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maternity holiday wardrobe nightmare. On a budget.

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bonzo77 · 13/08/2012 22:23

I will be 22 weeks when we go away in 2 and a bit weeks. 10 days in sorrento, all inclusive hotel, will do some sight seeing and some time by pool. No "smart" eating out as will have 2 year old DS with us. I have the sort of bump where I look fat rather than obviously pregnant.
I have: 2 stretchy maxi dresses.
1 knee length black skirt made of soft jersey stuff, not tight IYKWIM
2 other summer dresses that I can get into.
3 black vest tops.
1 soft black lounge pants for aeroplane
Various cardies / hoodies
1 manky old bikini which "will do"
1 non-maternity swimsuit which is fine now, not so sure it will be by the end of the holiday.
Sarong.

All the stuff is quick drying so I can give it a quick wash if required.
I think that is not quite enough. Maybe an extra skirt and some vest tops? Where is good for vest tops? H and M only had black, which is fine but the other 3 i've got are also black. the ones from topshop are too low at the front. I like ones that are just super long rather than lots of ruching. Probably should get another bikini.

Any ideas?

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AmberNectarine · 13/08/2012 22:36

H&M non maternity do great long vests in a variety of colours for £3,99 - go up a size and jobs a good'un. Primark have similar with and even better range of colours for £2.

When I was pregnant last year I bought an el cheapo bikini from Tesco for our holiday. It was £2 each for top and bottom and as they were sold separately I was able to get different sizes which was useful for giant boobs.

Empire line maxis are fab when pregnant and I also had a pair of m-uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.8/1630168808these which were lovely and comfy, and can be worn when not pg.

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