
Congratulations! With baby on the way, it’s time for you to start planning on dressing for your baby bump. In this Maternity Capsule Wardrobe Guide For Every Trimester you will find style inspiration and a free printable. Personally, I love maternity wear and am convinced that with the right pieces, you will too. Pull from a few of your non-maternity items in your closet and have fun investing in new key pieces that can be worn throughout your entire pregnancy journey.
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First Trimester
The first trimester is a great time to keep an eye on maternity wear sales and stock up for your maternity wardrobe. It’s all about being comfortable as your baby grows. If you tend to get nauseous, I would highly recommend investing in a pair of maternity jeans early on. Oversized sweaters and leggings are perfect additions to your maternity capsule wardrobe.
Second Trimester
The second trimester is the ideal time to invest more effort and time into curating the perfect maternity capsule wardrobe. Invest in staple pieces and embrace your personal style. One of the first things I invest in is maternity underwear. Maternity underwear will give some extra comfort throughout the entire pregnancy. Pregnant in the summer? Invest in a maternity swimsuit that you can feel great in. Enjoy wearing comfortable clothes throughout the second trimester that show off your growing baby bump.
Third Trimester
By the third trimester your belly has grown and your body is preparing to meet your little one. Choose maternity outfits that are very comfortable and compliment your baby bump. For a casual look, try flared maternity leggings with an oversized shirt, sneakers, your favorite denim jacket and baseball hat. Investing in a maternity dress that can be layered is another option. Choose a dress that can be worn for a special occasion and another dress that is a bit more versatile. For a maternity capsule wardrobe, try and get the most wear by choosing a style that will compliment your changing body.
Capsule Wardrobe List
Stick with pieces that can be mixed and matched and worn through different seasons of your pregnancy journey. If you love an item, pick up an extra in a different color or size.
Tops
Oversized T-shirts
Oversized Sweater
Fitted Maternity Sweater
Fitted Maternity T-shirts
Jean Jacket
Long Sweater Coat
Bottoms
Black Maternity Leggings (skinny)
Black Maternity Leggings (flare)
Maternity Jeans
Maternity Shorts
Maternity Pants (color options, tan, white, or black)
Extras
Maternity Underwear
Maternity Lounge Pants
Maternity Swimsuit
Maternity Jump Suit/Romper
Maternity Matching Top & Bottom Set
Work Attire
Do you dress up for work? There are many options for maternity work wear. Add these work wear staples to your maternity capsule wardrobe for an elevated style.
Maternity Blouses
Blazer
Boots
Chic Sneakers
Shoppable Maternity Capsule Wardrobe
Shop all of the links and curate your own maternity capsule wardrobe. Choose quality pieces that will carry you through each trimester with grace. The purpose of a capsule wardrobe design is that you can mix and match pieces with ease. Enjoy a wardrobe that you feel great in throughout your pregnancy. Here is some maternity capsule wardrobe inspiration.
Maternity Store Resources
Free Printable Checklist

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I love all of this!! Great ideas!
Thank you!
It can be difficult navigating clothes when expecting a little one. Thanks for simplifying it!
You’re welcome 🙂
This is so great! I’ve always struggled with what to wear when pregnant, love the list!
Yes! And everyone wants to still look and feel great while their pregnant 🙂 Thank you!
Love this!! I’m giving birth in a few weeks and wish I would’ve found this sooner!! Will definitely have to keep in mind for the next baby 🙂
Congratulations! I’m so happy I could help next time around 🙂
Love these ideas! I’m in the same boat, due in a few weeks so wish I would have found it sooner! Will definitely reference again much earlier in the next pregnancy 🙂
What a great list for expecting moms. Sharing it with my daughter in law now!
I’m so happy I can help! Congratulations to your daughter-in-law 🙂
What a great guide. Excellent advice especially for new moms. I look forward to your next post!
Thank you!
Love this! I am pregnant with my first, and I really appreciate help in figuring out maternity clothes. Thank you for the tips!
Congratulations! I am thrilled for you. I hope this post provides some inspiration 🙂
Great ideas, Lori! Pregnant with #4 and you are spot-on for the third trimester go-to outfits. Fun note, I have found this pregnancy that my local Kohl’s actually has a better maternity selection than it did during previous pregnancies.
Congratulations! I have four as well 🙂 Great tip. I forgot about the maternity section at Kohls, plus you can get kohls cash!