- Pregnancy
- Baby & Toddler
- Parents
- Getting Pregnant
- Baby Names
- Product Reviews
-
Registry
- Community
-
More
Want a personalized experience?
Download the free app
January 2016 Moms
stephanienjer
member
Anybody wanna talk plus-size maternity?
stephanienjer
member
I'm 21 weeks, and really starting to finally show. I've picked up a few maternity items, and they're getting me by, in conjunction with all of the empire-waisted dresses I already owned.
What I bought a size up at Lane Bryant--hoping to kind of get me through are already too small, and I'm going to have to pick up some more things to get me through work this winter.
Thanks!
What I bought a size up at Lane Bryant--hoping to kind of get me through are already too small, and I'm going to have to pick up some more things to get me through work this winter.
I'd love to hear people's opinions on different stores. For the sake of not wasting anyone's time, though, here's what I've figured out so far. To give you an idea of my shape, I'm about a size 20, with a large bust and no butt. Legs are a little thick, but not extreme. I'm average height, but with a long torso, and a 28" inseam.
OLD NAVY: As a bigger girl, I already owned some maternity items from Old Navy. Really, the only place the size seems to increase is the bust, so the few dresses I have from them are holding their own. I would be hesitant to buy something without a high waist from them, though, as the skirts don't seem to be too generous. I don't think what I have will last until January, but they're getting me through this awkward stage. Also, they only go up to XXL online, and aren't stocked in every store, so it makes it tough when you were already XXL or larger.
JC PENNEY AND KOHL'S: Only online, sadly, in our area, so haven't had the chance to try anything. I can say that we looked at the maternity section in its totality at our Kohls, and it seriously was only one 4-peg rack, and it was a mess, so even smaller moms might have a tough time there.
TARGET: I bought a Bella band from Target, thinking it might help me out, but I've grown from waist to inseam more than I have around, so this little item doesn't really help me. I have to wear my pants so low, since they're all short in the crotch, which makes me have to wear the band low, and it makes me feel like I have my underwear on over the pants. I don't fit the largest sizes available in the store, and tried a pair of maternity leggings, but they were so constricting on my calves, that I gave up halfway through putting them on. I will say that I've gotten several pairs of palazzo pants from the Ava and Viv line in the plus section, a size up, and love, love, love them. I bought one originally, and went back and bought another pair. Here's the link for those: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-plus-size-palazzo-pants-purple-tie-dye-ava-viv/-/A-16845553#prodSlot=_1_5
MOTHERHOOD: I really had low expectations at Motherhood, but I was pleasantly surprised. They had at least 6 racks of plus in-store, and the associate was very knowledgeable. She helped me find the right fit, and I came out with a pair of pants, several tops, and a dress. The dress is from their regular line, and the rest was from their plus line. I was pleasantly surprised that the pants were such a good fit. Generous in the thigh, but not huge, and the stretch top started right in the perfect place. I bought a pair of khakis, and plan to get a pair of jeans at some point, too. Of course, the pants are about 3-4 inches too long for me, but I'm used to that. Most of their tops are belted with a tie belt, and looking at them online, I hated them all. I discovered in-store, however, that they are much cuter if you just relocate the belt. They're all photographed below the belly, but look much better above the belly. People always complain about the quality of Motherhood, but I really didn't think it was too terrible. It's not the best, but it is certainly not bottom quality, either. All the stitching was good, and fabrics were a bit stiff before washing, but softened up after. It is a higher quality fabric than Old Navy or H&M, so if that helps with comparison, there it is.
That's what I've experienced so far. I have a few questions for anyone that can help, too.
1. I'm looking for decent leggings. Not boring black. I have boring black. Has anyone found fun printed leggings in plus size with the maternity belly?
2. I discovered a site called Pink Blush. I like what I see, but I have never spoken to anyone that has tried it. Has anyone ordered from them, and if so, what do you think? The prices seem fair, and the clothes are much prettier than any others I've seen. https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/c-117-maternity-plus.aspx
I hope this helps, or can help others, too. I couldn't seem to find any groups for plus-size mamas, but I noticed a lot of month clubs did, so I'm putting it here!
Thanks!
Re: Anybody wanna talk plus-size maternity?
I've been trying to stock up for the fall/winter because I think that I can use most of my current wardrobe to get through the hot weather. I was also pleasantly surprised by Motherhood Maternity. I have bought a bunch of casual pants and jeans from them. They only have black pants in petite. MM had a sale that ended yesterday and I grabbed a pair of petite black pants, regular grey (I'll have to get them hemmed), and some leggings.
Old Navy didn't have any plus sized pants that I would wear to work. JCP had some, but I stuck with MM since I have been able to try them on in the store. I did like the tops I saw on Pink Blush. I'll check them out later on. I'll also check out Kohls. Any other suggestions out there?
I'm just prepared to be very unhappy with my maternity wardrobe. C'est la vie.
***BFP and Loss Mentioned in Siggy***
Me: 39 (PCOS)
DH: 47 (slightly low volume...considered MFI)
TTC since 11/2012
10/2013: IUI#1 BFN - 50mg clomid, two .75mg shots of Bravelle, ovidril trigger...1 follicle
11/14/13: IUI#2 BFN - 50mg clomid, two .75 mg shots of Bravelle, ovidrill trigger..2 follicles
IVF #1 w/ICSI: ER 3/12/14; ET 3/17/14: BFP!!! Beta #1 3/31/14=1540; Beta #2 4/2/14 =2551
Twin A became an angel on 4/30/14 (8w6d)
Twin B became an angel on 5/21/14 (11w6d)
D&C 5/23/14
FET#1 - 9/2/14 - BFP!!! Beta #1 (9/15): 926. Beta #2 (9/17): 1946.
MC -9/20/14FET#2 - 4/20/15 - BFP!!! Beta #1 (5/4): 1277. Beta #2 (5/6): 2817. US#5 -153 heartbeat.
Due Date: January 6, 2016
Married: 2012
BFP #1 Sept 2014, MMC Dec 2014 | BFP #2 May 2015, DD Jan 2016
I'm thinking I'll check out old navy and target soon. I'm gonna need tops soon! Thanks for starting this thread, plus size maternity is not easy!!!
Only crappy thing is the pockets are too small to hold my phone or wallet ;_;
I'm hoping my UGG's will fit in the winter. Plan on wearing those with leggings and tunics.
What I cant find in plus size are the premium thicker leggings, like the ones pea in a pod sells from Splendid -___-.
Kohl's- It seems true to size. Their tops do run a little larger. I normally wear a 22/24 top and they recommended a 3x, but most are a little loose- still very wearable. (This is usually not the case for me- I have a very large bust.) The pants fit well in a 3x.
Motherhood Maternity- They usually carry the plus sized line at their larger stores; normally near a mall. I definitely needed the 3x in the shirt to accommodate the bust. Most of the shirts with the ties can be worn without them and actually look much better without. Their shirts hold up really well in the wash. Their pants seem to stretch a little at first, but shrink back when you wash them.
JCPenneys- I ended up returning everything o bought online: Really flimsy fabric and it all ran small.
Pink Blush- I only have one shirt so far, but good quality and fast shipping. Seems to fit true to size.
Oh and Kohl's jeans look way less like maternity jeans than Motherhood's!!