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brittanidick
I hate spending money on maternity clothes. Does anyone have any go-to items that are maternity friendly but that can be worn after baby is born too? Lulu leggings are a go-to for me. I also have a few longer form fitting tshirts that look okay with a belly.. What other suggestions do you have?
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TITSOAK
I buy items for maternity/PP so I have a lot of maternity linen and cotton for comfort and ease of movement. It’s not outright affordable but this definitely isn’t my last baby so it’s an ~investment~ lol. But I got a few notperfectlinen pants and shirts, then thrifted a bunch of dresses because last pregnancy was at the height of cold in Texas, so I had no dresses that worked and mostly leggings
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I also don’t wish to buy maternity clothes and this is my second pregnancy. I wear leggings, stretchy waistband pants, and once the weather is nice I’ll wear skirts and dresses. I find most of my shirts are loose or stretchy enough that I can continue to wear them as well.
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xmasishere27
I’m plus size/ mid size and just happened to lose 35ish pounds this year so I am now wearing my normal clothes that are too big for me as maternity clothes lol. I got two pairs of maternity leggings and bike shorts and work around those as needed.
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I’m with you! Hate spending money on maternity clothes and don’t find they fit well half the time. I love lulus, BUT lately have been finding some great loose drawstring pants.
If you like wide-leg, I recommend these from old navy: https://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=586863033&vid=1&tid=ocpl000021&kwid=1&ap=7&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_AT8sX1kNEc48_s7vMI7lxi69ca&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqtvciPqijAMVX0X_AR1mkh5WEAQYASABEgJD4vD_BwE#pdp-page-content
And these from HM: https://www2.hm.com/en_ca/productpage.1267589001.html
I typically wear with a fitted longer top and/or button up.
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I’m living in dresses. Not buying any maternity clothes this time around.
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CatMama2HumanMama
Right now Kohls has an additional 50% off clearance items which includes maternity clothing. They have a decent sized section. I got three pairs of maternity pants and five tops for less than $40. That’s a good place to check right now if you are looking for a good deal!
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@CatMama2HumanMama,
what kohls are you going to cause I just shopped online there and even their clearance is expensive!!! . I”
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Candysland
I got lucky and Walmart had some marked down to $3 a pair
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Shein is cheap!
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@ksrk2024,
yup SHEIN is my favorite go to!!! Their cheap and I’m trying to buy clothes I can still where after baby comes.
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Kane1990
FTM and also dislike the idea of buying a ton of maternity clothes. We’re coming out of winter where I am so I’ve been buying the drawstring pants and jeans that are thankfully popular right now and very stretchy maxi dresses one size up that I can wear postpartum and probably even after that - I’ve found good options at Aerie, H&M, and target (sale right now!) I did grab a few pairs of maternity leggings friends recommended from Amazon by the brand CRZ yoga and they are both affordable and amazing.
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