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I was able to borrow some cute maternity clothes from my friends and they were really flattering. I actually enjoyed having my belly. For the first time in my life, I didn't have worry about if my stomach was flat, since everyone seems to think pregnant women are cute, no matter what shape or size they are.

I used to get pedicures! Having pretty toes with pretty polish made me feel pretty!

Keep the awesome advice coming ladies! Loving these tips.

@Rubies I have a gift cert for a pedi and I SO want to use it, but I've heard it's not safe. I think I'm going to ok it with the doctor and go at the start of the 2nd trimester since hopefully I'll be leaving the house more then (and less sick.) I totally agree, though, pedis make you feel pretty and put together!

I forgot! I wore form fitting clothes or things belted in. it helped me to look pregnant rather than big. Made me feel less dumpy and frumpy. I,also showed off the boobs. Though they grew so much it was hard not to!

I played up everything else: Nice soft make-up, good haircut, cute accessories. Oh, and some nice comfortable tall boots to go with the stretchy leggings that you'll wear A LOT towards the end of your pregnancy. Boots always make me feel "kick-ass"!

It's not easy to feel pretty during pregnancy! I did love my baby bump though, any ruched shirt that showed it off was great. I never could get away with tight shirts pre-pregnancy, so I loved to wear tighter clothes since the new belly hid the old belly.

I got a pair of ballet flats from Dessy and a maternity skirt from Old Navy, those things really helped!

How about a massage or mani/pedi or a new haircut (nothing drastic, just a trim)?

I agree with accentuating your belly. That has helped me. For once I'm happy to show off my belly. Ruched shirts are fantastic for that.

I splurged on maternity clothing - granted nothing from prepregnancy fit me after 14 wks so I needed lots. I have found that form fitting maternity clothes make me feel less frumpy and I try to accessorizewith long necklaces and jewelry. Also I splurged on a pair of citizens maternity jeans so I feel stylish on weekend. Don't get me wrong, sometimes I feel like a whale....but cute clothes really helps ; )

I spent the money on some pretty, stylish maternity clothes/larger sizes of regular clothes once I couldn't fit into most of my regular stuff & that worked well I also got manicures & kept my hair trimmed & styled.

Since gaining weight in my early 20s, my tummy has always been my problem area. So while pregnant, no fat tummy, just a cute bump. I was also really happy and glowing the whole time. Soooo, I spent a ton of money on maternity clothing, and it was worth every penny. I floated down the street like a freaking balloon. I've never felt so beautiful and full of life as I did then, and having beautiful stylish clothing only helped.

I'd say go for it, and spend a little money to feel beautiful and comfortable. You can always sell it to a thrift store later, or just pass it on to a girlfriend.

I really like having cute maternity jeans--I've gotten several comments in the past week about how I don't LOOK like I'm wearing frumpy maternity jeans, so I would spend money on ones that are cute and fit well in the legs. I didn't spend all that much--I have a bootcut pair and 2 skinnies from Motherhood. And I love to accessorize--scarves are easy and perfect for fall.