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teaforthree
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Can't find plus sized maternity suit... any suggestions?
ETA: CRAP... never mind. When I tried to add the suit I pictured to the cart, it told me it wasn't available. What a TEASE!
The search continues... do they not think plus sized preggos like to swim?!?!
I was a size 18/20 before pregnancy. 
I'm in my 8th month (30 weeks) and up 16 pounds... almost all belly.
Do you think if I order a size 24 or 26 in this non-maternity suit it might work? I'm so desperate!
If not, do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks!
EATA: I'm going to try this one from Kmart. Yes, Kmart. It's only $24 so for that price, I'm ordering 3 sizes to try them out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Image Attachment(s):
Message edited 6/9/2011 2:50:42 PM.
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Posted 6/9/11 2:08 PM  |
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Re: Since I can't find a plus sized maternity swim suit, do you think this will work?
my concern would be the shoulders/bust area....but I guess you could sew them if they were too big.
I got a pair of swim shorts from Fashion bug (they have skirts too) and a bloused swim top I found on clearance at Target...there are straps, and a band around the bottom, with plenty of room for the belly in the middle...
ets - I bought about 2 sizes larger than I was prepregnancy...they are comfortably loose now, so there is room for me to grow through the summer.
Message edited 6/9/2011 2:13:51 PM.
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:13 PM |
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JulyMommy2Be
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Re: Since I can't find a plus sized maternity swim suit, do you think this will work?
oh my gosh.. love that bathing suit..
pre-pregnancy I was a 20/22..
I ordered my bathing suit in 24/26 and at 33 weeks, it finally fits!
(it was way too big)
So just be careful with how much bigger you go.
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:13 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
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Re: Since I can't find a plus sized maternity swim suit, do you think this will work?
You can't find a maternity swimsuit? Not even in Destination Maternity???
Here is a link to the website. $30!!!
Destination Maternity Plus Sized Swimwear
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:16 PM |
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carlowlou
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Re: Since I can't find a plus sized maternity swim suit, do you think this will work?
I think it will work. I was the same prior to getting pregnant. I didnt like what Destination Maternity had because I need a skirted bottom. I went to Sears and got a 22 skirt and a 24 top and they fit awesome. the top is a little bit too big in the bust area but I dont care at this point. I just wanted something cheap and big enough to contain my belly for the next 5 weeks!
ETA: I tried on a bunch of tops and bottoms at LB and they were ALL skin tight no matter what size I went up to there. Funny that the sizes in Sears were much more generous and half the price!
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:26 PM |
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NikkiMoon
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Re: Can't find plus sized maternity suit... any suggestions?
DS was born in July last year so I was huge come bathing suit season. I am also a 18/20 pre-preg. I actually ended up getting a tankini from Target. I think each piece was like 15 bucks or something. I have a big chest and it supported me fine and it was super comfortable and really cute. The stores have maternity sections so go check them out!
HTH!
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| Posted 6/9/11 9:07 PM |
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WinginIt
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Kim
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Re: Can't find plus sized maternity suit... any suggestions?
That is a great suit!! love it! Let us know how it fits-
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| Posted 6/9/11 9:16 PM |
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teaforthree
My Handsome Boy!
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Re: Can't find plus sized maternity suit... any suggestions?
Posted by carlowlou
I think it will work. I was the same prior to getting pregnant. I didnt like what Destination Maternity had because I need a skirted bottom. I went to Sears and got a 22 skirt and a 24 top and they fit awesome. the top is a little bit too big in the bust area but I dont care at this point. I just wanted something cheap and big enough to contain my belly for the next 5 weeks!
ETA: I tried on a bunch of tops and bottoms at LB and they were ALL skin tight no matter what size I went up to there. Funny that the sizes in Sears were much more generous and half the price!
That's so funny you say that because I got SOOO disheartned last week when I tried on a bunch of suite at LB and they were all skin tight - in a bad way! Hopefully this Kmart one is better. If not, I'll also try Target. All I want is to be able to go in my parents' pool this summer if I want... not looking to walk a runway! lol.
Thanks for all the advice!
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| Posted 6/9/11 9:25 PM |
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