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simplymeee
I’m currently 10w4d and I feel like nothing fits me anymore especially bc I always feel so bloated �� I work in an office job where we have to dress professionally & I only got two work pants that fit �� My question is when did you all start buying maternity clothes and if you did , what did you buy? (Jeans, leggings, etc.) Also, what is your favorite store for maternity clothes?
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LMamaM
Dress clothes i found hard
i bought stretchy tight skirts and then wore baggy sweaters over them it seemed to work and lasted me a while, at the end i gave up for work and wore leggings and a long sweater bc i legitimately could not find any maternity pants that didnt fall down on me 100 times a day, i wore lululemon same size as pre pregnancy and they lasted throughout my 60lbs gain!
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simplymeee
@LMamaM,
Oou the stretchy skirts and baggy sweaters seem like a good idea! Where did you get your skirts?
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LMamaM
@simplymeee,
I was able to buy regular skirts and sized up, I found some at H&M
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dabears421
I bought a ton of stretchy pants/leggings off SHEIN for maternity wear when I was working. I wore a lot of leggings and dresses/sweaters.
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simplymeee
@dabears421,
I looked a SHEIN! Were the outfits you got off there semi good quality?
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dabears421
@simplymeee,
some of them I still wear! Look carefully at the pictures and the fabric descriptions and read reviews. I found most to look like the photos and were nice for work. A couple didn’t work but they were so cheap I just wore them around the house.
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lknmom110
These trouser pants from American Eagle!!! So comfortable!! I’m about 5’8 and the Long size fits me perfectly, for reference! I’d size up from your normal size for your growing belly if you feel like you need to right now! https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/bottoms/flare-bootcut-leggings/offline-by-aerie-real-me-xtra-trouser/0784_1093_073?menu=cat1090003
I’d def check out Crz Yoga on Amazon, too! They have leggings, pants, skirts, and dresses. Not sure if they are “work appropriate” for you, but all the butterluxe leggings I have from them are so comfortable and fit perfectly!
I also usually check Amazon, Target, or Walmart first thing for anything I need because it’s easy returns for this busy mama!
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simplymeee
@lknmom110,
Omg thank you so much for all the recommendations!! Those trousers that you linked look sooo comfortable, definitely have to get a pair or two ��
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C124C
No know it’s winter, but an easy professional outfit are dresses or skirts that are stretchy. Those were my go to for all my pregnancy work clothes.
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abc333
Pink Blush Maternity has really cute options! My favorite maternity leggings were from Storq, so comfy
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anjasmom
I got some under the bump (I hate over bump) jeans and trousers from H&M, but I saw that Abercrombie has their Sloane pant in a maternity over bump style as well. H&M also usually has linen maternity pants for spring/summer! Those with a looser linen blouse would be work appropriate for spring or with a sweater. Old navy and Gap carry maternity but I find their styles more hit and miss. I also like knit sweaterdresses and those you can just size up. I’ve been wearing maternity pants for 2 weeks now at 12w with baby #2.
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jesslarson1030
Old navy has cute maternity clothes! I’m 10w3d and have a small bump so I’m not fitting in normal clothes anymore! I just ordered some basic shirts and leggings for now
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heatherfrey23
Abercrombie maternity jeans are amazing!! 1000% worth the money! I lived in tight dresses my first pregnancy, so easy and I just bought non-maternity. My favorite maternity leggings were from target! I think the Isabel maternity line
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kathrinmarie
Dresses with leggings or tights work really well for professional wear as well. And then you can just wear the maternity leggings.
I liked H&M maternity clothes and also just bought a size larger for sweaters and tops, which worked fairly well.
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jcarroll1206
Target has awesome maternity jeans. I love them. Stitch fix does maternity clothes and that’s what I used for my last pregnancy. I work in an upscale setting so did a lot of dresses and rompers with a blazer
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