Maternity Clothes

joujouwish · May 2014

Why are maternity clothes so darn ugly? *ick. I'd love to see a shopruche.com for maternity clothes. I'd go nuts on that. Any of you ladies want to start one with me? :P

I'm starting to build a list of sites that offer maternity clothes and keeping an eye on sales on these sites now as they have WINTER maternity clothes on SUPER DUPER sales currently, so that will save me money to buy now rather than full price come fall for winter stuff. Any other ladies thought about this yet? Any sites to add to the list?

H&M Maternity

Old Navy Maternity

Target Maternity

PinkBlush.com

Zulilly

Motherhood

Gap Maternity

ASOS Maternity

Fillyboo

Hatch

moreofmematernity.com

Paige ($$$$$$ Maternity Jeans)

Madeleine Maternity

TJMAXX ONLINE SHOPPING! (Sorry- so excited about this one!)

isabellaoliver.com ($$$$$)

Additional From Other posts in this thread:

Pea in the Pod

DestinationMaternity.com

Kohl's Maternity

Forever 21 (flowy clothes)

thymematernity.com

Ann Taylor Loft

Swap

ThredUp

LauraElizabeth85 · May 2014

I found that a lot of stores had cute maternity clothes. Nothing like what our mothers who have to wear - moomoo's with frilly bows, ha-ha.

For my first pregnancy I bought a lot of clothing from the Pea in the Pod line.

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joujouwish · May 2014

It seems as though everything I am finding is a solid color or horizontal stripes. I'll have to check that one out too and added it to the list above. Thanks!

UberBiz · May 2014

All my maternity shirts (all 3 of them, lol) are from Kohls. They had some really cute ones, even though I detest 3/4 sleeves. I was like, wth why can't we get full-length sleeved sweaters?? My pants (two jeans and two dress pants) are from Motherhood Maternity. They were expensive, but sooo worth it. SO glad for some reason I did not get rid of my maternity stuff even though I got rid of most of all the tiny baby stuff already!

YaMrWhite · May 2014

I got about 3 winter shirts/sweaters and a pair of jeans on major sale from H&M for $60 and 2 shirts for $20 from Old Navy. Thank you winter clearance!

wuvsdancin · May 2014

I have seen some flowy clothes at forever 21 and they would be cheap since I would only wear them for few months..I used Ross store last time for alot and Target has some cute stuff. I love Kohls and you can always get coupons etc. Somebody told me too to try plus sizes tops so it will be cuter than some maternity stuff at motherhood maternity-too many patterns sometimes and what looks cute prego might not after baby but you still will not fit into regular clothes trust me--9 months on 9 months or more to get the weight off.

wuvsdancin · May 2014

ok my cute ticker things didn't work either

YaMrWhite · May 2014

wuvsdancin said:

I have seen some flowy clothes at forever 21 and they would be cheap since I would only wear them for few months..I used Ross store last time for alot and Target has some cute stuff. I love Kohls and you can always get coupons etc. Somebody told me too to try plus sizes tops so it will be cuter than some maternity stuff at motherhood maternity-too many patterns sometimes and what looks cute prego might not after baby but you still will not fit into regular clothes trust me--9 months on 9 months or more to get the weight off.

I hear what you're saying but that wasn't the case for me and I don't think it will be for everyone. I was back to pre-preg weight by the time I went back to work at 8 weeks.

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joujouwish · May 2014

When referred to as 'flowy clothes'... does that mean something like this? https://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses-sale/foldover-multi-way-maxi-dress?ProductID=160169&CatalogueType=OLS (crosses fingers)

joujouwish · May 2014

and this https://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses-sale/short-sleeve-maxi-dress?ProductID=151787&CatalogueType=OLS

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liladelphia215 · May 2014

I got a handful of stuff on Burlington Coat Factory's clearance rack. A lot of their stuff is ugly, but I found a few hidden gems. Mostly bottoms. I hate hate being uncomfortable - so I'll switch to maternity as soon as I feel that way. I already wore my new shorts yesterday - but they were so comfy, and more for end of first tri/second tri (not the full belly).

I also have a Motherhood Maternity Outlet near me, so I may head there to see their clearance rack.

YaMrWhite · May 2014

I would like to add do not be fooled by maternity maxi skirts with the fold down/stretchy waist. You do not need them in maternity. Old navy sells maternity maxi skirts and I think it is dumb. A couple of regular maxi skirts with fold down wastes will work just fine as you can fold it below your belly.

Cbeanz · May 2014

Thyme!!! By far the best maternity store.

joujouwish · May 2014

Thyme does have cute stuff!

AlfiesMOM · May 2014

YaMrWhite said:

wuvsdancin said:

I have seen some flowy clothes at forever 21 and they would be cheap since I would only wear them for few months..I used Ross store last time for alot and Target has some cute stuff. I love Kohls and you can always get coupons etc. Somebody told me too to try plus sizes tops so it will be cuter than some maternity stuff at motherhood maternity-too many patterns sometimes and what looks cute prego might not after baby but you still will not fit into regular clothes trust me--9 months on 9 months or more to get the weight off.

I hear what you're saying but that wasn't the case for me and I don't think it will be for everyone. I was back to pre-preg weight by the time I went back to work at 8 weeks.

Same, by 8 weeks things were back to fitting normally. I was almost the same weight (had 6lbs to lose) right after but it took a little while for my hips to go back!

wuvsdancin · May 2014

ya the flowy styles at vs would work thats what I used in first preg got lot of maxi dresses made out of stretchy jersey.

https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=953054022

https://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top&ProductID=2000124837&VariantID=

https://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top&ProductID=2000123529&VariantID=

https://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top_kimonos&ProductID=2000124467&VariantID=031

https://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=promo-boho&ProductID=2000105908&VariantID=

happy0101 · May 2014

joujouwish thanks for the list!

Ann Taylor Loft has maternity clothes too.

NatureLovers · May 2014

What is the sizing like at H&M maternity? I find their regular clothing to run very small, so I'm assuming the mat clothes do too?

YaMrWhite · May 2014

NatureLovers said:

What is the sizing like at H&M maternity? I find their regular clothing to run very small, so I'm assuming the mat clothes do too?

I wear mostly the same size in their regular clothes as I do in their maternity so whatever size you buy, you could probably get away with that same size in maternity or try 1 size up. Some of their stuff I find does run very small like skirts and pants but I wear the same size in their tops as I do stores like Old Navy and Target.

Jen524 · May 2014

I got a lot of cute stuff from Old Navy, Kohls, and Target with my first two. Although most of those clothes were dress clothes for work and I am going to stay home. Plus my girls were born in March so I am going to need warm weather clothes for end of summer and beginning of fall when it is still warm out.

Lanatir · May 2014

AlfiesMOM said:

YaMrWhite said:

wuvsdancin said:

I have seen some flowy clothes at forever 21 and they would be cheap since I would only wear them for few months..I used Ross store last time for alot and Target has some cute stuff. I love Kohls and you can always get coupons etc. Somebody told me too to try plus sizes tops so it will be cuter than some maternity stuff at motherhood maternity-too many patterns sometimes and what looks cute prego might not after baby but you still will not fit into regular clothes trust me--9 months on 9 months or more to get the weight off.

I hear what you're saying but that wasn't the case for me and I don't think it will be for everyone. I was back to pre-preg weight by the time I went back to work at 8 weeks.

Same, by 8 weeks things were back to fitting normally. I was almost the same weight (had 6lbs to lose) right after but it took a little while for my hips to go back!

I was a freak of nature with DD. I brought maternity clothes to wear home because everyone said I'd need them. Nope. My pants fell down as I was getting into the car to leave. I was only up 8 lbs after DD was born. I ended up with more amniotic fluid than they thought I had and DD was 8.5 lbs.

Lanatir · May 2014

As far as maternity clothes, I inherited a ton of fancy nice ones that are cuter than anything I would normally own because my cousin is a super girly fashiony person and sent me hers after her last pregnancy when I found out I was pregnant with DD. So... Recycling them again. haha. A few of it is I think Target (Liz Lang Maternity) and some of it is Motherhood Maternity.

Really, the problem for me isn't finding cute stuff, it's justifying the cost for a few months of wear. I was so grateful to get them from my cousin. haha.

liladelphia215 · May 2014

Lanatir said:

AlfiesMOM said:

YaMrWhite said:

wuvsdancin said:

I have seen some flowy clothes at forever 21 and they would be cheap since I would only wear them for few months..I used Ross store last time for alot and Target has some cute stuff. I love Kohls and you can always get coupons etc. Somebody told me too to try plus sizes tops so it will be cuter than some maternity stuff at motherhood maternity-too many patterns sometimes and what looks cute prego might not after baby but you still will not fit into regular clothes trust me--9 months on 9 months or more to get the weight off.

I hear what you're saying but that wasn't the case for me and I don't think it will be for everyone. I was back to pre-preg weight by the time I went back to work at 8 weeks.

Same, by 8 weeks things were back to fitting normally. I was almost the same weight (had 6lbs to lose) right after but it took a little while for my hips to go back!

I was a freak of nature with DD. I brought maternity clothes to wear home because everyone said I'd need them. Nope. My pants fell down as I was getting into the car to leave. I was only up 8 lbs after DD was born. I ended up with more amniotic fluid than they thought I had and DD was 8.5 lbs.

None of you are my friends anymore. None!

motherboy · May 2014

I love skirts with fold over waists! I agree maternity version is not needed. I wore my normal ones all throughout my pregnancy. I love that they are so cute and comfy.

lmreynolds82 · May 2014

thoughts on the Bellaband? I'm thinking it may help stretch out time i can wear my normal dress pants. maternity dress pants are not cute.

Ktbug613 · May 2014

How do h&m sizes run? they have some cute stuff for good prices but Ive never shopped there even for regular clothes. At motherhood I wear large tops and medium bottoms

YaMrWhite · May 2014

YaMrWhite said:

NatureLovers said:

What is the sizing like at H&M maternity? I find their regular clothing to run very small, so I'm assuming the mat clothes do too?

I wear mostly the same size in their regular clothes as I do in their maternity so whatever size you buy, you could probably get away with that same size in maternity or try 1 size up. Some of their stuff I find does run very small like skirts and pants but I wear the same size in their tops as I do stores like Old Navy and Target.

@ktbug613

jovencita1224 · May 2014

My first pregnancy I got a BFP in June 2010. I am still rocking maternity clothes from then...pregnant or not. Because I'm just too lazy for non-elastic waistbands.

Failure.

Ktbug613 · May 2014

YaMrWhite said:

YaMrWhite said:

NatureLovers said:

What is the sizing like at H&M maternity? I find their regular clothing to run very small, so I'm assuming the mat clothes do too?

I wear mostly the same size in their regular clothes as I do in their maternity so whatever size you buy, you could probably get away with that same size in maternity or try 1 size up. Some of their stuff I find does run very small like skirts and pants but I wear the same size in their tops as I do stores like Old Navy and Target.

@ktbug613

oops I skimmed before posting, missed that one. Thanks

YaMrWhite · May 2014

Ktbug613 said:

YaMrWhite said:

YaMrWhite said:

NatureLovers said:

What is the sizing like at H&M maternity? I find their regular clothing to run very small, so I'm assuming the mat clothes do too?

I wear mostly the same size in their regular clothes as I do in their maternity so whatever size you buy, you could probably get away with that same size in maternity or try 1 size up. Some of their stuff I find does run very small like skirts and pants but I wear the same size in their tops as I do stores like Old Navy and Target.

@ktbug613

oops I skimmed before posting, missed that one. Thanks

It's ok

Ktbug613 · May 2014

OMG how have I never heard of pink blush?! so freaking cute!

lunamishka · May 2014

I just hit up Kohls maternity clearance rack for winter shirts. I can't believe how expensive maternity clothes are. I also heard that Ross as really good deals on clothes also. Now that i have a few basic tops I'll probably wait till I'm farther along to buy anything else. I'm sure I'll be rocking the sweat pants and tank tops for most of my time anyways

joujouwish · May 2014

lunamishka, you smart girl

ImJessesGirl · May 2014

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I find a lot of the things to be quite cute. Very simple, but I appreciate that.

mandyreads · May 2014

I am a cheapo! So while scouring the internet I came across Swap.com just now. Found Old Navy jeans for $5 and Liz Lange Shorts for $6. I can't wait to see what they look like. Did I mention free shipping? Plus I am making a bunch of my own maternity tops from tops I already own and adding the elastic to the sides to give it the scrunched up look.Thank you pinterest!

**update...swap.com gives you free shipping on first time orders!

Betsyjohnson13 · May 2014

MLC1990 · May 2014

I second the post about Burlington Coat Factory. I stocked up on a bunch of tops from there for super cheap. I think $70 total for 9 tops or something. They're running really good deals on winter stuff right now.