Maternity clothes for cold weather

[PinkElephant73]

Im 31 weeks and the mat clothes I have got are just not warm enough for this weather!

It hardly seems worth spending a lot now but I really need a warm coat, jumpers that will fit under it and a pair of pjs.

my long smart wool winter coat will not do up, but it hardly seems worth buying a maternity one as only have 10 days left at work.

I have been sleeping in maternity nighties but they are not warm enough. all the maternity pjs I have seen are under the bump which is not going to work for me - I need ones that will keep the bump warm.

help please ladies!

[Tarlia]

Have you considered thermals? You can wear them after too - they will be under bump, but if you have over bump jeans you won't notice. And a big thick long scarf or poncho/shawl over coat.

I got some really comfy stretchy pale pink pj bottoms from asda for £8, they had them in black too. They arnt maternity but stretch over. Or how about primark in a large size?

[cowboylover]

Depends on what size clothes you are, as I am plus size I cant do the old thing of buying a few sizes bigger but you maybe luckier and find that you can.

I think with some of the styles of tunic tops out there now you can wear them after the pregnancy as well.

I have moved the buttons on my coat and now can do it up so maybe thats an option?

All the PJs I have seen as well are under bump so I have warn maternity leggins from H&M and nighties.

[MissCKitty]

I bought a fab pair of over the bump jeans from H&M and then bought a load of long jumpers in bigger sizes from Primark which I live all the time now I've finished work. Got a few bits of ebay too, really good bargains. And my coat I bought a military style coat from Asda for £18 and just bought it 3 sizes bigger then I'd normally buy and its perfect

[thefurryone]

Have you tried bump bands? I'm only 21 weeks so really not sure about whether they work in later pregnancy, but they do come in different sizes so they might.

I got some for £5 each from Topshop and I swear I'm going to wear them every winter for the rest of my life as they are keeping my middle lovely and snug.

[Pinetreeland]

Your husband's clothes? I am 30 weeks and I sometimes sleep in my husband's jumpers.

Coat - I'll probably buy one though - even if you don't go to work you will still want to go out from time to time! There's still 9 weeks of winter left for you!

[Ooopsadaisy]

It was many years ago the I was pregnant but I bought some cheapish men's clothes toward the end of the pregnancy so I could layer-up in the cold weather.

I'm surprised maternity clothes aren't better these days.

I still have a couple of giant men's fleeces that I bought as coats (think I got them at Primark) when my normal coat wouldn't do up anymore - I use them for gardening in cold weather!

[ecuse]

cowboylover I can't believe I never thought of moving the buttons on my coat. Brilliant! Will dig the sewing kit out tonight. This should save me a fortune!

[ficam]

Hi Im only 16 weeks but finding a similar problem. Im in between at the moment so my normal clothes are too small but maternity ones hang off me! I've bought a few jumpers in bigger sizes, but Im going out for a friends birthday this weekend and everything I have that fits is either far too cold or big jumpers that make me look a total mess! Any ideas? Sorry for hijacking your thread!

[Bobby99]

Get on Ebay - cheapy cheapy, and maternity clothes are usually in good condition second hand as they're not worn for very long by previous owners.

[sh77]

Zara has some lovely long jumper dresses - get a size bigger.

[BongoWinslow]

this was my investment piece when preg and I lived in it. It's like wearing a blanket. still wear it now and can wrap it around 8wo DS too.

www.isabellaoliver.com/maternity-clothes/uk/100/knitwear/TP074.html

there's a couple on ebay at the moment (not selling mine!)

sleep in maternity leggings? overbump ones.

[Laska]

Primark do brushed cotton PJs for £4. I bought 12-14 (I'm in maternity size 10) and they fit me perfectly at nearly 26 weeks.

[expectingno3]

I bought the black padded Mamalicious coat from Asos - £60.00. Its absolutley fantastic for this cold weather, has a really nice collar, belt and drawstring hem. Wool coats just don't cut it in this weather...

[diyqueen]

I'm borrowing a coat from my mum that's a few sizes bigger than I usually wear - do you have any friends/relatives who take bigger size clothes who might be able to lend you some old ones for a few weeks? I've stolen one of my partner's old baggy jumpers to wear with thermal leggings as pyjamas too

[LadyGoneGaga]

How about a cape? You could wear that afterwards and very "this season".

[gallicgirl]

Glad I'm not the only one having this problem. I was shocked how many shops have maternity ranges but don't sell coats or warm jumpers.

[gallicgirl]

Oh and try American websites as they do a greater range and have plus maternity sizes. I think I saw a lot on Old Navy. No idea how much shipping is though.

[bessie26]

glad i'm not the only one having this problem - I've managed to get one maternity jumper from H&M, but it is still a bit too big for me, so looks a bit rubbish, but I am getting a bit too big for my regular clothes.

I got some cheapo thermal PJs from Tescos, just bought a bigger size top & figure that if/when the top stops fitting, I'll start wearing the cheapo nightdresses I bought to give birth in over the top.

I got a coat from Sainsbury's for £30 (this style - i don't know what it's called) - am well chuffed with that as I got it in my usual size so I can wear it again! If I get too big for it (I'm due in April) I plan to wear some of DH's jackets.

I haven't got any bump bands, but last pg I had some jeans with a big elasticated waist band on & they were lovely for keeping my middle all warm, so I might have to get some...

[edeluna]

I just don't understand why maternity shops don't sell coats. OK, this winter is exceptionally cold, but it's not as if we're accustomed to a tropical climate. Even in normal years, I need a proper winter coat from October onwards.

The only places I've found that stock anything remotely suitable are H&M and Top Shop. H&M have a black wool coat, but I only ever see one or two on the rack and in L or XL, which is way too big for me. Top Shop have a coat and a cape, but neither was really "me".

I have family coming from America for Xmas, so I've ordered a coat from motherhood.com and they're going to bring it over. I was salivating over that website. How nice to see a shop with a real selection of coats meant for this weather!

Good luck finding something and staying warm!

[littleyellowchicken]

At 34 weeks I am wearing last year's winter coat held closed in the middle with a giant nappy pin! Then a big woolly scarf over the middle to cover the gap - and hide the pin! Coats are so expensive and I really don't want to have to buy a new one now.
However, I am a bit worried about how long it will take to go back to a 'somewhat' normal shape after giving birth...? Would it be worth just buying more warm maternity clothes becuase the likelihood is I'll be in them all winter even after having baby?

[PinkElephant73]

littleyellowchicken Im loving the nappy pin idea!

I am having the same thought as you (32 weeks) about buying more clothes as will still be in "fat clothes" until spring (4th trimester and all that).


I bought some cheap, plus size PJs in Asda but am regretting it now as the tops are horrid cheap scratchy cotton jersey and completely seethrough so have to wear a cami or crop top underneath. ho hum!

[Amberc]

I bought giant sized fleeces and velour pants from Decathalon (size xxl) and they are a life saver. I am 33 weeks pregnant with twins and normally a size 16. I can get them on over the bump and do up the fleece jacket as it's stretchy. Cheapo too and useful after the birth I think as the pants have drawstring waists as well as elastic.

[bessie26]

just spotted a Maternity black military coat on DotP online - £60 (free delivery this weekend)

[bessie26]

and a couple of jackets and at least three jumpers at New Look!!

[Leilababyno1]

I am 20 weeks and have bought nearly all my maternity clothes from Ebay! It's great for mummies-to-be..bought a couple of dresses for the party season both only costing a fiver each!! As far as a coat goes, didn't want to splash out on a specific maternity brand- so just bought a cape instead from Primark. Very cheap and stylish, plus can be worn after pregnancy too. Have found that the best over the bump jeans are from H&M, at £30 quid a pair they're not to dear.