Clothes and pregnancy

[ashaj92]

This is probably going to sound ridiculous, but I'm so fed up! I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant with first baby, and we're due to go on holiday abroad in just under 2 weeks time. I went clothes shopping with my sister yesterday and couldn't find anything at all that didn't make me look or feel like a fat frump 😞
I've only got a small bump at the moment, and I know I'm going to inevitably get bigger, it's just so frustrating! I'm someone who's normally really picky about the clothes I wear and I'm struggling because I just can't seem to feel I look good whilst I'm this awkward plumpy shape 😩😂
Has anyone else managed to find a clothes shop that either does decent maternity wear or options that didn't consist of trackie bottoms and oversized t shirts?? I'd say I'm about a size 10 now (8-10 prior to pregnancy) I know comfort is the main priority these days but I just feel so crap about it all 😒

Bump bands are awesome as well - means you can wear normal tops a little longer

H&M have fab stuff - I'm 21 weeks tomorrow and still have a small bump too. If you join their club you can get 20% off at the moment and free delivery for online shopping. I'm loving their boyfriend jeans and the knee length denim shorts at the moment!

I bought a few dresses from Isabelle Oliver in the sale. They were very pricey but I felt amazing in them and wore winter dresses three in rotation throughout the first half of my pregnancy. The summer clothes are so pretty but don't suit me as well so I have opted for Jojo, three gorgeous floral summer tops worn to bits and I will keep to wear a afterwards.

I would also recommend looking at maternity/nursing clothes if you want them to last beyond your pregnancy - there are so many cleverly designed tops and dresses. Asos have some nice things but the material, which is all I care about now at 36 weeks, can vary - I normally keep 1 in every 5 I order (95% viscose, 5% elastane feels nicest).

There is also verbaudet, izzysmum, mamaway, tiffanyrose, all online.

FYI John Lewis have some Seraphine stuff on sale at the moment - I don't know if it's in all their branches but I got two dresses and a top in their Bluewater branch yesterday, all less than half price.

H&M defo and boohoo.com have a great range and good value for money also dorothy perkins online

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