Just do it...

acrose0226 · December 2016

So FTM here, 13w3d and I've been trying to hold out on getting maternity clothes. I have one pair of jeans that I can still button so have been re-wearing them along with several pairs of leggings. Today my hubs convinced me to go to a maternity store and let me tell you, I now feel like I'm in heaven. I also knew my bras had been getting tight but had no clue that I'd gone up a whole cup size, and let me tell you it makes a huge difference.

So moral of the story - if you've been holding out on shopping, just go. It is so worth it. My boobs and growing bump love me right now.

zseirecarg · December 2016

FTM here too - I have bought two pairs of maternity jeans and a few pairs of maternity leggings and am in love. But I am a bit stumped when it comes to tops - what did you get? Fitting or loose ones? I am finding most of my pre-pregnancy tops that still fit don't cover the panel of the maternity jeans fully.

acrose0226 · December 2016

@graceriesz I got some more fitted sweaters as well as a couple looser tops. Allegedly whatever I buy now should fit for the duration my pregnancy since they're stretchier fabrics. Many of my regular tops are silk blouses so are a bit longer/looser so I'm hoping to get some more use out of those...but I hadn't thought about whether they're long enough to cover the belly band so I'll have to try them with the maternity pants now that I have them.

zseirecarg · December 2016

@acrose0226 Thanks. I am avoiding stores and malls right now to avoid the last minute Christmas shopping madness. But am totally going very soon!

anitamargarita_82 · December 2016

I bought some jeans from Target and they're great! I also just bought some maternity leggings from old navy. I like the tops that tie around the top of your bump under your boobs. I feel like they make me look preggers and not just fat!

HopefulNoob · December 2016

Taking this advice!

wifeinraleigh28 · December 2016

I've been slowly building my maternity wardrobe for the past 3 weeks now! FTM here too and I'm 16 weeks. I bought 2 pairs of jeans from Old Navy (I learned that you need to be careful with maternity jeans because some of them don't like to stay up

) and a few tops from Target. I'm loving how long and stretchy they are!

sls · December 2016

I would never buy anything that doesn't stretch (in the belly). I went maternity clothes shopping when pregnant w/ DD, and my mind was blown at the 5 month belly they had to try on clothes. But yes, I got bigger than that. And they had all these non-stretchy shirts (3 years ago--no idea what they're like now).

ChrisLipstick · December 2016

I went into Thyme maternity looking for pants. They were all so thin! It is -20C and there is 2 ft of snow outside. I want warm pants! The sales person said they carry the same pants all year long, which is frustrating. Do they not understand winter?

roo1381 · December 2016

Try swap.com. I bought 3 pairs of pants and 3 shirts for $38 with free shipping!

ChrisLipstick · December 2016

roo1381 said:

Try swap.com. I bought 3 pairs of pants and 3 shirts for $38 with free shipping!

Thanks for the tip!

acrose0226 · December 2016

Thanks for the tip on swap.com!

MrsW524 · December 2016

I'm definitely going to take a look at swap.com I've had good luck so far with thredup.com too

BellaO21 · December 2016

Make sure to check out the clearance rack at Kohls! I got $225 worth of maternity clothes for $7!! (I am not even exaggerating) granted it was mostly summer stuff (I got 1 top, 2 bathing suits and 2 shirts) but you can't beat it!
I also got 3 pairs of jeans online with JC Penny for the price of 1 pair.

acrose0226 · December 2016

@bellaO21 Impressed by your Kohl's finds! I went to my Kohl's and when I asked for their maternity section they led me to two small racks that honestly had maybe 5 different pieces on them. Was very disappointed in the selection but glad to hear you had a much better experience!!

alm52386 · December 2016

Kohls does not have a good selection in stores but I found 2 pairs of shorts for $4 each on the maternity clearance! No idea if they will fit or not when it warms up but for $4 I don't care!

BellaO21 · December 2016

I agree- the maternity section at the one by me is tiny- I impressed myself with the finds as well lol.

rmarble23 · December 2016

@Wearmi1 I agree maternity pants make me look less fat and more rounded pregger style.

I started with old navy and got two tees two tanks and a sweater as they were a great deal on Black Friday weekend online of course. I then found pretty cheap pants at jcpenny online. Jeans are good but what they called "jeggings" were straight leg pants and went back today. Now I'm on the hunt for leggings. I just hate that most stores only carry online especially in plus sizes

tmhk2015 · December 2016

rmarble23 I've found the best leggings at gap... I wore my under belly ones pretty much ever since I got them and well after finishing up my 1st pregnancy! In the maternity section of gap online look for the gapbody section then pure body... they have capri and regular length leggings in both under belly and full panel.. you may find the full length leggings in the pants section though. Also FYI the t-shirts in this section are amazing and super long and perfect maternity t-shirts. Gap usually has sales every week.. yesterday was 51% off everything with free shipping over $50 and free returns (I placed another order of leggings yesterday)! You can't beat it so wait for a good day of deals and order away!

tjvan · December 2016

So what's the deal with maternity underwear? STMs - is that a thing?

mrt · December 2016

I definitely don't feel that maternity underwear is actually a thing, though if your regular underwear is not low rise, it may be uncomfortable. I did buy postpartum underwear for my second. It was regular underwear, just more coverage than I usually buy and all dark colors.

sls · December 2016

I usually wear thongs, but at some point, they got uncomfortable--EVERYTHING got uncomfortable. So I switched to the cotton briefs I use during periods (tampons and I don't get along), and I bought so extra so I didn't have to do laundry all the time. That was good enough for me. Also, I was wearing panty liners at the end--the smelly discharge was just... yeah.

And I got some post-partum mesh panties, which were fine for like the first week (or maybe first few days?) when I was wearing those giant diaper pads. But after that, when I went to the thick pads and then just regular pads, I was back in my cotton briefs.

Ahutch428 · December 2016

I didn't buy maternity underwear, but I did so buy some cheap granny panties for the last month or so of pregnancy, and to use post-partum. That I would recommend!

lmc929 · December 2016

Anyone have a great source for LONG maternity pants besides Old Navy? Thanks!

amberp1528 · December 2016

@lmc929 my mom ordered me some from amazon for Christmas I am so cheap when it comes to clothes I always ask for them as gifts she got me 2 pairs of slacks (I am a teacher) for about 30

JessyKV · December 2016

lmc929 said:

Anyone have a great source for LONG maternity pants besides Old Navy? Thanks!

The only place I have found longs is at Gap.

I also didn't buy maternity underwear but cheap comfy cotton undies for pregnancy and post partum that I didn't mind ruining. I also usually buy a size up so they are roomier. I always gain in my booty.

semicolon · December 2016

@lmc929 Gap is the best I've found in last five years. I am 6' and mainly legs, not torso. Love my Gap maternity pants.

Also, roomy thongs and cotton underwear are the way to go from conception to birth and beyond.

mamaelle27 · December 2016

@lmc929, the leggings I found at Target are surprisingly long, and they come in the thin legging material and that thicker material that can almost actually be pants/could possibly work in certain office situations.

alm52386 · December 2016

I already had to get a size up in all my underwear! And almost immediately went from a 34B to a 36C!! My mom got me some maternity leggings and pants from Athleta. The people I babysit for got me a gift card to Target so I'll be checking out their maternity stuff next week!

rmarble23 · December 2016

FYI walmart is a frikin joke...if you can find one that carries a tiny section they have very little to choose from but they were cheap so i decided to buy a pair of jeggings and leggings....both absolutely gross, the seam hits in the worse place and they are SHORT, i am 5'5'' on a good day and both were probably good enough for a 5foot person.

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