where do you get your maternity clothes?

brandystar

I purchased a pair of jeans, 3 pair of panties and 2 tops from Motherhood Maternity about a month ago and every single thing already has a hole or is frayed. I don't wear normal clothes much (I wear scrubs every day to work) but need some non-scrub stuff too.

I've looked at Target and JC Penney but haven't seen anything I like. I did order some stuff from JCP online but haven't received it yet. 

I'm getting desperate because very few on my normal clothes fit anymore.

Please help! Thank you! 

 

Mrs.Froggianna

Old Navy was my go-to store for my 1st pregnancy.  This time I haven't found as much stuff that I love as before.  Gap is pretty good if you can catch their stuff on sale.  I've also had luck with Rock-A-Bye Baby (a resale shop near Research & Great Hills) for pants.

babymillie

I LIVED in these dresses from Targ et -  https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=mossimo+dress&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallany%7Call+categories

They aren't maternity, but they were perfect.  So comfy, and you can "grow" into them with a big belly.  Since it's getting colder you could wear a cardi and some leggings with them.   

I had a few maternity pieces from Motherhood as well, but most of them started falling apart like you said.  Otherwise, it was Old Navy fold down yoga pants with a XXL hoodie from Target.  Which I still wear.   

fjaril

I also puffy heart old navy (wish it was still in stores).

there is pea in the pod at some malls, also there is a section in macy's and I think some of the other major department stores. 

I've actually had great luck with my motherhood stuff, I'm wearing what I wore from my 1st again.

I've bought off of ebay also. 

babymillie

babymillie:

I LIVED in these dresses from Targ et -  https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=mossimo+dress&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallany%7Call+categories

They aren't maternity, but they were perfect.  So comfy, and you can "grow" into them with a big belly.  Since it's getting colder you could wear a cardi and some leggings with them.   

I had a few maternity pieces from Motherhood as well, but most of them started falling apart like you said.  Otherwise, it was Old Navy fold down yoga pants with a XXL hoodie from Target.  Which I still wear.   

Shockingly, my link didn't work, but they are -- Mossimo Junior Kimono Sleve Dress.  I have 7 colors (2 black).  try this link:  https://www.target.com/p/Mossimo-Supply-Co-Juniors-Kimono-Dress-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13522789?reco=Rec_pdp_13522789_SolrRecentSearchToPurchase_Adjacency 

MrsNole

Old Navy, Motherhood & Target were where I went!  Loved them all!

amyinaustin

Ditto ON and Target. The quality was good and I'm now re-wearing a lot of my first pregnancy clothes w/ my second pregnancy.  I'm still not having much luck finding jeans that fit comfortably for more than a month (I always feel like they're falling off me).  ON and Target are both reasonably priced and fairly good quality - can't beat that combo.

brandystar

amyinaustin:

...I'm still not having much luck finding jeans that fit comfortably for more than a month (I always feel like they're falling off me).  

I have had the same problem with the pair I have! They seemed to fit well in the store but I'm constantly pulling them up!

Thanks ladies for all the input! I didn't realize ON and GAP had maternity clothes! 

brandystar

That dress looks so cute and comfy! TY!

ssinca

Loved gap and some ON stuff - make sure you read the reviews, I found them to be pretty accurate. I also splurged and bought some seven maternity jeans on ebay, loved them. Might be wearing them tomorrow since my other non-PG sevens don't fit:/

Sinafey

brandystar:

Thanks ladies for all the input! I didn't realize ON and GAP had maternity clothes! 

Most Old Navy's don't.  The Gateway location said Barton Creek stocked maternity, but when I got there they said Bee Caves is the only store that does, grrr.   This was ~2 years ago though, so maybe it's since changed.

sweetdreams2000

I've been getting most of mine from gap (but only on sale... they keep running 30-40% off codes), and AT Loft (same thing - I've been getting them 50% off).

I do like the long sleeve ruched tops from Liz Lange/Target but I had to size up b/c the chest was too fitted for some reason.  These are my go to, I wear them 2-3x per week. 

ssinca

Sinafey:

brandystar:

Thanks ladies for all the input! I didn't realize ON and GAP had maternity clothes! 

Most Old Navy's don't.  The Gateway location said Barton Creek stocked maternity, but when I got there they said Bee Caves is the only store that does, grrr.   This was ~2 years ago though, so maybe it's since changed.

I *think* all ON Austin locations no longer sell maternity. I know the closest gap was San Antonio...and yes, I was tempted to drive just for the store. 

intheatx

I swore by the Gap throughout my pregnancy. I just watched for them to send a big 30 or 40 percent of everything e-mail code, and would make a gigantic order, and return what I didn't like. I had some Old Navy, but had much better luck size- and cut-wise with Gap.

HSartteach

Any suggestions for pants for tall ladies?  Last time I couldn't find much, and luckily it was spring into summer, so I go capris and shorts.  This time, that's not going to cut it.

 

fjaril

ON is online only. some gaps have them in store.

atlantic

Bee cave old navy has maternity. Last Time I was there they had it, and I checked the website and it's still listed as a maternity store.

thethomps

HSartteach:

Any suggestions for pants for tall ladies?  Last time I couldn't find much, and luckily it was spring into summer, so I go capris and shorts.  This time, that's not going to cut it.

 

I'm 5'9" and Gap was the only place I could find maternity pants long enough, because they come in tall length there.  They had really cute trouser jeans that I think they discontinued.  I didn't have any luck at any other place. 

KittyFX

ON Bee Caves has maternity. I was just there the other day and picked up 4 things on clearance. It is slim pickins though. I was also told by a clerk at another ON that you can order online and return in the store. Online it will say "no in-store returns" but this clerk told me that they will take it anyway. The misc items I picked up at the store the other day I think were all returns that they never actually carried in the store. They do always have jeans and tanks and tees and misc other stuff like right now sweaters.

 

abh1977

If you're willing to dig, I've had decent luck at Goodwill (mostly on pants).  The Hill Country Galleria Old Navydefinitely carries maternity, although the selection is small.  Even their long pants are a little short on me, though.  Target stuff doesn't fit me at all. 

For LONG pants (my inseam is 34" barefoot), Gap seems to fit the best.  I did buy a pair of khaki skinny jeans at Forever 21 (I know, I know) that are long enough.  Some of Motherhood's come in long lengths, but I just got them so I don't know how they'll hold up.  A Pea in the Pod pants are long too, but I'm just not willing to spend that much. 

Persa

intheatx:

I swore by the Gap throughout my pregnancy. I just watched for them to send a big 30 or 40 percent of everything e-mail code, and would make a gigantic order, and return what I didn't like. I had some Old Navy, but had much better luck size- and cut-wise with Gap.

This is exactly what I did. In fact, I would do a couple three orders and then send back in one big return, to save on return shipping. 

molliedb

old navy was great!  i though gap wasnt worth the price much, but i can be sorta cheap   i got lots at target as well and forever 21.  i had a few nicer things handed down that were maternal america brand and japanese weekend. those were definitely the highest quality stuff i wore

MrsMillerTime

Most of my tops were from Old Navy or Target.  I did spring for expensive maternity jeans {Sevens} but I did find them cheaper by buying used online from ebay.  IMO the jeans were worth the investment since they were a staple I wore every day.

I did have to wear a couple dresses while I was PG {weddings, banquets, etc.} and had great luck getting those from Due Maternity. 

brandystar

update!

I ordered a bunch of stuff from Old Navy and Gap and I am super pleased! I like most of what I got from  ON and LOVE all the stuff from Gap.

Thanks for all the great input!