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would you like to have a pants party?

NicoleN82NicoleN82
in February 2013 Moms

lol...one of my favorite lines from Anchorman...but anyways...

I have issues with pants, and bloat.  I knwo this has been discussed, but i forget what the concensus is.

When do you buy maternity pants?  I have 2 pairs of stretchy black pants for work that i am totally sick of, and hardly anything for weekends.  Jeans are all too tight to button, shorts as well 9except one pair).  I have a few dresses, but i need casual clothes that fit!!!

When do you buy maternity clothes, vs. just buying a bigger size of pants??

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  • nraymond1nraymond1
    I just ordered a Bella Bump. I should be able to keep wearing my pants with that but some of them were too tight zipped up it didn't feel good with the cramping. So maybe that'd be a good option. I'll try to post my opinion when I get it.
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  • ravenclaw1ravenclaw1 member

    I got a bella bump this weekend too... I'm going to give that a go

    how do you feel about leggings and tunic tops? that could hold you over and still look cute.

    I just don't think maternity clothes would fit me right now, plus I don't want to buy the wrong size then have to buy new ones down the road again 

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  • colinsfebmommycolinsfebmommy member

    Love Anchor Man lmao

    Well I'm having this same issue. I've been wearing a lot of sun dresses and very loose tops and long tanks under so if I need to unbutton my pants I can lol. I hate to buy anything just yet 

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  • nraymond1nraymond1
    Yeah, I agree. I'm figuring I'll go as long as I can with just the Bella Bump and a larger bra and then when I absolutely have to I'll go shopping. Not going to bother yet because I have no clue what size I'll be.
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  • NicoleN82NicoleN82

    imagenraymond1:
    Yeah, I agree. I'm figuring I'll go as long as I can with just the Bella Bump and a larger bra and then when I absolutely have to I'll go shopping. Not going to bother yet because I have no clue what size I'll be.

    Exactly!! I have never done this before, so I have no idea what size to get, or when to get it...ugh.  I just want clothes that fit!! lol.

    Maybe i will look into the Bella band thing, and pull out all of my dresses that will still fit (a lot are quite fitted).

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  • Suz+MoSuz+Mo member

    I dont know (FTM here) but have you tried the bella band yet?  It can help during the bloat stage and supposedly the bloat eventually goes away and then turns into a bump.  I think you can get bella bands at Target.

     

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  • nraymond1nraymond1

    Duh, yes, bella BANDS. I'm slow today. I got mine the cheapest I could find was Ingrid and Isabel online. Target only has Tummy Sleeves which are really similar but 1 size fits all and less colors for about the same price, so I opted for the Bella Band. 

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  • CocoR04CocoR04 member
    I bought one pair of maternity pants to wear to work because sitting all day in the bella band has proven to be really uncomfortable.  Not to mention, it rolls up even when I'm sitting.  Other than this one pair, I've been wearing loose dresses.  I wish the band worked for me!
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  • JumpAroundBuckyJumpAroundBucky member

    Nicole, are you saying that there's a party in your pants, and I'm invited?

    I gave up on pants. I have been wearing casual cotton dresses. Occasionally, I wear yoga pants when it's not as hot as the surface of the sun outside.  

    ETA: Also these suggestions are for outside the house. I just don't wear things when I'm home. It makes it much easier for me to get DH to give in to my food craving demands. I highly suggest going this route.  

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  • phdwyfe2013phdwyfe2013 member
    Can we have a no pants party? I'm wearing a jean skirt amd since lun h I'm dying. Can't wait to go home and take it off and put on something stretchy. I plan on buying a bella band tomorrow and maybe a new jean skirt in a bigger size :s I'm going to hold off on maternity wear until closer to 2nd tri, or until as close as I can. 
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  • auroriiaurorii
    Dresses seem to be the best option for work.  I'm a bank manager and I have to look super professional.  I don't know what I'd do without my dresses!  Especially on those days when I can't seem to get out of bed.  Throwing one on is the easiest and comfiest solution for me.  =)
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  • ShaylizShayliz member

    If bella band doesn't work - I'd look into maternity pants that are versatile for most of the pregnancy (i.e - bands that can roll down to look like a tank bottom during 1st/2nd tri but pulled up when your belly needs the support).

    I bought a pair of maternity capris for the summer and my next jeans/pants purchase will probably be the Secret Fit from Motherhood Maternity. 

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  • LunasMom2012LunasMom2012
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    I hate trousers.  I really do, and I *rarely* wear them.  I have a mixture of cute casual skirts and dresses that are soooooo comfortable.  I never have seams jamming into my crotch or my thong sticking out of my waist band.  I could happily live my life without ever wearing trousers again.

     

     

    LOL love it! And totally agree! I wish I had more dresses now...

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  • tiffanyptiffanyp member

    I don't like the Bella Band. I don't find it comfortable to have your pants unbuttoned. Plus, it never stays in place. 

    Last time I bought two pairs of shorts in one size larger than I normally wear, and those worked out pretty well. I also bought several tops that were longer/looser than I normally wear. I knew they wouldn't take me through the whole pregnancy, but they took me through the bloated phase. Plus, I was able to wear them postpartum for a few months until I lost the baby weight.

    This time around I'm at home all day, so I pretty much live in yoga pants and t-shirts. I put jeans on when I need to leave the house, but I change back into yoga pants as soon as I'm done.  

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  • txaggiechristinetxaggiechristine member
    I didn't read everyone's comments, so if someone mentioned this I am sorry!  I have been using hair ties. I zip my shorts up (almost all jeans are out) as far as I can and then loop the hair tie through the hole and around the button. It gives me another inch or two!  I am not sure how long that will hold up, but it's working for now and I have had no issues!  
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  • gsalyer06gsalyer06 member

    I wear low rise jeans/pants most of the time, so I didn't make the switch until I was about 18 weeks with my previous pregnancies. Of course, by the 17th week, I was starting to worry that I wouldn't be able to get my pants over my hips after using the restroom, but I made it through. Wink

    As for shirts, I wore a combination of over-sized and maternity from 18 weeks on.

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  • ffbride_0813ffbride_0813 member
    Today I am wearing a pencil skirt I bought in Jcrew that is a size larger than normal.  I feel like with a pencil skirt you cant tell if its hanging a little in the morning and tighter in the afternoon.  I am also wearing dresses for now as well. 
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    omg, that Anchorman reference was hilarious!!!! 
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  • lc&jwlc&jw member

    Glad to hear I'm not the only one whose pants don't fit anymore. Today I'm wearing a BeBand from Target because I couldn't get my pants buttoned this morning even before the bloat got bad.

    Sadly I don't have many loose dresses, and none of them are really work appropriate. I'm reluctant to switch to maternity clothes this early though. Not sure how I'm going to get through the next few weeks!

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  • Snowflake7867Snowflake7867 member
    My pants were all a little snug to begin with and I loved the Perfect Fit Button, but since my BFP I've utilized the old hair tie trick too! I've also embraced empire waisted dresses (so thankful it's summer) and leggings + boyfriend tees from Target. As the weather eventually turns colder I think leggings and tunics will be my best friend. I stay home most of the time so it's comfy all the way while here and attempts at comfort + cute when going out and about :) 
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    imageSnowflake7867:
    My pants were all a little snug to begin with and I loved the Perfect Fit Button, but since my BFP I've utilized the old hair tie trick too! I've also embraced empire waisted dresses (so thankful it's summer) and leggings + boyfriend tees from Target. As the weather eventually turns colder I think leggings and tunics will be my best friend. I stay home most of the time so it's comfy all the way while here and attempts at comfort + cute when going out and about :) 

    I also meant to add that I bought two pairs of *very* low rise boot cut pants on clearance at Target and figure they'll get me through for a while since the bloat/bump will stay above the low waistband. The problem of course is bending over, thus I'll always need long tops with them . . . ;)  

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  • cupcakes710cupcakes710 member

    Great Anchorman quote!  

    I just wore sweats last time.  The maternity pants I did have fit weird and were hot.  :-/  My job is pretty casual though so I think I'll get away with it.  :)

    I also have a back brace that goes all the way around so I wore that with unbuttoned jeans sometimes.  Don't tell. 

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