I love consignment clothes and hit up goodwill for my maternity tops. The only things I'll invest in new are maternity jeans and bras lol, but i got one of each at target so I'm set. I'll go back for shorts eventually. I also indulged in a Dwell & Slumber lounge dress and ooooooh my gosh it's heavenly soft. Totally worth the $60. For summer I'm planning on living in my looser maxi dresses and skirts with tanks. I do have a few shirts from motherhood from last time around that i love and an excited to live in, but i found most of them second hand. But honestly most if my post partum clothes from toddler life are going to work well through most if this pregnancy, I've sideways been a fan of button ups and looser tops. Pairing with maternity tanks and leggings and I'm set.
I just got a maternity Stitch Fix box today! It wasn't as exciting as my normal boxes are but still worth it. They sent a bunch of semi-basics. I got a super well fitting pair of jean capris, a set of three support camis, a nice blouse, open cardigan, and another open style top.
@KFrob I just ordered a maternity stitch fix box that comes in two weeks. I’m so excited!!! I asked for transition pieces to help me camouflage this awkward in between stage and a dress for Easter and an April wedding.
If you're a leggings gal like myself but want a little tummy support, Time and True leggings at Wal-Mart. In love with them. And they're a little thicker than normal leggins!
I'd like to not have to buy if I don't have to.. once it gets warmer where I live it's flowy dresses till October!! Though with this weather it'll be cold forever...
@drurose i just ordered these. Less for sleeping and more for lounging but i usually live in h&m sweatpants so I'm optimistic about their maternity option
Thanks! I didn't know they had maternity, that seems like good option. They'd be more for wearing around the house for me too but I hate having to carry my phone around!
@theglitteredpterodactyl Pockets are the best! I love when dresses have them. Which brings me to question why some of my maternity jeans don't have pockets. Bc you're pregnant your jeans don't need pockets?!
@drurose first time around I wore my regular loose fitting PJ bottoms just under my belly. It was nice because that was one thing I didn't have to buy. Towards the end when I didn't like anything going over my belly because it was really sensitive so I lived in lounge pants/shorts and sports bras My DD was born in August so I was always hot.
@kfrob it drives me crazy! Especially because at work I need to have my badge on me if I leave my office to go anywhere (the bathroom, kitchen, cafeteria, get water). I'm so used to having belt loops to attach it to. Now I don't have loops or pockets.
I went out yesterday and bought some maternity pants for work bc my dressy pants just weren't working anymore and showing up to work pantsless would probably be frowned upon lol. Even with the hair tie trick and bella band, I just wanted some pants that fit.
There's a Motherhood Maternity outlet 4 minutes from my house (dangerous haha) and so I went there and found some great stuff from their "Career" line that was perfect for my job. I got a few pairs of dress pants - in navy, black, and pale pink (they had them in the slim ankle length or with a flare) and printed sleeveless tops (one hunter green, one navy and white, and one black and white polka dot) that I pair with a blazer. It's very professional and yet, I feel like I'm in pajamas! Why have I not been wearing maternity clothes my entire non-pregnant adult life? lol
I also got some pea in the pod tank tops on the clearance rack, a pair of jean shorts where my thighs don't rub (whaaaat?! amazing), and an awesome pair of white jean capris that are sooo comfy.
Me: 33 DH: 31 Location: Castle Rock, CO DD: 10.13.18 baby #2 due: 7.14.20
@theglitteredpterodactyl Pockets are the best! I love when dresses have them. Which brings me to question why some of my maternity jeans don't have pockets. Bc you're pregnant your jeans don't need pockets?!
@kfrob that was legitimately my biggest issue with maternity pants when I was pregnant with DS! I mean come on, why do clothes companies think pregnant ladies don’t need pockets?!?
@sarahzett I did the same! In fact, I bet we got the same polka dot shirt haha!
And I completely agree - how have I not been wearing maternity pants at least while bloated and PMS-ing?!? I never want to take them off!
I also have to say, I was trying to stretch it as long as I could in regular clothes and I’m so glad I gave in. I’m so much more comfortable, plus might as well get as much use out of them as I can!
I would wear DHs baggy sweatpants everywhere if that was acceptable. I think I may just buy a few pairs of men’s sweatpants to wear around the house because comfort + pockets is king right now and I’m tired of my man bitching that he never has clean sweatpants anymore!
@jynjer91 I wore DH’s pajama pants up until the day I delivered. Literally wore them to the hospital. DH whined about how I stole them for months until he was freezing in the hospital. Then he was glad he could steal them back.
I’m bumping this thread up since a lot of us are getting bigger now and are probably wearing more and more maternity clothes. I need to go shopping for more summery stuff since I was pregnant with DS mostly in the winter last time, and I hate that basically everything except motherhood is online only. I hate having to ship things back to return when I end up hating how they look/fit. Anyone find any new good places?
@pumpkinpancake I ordered a few things from Old Navy this week (they were having a sweet 40% off sale on select items) that I really like! Old Navy is one of the few stores I can trust in sizing (with maybe the exception of blue jeans, but I haven't tried those in maternity yet).
Ross and Old Navy have been my go-to for maternity clothes for all three pregnancies. Also if y'all haven't checked out Poshmark, you should. I've gotten quite a few things on there this time around.
Old Navy is my go to as well. Though I’m admittedly a very jeans and a T-shirt kind of girl. Nothing fancy over here. Some of the stores around here carry maternity in store, but not all. I order most of it and return to store if necessary.
I won an award and need a formal dress for the dinner. The dress code specifically suggests a long dress (or a pants suit, but my dress pants definitely aren't going to fit, and I'd rather wear a dress) in a dark or neutral colour, and ahhhhh. Everything I'm seeing online looks like a garden party bridesmaid frolic in the flowers type of deal. I am usually down for frolicking, but the dress code colour specificity makes me nervous. I hate wearing black, but I guess a navy or dark green or burgundy would work. I'm not sure if I should get a formal maternity dress, or just find a dress I like with a high waist and room for a little bump. Also it's in Florida and I'm a nervous armpit sweating type, so sleeves are a no. I'm also considering renting a dress, but am really nervous, since I won't see it until right before the event, and we'll be on vacation and then heading straight to the event.
We have a Motherhood Maternity Outlet near us so I went there yesterday and all of their clothes were very decently priced. They even had all pants on sale buy one get one 50% off. I would definitely recommend finding an outlet store if you have one.
Also, I have no idea why I was so resistant to maternity pants...I can’t believe how much more comfortable I was at dinner with friends last night wearing my new maternity jeans! Those things are amazing and I may never go back to real pants.
Petite Moms PSA (I’m 5’1 / 105lb / sz. 0 pre-pregnancy)...I looked everywhere for maternity pants that actually “fit” & I just purchased pants from Old Navy & Target. Old Navy “Rockstar” pants are very slim in hips and legs and go down to size 1 and XS in tops/dresses. Target “Isabel” pants go down to a 0 or 00 (and fit like regular jeans) & XS in tops/dresses ... I know LOFT also carries Petite Maternity & heard great things (they’re just a little out of my price range).
@melbo444 Congrats! I'm feeling the same way about getting a dress for a June wedding in DC. I’m afraid of being a sweaty mess and everything I'm finding is either too causual, too bridesmaidy, or looks cheap. Theres nothing in my style. I second checking out ASOS
I've gotten most of my maternity clothes from Target. The Motherhood store in our mall had a clearance section and the clothes are priced pretty good. I recommend looking there if you live by one.
Also, I browse at thrift stores, Facebook marketplace and the swap meet for used maternity clothes.
If anyone has a Just Between Friends sale coming up in their area, they can be a treasure trove for maternity clothes. I went to one a couple of weeks ago, and the maternity selection was fantastic. Tons of new or barely worn clothes that most people had marked for around $5. I know they can be hit or miss depending on your area though.
Re: Maternity Clothes
I went home at lunch...so I could change. Hooray for maternity clothes!
ETA: a discussion on full panel vs side panel jeans is in this thread: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/comment/90562774/#Comment_90562774
that's why I brought it back
I went out yesterday and bought some maternity pants for work bc my dressy pants just weren't working anymore and showing up to work pantsless would probably be frowned upon lol. Even with the hair tie trick and bella band, I just wanted some pants that fit.
There's a Motherhood Maternity outlet 4 minutes from my house (dangerous haha) and so I went there and found some great stuff from their "Career" line that was perfect for my job. I got a few pairs of dress pants - in navy, black, and pale pink (they had them in the slim ankle length or with a flare) and printed sleeveless tops (one hunter green, one navy and white, and one black and white polka dot) that I pair with a blazer. It's very professional and yet, I feel like I'm in pajamas! Why have I not been wearing maternity clothes my entire non-pregnant adult life? lol
I also got some pea in the pod tank tops on the clearance rack, a pair of jean shorts where my thighs don't rub (whaaaat?! amazing), and an awesome pair of white jean capris that are sooo comfy.
Me: 33 DH: 31
Location: Castle Rock, CO
DD: 10.13.18
baby #2 due: 7.14.20
And I completely agree - how have I not been wearing maternity pants at least while bloated and PMS-ing?!? I never want to take them off!
I also have to say, I was trying to stretch it as long as I could in regular clothes and I’m so glad I gave in. I’m so much more comfortable, plus might as well get as much use out of them as I can!
Me: 33 DH: 31
Location: Castle Rock, CO
DD: 10.13.18
baby #2 due: 7.14.20
Also, I have no idea why I was so resistant to maternity pants...I can’t believe how much more comfortable I was at dinner with friends last night wearing my new maternity jeans! Those things are amazing and I may never go back to real pants.
Also, I browse at thrift stores, Facebook marketplace and the swap meet for used maternity clothes.