Any reason why I shouldn't just buy clothes a size bigger instead of "maternity" clothes

[KatieWatie]

This might be a really stupid question but I am rapidly outgrowing all my clothes, and not really ready to admit - even at 15 weeks - that I'm pregnant (not sure I ever will be, to be honest, that's just the way I roll). I went into Mothercare to price things up generally and saw their maternity section which I had a mooch round - whilst sweating the coldest sweat... It really wasn't "me" and it was all dead pricy for stuff I might only wear for a couple of months.

Why can't I just buy a size up from my normal size? And then do some hardcore washing to try and shrink it down to my normal size afterwards perhaps

Or am I being really naive?

I’m 27 weeks and none of my trouser have fitted me for ages. Dresses still fit. I’ve bought a couple of maternity dresses and I have to say they fit so nicely because with the normal ones they are riding up at the front and not sitting properly with the bump. I’ve only got 3 - all from H&M but very happy with them, better to just get your own size in maternity rather than buying bigger in my opinion as the clothes fit so much better and compliment your bump too.

@CoolNoMore

This is exactly what I did (ok, a £2.50 waterproof from a charity shop) and it works a treat! No idea about the specific measurements, but I went two sizes up and made sure it had a drawstring at the bottom and voila - a maternity waterproof.

I've not tried it while wearing the baby yet (he's got at least a few hours left before he makes his entrance!) but you can get inserts that zip into any coat which look very handy and are designed for babywearing.

Thanks, fingers crossed it will work for me too.

The only maternity coats in my size are super expensive, non waterproof and look cheap.

Hoping a big mans one wil do a better job for less money!!