Maternity Fashion: Dressing Your Bump on a Budget

A good look at the clothes already in your closet will probably unveil several items capable of growing with you, at least for a portion of your pregnancy. Drawstring pants are one example. You should also consider using your existing clothes to revamp tired maternity outfits. A non-maternity cardigan worn unbuttoned over your little black maternity dress will make it look like you've got a new outfit.

If you really want to stretch the life of your pre-pregnancy clothes, purchase a Belly Belt. This ingenious device attaches to any of your button-up bottoms and instantly transforms them into maternity wear. Belly Belts are ideal for women in early stages of pregnancy and women transitioning back to pre-pregnancy clothes after giving birth. Petite women struggling to find maternity clothes that fit will love the ability to prolong wear of their regular clothes that have been tailored to their tiny frames. The device is available in many maternity shops and more information is available at belly-belt.com.