Maternity Pant and Dress Alternatives *Recommendations needed

kjuryfl

Wow.. I am creating posts like crazy today..

So, summer has made its appearance with a vengeance here is NE Indiana.. Just last week the high was only 60*.. today.. 90*! 

What are you ladies wearing to stay cool this summer? I typically wearing jeans year around.. but that will not fly this year! Where are you finding cute shorts/capris/skirts? Motherhood was a complete fail last time I was there.

TIA! 

Matt Dvorak

I bought a pair of shorts from Old Navy, and a light cotton skirt there as well. I wouldn't say that the shorts are my favorite - but they're fine and will do.

jbj 7497

I'm in Florida, so we've been dealing with this for a while..

i got one pair of nice shorts at pea on the pod

https://www.apeainthepod.com/Product.asp?product_Id=139520033&MasterCategory_Id=MC4

I had a coupon, but honestly, I wear them all the time, so I think they are worth it

I also rock the cotton non-maternity fold over skirt from Old Navy

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=68131&vid=1&pid=809741&scid=809741012

I found a couple pairs of Maternity capri's at Ross for really cheap and i wear sundresses (non maternity) a lot. 

Good luck, and stay cool

JenJar

When I'm home, I plan to live in my yoga capris or gaucho pants.  They are super comfy!  I also have several dresses I plan to wear a lot - most are from consignment sales, but I have one I love from Old Navy. 

kjuryfl

jbj 7497:

I'm in Florida, so we've been dealing with this for a while..

i got one pair of nice shorts at pea on the pod

https://www.apeainthepod.com/Product.asp?product_Id=139520033&MasterCategory_Id=MC4

I had a coupon, but honestly, I wear them all the time, so I think they are worth it

I also rock the cotton non-maternity fold over skirt from Old Navy

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=68131&vid=1&pid=809741&scid=809741012

I found a couple pairs of Maternity capri's at Ross for really cheap and i wear sundresses (non maternity) a lot. 

Good luck, and stay cool

That skirt looks awesome! I might have to run over to Old Navy today..

 

ijack

I have a couple hand-me-down dresses like this that I'm loving right now

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=48687&vid=1&pid=818396&scid=818396022 

I also have a skirt like this (non-maternity) that is comfy 

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55402&vid=1&pid=809741&scid=809741062 

and I've been wearing maxi dresses or gauchos at home. 

Tigerlilym15

I bought several pairs of maternity shorts and capris from kids consignment stores in our area. They were all between $3-$7. Once upon a child is really good if you have one near you. I've also been rocking some swim cover ups with capri leggings (not maternity). You can find a lot of swim cover ups that are sleeveless, roomy, and lightweight but thick enough so they aren't see through. Very comfortable, cute, and affordable. I've also bought some non-maternity skirts at various places that have elastic waists. I wear them below the bump for now and will still be able to wear them post-baby.

alliapistor

I ordered 6 or 7 dresses from Target.  Our Target stores have limited choices, but there are a ton online.  Most are $30 or less.  Dresses have been my go to for work.

https://www.target.com/Maternity-Dresses-Clothing-Womens/b/ref=sc_iw_r_2_0_1293426011?node=1293427011

For the weekends, I got shorts from Old Navy.  I have 2 pair of kacki and 1 pair of jeans.  I don't see them on the Old Navy website now though.

I also bought a pair or non-maternity shorts from Old Navy in a size larger than I normally wear that have an elastic/tie waist and wear them below the bump. 

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=68348&vid=1&pid=861378&scid=861378022

I have found that I don't really care for the full panel/secret fit belly pants/shorts as hot as it is. 

ETA: For Target, I was able to return things in the store even if I bought them online.  Most of the Old Navy and Gap stuff could not be returned to the store and had to be shipped back.  Motherhood/Pea in the Pod will also accept returns in the store.

GBTeacherLady

I just found some stretchy non-maternity skirts and dresses at TJ Maxx and Goodwill.

RunningMom08

jbj 7497:

I also rock the cotton non-maternity fold over skirt from Old Navy

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=68131&vid=1&pid=809741&scid=809741012

This. I LIVE in this skirt. It is soooo comfy and will work even when I'm not pregnant.  

stellahav

demersebm:

jbj 7497:

I also rock the cotton non-maternity fold over skirt from Old Navy

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=68131&vid=1&pid=809741&scid=809741012

This. I LIVE in this skirt. It is soooo comfy and will work even when I'm not pregnant.  

 Same.  It's amazing, and I can get away with wearing it to work.  I'm not usually a big shorts/skirt person though, so I bought a few pairs of capris to wear out in public.  Usually I'm in sweats at home that are either capris or I roll them up to shorts. 

 ETA: capris from pea in the pod and gap -- cost a small fortune, but worth it 

brobbins05

Similar to PP, I have an Old Navy fold over skirt, but mine is maternity.  It's not this exact one, because it was called asymmetrical, but basically the same otherwise:

 https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5868&vid=1&pid=633374&scid=633374012

 

Also, I know you said you didn't like Motherhood, but I really liked these:

https://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=905450048&MasterCategory_Id=MC5

You can wear them as pants or capris.

fabfive

can't even THINK about squeezing all my swolleness into shorts, so i have been wearing the "gaucho" capris from Old Navy and maternity dresses from Old Navy, Target, & Kohls.

we live in indy and the heat has been brutal (dreading July & August!)!!!! 

jgarretson

I am also a jeans kind of girl, but this summer I am sticking with sun dresses and swim suit coverups. Found a ton at Target and Old Navy. Also got some athletic shorts a size larger than normal to go with tank tops and t-shirts. Good Luck!