Do they exist? I'm having the hardest time finding stuff that isn't ugly. I don't want big bows and I don't want a lot of "tie waist" crap. My stuff from my first pregnancy is worn out looking because I only bought a few pieces to get me through...and it was a different season. So I'm basically starting over.
Where are you shopping? I love the stuff at Boden, but it's kinda pricey. Any suggestions?
Re: Not ugly, not expensive maternity clothes.
I'm Britt. Me 29 | MH 29
I know this doesn't work for everyone, but i just shop at my usual favorite stores and buy tops & dresses that are 2 or 3 sizes bigger than usual. I really like express right now because they have awesome sales and LONG waisted shirts. Also i try to find empire waist or peasant type shirts and theyre kinda flowy it works great (for me). Then i don't feel so dumb wearing my last resort maternity tops that i hate! I still want to look nice!
This is me too. I like tunic tops, maxi dresses, long sweaters and lengthy tank tops. I rarely find an actual piece of maternity clothing that I like. I think they make me look bigger than I am. The styles out there right now are very forgiving for pregnant bellies. I buy a size bigger and can wear all of it in the first few weeks/month postpartum until I can fit back in my other clothes.
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I just checked out asos! Their stuff is super cute. It's still a bit pricey, but if it's really cute I'd be willing to buy a few pieces that I really like.
Ann Taylor Loft and Loft Outlet (if you have one near you) have some GREAT sundresses that are empire waste...i am able to wear them to work w/a sweater and then on weekends w/sandals....
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I have gotten the majority of my stuff from Asos, Shade, Gap and Old Navy. They all have lots of sale options. Gap and Old Navy carry maternity pants in actual number sizes (not S/M/L) which has been a life saver.
Shade is running a HUGE sale right now. I just got a dress, a bunch of camis, a couple of tees and a tunic for $80.
For the record, I had zero problems with my returns to Asos. I was also happy with the quality of all 4 dresses I got. And they have free return shipping. Triple win in my book!
Gap, Old Navy and Target for me... I've gotten lots of basic tanks (some with ruching, some without) that I wear with non-maternity cardigans. I have some dark jeans from Gap.
I also have bought skirts and dresses, some maternity some not - jersey stuff is awesome for stretch so it doesn't matter if they are maternity.
Also, Target online has a lot more stuff than in the store.
Topshop also has some cute maternity stuff, but again its expensive like Boden and ASOS. I'm so not spending much money on maternity stuff.
I'm not in maternity shirts quite yet. I find that they are too big or I don't like the colors or the print makes me look bigger than I actually am, but I am in maternity pants though. Those I got at Kohls, Sears, or Motherhood. My tops I've just been getting in bigger sizes at my favorite stores such as Maurices and Dressbarn in just one to two sizes bigger. They have some cute dresses at Dressbarn and I make sure the material is polyester which should stretch some as well. I hope this helps!
I just ordered 2 dresses, jeans, shorts and a swimsuit from Motherhood.com
Supposed to arrive Monday, and I will def. let y'all know how I like it! I found their prices comparable to target and old navy but the items look classier and better made. Fingers crossed!
Edit: I also expect a lot of my existing work shirts to function throughout pregnancy - I am breast-blessed and tend to wear loose, flowring shirts to work in my mostly male dealership. Srsly, the slightest hint of anything and these boys stare.
Yep me too. I did this with DS as well and it worked just fine. Other than jeans that I bought from the Gap, I go with mostly non-pregnancy related items. I will buy things from Pea in a Pod should I need to. Check out Anne Taylor Loft as well, they have some maternity options online.
If anyone interested, Kohls.com has a 20% off coupon discount (Code BLOOM20) and additional 15% off (code USAVE15) for maternity clothes.
No Kohl's card required.
Define inexpensive?
The sales online at pea in the pod have been awesome this year... But one get one free! I bought a ton of stuff for so cheap.
JCP has some cute maternity stuff right now. Most of it is the typical tie-waist, grandma pattern crap, but there are a few gems in there and the prices are very reasonable. ASOS is a lot trendier but expensive so watch for the sales. I've never had any problem with their return policy.
Thanks for suggesting Shade! I'd never heard of them before. I just ordered 2 tees and pair of capris for $32!