, I was only going to wear this clothing for at most of the 9 months, or even longer if I was to have another  child (at the same time of year again). I also wasn't a pregnant celebrity for whom price was no object. I do believe this is how most women feel, yet we still desire to feel gorgeous at this time in our lives even as indeed should. So, I looked around for maternity sales in the shops but found it was for the wrong season - the season just gone! This wasn't going to help at all. I also looked for second-hand maternity clothes on eBay but found there is little choice there and was returning to  square one.

My best tip to find affordable maternity wear in Australia is to look for maternity clothes online and do a local Google search for the words "maternity sale" so the clothes match our summer  season. Maternity wear shops are usually scattered all over the place and you will be getting hot and bothered going from shop to look,  trying on clothes. Shop from your comfort of your own home or an internet cafe using a lovely cool drink with you. You'll find some great options appear.