When do pants start getting tight in pregnancy

by Joy O'Renick | Updated December 29, 2023 | News

It's normal to have a lot of questions about when to buy maternity clothes, and how many you really need.

The simple answer is that your body and your pregnancy are unique to you, and nothing is absolute.

That said, here are a few recommendations from experienced pregnancy survivors that will give you a good idea of what to wear - and when to wear it - on your maternity journey.

Related: 7 Maternity Wardrobe Must-Haves

Trimester 1: get a bigger bra, maternity pants and/or maternity band, and some looser tops.

Buy these when your old ones stop fitting comfortably.

Trimester 2: make the bulk of your maternity purchases (see our list of 7 Must-Have Items)

Trimester 3 & Beyond: supplement anything you need more of.

When to start wearing maternity clothes

Pro Tip: selecting nursing-friendly maternity clothes during pregnancy will mean you have to buy a lot less in the 4th trimester.

Read on for tips about selecting the most flattering and comfortable maternity wardrobe possible.

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