PSA: Maternity Clothes

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I ordered several pairs of maternity jeans from JCP online last week.  I ordered them in my size per their sizing chart and full panel (the ones that come up to your boobs).  Well, they arrived last night too small and the 'full panel' comes to my belly button.  Needless to say they are going back.
But just a fair warning that JCP is not truthful with their online maternity sales. 

[catahoulatte]

Aw no! Wait were those the clearance ones you were fighting for? LOL. Damn.

[lynnyloo]

I got 2 pairs of full panel jeans back in December from JCP. They were only about $13 each, but I got 2 of the same wash (instead of medium and dark). They do seem smaller sized than the ones I had from JCP last pregnancy (although I'm starting out smaller than last pregnancy).

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Yes! They were the clearance ones. But what annoys me most is the picture on the website showed the full panel to the boobs... and mine are not so much. They are just as awful as the Old Navy ones I have. Too bad Motherhood Maternity is soooo expensive!

[slurpeelove]

Try Swap.com. I got a bunch of stuff from there and it was all super cheap and fit nicely. Motherhood maternity is nice, and last time I went, they were having a sale and I still ended up spending a ridiculous amount of money. Being pregnant is expensive.

[Deleted]

There should be a pregnancy clause that we can wear sweatpants or whatever fits.

[mischiefmama]

Gap has some demi panel on sale, maybe some of the full are as well?

[caymarks]

I only wear skirts or dresses. Anyone know anywhere to buy cheap maxi dresses that aren't see through (don't need layers)?

[fireworks813]

Ugh.. that sucks. I'm always worried about that when ordering online

I shop Motherhood Maternity sales and clearance! Just got a pair of work pants for $15 and jeans for $20, plus buy two get one free sweaters and long sleeve shirts. Don't know if you have a store near you, but that's worked well for me so far!

[errsbear11]

Jan 16, 2015 17:05:29 GMT -5 caymarks said:

I only wear skirts or dresses. Anyone know anywhere to buy cheap maxi dresses that aren't see through (don't need layers)?

I've always had luck at like tjmaxx, Marshall's, Ross, etc.  in the summer, basically all I wear.

[jessijean]

I just received a JCP order last night and I agree with the pants size. Too small...I ordered another later... hopefully those work. It's ridiculously hard to find plus size petite maternity pants....ugh!

[caymarks]

Jan 16, 2015 18:47:49 GMT -5 errsbear11 said:

I've always had luck at like tjmaxx, Marshall's, Ross, etc.  in the summer, basically all I wear.

Unfortunately all those stores are at least a couple hours away from where I'm at. Boo! I can always check online. Do the sizes run pretty true to size?

[0ashley]

sharebear05, that's how I feel about Target Long and Lean tanks. I wore them through my last pregnancy and ever since.

I'm going consignment shopping on Monday because I have 3 day work weekend. I didn't like a lot of what I bought online last pregnancy so I'll be trying on this time, and looking for under belly pants to try because I remember all of my full panel pants itching me like crazy last time, so I'd fold them over.

[errsbear11]

Jan 16, 2015 18:52:02 GMT -5 caymarks said:

Jan 16, 2015 18:47:49 GMT -5 errsbear11 said:

I've always had luck at like tjmaxx, Marshall's, Ross, etc.  in the summer, basically all I wear.

Unfortunately all those stores are at least a couple hours away from where I'm at. Boo! I can always check online. Do the sizes run pretty true to size?

I'm not sure if they sell online or not, but sizes are pretty true.  Maxi dresses are often just sm, med, lg...I usually go up a size for height, but I am on the taller side.

[lovemyirishtwins]

I just ordered some off a maternity resale group on fb. I hope they first come and second are true to size. I do not think I need a ton since this is my third pregnancy but after my second I loaned my clothes to two other people (my sister and my best friend) so who knows what shape they will return to me in. That was why I thought I would take my chance on the resale page. I get my things back tomorrow.

[lindslew91011]

My MIL keeps trying to force me to buy maternity clothes. I am completely against it until I will really need it. My hubby and I looked at Motherhood Maternity and everything is so expensive (I had to buy a winter coat because my boobs grew too fast). From just looking, Target seems to have quite a bit of stuff but Old Navy's maternity section is so pathetic it will end up making me cry. I'm going to see how long I can squeeze out of my own clothes before I cave, everything is too expensive!

[CALEO]

Jan 16, 2015 15:52:56 GMT -5 slurpeelove said:

Try Swap.com. I got a bunch of stuff from there and it was all super cheap and fit nicely. Motherhood maternity is nice, and last time I went, they were having a sale and I still ended up spending a ridiculous amount of money. Being pregnant is expensive.

I second this. Got so much from swap! Love it all!

[tiamiaxx]

I actually didnt even think of how fqr the panel comes up. Last time it was half way up and very uncomfortable I've only found Asos as a decent maternity store in aus. Target here has hardly anything as far as I've seen

PS. Does anyone else feel depressed that they have to wear maternity clothes or am I just weird? I'm all for the baby, but I remember being maternity sized wasn't fun lol

[gw3nny]

I was resisting the maternity clothes, but when I finally caved I was so so happy. I bought two pairs of jeans from Motherhood. They were buy one get on half off. Still overpaid. Totes don't cares. So much more comfy. It's like wearing pajama pants all day. I'm pretty much still in regular sweaters. I'm not going to buy any until I see how far into spring u can get without shelling out the $$$.

[jekasi]

Thanks for the heads up on the JCP stuff! I've been really lucky with the motherhood maternity clearance racks- I just went yesterday. The clearance is 40% off right now. They had shorts for $20+40% off, tops for $20+40%, etc and then they also let us stack another discount we had "earned" by shopping previously. The racks had a bix mix of jeans/work pants/shorts, short sleeve tops/tank tops/sweaters and everything else in all the sizes. They also seem to frequently run "buy one get one half off" sales that rotate between different types of items on a regular basis. If you don't have a store near you, I would suggest checking out their online clearance since it is also 40% off.

[kissandglow]

My first pregnancy stitch fix arrived ladies! Love it!

[gw3nny]

Oh my gosh! I didn't know stitch fox was doing maternity now!!! Thanks for the heads up!

[amch8]

This might sound counterintuitive, but even though I generally shop at Target or Old Navy for knock-around clothes, I went on GILT for maternity jeans. Ended up getting 2 very nice pairs for about $50-60 each (originally over $100.

I figure with how often I wear jeans and how uncomfortable pregnancy can be, this was a reasonable splurge.

[golfanista]

Jan 16, 2015 16:02:12 GMT -5 @sldober0521 said:

There should be a pregnancy clause that we can wear sweatpants or whatever fits.

I've seriously considered asking my boss if i can just wear black yoga pants instead of dress pants (lol, yeah right).

[bshelly]

Motherhood Maternity has their clearance marked an extra 40% off today through both online and in store.

How true to size do their pants run? I have a very large booty but scrawny legs and have trouble finding pants that fit right, so I'm hesitant to buy them online. I may have to bite the bullet and just go try stuff on.

[jekasi]

Jan 17, 2015 12:01:48 GMT -5 bshelly said:

Motherhood Maternity has their clearance marked an extra 40% off today through both online and in store.

How true to size do their pants run? I have a very large booty but scrawny legs and have trouble finding pants that fit right, so I'm hesitant to buy them online. I may have to bite the bullet and just go try stuff on.

I was a size 10-12 pre pregnancy and found that I mostly wore a size medium pant with them. The jessica simpson line is a tighter fit than the others. They are all fairly stretchy, hope this helps.

[petrichor14]

I bought a pair of full panel jeans and a pair of full panel corduroys from Gap and they fit true to size and are great. But I also bought a pair of no-panel (just stretchy inset) jeans from them that I had to send right back- way too tight in the legs with no stretch (wtf?) and the waist was way too big, so you take two steps and they slide right down. I thought they'd be better for early pregnancy, but I've ended up wearing the full panel ones and just folding it over so it's more like a half-panel.

For shirts I am so happy to have gotten recommendations for Old Navy. I don't normally shop there, but the prices are great and I love the v-neck vintage tees. Also bought some tanks for summer and a couple sweaters. I still don't have much of a bump but I've been wearing these since Christmas and I don't think they're too baggy at all. They hide the extra bit of chub really well and are comfy and flattering.

[bshelly]

Jan 17, 2015 18:30:28 GMT -5 jekasi said:

Jan 17, 2015 12:01:48 GMT -5 bshelly said:

Motherhood Maternity has their clearance marked an extra 40% off today through both online and in store.

How true to size do their pants run? I have a very large booty but scrawny legs and have trouble finding pants that fit right, so I'm hesitant to buy them online. I may have to bite the bullet and just go try stuff on.

I was a size 10-12 pre pregnancy and found that I mostly wore a size medium pant with them. The jessica simpson line is a tighter fit than the others. They are all fairly stretchy, hope this helps.

You were exactly right we ended up going in to the store last night. I also wear a 10. I wore a medium in most of their pants except a large in the Jessica Simpson ones. Man are they comfy! So glad to not be squishing in anymore.