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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Plus size maternity clothes?

11 replies

newbluecurtains · 07/07/2022 20:09

Before I got pregnant I was a size 22, so can't really shop in normal high street shops. I'm 28 weeks pregnant and want to get some maternity things - I wear a lot of stretchy, flowy dresses to mostly will be fine but I'd like some cycling-type shorts to wear underneath, PJs, and comfy bras (and later nursing bras). I have no idea where to look for plus size maternity stuff and not finding much online.

My boobs were a 38HH before, no idea what they are now, a lot of plus maternity bras stop at a G or before. And the maternity shorts come in up to XL, no idea what this equates to but probably too small.

Where can I shop? Any suggestions?

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becks_624 · 07/07/2022 20:11

Marks & Spencer's do soft bras with no wires, I'm a 38H and got some (not sure exactly what size they go up to) I was a size 18 and got maternity clothes from BooHoo, New Look, Debenhams and Asda

newbluecurtains · 07/07/2022 20:53

Thanks I'll look at M&S for bras, unfortunately high street places don't do my size so they won't work for clothing!

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becks_624 · 07/07/2022 20:54

No probs, ah it's hard work isn't it! Good luck with the pregnancy 😊

Loulou1712 · 07/07/2022 22:07

Really unexpected but newlook so maternity up to a size 26 I think, I've recently bought some of their summer flowey dresses and they're lush. I also got undershorts from h&m, I'm around an 18 and the XL is generous and I think they do an XXL. No help with the bras I'm afraid, I'm not that blessed x

Merryclaire · 07/07/2022 22:20

I got some Snag shorts in the next size up than usual, which go under my dresses and fit me well at 7 months. They go up to quite big sizes I think.

I bought one bra so far from bravissimo - went to the store to try it on. They specialise in big boobs and offer proper fittings. They can also offer advice for pregnant ladies.

JustKeepLookingWithYourEyes · 07/07/2022 22:27

I got most of my maternity wear from Asda. They did maternity leggings, I needed long due to the time of year but perhaps they do a shorter length.

Dancingfairydreams · 07/07/2022 22:28

Yours has a maternity section

2isontheway · 07/07/2022 22:52

Asda, next, yours clothing, long tall sally. I got a lot of dresses from asos and maternity leggings from asda which have been the best. Sainsburys do too but they don't often have many bigger sizes available.
I have just got enough leggings to get me through a week, and a mix of dresses and long tops that are either maternity or just floaty.

BrightOrion · 08/07/2022 00:57

Asda has maternity knickers which has been an absolute godsend! I’m annoyed with online shops like boohoo, it’s like women above a size 16 don’t get pregnant according to them?!
I got maternity leggings from Dorothy Perkins and they’re comfy, I’ve wanted shorts too but not been able to find any, I just sized up in regularly legging shorts but not as ideal as maternity would be.
m&s bras haven’t fit me so I’m struggling to find nursing bras as well but primark have nursing nighties which fit.
I hope that helps! (I’m 37 weeks and roughly a size 20) xx

becks_624 · 08/07/2022 09:13

I second the Asda maternity knickers!

LolaJ87 · 08/07/2022 12:05

New Look - the Emilee maternity jeggings in particular are super stretchy and comfy, and like a lot of their maternity stuff they come in your size!

M&S for bras, couldn't be doing without them.

I bought a couple of soft jersey maxi-dresses on Amazon, they aren't maternity but are roomy and I sized up so there's loads of room. I wear Snag chub rub shorts underneath them, they are a lifesaver.

Haven't bought anything from Yours, but they have a decent range of stuff.

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