How To Shop Online For Maternity Clothes
Shopping online for maternity clothes can be stressful, even a bit confusing, so here are a few tips to shopping for maternity clothes online. There is often a much larger selection of clothes online than it is offline.
Know The Size.
First off, know the size of the clothes needed. Do not give into the temptation just to buy clothes 1 or 2 sizes bigger than the normal size. Maternity clothes are sized at normal pre-baby sizes, so an eight is still an 8. If there is a chance of trying them on in store, all the better, as one will know what sizes to buy online for that particular brand or line of clothes. This works especially well when one is no longer sure of their size with pregnancy weight gain.
Invest In Good Undergarments
The most important part of maternity wear is what is on under the clothes. Do not just buy a bigger size of a normal bra, as they do not have the support needed to support growing breasts. And be prepared to outgrow the first maternity bra as the pregnancy develops. Either take measurements yourself or visit a professional bra fitter to get the best bra for one’s needs. To measure, take a measurement from under the arms and breasts to get the band size, then over the bust for cup size. Ensure the tape is flat and level around the body at all points, but especially the back. Round the band size up to …