Plus Size Maternity Clothes

JamieJeanS · February 2011

Does anyone have any recommendations? I am a true plus size girl (size 20), so Old Navy XXL is too small; Target thinks there isn't any plus size preg women that need more than a size 16; and Motherhood Maternity is so pricey; and JCPenney's plus size maternity appears to be just unfashionable tents and burlap sacks. Grrr...

trinab4103 · February 2011

My girlfriend swears by the plus size at motherhood maternity. Hopefully that will work for you!!

belleaur · February 2011

I was blessed by getting some hand-me-down Motherhood pants and the XL fits me (I am usually a 16-18). You could look around for used ones online. It's not like they were worn long!!

shockleyh · February 2011

I'm usually size 18/20, I found a pair of maternity pants at Target in size 18 that work (but are very long). Old navy online has a new plus-sized maternity section I'm wanting to check out, I'm just not a fan of ordering things online. I have found some of last year's longer style tunic shirts in a size 3x that I think will work well for me, at least through the second trimester, as they're roomy and long. Hope this is helpful!! Otherwise, if you are handy with a sewing machine (or know someone who is) you could see about transforming some of your current jeans into maternity pants by googling make your own maternity pants.. That's my plan so far.

Oh what I wouldn't give for Torrid to get a maternity line..

Karen1998 · February 2011

I wear a lot of Old Navy plus size clothes, but I bought the regular line that had roomier styles in the belly. They're the only brand that is consistently long enough for me, even not pregnant. A lot of people say that their sizing runs big, but it depends on where you're used to buying your clothes. If you buy Lane Bryant, you'll find that Old Navy's sizes run a bit smaller.

I also bought a couple of pairs of Lane Bryant jeans in a higher size. I knew they'd be long enough and have yet to find any brand of plus size maternity wear that has long enough pants. I'm wearing those now as I'm not sure my regular pants fit. They were fitting with the rubber band trick and then I got tired of doing that, so I just moved up. The higher size get really baggy, but they're okay. I figure when I start actually showing (which at my height will probably be 30 weeks plus), I'll turn the pants into real maternity jeans. I figure I can also buy some capris at Motherhood Maternity (assuming they fit) or Old Navy at that point as well as it'll be warm outside. Neither carries true tall in maternity plus, so I have to only buy pants that are supposed to be short there.

Also on the sewing machine comment, you can always hire someone to do the work for you. Tailors are usually fairly easy to find and are not overly expensive, so it may be worth getting a few pairs of pants modified to fit you comfortably.

SarahPLiz · February 2011

Maybe try to find some Motherhood clothes on Ebay? Lots of people sell their clothes there afterwards. Motherhood is the only one I know of. A friend of mine went in to Pea in a Pod one day and asked for a size 10 or 12 and they said they don't cater to plus sizes, but to try Motherhood. FFS, 10/12 is not plus size. For that reason I'll never walk in to that store. How rude!!

Anyway, Ebay is a great resource for maternity clothes.

sasheaks · February 2011

I totally understand what you mean! I am in the same situation and plus size maternity clothes are very difficult to find...I did have some good luck with Old Navy online. I know they only return online but the pants were pretty true to size.

Motherhood jeans are pretty good and their sale racks sometime have some deals, it's just hit or miss. Good luck to you!

How are you feeling? We are due the same day

Meehanbride · February 2011

I dont know if there is a Gordmans where you live (used to be 1/2 price store). Anyway, they carry a lot of the Motherhood fashions for a fraction of the cost. That is where I went. I am usually at 14/16/18, depending on the season.

MrsCase1 · February 2011

i know motherhood maternity is expensive but they are having some incredible sales right now with free shipping over $75. i truly think theyre your best option. target was a total joke to me. i fit into a size 16 but the inseam was meant for someone no taller than 5'. i let cranky. wal-mart doesnt even carry maternity, nor does macy's. i would invest in some good motherhood pants and then look to lane bryant or torrid for some flowy tops. i'm usually a 14/16 and didnt think old navy would fit me but i fit into a size 14 with almost room to spare. and online they have true plus sizes.

Mrs White · February 2011

I am also a 20 and just ordered some jeans from ON Plus Maternity section online. I am wearing them today and they work great.

Also, Motherhood Maternity Secret Fit Belly was great last time. The 1X was the perfect size for me.

BonitaKaz · February 2011

Old Navy has a plus size maternity section. It's not much, but there are the basics. Just look at the links on the side. Their plus size maternity jeans go up to a 26.

randa0880 · February 2011

I am lucky that there is a motherhood outlet close to me. Online is the best. I am plus size and real tall, I only found jeans online at ebay. Craigslist usually has some too.

MrsNole · February 2011

ON is having a big sale right now and if you sign up for email you get a $10 off coupon. I got $60 worth of stuff for $50 with free shipping. I got two shirts, two gauchos, and a dress. And ON's plus size goes up to a 26 I think.

ashleyhuney · February 2011

Are you sure ON XXL is too small? I fit in it just fine and I'm a size larger than you. I have jeans, cargos, and work pants from ON (most from last PG) and most of my shirts from last time are ON. I bought a few more this PG and they are nice, roomy, and long. I refuse to wear tents, being plus sized with big boobs I feel disgusting in them and I will only wear shirts that are empire waist style. I agree with the idea of converting some regular pants into maternity, it's really easy. I am tall and didn't feel like the ON work pants were long enough so I converted some. In the future I don't think I'll be buying mat. pants again, the converts fit much better in the behind.

JamieJeanS · February 2011

sasheaks:
I totally understand what you mean! I am in the same situation and plus size maternity clothes are very difficult to find...I did have some good luck with Old Navy online. I know they only return online but the pants were pretty true to size.

Motherhood jeans are pretty good and their sale racks sometime have some deals, it's just hit or miss. Good luck to you!

How are you feeling? We are due the same day

This week I finally feel almost 100% normal again! I had been super nauseous and major food aversions since week 6. How about you???

I did look back at ON...I totally overlooked their maternity plus size, and actually liked some of the tops. My local Motherhood Maternity store didn't have any plus size in the store so online is my only option. I think I might cruise ebay...great way of saving some money on items I won't wear for very long.

Thanks for all the suggestions, ladies!

maceymay1816 · February 2011

Oh honey I just had this discussion with my husband last weekend. I told him that I was surprised with half of America being considered obese, that not one of those obese people are pregnant and in need of clothing. lol

The Old Navy near us didn't even have a maternity section in their store. JCPenney only went up to a 1X. Target and Walmart only had very small maternity sections, none of which included plus sized clothing. I'm a 20-22 myself and I'm short, only 5'2", so it's difficult under normal circumstances to find something that fits right. My SIL swears by Motherhoods items (she is a bigger girl too), but I have found that the store doesn't carry sizes larger than 1X so I am going to order some jeans online from them this week and I'll let you know how they work. My SIL sent me a text today that she found some plus size maternity clothes at KMart today that were decent. Mostly I have just continued shopping at Lane Bryant. Most of their shirts work just fine, for me it's been the pants that have been the biggest problem.

If I find any other stores that work I'll gladly post and if you'll do that same I know I'd sure appreciate it, I know it's a challenge. Good luck and I hope that helps.

JamieJeanS · February 2011

maceymay1816:
Oh honey I just had this discussion with my husband last weekend. I told him that I was surprised with half of America being considered obese, that not one of those obese people are pregnant and in need of clothing. lol

If I find any other stores that work I'll gladly post and if you'll do that same I know I'd sure appreciate it, I know it's a challenge. Good luck and I hope that helps.

Ya, isn't it crazy that these retailers just don't think we bigger girls ever get pregnant! Jeez! The store that offers a good variety of clothes for plus size would def get my money, so not sure why they don't hop on it!!!

Would love if you could let me know if you find any other places, though!

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