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Where can I get a smart maternity suit?

8 replies

daisyhun · 12/02/2008 14:30

I'm going for an interview for a major promotion at work in March and I will be about 25 weeks pregnant.

I want to look REALLY smart but all of my existing maternity work clothes are frumpy and/or not that smart.

I want a really nice suit - can anyone recommend somewhere I can get one? Not really a budget I just have hit a blank when looking for anything remotely flattering!

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TheDevilWearsPrimark · 12/02/2008 14:34

I had similar problems with important meetings when pregnant I gave up on finding smart maternity suits and so bought some really smart wrap and tunic dresses and got a jacket tailor maid.
It was done by a local seamstress, and was really lovely.

SAEJ · 12/02/2008 15:14

Isabella Oliver are pricey but do some seriously gorgeous work stuff. Even if you just buy a tailored skirt from them - they look fab!

hoxtonchick · 12/02/2008 15:14

formes stuff is quite smart.

dizzydixies · 12/02/2008 15:19

isabella oliver and formes are nice but on the pricey side

next? they tend to have some smart stuff online or in the catalogue?

apparently Zara have started doing matty clothes too but as am not likely to fit into their stuff normally I doubt it would suit me now

DonDons · 12/02/2008 20:05

I have to wear a suit every day for work so sympathise. My MIL put elastic darts in my Austin Reed suit trousers and they will last me to the end of pregnancy (31 weeks now - finisging work in 5 weeks). Could you 'doctor' an existing smart suit you have?

I splashed out on a couple of Isabella Oliver wrap tops and they look really smart, and my suit jackets I just leave unbuttoned and add a scarf for really smart meetings etc.

DonDons · 12/02/2008 20:06

oh yeah - did all this after ending up in tears walking around shopping mall looking for nice suits - have yet to find a good quality maternity suit - they're all bleurgh

daisyhun · 13/02/2008 13:58

Thanks everyone!

I am only 20 weeks and humungous as it's my second baby within 18 months and my stomach muscles have walked out on me - so any chance of using one of my lovely normal work suits is remote.

Will try Isabella Oliver and Formes I think.

I also like the idea of a suit jacket and scarf DonDons - thanks!

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accessorizequeen · 14/02/2008 09:56

What about the maternity exchange, they do lots of different brands and you could get something smart but not have to pay out too much. JoJoMamanBebe (see link from mumsnet as we get 10% discount) do some smart stuff too btw.

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