Suits / Work clothes

anvloveskme

Hi Ladies,

I am only 14 weeks but my work suits do not fit anymore.  I have to wear suits (or at least a blazer) for court.  Any recommendations for fashionable office appropriate suits separates to get me through the pregnancy.  I was about a size 14 prior to pregnancy and was thinking of maybe just trying a plus size blazer and seeing how that would work out...anyone gone that route? 

Thanks!
 

pdxjenn

My rec would be to go up a size or 2. Try Good will or another resale shop. That way you are not spending a ton. I know Goodwill and Value Village always have a great selection of blazers, I used to have to wear them at work also.

 

LisiLynn

I would stalk the resale shops. I just bought the cutest dress for $2 at one in Vancouver. Also the big consignment events are all coming up and they always have maternity clothing. Going up a size or two is a great idea for the short term. When you're in you're third trimester you'll need actual maternity clothing but not too much, you'll only need it for a very short time. I would also try JC Penny, I found some great deals on work clothing there, not the most fashionable but they had a better selection for work appropriate attire. Also the Motherhood Maternity Outlets are great, I scored huge at the one in Troutdale during my last pregnancy. They carry items from all of their stores like Mimi and A Pea in a Pod. And lastly, hit up Old Navy. Their stuff isn't the best quality, but its not like it has to last for very long.

anvloveskme

Just wanted to let folks know that I found some pretty good stuff at JC Penney - not somewhere I would normally shop, so I was pleasantly surprised.  Got some black dress pants, black pencil skirt, white blouse and a couple of sweaters all for around $10-$20, so I thought that was great.  Still searching for a blazer though (mimi/pea in the pod had ones that were $250, WTF!!).  I have just been leaving mine unbuttoned for the time being.

Katya8681

I know this is a little late, but I really like the maternity work pants from Motherhood. I bought them early in my pregnancy and they've lasted me all the way through. They're classic and COMFY! I think they have some nice tops too, but I didn't really need them. I just got tops at ROSS. They're cheap.