For this month’s October 2014 clothing budget, I did quite a bit of spending. I feel all of the pieces I got were warranted, since much of it included maternity wear! I’ve been seeing a lot of capsule wardrobe recaps from bloggers, with one of my favorites being Kate from The Small Things Blog. So if I can get my act together, I’d love to do a maternity themed capsule wardrobe…it makes so much sense! Until then, here’s where my moolah went this month:
BOTTOMS
–Secret Fit Maternity Leggings (black and gray): $30
There was a buy one get one half off sale on all pants, and these are SO much more comfortable than regular leggings, believe it or not.
–Secret Fit Belly Bi-Stretch Suiting Baby Boot Maternity Pants (black and gray): $50
Again, on sale and a staple for work!
–Maternity Long Sleeve Tee Shirt Dress: $24.99
Classic dress than can be remixed in so many ways!
BASIC TOPS
–Maternity Tank Top: $12.99
Picked this up as a recommendation from a friend…love the longer torso. Great for layering! Will likely get more of these in the future…
–Maternity Long Sleeve Essential Tee: $14.99
I feel like a lot of my maternity wardrobe is blacks and white, so this is a nice pop of color for more casual days!
–Nursing Cami: $18.19
Got as part of a sale…haven’t worn yet but will definitely come in handy!
SWEATERS/BLOUSES
-Charcoal (and camel) tie-waist sweater via Sears: $50
I saw the camel colored one on a coworker of mine and was surprised when she told me she got it in the maternity section at Sears! Super cute! (I looked everywhere and couldn’t find a link for them, but they are in stores!)
-Blue and black/white blouses via Loft Outlet: $15
These tops aren’t maternity but are super flowy and roomy and will be great for work! I went shopping with my Mom for my bday and she let me use her coupons and rewards to get these for super cheap! Problem is- I already have some sort of oil-based stain right on the front of the blue one and it won’t come out! Does anyone have tips/tricks that I can try?
NON-MATERNITY PIECES
–Long sleeve tunic sweater: $27.99
Nice long length, perfect with leggings for a casual day! Lots of colors, too- I’m digging the burnt orange color!
-Evie Drawstring Funnel Neck Sweatshirt: $44 after Stitch Fix credit
Super comfortable and not form fitting. Winner.
–The North Face K Jacket: $56
I’ve been oogling after this jacket for quite some time and saw a crazy sale at 6pm.com for over 70% off! (It’s last year’s design, but I like it better than this year’s design anyways!) Have been wearing it a lot and it defines my waist but it still roomy enough for the small bump I have going on at this point!
ACCESSORIES
–Maternity Footless Tights: $13.99
–Merona Maternity Tights: $8.40
–Black Booties: $35
–Cable knit beanie hat: $14.99
= $416.53 for October
– $308 income earned
= 108.53
Yeah…a lot of shopping this month. But to be fair, I needed this stuff so I would have something to wear without being uncomfortable…annnd it was my birthday this month, so I treated myself :-)
How did you do this month? Favorite purchase you made this month?
Maternity pieces you got? Suggestions on maternity winter coats?
To view my past clothing budgets, click here.
Linking up with Franish and Olives n’ Wine.
You got some really cute pieces! Love the new coat and maternity dress! You will definitely get lots of wear from it!
Thanks Laura- I am trying to stay within the same color scheme so I can mix and match as much as possible!
Try 409 or Dawn on the stain. Just put it on, rub it in, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wash as normal. Don’t dry it, though, in case once doesn’t get it all. Hope it works!
Thanks for the tip- I will definitely try it out!
I tried Dawn last night and it worked!!! Thank you so much!
If you haven’t gotten a bella band yet, get one!!! I lived in that thing for awhile while my jeans still fit (with the hair tie) and even with regular old yoga pants (oh yea buy lots of those too) . Towards the end as my maternity jeans didn’t fit well I didn’t want to buy a new pair it came back in handy. Plus postpartum when no pants fit regardless of maternity.
Also if Old Navy has their regular tank tops still on sale for super cheap, go up one size, they’re really long and work great as a cheap way to not have to spend more money on maternity stuff. I think they were down to $3 or $4 recently.
Great tips! I need to get a Bella Band…are those at Target? (Although I must say…maternity pants are the BOMB! Why don’t people wear these all the time- regardless of baby?!)
HAHA! I loved maternity pants until the end. Then I just wanted to wear a belt with my jeans instead of a band LOL. But seriously anything comfy. Check out yoga pants in the juniors dept at kohls too. They don’t always cover your stomach but unless you need the extra support right now they are an awesome way to get away with “looking like you have dress pants” on but still dressing insanely comfy.
You might be able to get off brands at target. I ordered mine online. http://www.ingridandisabel.com/shop/bellaband Kind of on the expensive side but 100% worth it for the amount I used it (plus it still fits post baby and can suck it in when you need it and it looks like you have a lacy tank top on LOL)
Looking into it- thank you!!
Cute stuff!! I’m trying not to spend so much as this is #2 for us and have been given a bunch of stuff from friends but I’m loving target.com maternity sweater dresses!! A few weeks ago they were buy one get one 50% off and I am thinking I might need more!!
I bet that’s really helpful having stuff from your first time around (and from friends!) Will have to check out the sweater dresses…they sound warm and comfy! Let me know next time you see a sale!
Maternity pants always feel more comfortable than regular pants because they put less pressure on your belly. Even before you ever show, pants will feel uncomfortable pressing there. I’m glad you got some good stuff!
So true- they are SO much more comfortable!
You are so lucky to find maternity tights at target – they didn’t have any when I was looking! I did end up getting some at a pea in the pod but I haven’t worn them yet… whoops. It looks like you got some good basics. I found that my black dress and black pants have been my most versatile pieces!
Those tights are coming in handy with winter coming- that’s for sure! Black seems to be versatile (and flattering) right?!
Ah, you found some really great pieces, Valerie! They’ll take you through your pregnancy and in the weeks after your baby is born very nicely :) And that red Stitch Fix sweater you got is amazing. I want it!!
It’s so comfy– and I hear it comes in a black/white combo too!