Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably??

Needanotherbag · Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:38 PM

Hi ladies -

I am 14 weeks pg now, and am having a hard time finding clothes that fit my style and taste - I feel like everything looks the same, empire waists, ties in back - I want to be a hot pg woman and I feel sloppy. Help!!

jfhave · Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:31 PM

I just had a baby in Oct. I found that I really didn't have to buy maternity clothes. A lot of styles right now allow for the pregnant belly. Once I was really huge in the last month I had to wear some of the ugly maternity stuff, but that was about it. The empire waisted shirts are all over right now. I got a lot of stuff at Marshalls, Old Navy and really all over. It's a good time fashion wise to be preggers, congrats!

rileygirl · Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:26 PM

^^Totally agree..and it's all the attitude as well. I had baby in September and while I was pregnant I felt amazingly sexy..dared to wear fitted clothes, heals, cute, funky, color...Enjoy it!!!!

priiin · Dec 23rd, 2007, 11:04 PM

Saks has a great selection of cute maternity clothing

huong · Dec 24th, 2007, 02:08 AM

As was stated above, I think a lot of the stuff that is in fashion right now could pass for maternity clothes. Hell, I'm not pregnant, but I love wearing empire waists and tops that tie in the back.

dorafigadora · Dec 24th, 2007, 11:44 PM

i agree with all the above. it is a great time to be pregnant fashion wise. i had a baby in july and wore very little true maternity stuff - just the pants... you can often get away with regular clothes for a long time if you size up.

that said, i remember for both pregnancies in the first semester i did not feel 'hot' or sexy, i just felt fat... it is only after you really start showing that you feel hot... you know, when that belly bump is unmistakable...

brulee · Dec 25th, 2007, 01:54 AM

If you have Zara near you, I saw that they have a small range of stylish maternity clothing.

LOREBUNDE · Dec 26th, 2007, 08:07 PM

I've seen Juicy maternity tracksuits on NM's Site.
Old Navy online (not sure about store) has a maternity section too

Sanguar · Dec 26th, 2007, 08:16 PM

I use Gap mostly. I still feel like a cow no matter what because of the weight gain in my face, so I've pretty much given up at this point. Gap has a cute selection that isn't "traditional" looking maternity stuff and you can return it in store even if they don't have a maternity section.

Noegirl05 · Dec 26th, 2007, 09:24 PM

When I was pregnant I mostly wore stuff like designer maternity jeans or pants but in the tops I would get stuff like the perfect tees at gap in a size up and layer it with maternity tanks then put a cute scarf around my waist! I totally didn't buy very many maternity clothing and another thing... Target was my best friend they have liz lange for target maternity and that was the best!

ssangit · Dec 27th, 2007, 09:20 AM

Liz Lange @ Target has cute affordable maternity clothes!

chanelbaby · Dec 27th, 2007, 11:52 AM

I think I will wear maternity trousers and my soon to be husband's shirts when the time comes :)

randr21 · Dec 28th, 2007, 03:27 PM

what about maternity clothes for work in a business casual environment? any suggestions?

Needanotherbag · Dec 28th, 2007, 09:55 PM

Thanks ladies!

I received some "A pea in the pod" gift certs for xmas, so am going to go check them out and see if there is anything I might like. I just started the 2nd trimester, so now that the bump is bigger, hopefully I'll feel cuter rather than just chubby.

I like the idea of the Juicy trach suits, so possibly I'll take a look at those, though I could never bring myself to wear them out of the house...they've always felt like PJs to me.

LivinLuxuriously · Dec 28th, 2007, 10:44 PM

Check out the Nicole Ritchie thread - she makes pregnancy look like a fashion statement!

Dec 23rd, 2007, 05:38 PM	#1
Needanotherbag is done for now	Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? Hi ladies - I am 14 weeks pg now, and am having a hard time finding clothes that fit my style and taste - I feel like everything looks the same, empire waists, ties in back - I want to be a hot pg woman and I feel sloppy. Help!! __________________ Carpe Bargain...Seize the deal Someday, a Sunburst Stam in Orchid....or a Cecilia in Grey...oh, and the ever elusive Silvana in Cognac.

Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:31 PM	#2
jfhave Member Location: Florida	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? I just had a baby in Oct. I found that I really didn't have to buy maternity clothes. A lot of styles right now allow for the pregnant belly. Once I was really huge in the last month I had to wear some of the ugly maternity stuff, but that was about it. The empire waisted shirts are all over right now. I got a lot of stuff at Marshalls, Old Navy and really all over. It's a good time fashion wise to be preggers, congrats!

Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:26 PM	#3
rileygirl Prune's up next...	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? ^^Totally agree..and it's all the attitude as well. I had baby in September and while I was pregnant I felt amazingly sexy..dared to wear fitted clothes, heals, cute, funky, color...Enjoy it!!!! __________________ Trying to stay focussed on: Lena or Liao Horn Necklace Prune Clemence 30 cm Lindy CDC with PH in Black, Rouge, or Potiron

Dec 23rd, 2007, 11:04 PM	#4
priiin Member	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? Saks has a great selection of cute maternity clothing __________________

Dec 24th, 2007, 02:08 AM	#5
huong Member	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? As was stated above, I think a lot of the stuff that is in fashion right now could pass for maternity clothes. Hell, I'm not pregnant, but I love wearing empire waists and tops that tie in the back.

Dec 24th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#6
dorafigadora Member Location: los angeles	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? i agree with all the above. it is a great time to be pregnant fashion wise. i had a baby in july and wore very little true maternity stuff - just the pants... you can often get away with regular clothes for a long time if you size up. that said, i remember for both pregnancies in the first semester i did not feel 'hot' or sexy, i just felt fat... it is only after you really start showing that you feel hot... you know, when that belly bump is unmistakable...

Dec 25th, 2007, 01:54 AM	#7
brulee Member	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? If you have Zara near you, I saw that they have a small range of stylish maternity clothing.

Dec 26th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#8
LOREBUNDE Member Location: Rhode Island	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? I've seen Juicy maternity tracksuits on NM's Site. Old Navy online (not sure about store) has a maternity section too

Dec 26th, 2007, 08:16 PM	#9
Sanguar I need a Paddy! Location: Perrysburg, OH	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? I use Gap mostly. I still feel like a cow no matter what because of the weight gain in my face, so I've pretty much given up at this point. Gap has a cute selection that isn't "traditional" looking maternity stuff and you can return it in store even if they don't have a maternity section. __________________

Dec 26th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#10
Noegirl05 Sooo freakin cute!!!	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? When I was pregnant I mostly wore stuff like designer maternity jeans or pants but in the tops I would get stuff like the perfect tees at gap in a size up and layer it with maternity tanks then put a cute scarf around my waist! I totally didn't buy very many maternity clothing and another thing... Target was my best friend they have liz lange for target maternity and that was the best! __________________ If the grass on the other side seems greener, just water yours!!!! I need for nothing but want EVERYTHING Wine Louboutin( new simple or decollete) Pewter/grey Louboutin(Decollete maybe) LV damier Neverfull Louboutin Orniron On my when I can find it list: Black Patent Rolande

Dec 27th, 2007, 09:20 AM	#11
ssangit Member Location: USA	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? Liz Lange @ Target has cute affordable maternity clothes! __________________ My 2008 Wishlist: Balenciaga First in Rouge Burberry Tote Miu Miu Bow Satchel Gucci Jockey Hope it's a great 2008!!

Dec 27th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#12
chanelbaby Member Location: Alabama and London	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? I think I will wear maternity trousers and my soon to be husband's shirts when the time comes :) __________________ My 11 babies: 92? black vintage lambskin jumbo 02 Pink Olsen 05 Pink Valentine Chain 05 Red Valentine Chain 05 black lambskin mini classic 06 M White/Black Cambon Tote 06 Denim Cabas 06 Fabric patchwork flap 07 Perforated Union Jack flap 07 Dark Grey EW MC 07 Red EW with bijou chain

Dec 28th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#13
randr21 NYC CL Sales Meet? Location: New York City	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? what about maternity clothes for work in a business casual environment? any suggestions?

Dec 28th, 2007, 09:55 PM	#14
Needanotherbag is done for now	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? Thanks ladies! I received some "A pea in the pod" gift certs for xmas, so am going to go check them out and see if there is anything I might like. I just started the 2nd trimester, so now that the bump is bigger, hopefully I'll feel cuter rather than just chubby. I like the idea of the Juicy trach suits, so possibly I'll take a look at those, though I could never bring myself to wear them out of the house...they've always felt like PJs to me. __________________ Carpe Bargain...Seize the deal Someday, a Sunburst Stam in Orchid....or a Cecilia in Grey...oh, and the ever elusive Silvana in Cognac.

Dec 28th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#15
LivinLuxuriously Surprisingly Content	Re: Maternity Wardrobe - How does one still dress fashionably?? Check out the Nicole Ritchie thread - she makes pregnancy look like a fashion statement! __________________