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Maternity Store? Yeah right! Vent, GIFs, and PIP

lolinshaglolinshag member
edited December 2013 in January 2014 Moms
So after my NST this morning I decided to stop by the local maternity clothing store. I did so trying to avoid a 1.5 hour one way drive to the closest mall. I have NEVER found anything in there that comes even remotely close to fitting. And it is mostly that super trendy crap I hate anyways. (please excuse my yelling, but...) ***PAISLEY IS NEVER PRETTY!*** 
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Well that one is ok...

So I picked out a couple of basic items to try on. Grabbed some fleece leggings, a pair of black pants, a couple of the solid color Pico shirts and one other brand that I can't remember. The other brand tried to show off the bump, but then billowed out around your boobs. Ummmm, hello? These puppies rock and I want even one to know, m k? 
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This served to make me look like a mushroom. The pico tops, while not greatly flattering, at least are comfortable. Oh wait, nope. The arm holes are so tiny that even starving kids in Africa get the circulation cut off! Maybe these people don't know that pregnant women tend to gain a little weight and/or swell?
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Now on to the fleece leggings...they say they are one size fits all. Riiiggghhhttt.  I could barely get them over my damn thighs, much less my hips!
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Do these look like one size fits all to you? (Oh and this will also serve as my HDBD pic. Team Pink and Team get-the-hell-out-soon-you-little-soccer star!)
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Yep, that's right, they do not even come to my belly button. I hate this stupid store! It takes real talent for them to only stock Maternity "skinny-minnie" sizes! Do they even realize they are operating in the fattest state in the nation? And do not even get me started on the ugly baby crap they stock...*shudders*

So to sum it up, this is how I am feeling today:
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Thanks for letting me vent. Here is a treat for those who made it to the end:
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ETA: Oh and the sales girl was walking by my dressing room as I was muttering about how ugly the stuff was. She even heard my little rant I had to myself about nothing ever fitting me in there and commented "Um well, you could always go to Walmart". Wait...is that..yup, definitely stream coming out of my ears.
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  • MiaMyPuggleMiaMyPuggle member
    Gimme most of that cookie!
    I didn't attempt leggings. They'd prob show off my newly acquired cellulite!
    I'm jealous of people that are able to pull them off!

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  • apickett925apickett925 member
    Sorry, if a salesgirl ever said that to me that door would have flung open and she'd be laid out on the floor pretty damn quickly.  
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  • PreDempseyPreDempsey member
    edited December 2013
    apickett925 said: Sorry, if a salesgirl ever said that to me that door would have flung open and she'd be laid out on the floor pretty damn quickly.  

    Yup. I'd be writing an email telling them about employees encouraging people to shop elsewhere and being insensitive to their target market. I don't know the context in which she said it (and I'm probably being a little sensitive) but sounds like she's inferring, while working in a maternity store, that you are too big for their clothes. ETA: quote box fail

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  • litzo27litzo27 member
    She said what??? Are you kidding me?? For the sake of all future pregnant ladies who try to shop at that store You have to call the manager/headquarters and tell them of this comment. This is beyond unprofessional.
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  • cnctfcnctf member
    I tried on regular leggings with fleece material in them, they were one size fits all also and that was a complete lie! I couldnt get it past my ass. I just buy regular leggings from Old navy or Target. Those work great with me! 
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  • lolinshaglolinshag member
    litzo27 said:

    She said what??? Are you kidding me?? For the sake of all future pregnant ladies who try to shop at that store You have to call the manager/headquarters and tell them of this comment. This is beyond unprofessional.

    Yeah, it is a local store. Only one location. My sister in law actually knows the owner (and loves the store...blech). And to clear up the sales girls comment: it was more of a ditzy tone of voice, not malicious. But she seriously needs some more training. Hell, the whole staff does.

    I am writing a letter to the owner about this, plus my other experiences. And I am going to tell her about just how narrow her selection is for bigger ladies. I am by no means huge (5'3" 190lbs which translates to a size 14). If I can't find something in her store to fit, what about the other plus size ladies in my area?

    @cnctf Are those leggings warm? My legs are so cold right now in my motherhood maternity leggings! My areas average low temp is about 20 degrees F.
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  • lolinshaglolinshag member
    BMReid said:

    I like paisley :-\"

    Lol, that is cool. One of my best friends loves it and my SIL too. Just NMS.
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  • JaneW2JaneW2 member
    Yeah, the stuff at the major chains doesn't fit me, either.  This is a new experience for me, I used to fit a standard clothing size very well.  Now, the medium doesn't fit, and the large just looks wrong, too big in the shoulders or sleeves or SOMEthing.

    I think they take standard dress forms, put a bubble on the belly, and call it a pregnant shape.  No regard for changes in breast or hip.

    It's frustrating.
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  • casholmescasholmes member
    I have a hard time too. It's like the store closest to me only has clothes for skinny women, but with extra fabric stuck only in the belly for the 'bump' to go in.
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  • WinnieellaWinnieella member
    I have a hard time finding clothing too. I am glad you are writing a letter to the owner.
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  • tesskerrtesskerr member
    I hate crappy shopping days! I have almost experienced the opposite, they have taken normal size clothes, and added way way too much extra fabric to the bump and upper thighs. So everything just ends up looking very very baggy.
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  • cnctfcnctf member
    lolinshag said:
     @cnctf Are those leggings warm? My legs are so cold right now in my motherhood maternity leggings! My areas average low temp is about 20 degrees F.
    Shucks, they're not. I live in Hawaii and the temp here is a miserable high 70's. If I were you, I would wear sweats! Lol. 
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