Favorite Maternity Clothes

[kaits8]

Can we have a post about favorite maternity clothes? Either from past pregnancies or as you find favorites over the next 9 months? My last baby was due mid-July so maxi skirts, maternity tanks, and flip flops were my go-to. I have no clue how to dress for a cold weather baby!

So let's hear it! Favorite bras, underwear, tanks, sweaters, dresses, pants, shoes...anything and everything ladies (links would be much appreciated, if it can be found online)! I need a new wardrobe!

PS I'm considering a couple of sweaters from the Motherhood sale..does anyone have any experience with their tops?

[sarahh]

I love the gap body tanks and V-neck t-shirts. They are longer than the normal gap body tanks and ruched on the side so they are super comfortable. I actually still wear them, but mostly under cardigans for work. And Gap is 40% off right now so that's when I usually try to stock up.

I also like the gap body maternity leggings. They are a little see through so I usually go up a size. They are also underbelly which is fine when I actually have a baby bump and not a blump. I am on the look out for a good thicker pair of over belly maternity leggings if anyone has any that they love. Until then, I think I'll try to use my lularoe leggings for as long as I can.

[mls5871]

Belevations was my favorite shapewear for under dresses. Granted my last was a July baby, so I wore a lot of dresses! They weren't tight like spanks, but great to keep the thighs from rubbing together.

I also like regular v-neck tees from target. They stretched pretty well with the belly, were long enough, and after birth it was great for nursing.

Bra extenders will be your best friend (if your cup size doesn't dramatically change).

[kaits8]

This is more (well, totally) nursing related, but I LOVE the Undercover Mama tank tops. Early on I hated having to unsnap a tank top and a nursing bra, so these let you attach the top to your bra so you only have 1 thing to unsnap. I wear them every. single. day. under all of my shirts.

undercovermama.com/r/3366/

(If you end up buying any and want to use my referral link I'd be forever grateful. I have no clue what, if anything, I get from it but I'm going to have to stock up on more as March gets closer!) Also, if a referral link isn't allowed someone let me know and I'll edit my post!

[summerrain]

I love the merona maternity tanks from target. They look just like the regular tanks but they are longer so I've been continuing to wear them. They are great for nursing too. I'm gonna stock up the next time they go on sale.

[amandamh2]

I'm not a huge fan of Motherhood honestly, their stuff didn't fit me as well (fits big and I'm petite), their selection in store was lacking, and paying online didn't work for some reason.

I'm in Canada so not sure how helpful this is but some of my favourite maternity/nursing clothing came from a small Canadian company called Momzelle. www.momzelle.com/

Old Navy has the best pants.

[sarahh]

How could I forget my absolute favorite thing? BeMaternity footless leggings. I consider these tights - would never wear without a dress over. They sell them at Target. I pretty much wore dresses and those tights everyday to work during the cold months. Now the interesting part this time is if the same dresses will fit me having a bigger belly.

[elsmom]

I had a couple v neck sweaters from motherhood maternity that I liked last time around. I wore them all the time and they held up and fit nicely!

[amberry10]

I'm more of a plus size, ok, I AM plus sized. Anyway, I found some good stuff at JC Penny's. Old Navy was't too bad either.

[summerrain]

Has anyone used stitch fix for maternity clothes? I'm thinking I might get a fix around the holidays for nicer clothes and dresses but don't know anyone who's used them for maternity.

[zengal]

I am a stitch fixer and I'll be getting some maternity clothes before too long. A girl on my other BMB did the maternity fixes and got some super cute clothes!!
kaits8 I also really liked the Undercover Mama tanks. They're so long and they have worn well with no pilling.
Fearsy I wore the heck out of my H&M leggings and would certainly recommend those. They were capris, so I'm going to order some long ones for this time.

[moutonrouge]

I saw Le Tote also does maternity. I think I'll probably give that a whirl.

[jillywilly]

I had a few tips from Motherhood that I liked ok. I think almost all my work pants wound up being from there. Also had a lot of Old Navy tops in the mix. I think those two were my mainstays.

[honda13]

Idk if yard sales are your thing, but you can find some great maternity stuff there for cheap. I'm on several FB yard sale sites and they have maternity all the time.

I bought mine from Motherhood mainly. They were ok, but damn expensive. However, I don't have a lot of choices because I am a plus size gal to begin with.

[Deleted]

Last time around my favorite maternity clothes came from Khols. Oh Baby! is their brand I think.

This time around I've lost a shit ton of weight and I'm not sure what brand will fit the best. Which is a good excuse to go shopping with my mom. 😁

[kaits8]

I'm glad so many people have great recommendations! We don't know if we will stop at baby #2 or go for another someday, so I'm going to treat this like potentially my last pregnancy (although I'm guessing we will want another eventually), and am going to get me some cute maternity clothes! So what if I work from home and the only adults that see my are my husband, parents, and other moms at Target?

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Jul 22, 2016 0:35:16 GMT -5 zengal said:

I am a stitch fixer and I'll be getting some maternity clothes before too long. A girl on my other BMB did the maternity fixes and got some super cute clothes!!
kaits8 I also really liked the Undercover Mama tanks. They're so long and they have worn well with no pilling.
Fearsy I wore the heck out of my H&M leggings and would certainly recommend those. They were capris, so I'm going to order some long ones for this time.

I'm so interested in SF. Is it easy to return the stuff you don't like?

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Jul 22, 2016 9:03:25 GMT -5 kaits8 said:

I'm glad so many people have great recommendations! We don't know if we will stop at baby #2 or go for another someday, so I'm going to treat this like potentially my last pregnancy (although I'm guessing we will want another eventually), and am going to get me some cute maternity clothes! So what if I work from home and the only adults that see my are my husband, parents, and other moms at Target?

Even though DH and I were OAD originally I spent a lot of money on maternity clothes. It may seem like a waste of money to some people; there's so many things about pregnancy that can make you feel like shit and I wanted my clothes to give me a boost. Even though this will be my last baby I'll still go all out.

[zengal]

@priss08 When they send you a "fix," it comes with a postage paid and already addressed bag. You just put what you don't want in the bag and drop it in the mail! You check out online and mark whether you're keeping or returning each item. I've had a really good experience. Half the time I've kept every single item.

[kaits8]

@justinslovo, I was just saying to my husband how I will probably have to get a winter jacket to fit over a huge belly. I think that's what I'm looking forward to shopping for the least!

[jillywilly]

Crap, another one for not thinking about a winter jacket. With my June baby I was able to get by on buying a jacket a size up. I probably will have to give in this time, since here in March it could still be snowing.

Also, last time went to all sandals by about month 7/8 - having to wear socks and real shoes the whole time this go round is going to be a bummer.

[ladytiffany24]

Ohhh nooo. I didn't think about a winter coat either. This makes me extra sad because I just got a brand new cute winter coat last year for Christmas. And there's no way it will fit over a bump.

[mikaela20]

Did not think about a winter coat. Crap. They are so expensive. I hope I can find a used one when I need it.

[Deleted]

Last pregnancy we were stationed in New Hampshire and I just got a coat that was a 2x from a thrift store and wore a belt over the bump. Super cheap!

Now we live in Alabama and it's...not that cold here. I'll probably just wear a light sweater cause being pregnant makes me extremely hot.

[mikaela20]

Jul 22, 2016 11:27:43 GMT -5 @justinslovo said:

makemybellyfit.com/

Jacket extenders are a thing ladytiffany24. There may be hope for your new jacket!

I have been itching for a new Northface so I may get my normal size and buy an extender.

This is genius!

[muskiefan]

I wear scrubs at work so I haven't had to buy much by way of maternity clothes. I lived in leggings, tunics, and work out gear for the first two and will probably do the same for this one.

[landonsmom15]

Just putting this out there... the winter coat may not be a necessity depending on how cold you normally are, how much time you spend outside, and where you live (duh). My ds was born in January and I made do without a maternity coat. Maybe just wait and see if you'll actually need one.

[honda13]

Jul 22, 2016 14:06:15 GMT -5 . said:

Jul 22, 2016 8:58:29 GMT -5 honda13 said:

Idk if yard sales are your thing, but you can find some great maternity stuff there for cheap. I'm on several FB yard sale sites and they have maternity all the time.

I bought mine from Motherhood mainly. They were ok, but damn expensive. However, I don't have a lot of choices because I am a plus size gal to begin with.

I scored 20 pieces today for 30 bucks. I figured that will be my cheap base and I'll keep an eye out for store sales or thrift to fill it out enough for school.

Sweet!  A couple of months ago I bought a garbage bag full of maternity clothes from my husbands co-worker.  At the time I was thinking I don't really need them, but I couldn't pass them up for the price

[britab]

I'm all about Kohl's maternity clearance! There are lots around here, so I always check when we're at one. They held up well!

I had two pairs of black work pants, a gray and tan cords. I like having some plain long sleeve tops. I layered dress shirts over them in fall/winter. I could add a cute scarf! A couple maternity leggings for under dresses.

I breastfed so I'm glad I didn't get many dresses. Postpartum I could wear my maternity shirts and easily nurse.

I just used sweaters without zippers and buttons in front. I got an unlined bra, so it could stretch and put little pads in them for no nipple showing.

Loved my dressy black Crocs! I never liked the Belly Band, just full panel maternity pants!

[britab]

Jul 22, 2016 13:43:25 GMT -5 landonsmom15 said:

Just putting this out there... the winter coat may not be a necessity depending on how cold you normally are, how much time you spend outside, and where you live (duh). My ds was born in January and I made do without a maternity coat. Maybe just wait and see if you'll actually need one.

I never needed a maternity coat. Mine still zipped up fine!