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Are you afraid of shopping for maternity clothes because you're scared that all you'll be able to see are floral sacks? Those days are long gone, and today there are lots of options available that can be both comfortable and flattering. Here's a guide to getting attractive, comfy clothes while you're waiting for baby. Shopping for maternity wear can be practical and even fun.

Now that you've become pregnant, you don't want to worry too much about your wardrobe. But there are a lot of changes taking place, so you'll still want to look and feel your best, even while they're going on. You can expect to gain between twenty-five and thirty-five pounds, with most of that gained toward the end of the first trimester. You'll put on weight from the baby, the expansion of your womb, breast growth, and a bunch of other places.

Also, you can expect your weight to shift. You might even end up with a larger shoe size, as strange as that sounds. The right maternity clothes can help you keep from feeling frumpy, and they’ll adjust to the needs of your body as changes take place. Ideally, good maternity wear will adjust as you slim back down and will double as clothing for nursing. Fortunately, there are lots of mix and match options you can choose to put on at any time of day. A few key pieces can do the work of a huge number of less appropriate ones. Have a look at these tips.

As soon as you start feeling a little uncomfortable in your old clothes, start looking at your maternity wardrobe. You don't want to be last minute shopping, and the sooner you start planning, the more you'll get out of your maternity wardrobe. Remember that maternity wear sizing follows your pre-pregnancy size, so a normal size ten or twelve would probably take the same or a medium in maternity clothes.

Of course, you need to buy with growing room, and stick to the right underthings, also. Choose maternity underwear and bras for greater comfort, and the right amount of support while you’re still growing. It won't matter what the top layer is if you're not wearing the right foundation, after all. You can stick to your favorite designs, too. Bikini underwear is still available for women who are pregnant.

Look for solids or patterns that will mix and match to stretch your maternity wardrobe budget, while avoiding clothes that will draw a lot of attention to your middle. Dark clothes are fine if you want to look leaner, but don't feel confined to navy or black if they're not what you like to wear. Choose lighter weights than usual, however, since many expectant mothers feel hot - even in the winter.

There are loads of trendy, comfy styles that'll enable you feel like yourself and keep to your regular looks. The days when new mums had to feel like they were running around in their nighties are long past, and that's a positive thing. Check out some of the fabulous options currently available, and start your maternity wardrobe soon!