what are you doing for clothing these last few months & afterwards?

RussianMommy

I don't know why in God's name I felt the need to do this, but I put on my pre-pregnancy jeans to see how they fit - ya, I couldn't even get them over my thighs

The maternity jeans I have are so uncomfortable - I'm always pulling them up (I had to get a medium because although the small fit overall, they were tight in the knees which didn't look good)

I've got 3 more months of pregnancy left. I've managed to only buy 1 mat bra, 1 mat jeans, 1 mat yoga pants and 1 mat dress pants and a couple bigger sizes of regular t-shirts. I'm a SAHW so I didn't need to buy much. That being said, I need a few more clothing items to get me through these last few months. I was going to just start wearing yoga pants and buy some new running shoes, but I feel so frumpy in them, especially because I am short and I have gained weight everywhere (normally I wear jeans with heeled wedges). I feel like an oompa loompa.

any suggestions on what to buy for the last few months?? I live in a relatively mild climate, and have managed to get by without buying a jacket.  I dont even think we're getting snow this winter - yay!!! 

since we're due in April, I feel like I'm going to need to buy an entire new summer wardrobe because my body has changed so much. As much as I love buying new things, I hate that I've spent money on stuff I probably won't be able to wear again. what are you ladies planning on doing?

jmchiaravalle

I feel the same way. I've just been wearing a lot of leggings and tights with dresses, tunics, and big sweaters. I've only bought a few items because I think buying over priced ugly jeans is silly. I can't find any that are tight enough to stay up yet while also getting over my hips. I'm full figured so I have managed to just alter what I wore already a bit and just be excited that I can flaunt my belly instead of hiding it for once. :

alexandrea&corey

Check out old navy's maternity jeans! They're cute and not overly priced plus will work postpartum and still hold everything together !!

RussianMommy

alexandrea&corey:

Check out old navy's maternity jeans! They're cute and not overly priced plus will work postpartum and still hold everything together !!

I'm in Canada and we don't have Old Navy Maternity. Infact, my city only has 1 maternity store and even if I order online, it's automatically 2 weeks and $$$ shipping. 

mollyskywalker

I'm stuck in a rut myself. I've been wearing jeans to work a lot because I only have 2 pairs of maternity pants. I don't know if it's just me but I feel like the maternity clothes are not as good as they were 2 years ago when I was pregnant with DS (and even then they weren't that great). Or maybe I was a little more excited about maternity clothes then because it was my first. I had DS in January so after the delivery it was easy to just wear sweats. Now that I'm due in late April I'm a bit nervous because it's going to be getting warmer sooner and I'll have to show some skin...gasp! Have you tried Target? Again, I feel like the options there aren't as good as they were 2 years ago but you might find a few things. 

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OhSewCrafty

Several of my maternity items are from consignment. If you have any baby/kid consignment stores in your area, they will have maternity clothes. I recently got 2 pairs of jeans (one Motherhood Maternity, the other Old Navy) for $8 each.

ekendall09

OhSewCrafty:

Several of my maternity items are from consignment. If you have any baby/kid consignment stores in your area, they will have maternity clothes. I recently got 2 pairs of jeans (one Motherhood Maternity, the other Old Navy) for $8 each.

Love these prices!  I need to hit old navy more for things other than shirts!

Mrs.Leah.Maria

OhSewCrafty:

Several of my maternity items are from consignment. If you have any baby/kid consignment stores in your area, they will have maternity clothes. I recently got 2 pairs of jeans (one Motherhood Maternity, the other Old Navy) for $8 each.

This.

As for PP, consignment, dresses and buying a cheap pair or two of a size larger jeans. 

molly1108-2

Maybe for post-baby look into some skirts with elastic waists for warmer weather? I have a couple from Target and Ann Taylor Loft I think (but I see them everywhere) that are cute but I wear when I feel gross and like nothing fits.

crunchymnm

Yep I only wear mat jeans when I'm going out in public, and even then sometimes I go with yoga pants lol. In house, I live in yoga pants.
After having DS, I was still in mat jeans for several months until I fit back into my regular pants.. but I refused to by larger pants lol.

none5

H&M. I just got a bunch of sweaters--mostly non-maternity for cheap! They also have maternity clothes that aren't terrible. I didn't pay more than $15 for an item.

UberBiz

I am the Queen of Frump. I have two maternity jeans and two maternity dress pants that I wear to work, and as soon as I get home I change into sweat pants, or a pair of fleece pajama pants (They had a sale at IBC and I got a pair in LARGE and I'm petite at 4'10" and they are SO COMFY). My fav sweats are getting tight, so I may go to Walmart soon and get a pair in a larger size just to get me by for the next few months.

Mommymorticia

jmchiaravalle:

I feel the same way. I've just been wearing a lot of leggings and tights with dresses, tunics, and big sweaters. I've only bought a few items because I think buying over priced ugly jeans is silly. I can't find any that are tight enough to stay up yet while also getting over my hips. I'm full figured so I have managed to just alter what I wore already a bit and just be excited that I can flaunt my belly instead of hiding it for once. :

Ya, this is pretty much what I have been doing, lots of leggings and big sweaters. I wear 3 pairs of maternity jeans occasionally but I find that they fall down all of the time. Idk if it's just that the band is SO stretchy or they don't fit me right, idk. For Spring I'm just hoping it stays cold for a while. Not looking forward to really warm weather right after/around giving birth. I'll probably get some nice empire waist dresses/tops that kind of hide everything for next spring/summer until I can drop some weight.

blueandgray

Its a good time of year for sales.  Old Navy, Gap (they both always have huge sale sections online) and Target are my go-to for cheap maternity clothes, I recently had a lot of luck with H&M maternity too.  For spring clothes, Old Navy regular (non-maternity) makes a TON of elastic waist skirts, shorts, etc, and lots of jersey dresses.  Those worked great for me for my July baby last time, and pefect for the couple weeks pp before I buttoned my regular clothes again.  It may be too cold for most of that this time.

For versatility & to keep your shopping to a minimum, I'd recommend you get a couple of maternity sweater and/or jersey dresses.  You can wear with leggings and/or tights & boots now with cardigans, then with flats when the weather warms up.  I too hate maternity pants and feel like I'm always tugging on them.  Fortunately, many of my non-mat work pants are still comfortable enough to wear most days with the belly band and a maternity shirt.  Also, you can probably wear button down shirts and cardigans (unbuttoned) you already own with maternity tank tops that are nice & long.  That's a cheap option too.

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha

I have a feeling my Summer wardrobe will consist of lots of flowy dresses - the same I wore when I was pg with DD2. I will probably still look pregnant in them, but I don't care - When I'm dealing with 3 little ones and going on minimal sleep, I know comfort will be at the top of my priority list, not style.

NicoleSB80

I keep recommending Gap for pants.   They don't come in S/M/L they come in sizes so they actually fit my body a million times better than the ones I got at MM.    I am wearing the same "size" as I was prepregnancy just in the maternity fit instead of regular.    

elbou

RussianMommy:

alexandrea&corey:

Check out old navy's maternity jeans! They're cute and not overly priced plus will work postpartum and still hold everything together !!

I'm in Canada and we don't have Old Navy Maternity. Infact, my city only has 1 maternity store and even if I order online, it's automatically 2 weeks and $$$ shipping. 

Where in Canada are you? I'm in Toronto, and almost every Old Navy store here has a maternity section. Some are small, and it may be hit or miss, but the prices are decent...especially the ones on sale (I got a pair of maternity jeans less than a week ago for $19.99). Maybe it would be worth your time to check out a bigger city nearby to see if they do have one?

jmchiaravalle

alexandrea&corey:

Check out old navy's maternity jeans! They're cute and not overly priced plus will work postpartum and still hold everything together !!

I tried a few pairs on yesterday, and wasn't impressed. They kept sliding down.