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Post by August Blooms on May 29, 2017 19:56:42 GMT -6
I'm slowly running out of non maternity clothing. I've got a bunch of tees and a pair of jeans which are my non work uniform. I've bought a few things already but am looking for inspiration. What are your cute maternity finds? This arrived today, part of my Old Navy/Gap order that is coming in a million pieces.  I got this cute tank already.  I got these for work.  I have my eye on this swimsuit.  I wore this dress to a baby shower this weekend  I got these in a green/grey colour.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by gamergirl on May 29, 2017 22:18:32 GMT -6
Right now my plan is LuLaRoe and sun dresses. I like hitting up second hand shops for my maternity wear, but might take a look on Amazon too.
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Post by mkrupar on May 30, 2017 6:35:12 GMT -6
I actually have to go find something today to wear to my nephew's graduation on Friday. Unfortunately, the only shop in town is Motherhood Maternity. It's annoying places like Kohl's and ON have removed their maternity sections and only sell online.
Does Macy's still have maternity in store? I could go there.
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Post by August Blooms on May 30, 2017 7:06:00 GMT -6
mkrupar Hopefully they have something for you to wear. Would a nice maxi dress be an option? Then you could shop elsewhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by thatgirlrachel on May 30, 2017 7:51:45 GMT -6
I am not much help as I have a lot of hand-me-downs from SIL. Aside from that, I found a couple of cute things at Old Navy last time, some shirts and jeans. My friend recently did a StitchFix maternity box and was very pleased, but I am not where I want to spend that much money on temporary clothes just yet. I can get away with my hand-me-downs, loose clothing, and maxi skirts for now.
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Post by mkrupar on May 30, 2017 8:12:16 GMT -6
mkrupar Hopefully they have something for you to wear. Would a nice maxi dress be an option? Then you could shop elsewhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It would probably work. It's a HS graduation. Outside at 6:30pm. ETA: Nope it's inside. H was wrong. |
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Post by arimaythea on May 30, 2017 8:43:07 GMT -6
mkrupar, I've gotten nicer maternity clothes at our local Macy's. Our Kohl's and Old Navy also don't have in-store maternity clothes, lame.
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Post by racegurl87 on May 30, 2017 8:57:05 GMT -6
I feel like most stores don't have much (if any) in-store maternity clothes... I just ordered a bunch of tanks from Gap and there's a maxi dress I'm eyeing at Motherhood but I need to go shopping sans toddler.
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Post by mkrupar on May 30, 2017 8:59:51 GMT -6
I usually live in ON maternity tanks and tops + capris. This is the only event we really have between now and baby's arrival that requires an actual outfit. Lol
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Post by rachydc on May 30, 2017 9:29:21 GMT -6
I hate how they jack up maternity clothing prices for the cheapest of clothes! Grrr! I just spent a small fortune on some basics to get me by because everything is fitting so odd on me nowadays. I feel a lot better. I purchased these pants for work from Motherhood Maternity and theyre SOOOO comfortable! They're actually having a 30% off sale online now, so I may stock up on some more basics. Last pregnancy I lived in Target's stuff, but it seems even 2 years later, they havent changed their patterns or anything so it's been a bummer. I'm also finding it super hard to find a plain maxi dress! I've searched high and low (even non maternity) and nada. Last pregnancy I hated the belly panel, and now I need it to live haha. Im basically no help, sorry! |
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Post by blackmamba on May 30, 2017 10:00:51 GMT -6
I just used some of my Amex points to buy GAP gift cards. Used the gift cards to order some stuff from GAP and Old Navy. This way I feel like I'm not actually spending money. Does that make sense, or am I just rationalizing shopping?
I got a pair of black pants, a white button down tunic top, a black dress, and a few other tops. Tried to find things that were appropriate for work and will last through the summer and into the fall. I'm going to buy a few more casual summer things this weekend, but I'm trying to wear stuff from last time as much as possible.
My go-to outfits are a maxi dress with a cute jacket and shoes and fun jewelry, or black pants with a tunic or tank and ballet flats.
H&M has some cute stuff, so does Target. Zulily can be hit or miss, sometimes the quality sucks and it takes FOREVER to get an order.
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Post by mkrupar on May 30, 2017 10:00:56 GMT -6
Well I managed to get a Maxi and top that will work. I found a Maxi dress I liked, but I'm only 5'1", so it was too long and ain't nobody have time for hemming.
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Post by rebeccabunch on May 30, 2017 10:08:01 GMT -6
I just used some of my Amex points to buy GAP gift cards. Used the gift cards to order some stuff from GAP and Old Navy. This way I feel like I'm not actually spending money. Does that make sense, or am I just rationalizing shopping? I got a pair of black pants, a white button down tunic top, a black dress, and a few other tops. Tried to find things that were appropriate for work and will last through the summer and into the fall. I'm going to buy a few more casual summer things this weekend, but I'm trying to wear stuff from last time as much as possible. My go-to outfits are a maxi dress with a cute jacket and shoes and fun jewelry, or black pants with a tunic or tank and ballet flats. H&M has some cute stuff, so does Target. Zulily can be hit or miss, sometimes the quality sucks and it takes FOREVER to get an order. I feel like Mat clothes are something I have to try on. I hear ASOS has good mat clothes though too. Good work on converting points to GC's to mat clothes |
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Post by trinitrotoluene on May 30, 2017 10:17:13 GMT -6
I buy maxi skirts at Wal-Mart a size up. Those work great for post partum as well.
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Post by August Blooms on May 30, 2017 11:41:05 GMT -6
rachydc I had to switch to position that required business casual when I told my employer I was pregnant. The cost of maternity vs non maternity stuff was crazy so I bought a few flowy tops to wear over my mat pants. I'm having problems finding plain maxi dresses and skirts too. Are they not in style this year? I remember seeing them everywhere and then the one summer I want to stock up there's none to be found. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by August Blooms on May 30, 2017 11:45:33 GMT -6
mkrupar The place I got to get my stuff hemmed has this two sided fabric tape stuff. I don't know the name but I had some a long time ago and it worked well. I used it on a shirt to keep the ladies from putting on a show at a work thing, I'm not sure how it would be on a maxi dress hem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by rachydc on May 30, 2017 11:49:58 GMT -6
rachydc I had to switch to position that required business casual when I told my employer I was pregnant. The cost of maternity vs non maternity stuff was crazy so I bought a few flowy tops to wear over my mat pants. I'm having problems finding plain maxi dresses and skirts too. Are they not in style this year? I remember seeing them everywhere and then the one summer I want to stock up there's none to be found. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I feel like rompers are the new maxi dresses this season, I see them everywhere!! So rude. |
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Post by seventythree on May 30, 2017 12:21:18 GMT -6
I feel like most stores don't have much (if any) in-store maternity clothes... I just ordered a bunch of tanks from Gap and there's a maxi dress I'm eyeing at Motherhood but I need to go shopping sans toddler. Yes, and if they do then they don't have plus sizes! So frustrating, I usually order a bunch from ON because they have free returns, but I'd much rather be able to try stuff on in-store and avoid the hassle of dealing with returns. |
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Post by mkrupar on May 30, 2017 12:22:33 GMT -6
mkrupar The place I got to get my stuff hemmed has this two sided fabric tape stuff. I don't know the name but I had some a long time ago and it worked well. I used it on a shirt to keep the ladies from putting on a show at a work thing, I'm not sure how it would be on a maxi dress hem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I thought about that, because I have done that before with pants, but I just don't have the energy to track some down. I also have no idea where our iron is, if we even still have one... The Maxi skirt let's me adjust the length since it's a foldover waist. Problem solved! |
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Post by kinipela7 on May 30, 2017 12:24:51 GMT -6
I plan on living in sundresses. I bought a few cute ones off Amazon.
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Post by seventythree on May 30, 2017 12:25:56 GMT -6
I tried to post this in randoms yesterday, but our internet has been spotty and I'm not sure it went through. Anyway I was going crazy trying to find maternity capris that fit and don't cost a fortune, I'd been using the hair tie trick but I was tired of worrying that my belly/underwear might be visible if I moved the wrong way. I ended up going to Walmart and buying some elastic waist denim capris, they are not sexy by any means but they were $15 and will hopefully fit until I start to get really huge.
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Post by seventythree on May 30, 2017 12:28:51 GMT -6
rachydc I had to switch to position that required business casual when I told my employer I was pregnant. The cost of maternity vs non maternity stuff was crazy so I bought a few flowy tops to wear over my mat pants. I'm having problems finding plain maxi dresses and skirts too. Are they not in style this year? I remember seeing them everywhere and then the one summer I want to stock up there's none to be found. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No luck with maxi dresses here, either. I agree, I feel like in past years they were everywhere -- I know they were popular with my May 15 ladies, esp those who lived in warmer climates -- and suddenly when I want a few there are none to be found. |
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Post by seventythree on May 30, 2017 12:30:25 GMT -6
I tried to post this in randoms yesterday, but our internet has been spotty and I'm not sure it went through. Anyway I was going crazy trying to find maternity capris that fit and don't cost a fortune, I'd been using the hair tie trick but I was tired of worrying that my belly/underwear might be visible if I moved the wrong way. I ended up going to Walmart and buying some elastic waist denim capris, they are not sexy by any means but they were $15 and will hopefully fit until I start to get really huge. Bahaha, quoting myself cause I looked back at the OP and August Blooms is looking for cute finds and I post about my old lady pants... womp womp. |
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Post by doodlemommy on May 30, 2017 14:13:52 GMT -6
I got 2 pairs of jeans and a pair of capris from old navy and they are great! I also have that exact first top in my the pictures and a couple other basics from there. DD was an early September baby so luckily all my stuff from last time still works. The only difference is that this time I am basically gaining in my belly whereas last time it was more all around. So some stuff doesn't fit quite right but oh well
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Post by mommabakes on May 30, 2017 14:52:01 GMT -6
Just bought a bunch of basic solid tanks and tees from Old Navy to wear with maxi skirts through the summer. They were having good sales, so I got 10 shirts for $60.
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Post by chitownsully on May 30, 2017 14:53:09 GMT -6
I made the mistake of shopping at Motherhood Maternity when I was pregnant with DD and all their dress were so tent-like. It was awful. For work I stick with basic black pants from Gap, Maternity Tanks and non-maternity cardigans/blazers. For non-work, maxi dresses and skirts (and yoga pants)!
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Post by gamergirl on May 30, 2017 15:58:37 GMT -6
rachydc I just googled maternity rompers. Pretty sure I couldn't pull this look off.  ETA- Also, having to pee all the time, this would be the worst. lol
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Post by Taitai on May 30, 2017 22:59:48 GMT -6
rachydc I just googled maternity rompers. Pretty sure I couldn't pull this look off. ETA- Also, having to pee all the time, this would be the worst. lol Omg - that would be such a disaster for me. The hassle alone of going to the bathroom....  |
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Post by seventythree on May 31, 2017 7:26:39 GMT -6
100% would pee myself while trying to get out of that romper.
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Post by littleowl913 on May 31, 2017 8:20:59 GMT -6
Macys by me no longer have a mat section. Target had one rack of clothes. ON mat section is usually a mess. I've bought some stuff online from Gap and Zulilly to add to what I had from last time.
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