Clueless about maternity clothes!

Jbosarge85 · July 2012

Ok, this is probably really stupid and obvious but what size do I get? Do I get the size I was before I got pregnant? I wore a Lg shirt is that the size I still get? And what about pants? Sorry, I just am really confused.... TIA

Oh: and if you can tell me your fav places to get clothes that isn't outrages that would be nice there are no maternity stores around here. I checked Target and there was nothing.....

bundymommy · July 2012

I wear about the same size maternity clothes. Maybe one size up in pants because I put weight on my thighs.

I get most of my maternity clothes from Target, so not much help to you there. I did order some stuff from Old Navy last week, but I'm returning half of it due to sizing issues...I need to try stuff on.

ungraceful13 · July 2012

I shopped Motherhood Maternity online and I got the size the corresponded with the size I was before I got pregnant. I did go up a little bit bc I had recently lost weight and gone from a 12 to a 10 or an 8 but got maternity clothes in a 12/L.

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · July 2012

A lot of the websites have sizing charts to help you correspond your pre-maternity size to maternity. But generally it is the same, they have accounted for your tummy etc in the clothes. I also recommend reading reviews if you're shopping online. You might get a sense of if the clothing runs big or small to help you decide if you want to go up a size.

I highly recommend Old Navy (online) and Destination Maternity (have a lot of sales).

qteepie42899 · July 2012

Sizes are what you wore before....like other posters have mentioned. I do the best (because I am petite) at Kohls and Penneys online. Easy returns if need be too.

MrsLean · July 2012

I wear the same size as I did pre-pregnancy. I bought some pants and a couple shirts on clearance at Thyme Maternity (I'm not sure if this store is only in Canada, or if it's in the states too..). I bought some shirts second hand from another mom, 5 for $20. New maternity clothes are expensive! (and I'm cheap...haha!)

I suggest looking on craigslist or something similar to try to buy some stuff used, it'll save you $$$!

==N== · July 2012

I got my pre pregnancy size.

I have some motherhood maternity that are the most comfy but kind of expensive. I love my Gap shirts too and those were very reasonably priced. The Old navy stuff was the least expensive but are also my least favorite clothes.

akating · July 2012

I buy my clothes one size larger since in the 8th and 9th month I swell and get huge. If I hadn't had larger clothes I would have had to go buy more. I would rather have them slightly large in the beginning to make sure they fit later. But this is JMO so I suggest thinking of what you would prefer in all stages.

Todd&Laura · July 2012

CherylAnn789:
A lot of the websites have sizing charts to help you correspond your pre-maternity size to maternity. But generally it is the same, they have accounted for your tummy etc in the clothes. I also recommend reading reviews if you're shopping online. You might get a sense of if the clothing runs big or small to help you decide if you want to go up a size.

This. I get a lot of maternity clothes online at Old Navy and on eBay. Because they are worn for such a short period, the maternity clothes that I have found on eBay have been in pretty good condition. I just saved about $20 on a pair of work pants via eBay vs Old Navy.

SanDimasMama · July 2012

I am shocked at the cost of Maternity clothes, even at Target. I actually found better deals at Gap's website. Kohl's has a limited selection but the prices are decent, I used my Kohl's cash to get pricier slacks because I really need workwear.

AKremer · July 2012

I picked up some motherhood maternity jeans & a pair of Capris at my salvation army for $5.99 a pair. I LOVE them! And I got then in my pre-pregnancy size. I'm sure towards the end I'll want the next size but $20 for four pairs of pants I think I can splurge!! As for shirts I caught a sale on Old Navy color block tees ($5.99) and bought several up two sizes from what I would normally buy, I'm really enjoying those as well. If you go to a thrift store you might check the nicer neighborhoods in your area. Ours happens to be rather classy; i.e. Prada purses, holister in the teen section, etc. There wasnt a huge selection but I was happy with the few treasures I've found!

misscarter87 · July 2012

I think you get a size up from what you use to wear!! LOL now i'm shopping in the small section yikes by nov dec i will be shopping for medium shirts!

URMySunshine77 · July 2012

I've been finding some great shirts and random pants at my local Goodwill. I have to scour the racks, though, because there is no maternity rack! There are some good looking deals on Ebay, too.

So far, I'm purchasing a small. I'm normally a small. Like a PP said, I think that I'll probably need some medium shirts by the last couple of months.

Pixelpants · August 2012

I scored a nice, virtually new pair of Gap maternity jeans on eBay for $15! Glad I looked the because I almost dropped $70 on the same pair new. It is worth checking local and online resellers ( including Craigslist) if you don't want to spend a ton on a temporary wardrobe.

Jbosarge85 · August 2012

Thanks ladies for all your responses. Definitely going to check out the places suggested.

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