Maternity/ nursing bras You will be wearing them every day, so do not make do with cheap and depressing! Amoralia’s pretty lace and bamboo cotton is great, or try clean and simple from Bodas, or Nearly Nude’s seamless comfort bra.

Maternity leggings Mine are super soft with a supportive V-band that sits comfortably under your bump with subtle support.

Cashmere cardigans or wraps Perfect for those “nesting moments”.

An “everything” top One that will take you seamlessly from work to evening. Mama-la-mode’s Décolleté knot top in black is perfect for this. Dresses At least one for day and one for evening. Don’t underestimate the benefit of not having to think about what to wear on your bottom half!

Maternity tights and maternity Spanx I cannot stress enough how fundamental comfort and supporting undergarments are.

Designer maternity jeans In a leg that you wear all the time in your real life. Invest in good-quality denim and they won’t bag, sag or depress you every time you put them on in the morning. There’s no need to give up your favourites.

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