How big is your maternity wardrobe?

JJBoden · December 2014

Just wondering how many days worth of maternity clothes must have? Or how many tops and bottoms? I have lots for warm weather but barely anything for cold it seems. I hate spending $ on maternity clothes. I can't find my size in pants in normal stores which sucks and only a few places online sell my size. Pant are just expensive. Tops I can get anywhere thankfully.

jk3610 · December 2014

I have 2 pairs of khakis for work and (i think) 3 pairs of jeans. I got 1 dress, a bulky sweater and a lighter one. My sister also gave me a bunch of tops.

mrsalvidrez · December 2014

I have 3 pairs of jeans (two blue, one black), about ten thousand white shirts (I have to wear a white shirt and jeans every day to work), probably 3 other tshirts that aren't maternity that I bought a little big, three sweaters, and a shit ton of sweats (also not maternity, but they all fit and I have an addiction to VS sweats).

JJBoden · December 2014

That's how it is where I am most of the year.. Nice and warm. I wore flip flops today. I'm headed to MN and CO for a few weeks I need warmer clothes than yoga pants. Whaa. I'll be in Houston in Jan. Hit or miss with chilly that time of year. Not cold.. But chilly at times. I have one pair of jeans. Maybe I'll get two more.

JJBoden · December 2014

I haven't thought of H&M! I'll look there! Gap jeans are so freaking expensive! I'm have a smaller build with annoyingly short legs. Ankle length is long on me most of the time and I don't sew. I do own scissors though!

Edited: typo

Ginja85 · December 2014

@JJBoden‌ for my trip to Boston I picked up 2 pairs of fleece lined leggings to wear under my jeans. Bought a coat & 3 sweaters at goodwill for $12. I won't be cute but, I'll be warm.

cwiceangel · December 2014

My friend gave me a bunch of stuff but I don't wear them. They're too big right now. So I've got two pairs of jeans, 4 shirts and 4 "sweaters" that are so thin it's a joke. All from Target. I'm hoping that's all I'll need feels like such a waste of money...

jenthehuman · December 2014

I have 3 pairs of jeans, 3-4 tank tops for layering, and a couple of hoodies. I'm sill able to fit into some of my T-shirts and my husband's T-shirts fit me. Luckily, I don't need to dress up for work, so I've been able to keep it low budget.

Just a tip: Try your local Goodwill or thrift store. The ones near me all have a maternity section. I've been lucky enough to find some great deals on sweaters and outerwear that are just in a bigger size. I even found one of my pairs of jeans for $3!

JJBoden · December 2014

lovemymuttzillas said:

I haven't thought of H&M! I'll look there! Gap jeans are so freaking expensive! I'm have a smaller build with annoyingly short legs. Ankle length is long on my most of the time and I don't sew. I do own scissors though! ;:P
Have you tried Old Navy? They always have sales and a lot of their jeans come in short/tall sizes.

I bought shorts from there and they are gigantic. Maybe it's just the cut though? Guess I could try their jeans and return if need be. I din't think they they have my exact size.. But heck with how much I'm packing on I might need a few sizes this go round! @Ginja85‌ where did you find those??? I need some for my trip for sure! Those sound cozy!!

amandamarie2 · December 2014

I was lucky enough to get a bunch of clothes from my cousin, otherwise I would probably have been stuck with the skirt, pair of pants, and 4 tops I bought myself. Instead, I have more pants than I could possibly wear. Thank you, cousin, for having all your children years before I did but keeping your stuff!
I also had to buy a winter jacket because I can't do Canadian winter without one and it was the same price to get a warm maternity one as a regular one in a larger size. FTM who plans to have more kids so I think of it as an investment as from November-March it is cold enough that I will need a proper winter jacket, so there is a good chance that I'll need it again for the future.

HK1020 · December 2014

Tons. More than necessary, probably. I have about 5-6 pairs of jeans, two pairs of maternity leggings, 4 solid tanks, 5 solid tees, a few blouses, a couple long sleeve shirts, and probably 4 sweaters... BUT, I have been accumulating clothes over the past two years. I had a shit maternity wardrobe with my first, and I felt like I looked like a bag lady and it affected my self esteem and my ability to embrace the cool new body. So I stalk Once Upon A Child, Gap sales, and the Target clearance rack. I also live in the freezing cold Midwest and necessitate many layers.

sagehens47 · December 2014

I've been wearing the same two pairs of full panel yoga pants the whole time but need some jeans or cords. On top I have been wearing gap maternity to death - a few of their pure body long sleeve shirts and some of the tanks, all worn with open sweaters over if it's cold. Pretty casual but incredibly comfy and versatile.

JJBoden · December 2014

rsaj0807 said:

That's how it is where I am most of the year.. Nice and warm. I wore flip flops today. I'm headed to MN and CO for a few weeks I need warmer clothes than yoga pants. Whaa. I'll be in Houston in Jan. Hit or miss with chilly that time of year. Not cold.. But chilly at times. I have one pair of jeans. Maybe I'll get two more.
I'm approximately 4.5 hours south of Houston. I don't "do" cold. We went to Colorado this summer (which is where I got KU. I think it was the altitude), and it was in the 40s. WTF, it was July. My brain could not comprehend this.

Where in CO were you? I got knocked up there too! Haha We spend our summers there. I have to pack two wardrobes for the kids when we go. The cold is annoying for sure!

abc829 · December 2014

I live where we don't really get winter. I have 3 pairs of jeans, 3 pairs of shorts a bunch of maternity tops from target and Asos and a lot of dresses and a mix of my regular clothes.

JJBoden · December 2014

fabledmabel said:

I live in CO... layers. Layers are the answer.
@JJBoden I have had terrible luck at Old Navy. I swim in all of their bottoms.

Old navy gives me a saggy butt! Haha Fun on you're in CO. We are there lots. ( daddy's job is there) It's cold where he is ( windy) but when I go to Fort Collins, Longmont or whatever, it can be 60 in the winter.. Not always obviously, but it's glorious being a bit warmer!

specialsn0wflake · December 2014

I have one pair of jeans, I'm searching for more but I'm picky. With my belly bands I can still wear my pre-pregnancy jeans. One sweater, two pairs of leggings and maybe 8 or 9 shirts, two dresses and a few tanks. Gap has had some pretty awesome sales over the last few months so I've been stocking up on the cheap!

Like @HK1020‌ I had a crap maternity wardrobe the first time around and just felt lumpy so I made an effort to dress like I would normally so I would still feel good about myself.

theinvadermothership · December 2014

I'm in Milwaukee. 3 pairs of jeans, 2 maternity tees, 2 maternity sweaters, 2 maternity long sleeved shirts. 2 belly bands. If not for the belly bands idk what i would do. I'm getting to that point where almost none of my old shirts fit (i haven't fit into my old pants since 8 weeks). I just don't want to spend a lot of money for clothes I'm only going to wear for 18 more weeks...

Duffgurl · December 2014

5 jeans, 10 or More tops, 3 skirts, 1 capri, 1 short. I love wearing leggings! I would like to find some more tops

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Ginja85 · December 2014

@JJBoden‌ They are wicked comfy & toasty, could probably wear them without jeans but, I got too much butt for that

I usually wear a 12/14 so I picked Queen size & they fit well & have some stretch.

JJBoden · December 2014

Ginja85 said:

@JJBoden‌ They are wicked comfy & toasty, could probably wear them without jeans but, I got too much butt for that I usually wear a 12/14 so I picked Queen size & they fit well & have some stretch.

Awesome! Thank you!!

SuperFudge00 · December 2014

I have two pairs of jeans, two pairs of leggings, four dresses and 5 workout outfits that are growing with me quite nicely. I am slowly picking up scrub sets at work so I'm ready for when I outgrow my current ones. I think I'm done, at least for now.

taahira · December 2014

My wardrobe just got bigger over the weekend. I just have popped. Where I could use my regular strechy clothes, with maternity jeans. Now I need something with way more give.

fartsandcrafts · December 2014

I just keep slowly adding on when I find good sales and will layer maternity tops with different non-maternity cartigans to hopefully achieve different looks without looking like I wear the same thing every day. I have about 3 pants/leggings, 2 pairs of jeans, 2 sweaters, and 8-10 tops. I just discovered that Kohls seems to carry the same brand as destination maternity, but with way better sales and that has helped.

nutrishus · December 2014

2 pairs of skinny jeans . 3 pairs of regular jeans . 4 dressy tops . 5 nice tops . 3 pairs of jean shorts. 2 pairs of Dress pants . 3 dresses . 2 pairs of capris .

Blergbot · December 2014

I have two pairs of jeans, two tops, a cardigan, a pair of exercise pants and two pairs of exercise tops. I have about two tops I can still pull off, as long as I wearing my full panel jeans, and i have a few dresses that, while they were't intended as maternity dresses, they have a new purpose in life.

My mom is visiting for xmas, and I totally expect to come away with many more outfits.

AnastasiyaDrach · December 2014

I can fit into some of my regular clothes (tops, sweaters, skirts), so I'm trying to get as much wear out if that. I purchased: 2 pants, 4 long sleeved tops (both casual and dressy) super cheap in clearance at old navy, 1 light sweater (scrunched up on sides, so I can fit at 22wks and up to 40), and 4 dresses (the fitted, stretchy, scrunched up on the sides, t-shirt material types) pretty affordable from old navy for church. And I had to spend some money on maternity pajama pants, maternity leggings for the house, nursing bras I can sleep in, and maternity underwear. I hope I do not need to buy more. I tried to get deals on sales, but am still surprised how generally overpriced everything is.

AnastasiyaDrach · December 2014

Oh and P.S. I'm in Jersey, so it's fairly cold here. I might need to purchase a maternity coat later down the road, but am hoping that I won't. Maybe I can borrow one of my mom's size 6 misses coats.
P.P.S I was a size 0 pre-pregnancy, but my legs hardly fit into the H&M maternity skinny jeans, size 6! So H&M is great and the prices are decent if you're getting things on sale, but you got to fit into their sizes and cuts of clothing.

AnastasiyaDrach · December 2014

I've found that you have to get a larger size in H&M than in regular stores. I'm a size 0-1, XS in most stores...but only somewhat fit into size 6 bottoms at H&M (my legs don't fit into their size 4 skinny pants, pretty tight in size 6). And the higher you go in size, the longer the pant legs get. I'm a 5'6" and size 6 pants were way too long. But yea, prices and fit are better than GAP

wolowizard · December 2014

I have three jeans, three work pants and probably 10 tops that are mostly sweaters and work appropriate. My friend gave me a bunch of dresses but I don't really like them. I'll buy more tops as I need them. I get most at kohls and thrift shops.

karboss · December 2014

I had only 2 pairs of bottoms (1 denim and the other a bit dressier) and a handful of tops that were mostly a variation of the same solid colored t-shirt. I hit the mother load on a FB BST page and got at least 4-5 more bottoms and a dozen tops for $150. I'm set for anything except a black tie ball now. Thank god. Even my students at school were starting to notice the lack of variation.

redheaded14 · December 2014

I don't have much but since I WFH I can get a way with yoga pants most days. Right now I have 1 pair jeans, 1 pair of nicer black pants, 1 pair work trousers and 2 pairs yoga pants. 3 dresses, 4-5 long sleeve tops and a winter coat. I'm wearing as much non-maternity as possible right now because I really don't want to buy more stuff and if I wear it all now, I won't be able to look at it come April.

bowman958 · December 2014

I don't have a whole whole lot, but I still mix in quite a bit of regular clothing. Two years ago, with DD, long tops were really in so I bought more regular stuff than maternity and wore it after she was born still. I have: 2 pairs jeans, 2 pairs leggings, 1 maxi dress, 6-7 shirts and sweaters.

dana1047 · December 2014

I work in a business casual setting. I have 5 pair of dress pants & 3 jeans and two dresses.

I have around 10-12 maternity shirts. I try to buy plainer colored tops & pair with different pre-pregnancy cardigans & change up jewelry.

JAP09-02 · December 2014

I have a weeks worth. My wardrobe consists of: 2 pairs of jeans, 3 sweaters (thanks Gap for having a $19.99 sale), 2 pairs of yoga pants, 2 pairs of leggings, 6 long sleeve tshirts, and 2 tunics. I can still wear 1 pair of drawstring workout pants from prepregnancy. Most of it I've gotten on sale ($6 ON tshirts, BOGO free at sears, BOGO 50% off at Motherhood). There is no way I could wear my regular clothes at this point.

lacey0482 · December 2014

I definitely don't have enough. I only have 1 pair of jeans for the weekends and a handful of pants for work...only 2 of those have the full panel so those 2 get worn A LOT. I have maybe 10 tops that are going to work this pregnancy with cardigans (last pregnancy all my maternity clothes were summer things) but desperately need more. I liked to have enough tops to go 3 weeks in my last pregnancy so I didn't feel like I wore anything TOO often.

I did get some great deals on ThredUp a couple weeks ago - so if anyone is interested in going that route feel free to use my referral link so I can get more myself! :P Editted by mod for spam.

DixieNormous330 · December 2014

2 pairs of jeans, 1 pair of leggings, 1 pair of work pants, about 8 shirts. 3 dresses (but two are summer dresses)

lindsayanne14 · December 2014

I've got a ton! 4 pair of jeans, a pair of cords, 2 khakis, 4 dress pants a half dozen dresses, 4 skirts, a ton of casual and work appropriate tops. I layer cardigans over tanks from my first (summer PG). Thankfully, I was given a bunch of hand me downs from friends, so while I've bought some stuff myself, I'm fortunate to have similarly sized, generous friends!

apperdoodles · December 2014

I only have 1 pair of jeans, 1 long sleeved shirt and 1 sweater.

I like both the shirt and sweater, which are from GAP. The jeans, from Motherhood, were a bit big but I figured might not be bad... but they have just become stretchy monsters. I don't work in a professional setting so it's not a big deal but it kind of sucks how saggy they have become.

It is what I wore to both family Thanksgivings and what I plan on wearing to both family Christmases. I still fit for the most part in my regular clothes so as soon as I get a little bigger I imagine I might be making some more purchases.

jacks69 · December 2014

I've splurged in my 2 jeans (underbelly) felt I could wear them after. I'm a definite fan of showing belly off so I like more fitted tops/dresses which I'm hoping I can use after baby comes....it may be wishful thinking....also I may not want to be flaunting my post baby belly

jobotrobot · December 2014

I have a pair of jeans, a pair of cords, two tops and some more stuff on the way (tops ans leggings). I've been managing with my old clothes but I just cleaned my closet of stuff that I won't be wearing for a while (jeans and skirts) and the stuff is so small! How did I ever fit into it?

nursenikki80 · December 2014

I work in a professional setting so I needed at least 4 pairs of dress pants. Kohls has pants with secret belly fit that are on sale with an additional 20% off. They have petite sizes which fit me perfectly (I'm 5'1").

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