What are your current fave maternity clothes!

[NewMom2007]

I would love links to any maternity tops/dresses that anyone is loving right now. My wardrobe from the first time around is almost exclusively black, black, black. I thought I could add in a few new tops to mix things up - and maybe just get a few new accessories to break up all the black (necklaces, earrings, scarves).

One item I would love to find is a lightweight wrap - something like this: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do...d=1&pid=651225, but preferably in a different color (my size isn't available for this one, anyway). I tried one on yesterday (but, in black!), but really didn't want to pay $88 for a sweater I'll only wear for a few months.....

My office is super casual - I normally wear jeans.

Thanks!!!

[lizzywednesday]

Old Navy maternity l/s tees are quickly becoming a wardrobe staple for me. I have also managed to stain the sleeves from dribbling salad dressing on my cuffs. (Very upset about it.)

Pants have been tough - I am "plus sized" and tall, so it's tough to find real pants. Target's C9 by Champion line of workout gear has been a lifesaver. I was wearing their fold-top, boot-cut yoga pants for months. (I am now TOTALLY sick of them.)

I just got 3, knee-length, fold-top, jersey-knit skirts by Merona at Target for $15 each; they have been a wonderful change from my stretch pants!

ETA: Also love the empire waist v-neck dress from ON:



and the cross-front puff-sleeve dress from Gap:

[wendibird22]

I bought the following shirts from Kohls on sale and am very pleased with them. I find that they go equally as well with jeans, jean skirt, and dress pants. Very comfortable and wash/tumble dry. I also think that the styles are such that I could probably get away with wearing them for a little while post-preggo and not look like I'm wearing maternity tops per se. I selected colors that seem to go well with black, grey, and chocolate bottoms.


http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/wome...bydoll+Top.jsp

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/wome...bydoll+Top.jsp

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/wome...bydoll+Top.jsp

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/wome...string+Top.jsp

[zag95]

I found that JCPenney had good maternity options- they have some things in the store, and also online- be sure to check out the outlet! I am tall and plus sized, so found their options great!

I think I spent maybe $120 total on all maternity wear- I think I was able to get away with wearing my regular pants for a long time thanks to the bella band!

Happy shopping!

[jerigirl]

Originally Posted by NewMom2007

I would love links to any maternity tops/dresses that anyone is loving right now. My wardrobe from the first time around is almost exclusively black, black, black. I thought I could add in a few new tops to mix things up - and maybe just get a few new accessories to break up all the black (necklaces, earrings, scarves).

One item I would love to find is a lightweight wrap - something like this: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do...d=1&pid=651225, but preferably in a different color (my size isn't available for this one, anyway). I tried one on yesterday (but, in black!), but really didn't want to pay $88 for a sweater I'll only wear for a few months.....

My office is super casual - I normally wear jeans.

Thanks!!!

I saw this wrap at ON when someone else posted about the "asymmetrical" skirt there.
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=675543032

[brittone2]

I'm breaking out my old maternity stuff now and need a few updated pieces. I don't want to spend a lot though as this is likely our last child.

Motherhood's secret panel pants seem to get reviews and are pretty comfy. I don't think those were out when I was preggo the last two times.

This isn't a specific clothing piece but I found this while hunting around for ideas one night. A maternity fashion blog (pretty budget friendly) that gave me some ideas for new things to look for:
http://www.academichic.com/category/preggers/

[citymama]

I just opened the old maternity box - most of it is still way too big for me, but the yoga pant style stuff is good for this early stage. It looks like I have a lot of pants but just one sweater/top! How did I make it through my last pregnancy with just one maternity top? Well, I know what to buy this time. I will probably buy off our local mom's listserve or Old Navy - I don't want to spend a whole lot. (I notice that the local moms selling maternity clothing have *very* upscale stuff so I might either do great or be priced out!)

[NewMom2007]

Originally Posted by brittone2

I'm breaking out my old maternity stuff now and need a few updated pieces. I don't want to spend a lot though as this is likely our last child.

Motherhood's secret panel pants seem to get reviews and are pretty comfy. I don't think those were out when I was preggo the last two times.

This isn't a specific clothing piece but I found this while hunting around for ideas one night. A maternity fashion blog (pretty budget friendly) that gave me some ideas for new things to look for:
http://www.academichic.com/category/preggers/

Loving the pics in that blog - gives me some good ideas! Thanks!

[NewMom2007]

Originally Posted by jerigirl

I saw this wrap at ON when someone else posted about the "asymmetrical" skirt there.
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=675543032

I actually had that in my online cart, but by the time I went back, the color/size I wanted was sold out :-(

Am I daring enough to wear bright pink when I'm nearing the end and getting pretty big? haha...I'm staying away from the purple - I fear purple as an ex-colleague once said I looked like Barney when wearing a purple dress shirt. :-)

[NewMom2007]

Originally Posted by lizzywednesday

Old Navy maternity l/s tees are quickly becoming a wardrobe staple for me. I have also managed to stain the sleeves from dribbling salad dressing on my cuffs. (Very upset about it.)

Pants have been tough - I am "plus sized" and tall, so it's tough to find real pants. Target's C9 by Champion line of workout gear has been a lifesaver. I was wearing their fold-top, boot-cut yoga pants for months. (I am now TOTALLY sick of them.)

I just got 3, knee-length, fold-top, jersey-knit skirts by Merona at Target for $15 each; they have been a wonderful change from my stretch pants!

ETA: Also love the empire waist v-neck dress from ON:



and the cross-front puff-sleeve dress from Gap:

These are great! The good news is I have two black dresses already (both sleeveless). Once I find a wrap, I can just throw that over and add the tights/cute boots or shoes! Definitely expect those to be in heavy rotation. Though it's very warm outside, my office is always cold, so this will work!