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Maternity Clothes - any suggestions?

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AbsolutePlonker · 19/03/2021 12:55

Just wondered if any of you had any 'must buys' for maternity. Everything I've ordered so far is hideous material, doesn't fit very well, etc and rather fed up of going to the post office. If this was 'normal' I could try stuff on, but no luck! I've tried ASOS, GAP & New Look. I have had some luck with H&M (my tops/jeans are from there). I just want SOME nice clothes, even if I'm not going out!
I'm 28 weeks, started my pregnancy at 9st, size 10, 5'5' and 32B, and I'm now 11st so feeling a bit....not myself. I'm bursting out of the maternity jeans (H&M) I bought back in week 20 (they still fit on the legs/hips but not bump), and I bought a 34C bra and that no longer fits either :P My boobs are super uncomfortable and I feel like a slob. I used to enjoy wearing tights, skirts and jumpers (bit of a rock-chick vibe going on).
Any tips on where to shop? Did you even bother? Thanks lovelies!

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PraiseBee · 23/03/2021 19:50

I bought bigger sizes and loose styles from joules as also cannot stand high street maternity clothes. Did buy maternity leggings. Also wore my dhs t shirts towards the end

PandaFluff · 23/03/2021 19:53

Seraphine do nice comfy stuff that looks nice. There's often lots on ebay to choose from.

AbsolutePlonker · 23/03/2021 21:26

@ElderMillennial @Kdubs1981 It sounds weird but I think it's because my boobs haven't grown but my ribs have changed so much - it's the whole 'sister sizes' thing. I'm very disappointed :D I think I've measured accurately. I also bought a 36C bra from ASDA and it was far too tight on the band!

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ElderMillennial · 23/03/2021 21:45

@AbsolutePlonker Hopefully they'll be fine then OP Smile

ExcitingTimes2021 · 25/03/2021 10:00

Hi OP. I have just ordered some summer dresses and t shirts from Tu clothing. They where only cheap so wasn’t expecting much but I’m very pleasantly surprised. The fabric feels lovely (not sure how well it will wash but I’ll only be in them a few months) and are really light weight and roomy but still have some shape to them. I would order again and if they wash well i will definitely consider ordering ‘normal’ clothes from there xx

ElderMillennial · 25/03/2021 12:30

I've also just received my Tu order and I'm pleased with the quality from what I've seen

I tried the leggings on earlier and they seem nice enough

bonitasi · 25/03/2021 13:09

@ExcitingTimes2021 sounds great would you be happy to share any of the links to the dresses please ? Currently got 4 dresses in basket for GAP and spending far too much on some things I won't wear that long

BlueberryPancake21 · 25/03/2021 13:25

So I'm now 38 weeks (and measuring 3 weeks ahead)... things I am still wearing are:

Love leggings jeggings size up from normal. They don't quite cover my bump but are still comfy/look good. The leggings I had in 2nd trimester are my normal size and dig in now so I don't wear them.

Seraphine black jeans. Honestly the bump band on these is amazing - so comfy. They are also really long (I'm 5ft9 and they reach my ankles comfortably).

Long/baggy tops. Most of these are from normal shops and are things I already had and not maternity. Baggy jumpers from M&S, long sleeve Ts from Gap are super stretchy and still comfy and fat face do lots of curved hem tops that I've discovered cover my bump perfectly.

Bravado bras were the best I found, although I haven't tried that many to be fair.

I have got a few maternity/nursing tops to wear under things as well and a few other bits. The best quality stuff I have is easily from seraphine - it's well made, nice materials and fits well. You can get things on eBay at a reasonable price.

The other thing I had to cave in and buy was maternity PJs. You could get away with wearing a bigger size sleep shirt type thing but for pyjamas I found maternity ones better. Hoping to be able to wear them post-birth as well.

AngeloMysterioso · 25/03/2021 14:53

I wore mostly Seraphine stuff that I got on eBay. I couldn't get on with the under-bump jeans, was over bump all the way and had to have belt loops!

ExcitingTimes2021 · 25/03/2021 16:18

Yes sure. These dresses are fabulous!!

tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/MATERNITY-Navy-Polka-Dot-Midi-Dress-/138525951-MultiColoured?searchTerm=:newArrivals&searchProduct=

tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/MATERNITY-Navy-%26-White-Stripe-Dress/138526232-Navy?searchTerm=:newArrivals&searchProduct=

The shirts are just the generic ones from the website but they are all very comfortable. Have a good look through their maternity section as they have some lovely things x

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