I just got non-maternity clothes a size up or so last time. I looked for flowy cut tops, swing dresses, and empire waist tunic tops. For pants, I did get a couple of pairs of maternity, but they were uncomfortable and hard to keep up. It was probably just the brand. I didn't get very big though with my last pregnancy. He was a small baby, so it worked for me. This time who knows how much I'll grow.
This time I have already found some regular shirts at Old Navy that are pretty roomy and will last for awhile. I have found a dress and split back top that will work from Torrid. I plan to order some things online from Macy's and PinkBlush, which has plus size maternity.
I normally am a large/xL depending on store, but I recently purchased several flowy non-maternity tops from ModCloth. Also, PinkBlush and Motherhood Maternity both have XL and plus size maternity clothes.
Motherhood Maternity is a great brand. Honestly, my in-laws are total yard salers and I'm absolutely racking up in plus size maternity clothes. I have some great jeans, capris, and tops that my MIL and DH's aunt found for $.50-$1.00. I have a really nice pair of Liz Lange jeans and two great maternity tops from Target, also. If you're in and area that has yard/garage sales, I would absolutely skim those. Thrift stores too. Not nursing bras though. I would just buy nursing bras new from a store like Target.
I normally am a large/xL depending on store, but I recently purchased several flowy non-maternity tops from ModCloth. Also, PinkBlush and Motherhood Maternity both have XL and plus size maternity clothes.
ModCloth is the best! Would you mind telling us which shirts you bought there?? I was browsing their website but couldn't find anything that looked comfortable.
@MaryNog I have currently "A Crush on Casual" and "Simplicity on a Saturday" that I'm using as maternity tops. I also have the "Breath taking Tiger Lilies" skirt that I imagine will work well worn above the bump when necessary.
@MaryNog I have currently "A Crush on Casual" and "Simplicity on a Saturday" that I'm using as maternity tops. I also have the "Breath taking Tiger Lilies" skirt that I imagine will work well worn above the bump when necessary.
Those are gorgeous!!! Hope you mind if I steal your idea
Pink Blush Maternity has a plus size line and its awesome!!! Good quality, and really cute stuff. They seem to have at least 20% every other week or so, so I've gotten a bunch of dresses that are super comfy and people have complimented them. try it out. A word on sizing - I'm a size 18/2x nearly everywhere, but they skew small - I had to return everything and order it in a 3X.
Re: Plus Size Maternity Clothes
This time I have already found some regular shirts at Old Navy that are pretty roomy and will last for awhile. I have found a dress and split back top that will work from Torrid. I plan to order some things online from Macy's and PinkBlush, which has plus size maternity.
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BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017