i think you should definitely add a few pieces, but I would not spend high dollar to update, find some affordable options and save the more expensive purchases for later.

Thistle - I concur with everyone else. Go through what you have, select the best, and buy a few nice things to shake it up. Fortunately you have an awesome shoe collection so that should make many old things look fresh. I bought a lot of my maternity clothes from the gap. Cute and not pricey. But pregnancy is so hard on the body, you deserve to feel good in what you wear!!

Ironically I spent the most money on maternity clothes for my third pregnancy. I did not regret it at all. That being said, I got the most satisfaction from the workhorse items (jeans, tees and dresses) that I used postpartum as well. My normal body shape is thin through the waist and bigger in the hips/thighs, so pregnancy weight is a totally different challenge for me and my regular wardrobe is just about useless for over a year. I agree with the accessories/shoes/bag ideas and just the right shape/length on your pants, skirts and dresses. I went up 1/2 shoe size after my first and again after my third pregnancy so I had to get rid of most shoes. I normally do not love wrap dresses, but I had a few of those that were great for breast feeding as well, if that is what you are planning to do. Also, I think a maternity capsule refresh is a great time to use trendy colors since you will only have the clothes for a limited time anyway. Best wishes with your growing family!

Treat yourself. Doesn't need to be a lot of new stuff but a few items seem to be in order to look and feel your best.

Just chiming in to agree with everyone else!

Even though your maternity wardrobe is "temporary," you still have to show up in it every day until baby pops out!

I literally bought boxes of clothes (eg a lot of clothes together for little $$) off a parents' list in my area. Can you find anything like this?

Absolutely. No need to buy quite the same quality your might under normal circumstances, but fresher items with your best colors, fit and silhouettes will help you feel and look your best. I think its important for career reasons, too. Looking polished and ready to go will signal that you are on the top of your game, even on days when your feet hurt and you're dying for a nap!

I vote yes. I remeber when I was pregnant, I felt big, chunky and not fab, so a wardrobe that doens't makes you happy will do nothing for you.
Maybe update only some pieces, a dress, the tops.

Update: So, I tried on a bunch of the trousers from last go around, and I either tossed or donated half of them. Either the fit was off, or the fabric was terrible. I am just not dealing with lint catcher or pilled fabric Note to self, leggings don't store very well!

I also donated both pair of jeans I had. DH reminded me that they were so uncomfortable last pregnancy that I never wore them. At only 16 weeks, they weren't great (the stretch bit that goes over the belly is in an odd position compared to the rest of my trousers).

Oddly, I have not a single pair of shorts. Not one.

I also sorted through my tops, and while they all fit, I am surprised at how worn most of them look. I must've really worn the heck out of them last time around, or it could be that they were all cotton. Or a combination of the two!

So, on my short list:
1. One pair of full length jeans
2. One pair of boyfriend jeans
3. One pair of jean shorts
4. One pair of bermuda shorts
5. Leggings for under tunics
6. Potential top refresh in pretty summer colors

I'm glad you're going to go ahead and get a few refresher pieces. My "baby" is in his mid 20s, so I had several jumpers I wore (over and over). Since I was pregnant in the summer on the Gulf Coast, I had a pair of shorts but no long pants. I remember when the first cold front came through in the fall. I went outside without a jacket or shoes and the cold air felt wonderful!

Good to hear the results of your sort-through. Now you have a focused shopping list; good job!

Late to the party, but I just wanted to say that I like the idea of treating yourself to a few new items that will feel completely "fresh", Thistle, and great job with compiling your short list. (ETA: there are some maternity wear items in Finds, including several pairs of jeans, perhaps have a look there too).

I say definitely yes! With my second pregnancy I actually went to a speciality maternity dress maker who made me a couple of items which I mixed and matched throughout my pregnancy with the items I already had and wore well into the first year. I felt good and looked good (IMO)

You've done great! Taking action helps a lot. I find that sometimes I noodle over something in theory, but then if I just try stuff on, it becomes clear. Also just doing some shopping for maternity items can help clarify--see what's out there these days, and that may coincide with your list, or you might find some items that work better.

Great list! Definitely refresh.

I'm stunned you kept any of it. By the time I had my kiddo I was so sick of my maternity clothes I would have burned them if they hadn't all been ponte material (seriously, what is up with polyester maternity pants?)

I'd ditch the jeans for pregnancy TBH unless you stumble across perfect ones. If you didn't wear them last time I don't know why you'd wear them this time. (I didn't wear mine either and I am a total jeans girl as you know). And leggings and tunics are always super cute on pregnant ladies IMO.

I spent my entire pregnancy in Old Navy regular yoga pants because they looked like real pants under a maternity shirt and the fold over top slung under the bump. Just a thought!

Nothing like seeing what's what in reality when it comes down to it.

I went off to check out the Jennifer Love Hewitt maternity collection for Pea in the Pod that just came out. For inspiration. A little ordinary, IMO, but that's her style and she wears it pretty well. I did like her drapey, slanty sleeve tee thing tho. On trend and looks comfy.

http://www.apeainthepod.com/JenniferLoveHewitt.asp