Talk to me about clothes

[cnf2013]

So I am normally someone who bloats easily. Of course this pregnancy has not been kind in that department. So I'm looking for suggestions for stretchy pants that I can totally get away with wearing to work. I teach and technically we don't have a teacher dress code, but I'm still supposed to really dress business casual. I wear gray and black pants mostly so if you have suggestions that also come in colors other than black I would be delighted. 

[negirl824]

cnf2013, The only thing I can think of is the hair tie trick on the button of your pants. That way you can have a little give without buying or wearing new pants.

[tkford216]

I've seen "dress pant" yoga pants before. They're thicker and look more like dress pants material. I can't honestly remember where I saw them, but I know I'll be looking for those at some point!

Can you get away with wearing skirts with stretchy waists?

[chuggingwater]

Maxi dresses?

[cnf2013]

Once it warms up a bit more I can wear stretchy skirts. I found a few types of "pull on" pants which are the stretchy yoga dress pants. I'll order something next week I guess. Everything fits at this point, but I will have a melt down the first day it's 530am and I'm trying to get ready for work and realize nothing fits. Trying to be proactive.

[hungryhippo]

I second the belly band suggestion. The trick is to put them on before you put your pants/jeans on, then fold them down over your pants. They stay put much better that way and you can avoid them peeking under your shirt as if it's a tank top layered underneath.

They are also great for the first few weeks/months postpartum.

[cnf2013]

Apr 5, 2015 2:29:54 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

I never had much luck with the belly band, but maternity pants are awesome, so I would just look for some dressier ones. We don't have much maternity selection here, but I've found quite a few things I've liked at Motherhood.

We have a maternity store at the outlet mall in my town. I'll have to go pop in, though probably not for a few more weeks. I think I can make it a little longer as long as I'm eating right which always helps me with bloat. 

[physiomeg]

I know you were asking about pants, and this is not related, but I thought since its a clothes thread I'd stick this here. I was looking on Pinterest and found this blog with some nice ideas about fashion broken down by trimester. It had some nice ideas and classic looks to hide or reduce attention while in the first trimester.

walkingwithdancers.blogspot.com/2012/03/looking-good-while-pregnant.html

[cnf2013]

Apr 5, 2015 8:02:00 GMT -5 physiomeg said:

I know you were asking about pants, and this is not related, but I thought since its a clothes thread I'd stick this here. I was looking on Pinterest and found this blog with some nice ideas about fashion broken down by trimester. It had some nice ideas and classic looks to hide or reduce attention while in the first trimester.

walkingwithdancers.blogspot.com/2012/03/looking-good-while-pregnant.html

Awesome! 

Also, I've been on pinterest so much the last few days. I haven't been on this much since I got engaged, lol. 

[anonymouseliza]

I was going to suggest maxi skirts. Old Navy has some fold-over jersey knit pants in the lounge section (I think) that work in a pinch. I actually wear them all the time. I hate being uncomfortable.

[negirl824]

Apr 5, 2015 12:03:43 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

I was going to suggest maxi skirts. Old Navy has some fold-over jersey knit pants in the lounge section (I think) that work in a pinch. I actually wear them all the time. I hate being uncomfortable.

I was just on old navys website! They have a sale going on right now! I am temped to get a few layering tanks. I love their maternity stuff, thats what I mostly wore last time.

[anonymouseliza]

Yeah, last time. I totally haven't bought any maternity wear since I was last pregnant.

(I totally have - comfort is my primary thing and I'm plus-sized and shaped in such a way that some maternity items simply look better)

[cnf2013]

Apr 5, 2015 12:27:50 GMT -5 negirl824 said:

Apr 5, 2015 12:03:43 GMT -5 anonymouseliza said:

I was going to suggest maxi skirts. Old Navy has some fold-over jersey knit pants in the lounge section (I think) that work in a pinch. I actually wear them all the time. I hate being uncomfortable.

I was just on old navys website! They have a sale going on right now! I am temped to get a few layering tanks. I love their maternity stuff, thats what I mostly wore last time.

Ooooh, we have an Old Navy outlt by us too. I just got some birthday money, so maybe I'll go shop around a bit this afternoon after H goes to work. 

[cnf2013]

I went to Old Navy and found these pants. Soooo comfy! I love linen and I can totally wear these to school. I got a black pair and the grayish-dark khaki color.

[anonymouseliza]

I have a couple of pairs like that. Very comfy.

[negirl824]

cnf2013, I saw those and thought "I have to have those!" I am sure an old navy trip for me is in the near future. I have been looking on there for an outfit to wear for weekly pictures.

[cnf2013]

Apr 5, 2015 15:58:59 GMT -5 negirl824 said:

cnf2013, I saw those and thought "I have to have those!" I am sure an old navy trip for me is in the near future. I have been looking on there for an outfit to wear for weekly pictures.

They're on sale right now for $19, so it's a worthwhile trip. 

I bought a pregnancy countdown shirt for weekly pictures (this one). We took our first one today which was so exciting!

[negirl824]

Apr 5, 2015 16:04:06 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Apr 5, 2015 15:58:59 GMT -5 negirl824 said:

cnf2013, I saw those and thought "I have to have those!" I am sure an old navy trip for me is in the near future. I have been looking on there for an outfit to wear for weekly pictures.

They're on sale right now for $19, so it's a worthwhile trip. 

I bought a pregnancy countdown shirt for weekly pictures (this one). We took our first one today which was so exciting!

That is such a cute shirt. I think we both are sunday "ticker" changes, a week apart though.

[manderslvt]

Apr 5, 2015 16:04:06 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Apr 5, 2015 15:58:59 GMT -5 negirl824 said:

cnf2013, I saw those and thought "I have to have those!" I am sure an old navy trip for me is in the near future. I have been looking on there for an outfit to wear for weekly pictures.

They're on sale right now for $19, so it's a worthwhile trip. 

I bought a pregnancy countdown shirt for weekly pictures (this one). We took our first one today which was so exciting!

Sales like that are why so much of my wardrobe comes from Old Navy!

[anonymouseliza]

Comfy pants

These are also fantastic and wonderful, though the last round were thinner than normal. I own a gazillion pairs of these and wear them all.the.time to work. They come and go on the plus size side, but I've found they are stretchy enough that the XXL on the women's side lasted me in 32w in my last pregnancy, even though I was a 3x at the time.

[chuggingwater]

I'm anxious yo get out my maternity tubs. New wardrobe. Yay!

[kfran84]

I bought a lot of my stuff from Motherhood and Old Navy last time around. Comfort was key! I am determined to add a few more polished pieces this time around, so I'm going to splurge and get some designer jeans early on so I can justify the cost in my mind (I had like 4 pairs that I hated last time around. 4 pairs of inexpensive jeans that I hated = One pair of expensive jeans that I'll enjoy).

Topshop and Asos have great maternity sections online. I know some people like H&M's online maternity selection too.

[junebug627]

I just ordered a belly band that buttons to your jeans! Is that what everyone is talking about? I've seen bands that just slide on but this one buttons to your jeans to give you a few more inches!


Andplusalso, I got 2 of them for free! Well, I had to pay $15.99 for shipping lol Here's where I got the info:

thefrugalgirls.com/2014/06/free-belly-button-band.html

[cnf2013]

Not gonna lie, I totally wore my new pants to work today. They were amazing! Felt like I was in sweatpants all day long.

[negirl824]

Apr 6, 2015 17:03:39 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Not gonna lie, I totally wore my new pants to work today. They were amazing! Felt like I was in sweatpants all day long.

I was at old navy today and tried those pants on. They were too short and just didn't fit right. I really wanted them they were cozy!

[cnf2013]

Apr 6, 2015 19:12:28 GMT -5 negirl824 said:

Apr 6, 2015 17:03:39 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Not gonna lie, I totally wore my new pants to work today. They were amazing! Felt like I was in sweatpants all day long.

I was at old navy today and tried those pants on. They were too short and just didn't fit right. I really wanted them they were cozy!

That is a sad revelation for sure.