This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to refer back. This week we're discussing maternity clothes!
Please use the prompts below to try to share as much relevant info as you can in a format that is easy for those reading to navigate and respond to.
For S+TMs:
- Individual (e.g., lifestyle) factors that might influence your choice:
- Favorite maternity clothes/lines/stores:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- What you like and don't like about it:
- Is there a brand/type of maternity clothes you don't have but are considering? Why?:
- Is there a brand/type of maternity clothes you've tried that you absolutely hate? Why?:
- Additional thoughts on maternity clothes?:
For FTMs:
- Maternity clothes/lines/stores you're interested in:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- Any questions for S+TMs?:
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Re: Product Spotlight: Maternity Clothes
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
https://www.calvinklein.ca/en/womens-clothing/ck-womens-underwear/womens-bras/invisibles-lightly-lined-v-neck-bralette-52264708
I almost choked in one of my sports bra yesterday...😅
My BFF send me a bunch of her maternity favorites, which are actually not maternity, but a size up in American Eagle. The leggings are amazing because they are super high wait and do not roll down and the T-shirt she sent is huge and comfy and really good for days when you don't want to show it all off.
I got some maternity leggings from Blanqi (they were running a huge sale) because I'm very susceptible to instagram ads. I find them to be a little hard to put on, very long (I'm 5'6 and there is soooooo much length left at the ankle), also they have a weird smell even after washing. I'm returning the other 2 pairs since I only wore one. They are expensive and not worth the splurge.
Have any of you tried any clothing from Storq? I've been seeing a lot of their ads and I like the look of some of their items, but don't want to buy if their product is meh.
Right now my favorites are my Jessica Simpson Jeans and Jeans from H&M. Both were around $30. I shopped via FaceTime with my little sister at Ross and she bought me a ton of T-Shirts for cheap. I also like to wear the $6 plain maternity tshirts from Walmart. I love wearing maternity clothes because they are flattering to the awkward body and so much more comfortable than normal clothes. Since we only get to spend a few months on them I try to buy on the cheap side. I just bought some shorts and sweatpants for $20 each on Amazon. 🤞🏼They are a good score.
I am pretty happy with the maternity shorts I got from Target, but they are full panel and I am considering trying a pair of side panel shorts from Motherhood - it's getting HOT here!
I am also looking for supportive, comfortable maternity legging shorts/girl shorts for wearing under dresses, but the places I've tried - Blanqi, Senita - are sold out. Any leads? Big pluses for pockets.
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Honestly, I'm 100% obsessed with the 7/8 leggings from American Eagle. They aren't maternity, I sized up 1 size, and they are so comfy and supportive and wash and dry really well with no pilling.
I bought a pair of overalls from Motherhood Maternity. They are so cute and comfy, but I advise everybody to size TF down. So big!
https://www.seraphine.com/en-us/black-maternity-jumpsuit/
It was pricey, but I regret nothing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BQZBL1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i got some beyond yoga maternity leggings and they are not cutting it. I’m constantly having to pull them up and a seam is already unraveling. I like that the Kindred Bravely ones are designed for postpartum too.
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
https://www.kindredbravely.com/products/cherie-maternity-postpartum-support-bike-shorts-pocket-style?variant=32439444799584
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Liu & Qu Maternity Women's Casual Pants Stretchy Comfortable Lounge Pants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z77WCKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yEaaFbJ5KWHC8
I wanted to post here that I finally found some shorts to go under dresses! These are the fourth pair that I’ve ordered. I accidentally sized up but it doesn’t seem to matter. They’re staying up and feel super comfy.
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
https://www.motherhood.com/products/cropped-maternity-jumpsuit-006-95572-000-002?_pos=2&_psq=jumpsuit&_ss=e&_v=1.0
https://latchedmama.com/products/latched-mama-nursing-romper
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Eta: The bamboobies ones come with removeable pads and a band extender
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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https://www.amazon.com/HOFISH-Seamless-Maternity-Bralette-Extenders/dp/B083FF9W19
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20