I have been online looking every where I can think of! I want to know where all you guys went and if you were satisfied with price and quality! Thank you for you feedback!!! From the girl that had to go maternity clothes shopping this weekend!!
I get casual tops, dresses, and leggings from Target. Fancy outfits, pants, and jeans from a maternity store that is a combination of Motherhood Maternity, Pea in the Pod, and Destination Maternity. I really like Jessica Simpson's maternity line.
Target, old navy, motherhood, Craigslist. I got a huge box from a craigslist mama, then filled in a few pieces that were more me from the other standard places.
I found some good stuff at the gap when they were having a 40% (plus 10% with a code) sale. They have a lot of sales so definitely worth checking it out!
Target is my favorite for tops and dresses. Gap is my favorite for pants, though I like their tops too and they do great online sales! Old Navy is good for basics, but I don't think the clothes hold up as well after many washes. FYI, both Gap and Old Navy carry short and tall pants lengths in maternity online.
I've got a few basics from target & H&M they have affordable tanks, leggings and comfy bras. I ordered a few work friendly items from Gap when they had a 30% off sale. I like Gap because the items are basic but polished so they look like the won't go out of style for future pregnancy. I got a shirt, button-down shirts and a pair of pants that I can mix in with the simple target clothes.
I think I can re-purpose a lot of non-maternity flowy tops and dresses at least for months 1-7. Normal high wasted maxis seam indistinguishable from the maternity ones.
I've heard that some need new shoes for swollen feet and I'm dreading having to get a new shoe collection...
I've got a few basics from target & H&M they have affordable tanks, leggings and comfy bras. I ordered a few work friendly items from Gap when they had a 30% off sale. I like Gap because the items are basic but polished so they look like the won't go out of style for future pregnancy. I got a shirt, button-down shirts and a pair of pants that I can mix in with the simple target clothes.
I think I can re-purpose a lot of non-maternity flowy tops and dresses at least for months 1-7. Normal high wasted maxis seam indistinguishable from the maternity ones.
I've heard that some need new shoes for swollen feet and I'm dreading having to get a new shoe collection...
For the last month with DS I got two pairs of size 9 flats in basic colors for work because my 8/8.5 shoes just weren't working anymore. I still squeezed my feet into my tennis shoes though when not at work-- and tying them a bit tightly helped to bring down/ward off the daily swelling. In all seriousness, my swollen feet were both painful and gross.
I've really liked Gap stuff! I just got a pair of black denim skinny jeans that I know I'll live in this winter. Honestly I like the tops too, especially after finding that the quality of a lot of motherhood maternity, etc. were just terrible! I do have some basics from target too.
Target and Asos (lots of people don't know about Asos in the Us but it's super popular elsewhere from what I understand. I ordered so many cute dresses from there! Look for coupon codes online! )
I live in Darwin, Australia, which has literally NO good shops.
ASOS online ;-)
Hey fellow Aussie! I live in Canada but plan on purchasing from Asos myself. Looks like they have some great dresses especially for the upcoming party season! Check out target though (Aussie target is sooooo good compared to North American) I remember they always had a good range of maternity stuff!
Reviving an old thread now that most of us are making the switch to maternity clothes. Also, I had to rave about these lounge/pj pants:https://m.target.com/p/gom-sleep-cozy-pant/-/A-17400078 They're not maternity, but fit like they are and are so soft and comfortable! I sized up so I'll have room to grow in the waist. Target has them bogo 50% off.
I think I'm in love with Isabella Oliver. So far I've only bought dresses from there but each and every one of them has been a keeper, and they look like they'll transition nicely to post-pregnancy wear too. I can wear them to work and, with a little accessorizing, out to dinner or the theater no problem.
Ann Taylor Loft sweaters have been really nice and comfortable too. Not sure how well they'll hold up over the long run (and at least a couple of them will definitely NOT work for post-pregnancy wear; even now I look like a poncho on legs in a couple of these!), but for now I'm pretty satisfied.
I've been getting stuff on thredup.com. it's an online consignment shop with a good deal of maternity gear. Also much much cheaper than retail. Shipping sadly takes forever, and I'm not sure about international; I think they're based in the Bay area.
I've been getting stuff on thredup.com. it's an online consignment shop with a good deal of maternity gear. Also much much cheaper than retail. Shipping sadly takes forever, and I'm not sure about international; I think they're based in the Bay area.
I'll second thredup.com!!! I've purchased most of my clothes in general from them over the past year! Shipping is reasonable length for me, but I am in southern California.
I got a bunch of really great hand me downs from a coworker that I just started wearing, and the new look maternity essentials pack from asos which has two pairs of leggings, a dress, tee, tank, and belly band for $71.
I purchased a few pants for work from Loft, I think they are really comfortable. I just ordered a few more from motherhood maternity which were a bit cheaper.
I love Old Navy's jeans. I went to the store today bc I was in the area (the section was really small, neglected, and hidden away in the corner by the bathrooms, but oh well). I managed to find a pair in my size and they were 50% off in store today so I got them for $20.
I feel like I want to live in them, but that's probably bc my other jeans completely don't fit. I found at least for me they were true to pre pregnancy size if that helps anyone out.
H&M has good leggings and skinny jeans! They also have nice basic tops. Sometimes they will do discounts on line that are a better deal than the store.
Lately I have had good luck at Destination Maternity. They have different brands based on your budget, and I like that. Motherhood Maternity to Pea in the Pod to some designer brands. I was treated VERY well in the store by the employees, but they also have website which is very convenient.
Re: Best places to go buy maternity clothes?.. And go!! :)
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
BFP 1: 9/15/2013 | DD 5/23/2014
BFP 2: 9/15/2015 | EDD 5/26/2016
Married in 2011
Baby 1: Stillborn at 27 weeks (April 2014)
Baby 2: Due May 2016
I like gap for work pants. I bought a few pairs and just rotated them last pregnancy.
I bought tops from anywhere - target, pea in the pod, old navy, motherhood maternity, gap.
Just a PSA, I NEVER had luck on zulily and a lot of their stuff is non-returnable.
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Married: 1/2008 ~ DD#1: 3/2012
TTC #2: Started 4/2014 BFP 7/30/15 MC 8/3/15 BFP 9/4/2015 EDD 5/16/2016
Ann Taylor Loft sweaters have been really nice and comfortable too. Not sure how well they'll hold up over the long run (and at least a couple of them will definitely NOT work for post-pregnancy wear; even now I look like a poncho on legs in a couple of these!), but for now I'm pretty satisfied.
I feel like I want to live in them, but that's probably bc my other jeans completely don't fit. I found at least for me they were true to pre pregnancy size if that helps anyone out.