I'd like to whine about maternity clothes.

KristenBtobe · August 2009

My mom and I went out yesterday to look for some maternity clothes. I have a lot of dresses and work clothes from Maggie but I need some casual items to fill in, and man, the selection is awful. I always had good luck at Gap, and this time I saw nothing. I hate Motherhood with every fiber of my being but we even went there and no dice. Target had zilch also. I guess I need to make a trip to the Gap Outlet.

I have no idea what I wore in early-mid pregnancy last time, but I have to find a couple things that fit to limp along to the full panel glory of the third trimester.

Anyone have suggestions for where else I should look for clothes?

LoriZ · August 2009

I remember having decent luck at JCP.

steve&heather · August 2009

JCP has some decent stuff, but be forewarned they have been switching their maternity clothes to only being available online so you may not see much in the store (ditto for sears). Depending on what size you are, I've got some jeans and slacks that I can give you.

I've had awesome luck with the perfect tee's from Old Navy. I'm nearly at the end and still wearing (mostly) non-maternity shirts--they're not as long as they used to be, but they still fit/look good.

MrsMoher · August 2009

Try going to oldnavy.com. They have some stuff that has a fold over or roll over panel. That was my favorite thing last time all the way from 1st to the middle of 3rd tri.

sprads · August 2009

I bought some stuff on eBay.

sistrkate · August 2009

I hate maternity clothes, I really do. I cannot wait to stop wearing them. And I do not understand why all of these stores are making maternity online only -- that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I know Old Navy is going that route and it seems like Kohl's is, too. Of all the maternity clothes I have, I like the stuff from JCP and Kohl's the best, although I was able to find a couple cute things this year from Target. Maybe try visiting a different Target store? They do seem a little more "with it" than some of the other places. I feel your pain, it is no fun.

notguilty · August 2009

Let me know when you figure it out. I'm still fitting into my suits, but I don't know what I'll do in a few months. I've found one maternity suit on-line at a Pea in the Pod. It costs over $300....I don't think so.

I think I'm going to resort to buying a couple very large suits and having my tailor fit them to my body. It's truly my only option. It will still be cheaper than the one maternity suit I've found.

Why hasn't the fashion industry realized the cash cow that is maternity clothes? Why are so many of them really tacky? It is impossible to find simple, classy clothes to wear. It's like you're supposed to turn into this total dorky frump when you're pregnant. It's insulting.

jerseygirl81 · August 2009

I think most of my wardrobe came from Old Navy. I got a few pieces at Kohls but never had any luck at Target.

sistrkate · August 2009

notguilty:

Why hasn't the fashion industry realized the cash cow that is maternity clothes? Why are so many of them really tacky? It is impossible to find simple, classy clothes to wear. It's like you're supposed to turn into this total dorky frump when you're pregnant. It's insulting.

I totally, 100% agree with this. It's not as if women are going to stop having babies. Why make it so hard?

Megs&Nick · August 2009

The Old Navy in Bridgewater Falls had a bunch of maternity stuff on clearance when I was in there on Wednesday.

kanne529 · August 2009

I went to the Gap Outlet today and got 5 pairs of pants for $40. They have a huge selection of maternity stuff and none of the things I found were stained or ripped or anything. Good luck!

rottie06 · August 2009

Macys has some of the Motherhood Store line. Not sure if you just don't like the clothes or the Motherhood Stores. I found the downtown Macys to have the best selection out of any store. They even carry some of the Pea in the Pod line. Also try Khols.

suprchicy · August 2009

I'm not going to be very helpful. Most of my clothes came from Gap, Motherhood, Target, ON and Kohls. I agree though that a lot of it sucks. I can't wait to wear real clothes again.

KristenBtobe · August 2009

I hate going into Motherhood itself, the way they pester you drives me bonkers. I didn't know Macy's downtown had a big selection, I will check that out! Thanks!

hav2run · August 2009

KristenBtobe:
I hate going into Motherhood itself, the way they pester you drives me bonkers.

Ditto this. It made me nuts too. I did most of my Motherhood shopping online because of that. I loved their secret fit belly jeans and pants later in my pregnancy. No tugging or pulling on them. I found good stuff at JC Penney, and JCP.com. I was at the Gap outlet in KY a few weeks ago, and the maternity section is overflowing with good stuff. I was so tempted to buy ahead for the next pg, but DH talked me down. It is worth the trip.

kel716 · August 2009

I had a lot of luck at Kohls, JCP, and Target too. I also know someone who found a bunch of stuff at OUAC, so maybe try there? I can't believe that stuff is going "online only" because I really needed to be able to try it on. the prepreggo size rule did not work for me.

MrsMandaK · August 2009

Gap Outlet is where I got 95% of my maternity wardrobe. You just can't beat spending $100 for everything you need for the next 9 months. I also agree about Macy's Motherhood selection. The big plus there is that they don't carry Motherhood's INSANE return policy - it's Macy's return policy....so if you have a receipt, you can return it! (Imagine that?!)