Bargain maternity fashion item of the day: Batwing maternity t-shirt from Zara

With the UK supposedly entering summer - someone may want to give the weather that memo- we're continuing to pick up staple pieces for our wardrobes.

And mums-to-be looking for those key pieces definitely need this bargain maternity t-shirt in their lives.

Coming in at a cool £9.99, this batwing maternity t-shirt from Zara's maternity range, is a perfect capsule piece going with just about anything in your wardrobe.

And the best thing is it comes in lots of colours from simple black and white to on-trend orange or bright pink.

Stick it on with a pair of maternity skinny jeans and wedges or layer over a vest top for a simple breastfeeding option after the birth.

Maternity summer dresses for under £20

If you're a regular reader of Does My Bump Look Good in This? you'll know that maternity fashion can range hugely in the price tag department.

While it's lovely to invest in that luxury item, sometimes the pennies just don't stretch that far, and sometimes it's just nice to be able to splash out on a piece of maternity clothing without feeling guilty.

There's a range of ways to get hold of a piece of maternity clothing at a reasonable price from rummaging through the rails of charity shops to scouring sites such as eBay.

But if you want something new in a hurry the best place to turn to is the highstreet, where you'll find some great maternitywear at reasonable prices.

Today we've done the virtual footwork and scouted out some of the best maternity summer dresses for under £20.

All you have to do is get your credit card ready.

MAMA Dress £14.99, H&M

 

Maternity Printed Maxi Dress, £18, Peacocks

Maternity Crossover V-Neck Floral Print Wrap Dress, £17.50, Marks and Spencer outlet

Maternity Monochrome Stripe Cap Sleeve Midi Dress, £14.99, New Look

ASOS Maternity Exclusive Sleeveless Swing Dress With V Neck
£18

Budget maternity fashion tips: Accessorise with a scarf

Jonathan Suanders S/S 2013

Scarves have been wrapping their way around the fashion world for a good few years now providing a great way to update a tired or bland outfit.

This season they made their way to the top of the 2013 must-have accessories list with Marc Jacobs, Jonathan Saunders and Louis Vuitton just some of the designers to show off this trend on the catwalks.

And these reasonably priced gems are perfect for that maternity wardrobe on a budget.

Updating a simple top with an on-trend patterned or bold coloured scarf will give it a new lease of life, meaning you don't need to splash out on hundreds of maternity tops. And the same applies to that trusty black or block colour dress.

We also love the fact that you can continue to wear these after the birth, as well as consider them as a subtle breastfeeding aid.

Buy one or two scarves and mix and match for an instant style update. 

Below are just a few of our faves.

Cream rose print lightweight scarf, £15, River Island

Asos Butterfly Image scarf, £12

China blue scarf, £12, Oasis

Shimmer scarf, £12, Jane Norman

Animal Border Print Scarf, £20, Warehouse

Bargain maternity fashion item of the day: Black lace maternity vest from H&M

We've been neglecting our bargain maternity search of late, but we plan on sorting that out super fast. And what better time to do so than now.

On our bargain maternity search today we came across this amaze black maternity lace vest top from H&M, which rings in at a tidy £9.99.

We love the versatility of this top, which can be worn with a pair of light skinny jeans for a daytime look, or with a maxi skirt or darker denim for the evening.

Get that card out now.

Top five summer maternity maxi skirts

It's finally safe to say summer has arrived and we've been basking in the warm sunshine.
If you think it's still a little bit too early to get those pins out completely, you don't have to miss out on showing off this season's hottest trends.

A lightweight maxi skirt is perfect for filling the gap between cooler spring and sweltering summer day.

And there's some great options to choose from. Play it safe and go for a black or white number, or be daring and channel one of this season's hottest hues.

Team up with a cute maternity t-shirt for a cooler daytime look, or add a maternity vest and accessorise with a silk scarf or chunky necklace for when those temperatures rise.

Opting for this staple maternity piece in a sheer fabric makes it a great option for a night out. Just team up with a pair of sandals or wedges.

See below for some of our faves.

Light Blue Maxi Skirt, £39, Seraphine Maternity

Bella maternity maxi skirt, £80, Vanessa Knox

Maternity white crinkled maxi skirt, Red Herring maternity at Debenhams, £7

Maternity Maxi skirt, £34, Next

Heavenly Bump Grey Jersey Maxi Skirt, £24.99, New Look

Get the look: Sheer maternity top spotted on pregnant Halle Berry and Kim Kardashian

The sheer maternity top has made an appearance on the pregnant celebrity circuit this week.

Newly pregnant Halle Berry channelled this trend showing off her baby bump and bra in a sheer top, which she teamed up with a pair of leather trousers and heels, showing all mums-to-be that maternity fashion doesn't have to be safe.

Kim Kardashian also showed that she can make some great maternity fashion choices when she was spotted sporting a sheer top during a trip to the gym.

Get the celebrity look with this cute sheer maternity blouse from Asda, which is a snip at £12. If you can't face the leather look trousers then team up with a pair of black skinnies for a sophisticated look.

Opting for a simple black vest top underneath will also ensure you stay bang on celebrity maternity trend without flashing your bra.

Bargain maternity fashion item of the day: George at Asda maternity cropped trousers

In our last post we gave you our picks of the best maternity shorts.

However, we know that these aren't for every bump, with many of us preferring to cover up a little bit. And lets face it, defuzzing those pins at the later stage of pregnancy isn't an easy task.

Stay cool and bag yourself a bargain with these cute cropped trousers from George at Asda, which at £12 are a great alternative to shorts and will also ensure you stay cool.

Dress them up with a pair of wedges or go for flat sandals for an everyday look.

Top five maternity yoga and chillout pants

Although we loved showing off our bumps in the latest maternity fashions there were times when we just wanted to kick off our shoes, take off those jeans and slip into our slobs for a night on the sofa

During times like this it may be tempting to resort to wearing your other half's tracksuit bottoms when your trusty non-maternity ones don't fit, but let's face it, it isn't the most glam look.

And if you plan to take part in some gentle exercise classes during your pregnancy, then they may not be the most suitable.

Thankfully there is a huge range of maternity yoga and chillout pants on the market, which are not only extremely reasonably priced, but also designed to fit and support your bump during that gentle workout or for those nights chilling on the sofa.

Their design also means you can wear them post pregnancy on those first lazy days in, or after a c-section. Pair up with a simple vest top and maternity hoodie or sweatshirt for that sporty -chic look.




Below are our top five.

ASOS Yoga Pants, £15

Mothercare Yoga Pants £20.

Maternity harem pants £12.99, Bonprix

Vertbaudet Maternity Yoga trousers, £17.50 La Redoute

Maternity Basic Yoga Pant, £10, Matalan

Bargain maternity fashion item of the day: Matalan light wash maternity jeggings

Maternity fashion doesn't have to be expensive, and scouring the virtual highstreet for cheeky sales and bargain items is one of our fave pastimes.

Today, we're extremely pleased with ourselves for spotting these gorge light wash jeggings from Matalan that come in at a cool £10.

Not only are they bang on trend and give the comfort you'd find in leggings, but also perfect for yummy-mummies-to-be who want to give a nod to the denim trend without investing in a pair of expensive maternity jeans.

Team them up with a floral tee and pair of sandals for a daytime look or go for a sheer maternity blouse and brave a pair of heels for that night out.

We have a feeling they won't be hanging around for long.

Bargain bump: Maternitywear for £10 and under

We all love a little bit of luxurious fashion, but when you're pregnant, sometimes you just don't want to spend those precious pennies on that expensive item.

While we've covered lots of maternity lovelies over the past few weeks, today we thought we'd give you a little bargain treat, looking at what you can buy for £10 and under.

If you take advantage of sales, which can be found at almost anytime on the virtual highstreet, as well as delve into the world of supermarket stores, you can pick up an essential part of your maternity wardrobe for the fraction of the price.

Team up your bargain find with a higher end number, such as a pair of jeans or maternity coat and add some accessories.

We guarantee no one will ever guess you're wearing a bargain bump find.

See the gallery below for our best "under £10" picks.

This Collar Blouse Top, is perfect for a day in the office. Team up with a skirt or trousers for that ultimate working gal look. £8.50, Asda.

This casual top from H&M is a steal for £7.99

We heart this slinky dress, which is perfect for a night out with the girls. It's been reduced to £10 so get it now from Topshop

Dress this zip back top up or down. Now £6 from Matalan

Give a nod to the coloured jeans trend with these jeggings from Matalan. A bargain at £10.