Best clothes to wear while pregnant
Clothing Items That Work for Pregnancy and Beyond
Maternity Fashion
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I’m about to be a third time (omg!) mama over here and just the thought of maternity clothing is making my eyes roll.
Nope. Nuh-huh. Not doing it. Hard pass.
With two summer babies under my belt, I’m heading into unchartered territory – a little one who will be born in the midst of Chicago winter (Polar Vortex anyone?) and a bump that’s already started to sprout here as we head into fall.
Don’t get me wrong. I did the maternity style thing my last two times. But because of the weather, I could get away with easy summer dresses even as my belly got bigger. Now, I’m staring down freezing cold temperatures and zero desire to buy a new maternity wardrobe that fits the weather forecast.
So friends, I’m going to attempt to go the next six months until baby is due without buying one maternity piece. Doable? We’ll find out.
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I should mention, there are a few tips and tricks that will hopefully get me over the 40-week finish line, and it’s important I share those below for all of you considering giving this a go with me.
- Use the hair-tie-pants-button trick: For the first few months, you may be able to get away with fastening your pants that no longer button by looping a hair tie into the buttonhole and then attaching it to the button. When that starts to look ridiculous (read: not work), it may be time to purchase a belly band which is also a great way to push the wearing time of your pre-pregnancy jeans and pants a bit further.
- Don’t forget your blazers and jackets still fit: They work just as great at layering over an oversized tee as they did before.
- Go up a size (or two or three): While I’m opting to go non-maternity this time, I am being realistic that I’m growing a human in my body.
When I need to, I’ll go up a few sizes in the new non-maternity pieces that I buy, making sure that bigger size will still work post-baby too. - Layer, layer, layer: Layering long maternity tank tops under non-maternity clothes like sweaters and tops gives you more coverage without having to add a lot of extra clothes to your pregnancy wardrobe. This works especially well for the first half of pregnancy, when you are starting to show but can still get a lot of wear from your regular clothes.
Check out a few of the pieces that I’m adding to cart (or that I already have) that are working for me with a tiny bump, giant bump, and no bump at all. Below, you’ll find all the stretch, pleats, and give for this “wanna-be chic during pregnancy” mama-to-be-times-three could ask for!
1. The Wear-Everywhere Dress
If I could choose, I’d wear a dress every single day. To be quite honest, I want that feeling of freedom that wearing no pants gives you whenever possible.
For my everyday dresses, I’m opting for ribbing, cocoon shapes, and a whole lot of stretch.
2. The Oversized Sweater
Perfect and cozy and ready to wear over your pre-baby leggings and hair-tie attached denim. Just be sure the sweater hits below your crotch when you have no bump for maximum bump-growth coverage.
3. The Easy Everyday Top
Slouchy, loose, casual tops can work great through the early parts of your pregnancy, especially when layers with a long maternity tank top. You can get more wear out of the clothes you already own, and these looser tops work well postpartum too.
4. The Long Line Cardigan or Jacket
I love a longline cardigan for layering over basic stretchy dresses or hiding the fact that I haven’t buttoned my pants in weeks. Wear it open and slouchy, or close it up and add a belt over your bump to cinch your “new” waist.
5. The Elastic Waist Bottoms
Hello drawstring, elastic, and adjustable waist lines! Pre and post-baby, wear them at the smallest part of your waist to create shape.
During pregnancy, simply wear them below your bump, add a longline top, cardigan, or sweater and voila, dress pants that don’t tuck up under your chest! I’ll take it.
6. The Special Occasion Dress
I know what you’re thinking. There’s no way my giant bump is working in a formal dress for non-maternity. Yes, we can! The key here is to opt for something without seaming on the waist and going with fabrics with give and elastic bands when necessary.
Any other non-maternity go to tips you can share? Do tell! Leave us a comment below!
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Non-Maternity Clothes You Can Wear While Pregnant
Maternity Fashion
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Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks. For a pregnant person, 40 weeks can sound like a pretty long time. It’s just 12 weeks short of an entire year. However, when deciding how to invest your money, it’s not that long in the grand scheme of things (extremely pregnant people, I know, the last few weeks do feel so long!).
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I bought a handful of maternity items but did my best to stick to the necessities. I do think it’s worth buying new items that make you feel comfortable (like maternity underwear) and that you enjoy wearing. At the same time, you probably own quite a few items that can be repurposed as maternity wear.
Here are nine items you likely already have in your closet that work well for maternity. And if you don’t already own these items, here are some cute looks to buy now that you can wear for maternity and well beyond.
1. Comfy Knit Jumpsuits
Cozy knit jumpsuits tend to be very generous with fabric, allowing for a growing belly. These are comfortable options for lounging around the house but are also cute for venturing out on errands.
2. Forgiving Wrap Coats
When your winter coat finally decides it’s not going to zip all the way, consider using a wrap coat instead. Thanks to the use of a belt instead of a constricting zipper or button, you have a bit more room to grow into these styles.
3. Quality High-Waisted Leggings
A few pairs of maternity leggings might be on your shopping list, but you can supplement these with super high-waisted leggings you already own. Usually, if they are quality leggings with good stretch, they will fit up over your bump and hopefully will maintain their shape over time.
4. Cozy Oversized Sweatshirts
These are a comfortable style choice during the winter, especially as we all spend so much time at home.
Thankfully, these also work well for maternity, so continue wearing your favorites as your belly grows.
5. Professional-Looking Blazers
Need to look a little fancier? A blazer worn open over a tight maternity tank top or T-shirt is a simple way to look professional without buying maternity-specific wear.
6. Old Stretched-Out Jeans
Take a little trip into the back of your closet. Got any jeans that are super stretched-out but you’ve been holding onto? They might just fit your bump (probably not in your third trimester, but maybe into your second). You can also employ the old hairband trick by looping a hairband into the buttonhole and over the button, allowing you to wear your pants unbuttoned while keeping them in place. Pair with a long tunic for good coverage.
7. Sweet Babydoll or Swing Dresses
If you’re pregnant in the summer, loose-fitting dresses are a great option. As your belly grows, these dresses might become too short, so beware.
You can always pair them with leggings or biker shorts to make sure you’re covered.
8. Well-Loved Joggers
Grab your favorite pair of joggers and continue to wear them comfortably set below your belly. Pair them with a tight tank top, or maybe just a cute sports bra, and let that belly breathe.
9. Versatile Cardigans
Cardigans are a good go-to for pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum and perfect for extra layers in the winter.
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Clothes for pregnant women - Poster Daily
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Ksyusha Obukhovskaya
September 24, 2018 18:39
Pregnancy is shrouded in a whole heap of prejudices. One of them is the belief that a priori maternity clothes cannot be both beautiful and comfortable. The market for clothes for expectant mothers is really not that saturated, but finding something stylish is a feasible task. We have selected 8 maternity brands that meet these two criteria.
Isabella Oliver
The British brand Isabella Oliver was founded in 2003 by a married couple and has been a leader in the global maternity wear market for 15 years, which inspires confidence. The philosophy of the brand is to create hyper-comfortable and at the same time modern clothes for moms, which do not differ from ordinary things either in quality or in beauty.
The clothes are made of natural materials that perfectly fit the figure and are responsive to the transformation of the female body depending on the period, which largely solves the problem of constantly updating the wardrobe. In the brand's online store, you can find both casual and evening wear - fortunately, orders are accepted all over the world.
Website
www.isabellaoliver.com
Asos Maternity
The Asos online store is loved by everyone precisely because it can help out in a situation that ordinary clothing stores cannot handle. Here you can always find something to your taste and at an affordable price.
Maternity clothes are no exception. The Asos Maternity brand just refutes another cliché about maternity clothes: if it’s beautiful, then it’s obscenely expensive.
There's an outfit to suit every taste, from Coachella to the supermarket, to cute basic maternity lingerie.
Website
www.asos.com
H&M Mama
The Swedish mass market giant H&M also did not stand aside and created its H&M Mama line. Unlike the main women's line, in which the emphasis is still on fashion trends, in the H&M Mama line, the emphasis is on high-quality and minimalistic items.
You should go here for an inexpensive basic wardrobe, without which you really cannot do without such an important period for a woman. For example, in the H&M Mama assortment you can find normcore shirts and trousers, airy tunics and printed blouses, and the same dresses. And also, importantly, warm natural knitwear for the home, pajamas and basic underwear.
Website
www.
hm.com
Designer Hatch, as is often the case, created her brand of maternity clothes based on her own experience as a young mother. According to her, she felt that in this segment there was still an empty niche for stylish clothes for any period. This is how the Hatch brand appeared, and later, a whole community around it.
In the brand's assortment you can find stylish clothes that you seem to want to wear even after pregnancy. For example, the brand’s autumn collection consists of cozy and stylish knitwear in natural muted shades, corduroy jumpsuits, 70s-style trousers and romantic tea dresses. In general, it takes into account not only the fact that your body is changing rapidly, but also all the latest trends.
Website
www.hatchcollection.com
Ingrid and Isabel
Ingrid & Isabel touchingly bears the names of mother and daughter. The brand, created in 2003, initially specialized in the creation of special supporting elastic bands for the abdomen, and later grew into a full-fledged clothing brand.
Ingrid & Isabel now offers everything from pajamas to baby shower dresses. The brand is more than serious about what it does. So, according to the founders, they constantly consult with expectant mothers, listen to their wishes, and each product undergoes a thorough fitting.
Website
www.ingridandisabel.com
Envie de Fraise
French women never forget their calling to be style icons, even during pregnancy. A living example of this is the Envie de Fraise brand, which can be called the epitome of French Instagram chic for women in position.
Brand ideologist Anna Laura Constanza created Envie de Fraise out of her own desire to feel great during pregnancy, just like before. Hence the range of the brand, in which you can find dresses that favorably emphasize the figure of a pregnant woman (no hoodies), tops with deep cutouts that all Instagram-Parisians have loved lately, and basic, but chic tops - and all this with a nice price tag .
Website
www.enviedefraise.fr
Bornsoon
Bornsoon, a Russian brand of maternity clothes, appeared not so long ago, but with confident steps it wins its customers with a wide range of clothes for both pregnant and nursing mothers. The main plus of the brand is a really large selection of clothes.
Here you can find both basic and evening options for expectant mothers - even a gold jacket completely made of sequins. The Bornsoon range also includes swimwear, which is really rare for maternity brands, as well as outerwear - classic trench coats and wool coats.
Website
www.bornsoon.ru
Loncq is a Russian brand that specializes in simple and stylish basic maternity clothes. If you are one of those people who prefer clean lines and convenience, then you should pay attention.
Cotton tunics, basic tops, laconic trousers that do not restrict movement - all this can be found at the brand in different variations and colors.
