Why are pregnancy clothes hideous?

[cross1661]

@linlee Right of passage

 

[qmetiusiu]

@linlee I agree completely with your thoughts in how awful most of them are. I would strongly suggest you do get some maternity jeans (2 pairs maybe) just for days when you'd like to wear regular pants. As you go on, wearing bigger stuff (especially things like jeans) will start to look really weird for most bodies. You can probably get by in bigger fitting regular clothes for up top though! I managed to for both, but I was my biggest during cooler months so I could wear my oversized sweaters.

And as far as WHY they are hideous, I thought the same thing. Like, its pretty safe to assume we are of a certain age range, so why have us dressed in 60+ looking stuff?

 

[mochadiva]

@linlee I'm 16w today and don't really want to buy much "maternity" wear, I bought jeans from the gap so far, they fit quite well and the belly band doesn't seem like it'll be excessively hot for the summer. Other than jeans and leggings, I plan on buying a few dresses and skirts that have some stretch that I can buy my normal size ish and still wear during, pp and well after. Discovered last week that my normal summer shirts wont be useable as I gave some buttons an impressive workout .. so I'll need a few stretchier shirts but still not going in maternity.

For inspo, I like conveythemoment on IG, her philosophy is similar to mine. She has multiple bump style highlights.

 

[gypsyb1998]

@linlee Ikr? I like expressing myself through my clothes during the warmer months (in the cold season I focus more on not freezing) and for the past couple of months I had a really hard time trying to find clothes that fit but also match my style. I 'm 20w now, with quite a big belly and struggling because none of my pants and skirts fit me anymore and for tops, I mostly have crop tops that cannot be worn eith maternity pants. So I loaded up on dresses, ordered some maternity biker shorts (non-maternity pants don't work for me anymore as I can't stand anything being too tight on the belly), some oversized t-shirts, a maternity skirt and that's about it. But let me tell you, maternity jeans are a lifesaver, don't bother buying regular jeans in bigger sizes. I got two pairs a couple months ago as, at work, it is mandatory to wear jeans, and they are soo comfortable!

 

[kallankurup]

@linlee You might get lucky! I made it through my pregnancy without needing any maternity clothes until the last few weeks - by then it was winter and I work from home so leggings and hoodies were all I needed.

Wrap dresses, loose flowy dresses and oversized shirts with leggings went a long way!

Agree - maternity clothes are terrible. I’m now 6 weeks pp and trying to find nice nursing clothes… it’s even harder!

 

[totvstvvs]

@linlee PINK BLUSH

 

[laffytaffyhurl]

@linlee 34 weeks today with my second and I live in highly stretchy dresses, flowy elastic waist band skirts, 2 size up stretchy leggings, and maternity bike shorts (amazon). I did the same with my first and largely avoided maternity clothes because of it. Bonus all the items are a dream postpartum and I wear them not pregnant as well. Maternity clothes are largely a scam unless you need to be wearing jeans or dress pants.

 

[bighodag]

@linlee A lot of places have super cute pregnancy clothes, shein, Temu, Amazon,target. I’ve gotten all mine from shein

 

[madelene]

@linlee I never shopped ASOS before but their maternity stuff was actually fashionable so I ordered several pieces and love them all! I’ve gotten some nice pieces from Pinkblush as well. Both came out good quality, and can be worn from bump to baby - I think it’s important to remember that we won’t necessarily bounce back immediately after giving birth! So with sales and coupons they run regularly I feel everything has been a good investment and I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on my pregnancy wardrobe.

 

[carterkrz]

@linlee https://sexymamamaternity.com
I feel the exact same way, but a lot of these are actually cute

 

[keko94]

@linlee Shein has been amazing! Target is wonderful too!
I've mostly been wearing dresses, they are so easy and have been helping me combat the hot flashes.
I would definitely check out Shein, whatever your style is- you should be able to find something that suits your preferences.

 

[nickkihenry]

@linlee Big tshirts and leggings were all I wore. I currently have one of my big shirts on. Bc it’s easy to breastfeed with, I’m 12 weeks postpartum

 

[driftness]

@linlee 30 weeks pregnant. For work I wear maternity jeans. The band comes up to under my ribs. I found the jeans with the smaller band way uncomfortable, it rolls and gets stuck in a weird position. Other than that I wear hubbys shirts, leggings and dresses.

 

[anditsnotmybirthday]

@linlee I got all mine in Vinted. Had some lovely dresses, fitted, which showed off bump very nicely, by mamalicious and blooming marvelous.

 

[mopadeoluwa]

@linlee I just wore normal clothes with super stretchy fabric. Had a few nice bodycon dresses both stretchy knit and jersey fabric and also wore skirts with an elastic waist and Lululemon align leggings. Maternity wear is rank.

 

[jakesmith99]

@linlee Yup. I have 3 pair of jeans, 2 pair of shorts, 3 long nursing tanks, and a few tshirts (black, white, gray) that are maternity. Other than that - 3 pairs of leggings (lululemon align so I can wear after), 2 button-ups that i sized up on and my same big flowy dresses from before pregnancy. I still wear a lot of my same tshirts/tank tops from pregnancy and just put a nursing tank under. Everyone is like “just buy more” But i do not want to spend money on that and so much is just plain ugly.

 

[sparrowmouse]

@linlee have you tried not getting maternity clothes? Just different cuts of regular clothes (maybe size up for a better fit) like empire waists, body cons, loose Ts and sweaters, open cardigan etc. Also, I got maternity leggings from Amazon for $20ea and they were clutch and literally the only “maternity” clothing i purchased for when i was a lot further along. Uniqlo high waist jeggings were comfortable for most of my pregnancy.

 

[lucymae1]

@linlee I've been wearing nothing but leggings, sweats, my ONE pair of maternity jeans, and oversized t-shirts. Imo it wasn't worth spending the money on clothes I didn't even like. it also helps that I'd gone through some weight loss pre-pregnancy and still have some of my "big" clothes.

 

[itsual]

@linlee I shop goodwill, I start with maternity, then go to dresses, and then skirts. I have a wardrobe I can wear from start to birth and will still fit after.

 

[antibody]

@linlee I’m wearing loose tank dresses (cotton target) and beach cover up type stuff.

I bought 2 sets of maternity shorts used but they’re so so ugly.

I live in Florida and it is HOT

HALARA has some shorts that have been all over my instagram feed (stretchy, layered w fitted short shorts under looser running type shorts) but they’re SUPER stretchy and have a wide really soft high waist and they fit great. Medium I’m 5’6” and 145 starting 158 now at 22 weeks.

I don’t have a big belly but I think they’ll last me a few months .