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Maternity Basics for Fall

Mama-to-be and feeling more wide than small screen these days?

09.29.2009

Submitted by alara on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 11:00pm.

Just for Mom

The Bite:

Get ready for your close-up when you pull on planet-friendly maternity wear that'll flatter you and your bump. (No floral tents here.) Stretchy waistband accessories'll only get you so far, so when it's time to, um, expand your current wardrobe, these fall basics will keep you comfortable and chic. And...scene.

The Benefits:

Shooting eco-footage. We found clothes made with organically processed lyocell (sleek fabric spun from wood fiber and finished sans chems) and organic cotton (grown without pesticides).
Hitting the set in classic style. These are go-to staples - the perfect long-sleeve tee, flattering sweater, or everyday pants - so they're versatile enough to wear almost anywhere.

Wanna Try:

Start by making the most of the clothes you already own, like layering dresses and empire-waist tops over leggings or low-rise pants; then move on to waistband stretchers.
Jessica Scott Blazer Sharp - go to work or dinner in this smart, organic cotton sateen empire-waist jacket; a great layering piece over dresses or jeans that adds polish; in brown with pink trim or black with green trim ($95).
Japanese Weekend Maternity V-Neck - flattering, ocean blue organic cotton top with sleeves to the elbow and empire waist; doubles later as a nursing top ($80).
Japanese Weekend Maternity Pant - organic cotton black pant with boot that you can wear high over the belly or folded over low ($68).
Jessica Scott Long-Sleeve Tee - versatile and elegant tee with ballet neck and bell sleeves; made of soft lyocell in six colors ($50).
Belly Bundles - hooray for maternity resale online; we spotted fall-weather corduroy jackets and a faux shearling coat on the cheap.

Timeout

Mama Bite Editor Alison bought a couple maternity items she'd love to keep wearing if they didn't make her look, well, pregnant.

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Mama Biters pick up a top made with organic cotton instead of conventional cotton, we'll keep the weight of 24 starlets in pesticides off farmland.

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