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When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

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When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

I had a little better luck today finding a few things....when did you start wearing maternity clothes? I find that I need the pants, but the tops look funny being that I don't have a belly to fill them out (at least not a baby belly)...but my regular shirts are not long enough to cover the whole panel (even the non-full panel pants). What did you do?

Posted 3/26/06 3:22 PM
 
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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

Honestly, I don't know.

I started wearing tee shirts a little early - cause my shirts we a little on the short side once my belly started to grow. Chat Icon

But as for pants. I started wearing them in my 20th week, but I only have a couple of pairs. I wear Victorias Secret yoga pants - and I went up one size in them, so I really never got into the maternity pants.

Posted 3/26/06 3:50 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

This time around? 8 weeks!

The first pregnancy I was in pants sooner than tops. I guess I was full on maternity by 18-20 weeks in my first pregnancy.

Posted 3/26/06 4:01 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

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This time around? 8 weeks!

The first pregnancy I was in pants sooner than tops. I guess I was full on maternity by 18-20 weeks in my first pregnancy.



Were you in both tops and bottoms at 8 weeks this time? Or just the pants?

Posted 3/26/06 4:09 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

what did you get?

Posted 3/26/06 4:11 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

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what did you get?



I posted in the other thread....but I got like 4 shirts, 3 pairs of pants and a pair of jeans. Then, I ordered a few more things online (more pants basically)....but my shirts are too short Chat Icon

What did you do other than wrap yourself in a sweater Chat Icon

Posted 3/26/06 4:15 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

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Posted by anon

what did you get?



I posted in the other thread....but I got like 4 shirts, 3 pairs of pants and a pair of jeans. Then, I ordered a few more things online (more pants basically)....but my shirts are too short Chat Icon

What did you do other than wrap yourself in a sweater Chat Icon

i did the same thing, once i figured out my size, i ordered stuff online...

winter is easier in that respect, one can just wear huge sweaters!

i just bought a couple maternity t-shirts that cover the panels, but since it's still a little cold i'm having the same panel exposed problem, some of my 1/2 panel pants are beginning to fall down Chat Icon

Posted 3/26/06 4:21 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

This doesn't answer my question Chat Icon Chat Icon

Now that I have pants that actually fit...I can't wear them because my regular shirts are too short and the maternity shirts are too big (in the belly area) Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/26/06 4:25 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

Posted by luvsun27

This doesn't answer my question Chat Icon Chat Icon

Now that I have pants that actually fit...I can't wear them because my regular shirts are too short and the maternity shirts are too big (in the belly area) Chat Icon Chat Icon

the maternity t-shirts or long sleeved shirt don't work? granted i have a belly, but they are tight and stretchable. i can't fit into any maternity tops because my boobs are still too small Chat Icon !

Posted 3/26/06 4:37 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?


the maternity t-shirts or long sleeved shirt don't work? granted i have a belly, but they are tight and stretchable. i can't fit into any maternity tops because my boobs are still too small Chat Icon !


I didn't buy any long sleeve shirts because it's supposed to be spring Chat Icon I don't have the boob problem that you have. Ugh...I guess I I'll have to squeeze into my regular clothes for another few weeks...I didn't tell anyone at work yet, so I don't want to wear anything that looks maternity Chat Icon

Posted 3/26/06 4:43 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

I had the same exact problem. In fact, I could've written this post! Here's what I did- around 12 or 13 weeks I started wearing maternity pants- not the full panel style, but the low waist, with the elastic band. All were from Old Navy & Gap. I bought some in the store, ordered some online, and did a lot of returning/exchanging. Ended up with 5 or 6 pairs of work pants and 2 pairs of jeans that I love & will last me until the summer.

To cover the band, I eliminated half the shirts/sweaters I own. Packed them away for next year. Then I bought a bunch of button down shirts in a size larger (M) than I usually wear. They successfully covered the band. Got them all at Old Navy on sale- super cheap, and I can wear them to work after the baby's born. Also, whenever I saw knit shirts that were a bit longer, I bought them (in multiple colors!). I love wearing them because they cover the band and show off my little belly (not so little anymore). Got them all at Old Navy & Gap- not maternity. I bought a few shirts from Gap maternity that were not at all maternity looking- no empire waist or anything- just a bit bigger. Got them online, on sale, and they fit perfect for the early months. Cover the band. However, they would never ever fit me if I were further along in my pregnancy, so they're perfect for right now, and cheap enough to justify the expense. I could easily wear them after the baby is born too.

I don't know how dressed up you need to get for work, but try this stuff...

Good luck!

Gap maternity sale

loooove this shirt with a tank top underneath

I bought some of these in a larger size

button down shirts- very reasonable prices

Posted 3/26/06 4:45 PM
 

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Re: When did you start wearing maternity clothes?

Posted by annie

I had the same exact problem. In fact, I could've written this post! Here's what I did- around 12 or 13 weeks I started wearing maternity pants- not the full panel style, but the low waist, with the elastic band. All were from Old Navy & Gap. I bought some in the store, ordered some online, and did a lot of returning/exchanging. Ended up with 5 or 6 pairs of work pants and 2 pairs of jeans that I love & will last me until the summer.

To cover the band, I eliminated half the shirts/sweaters I own. Packed them away for next year. Then I bought a bunch of button down shirts in a size larger (M) than I usually wear. They successfully covered the band. Got them all at Old Navy on sale- super cheap, and I can wear them to work after the baby's born. Also, whenever I saw knit shirts that were a bit longer, I bought them (in multiple colors!). I love wearing them because they cover the band and show off my little belly (not so little anymore). Got them all at Old Navy & Gap- not maternity. I bought a few shirts from Gap maternity that were not at all maternity looking- no empire waist or anything- just a bit bigger. Got them online, on sale, and they fit perfect for the early months. Cover the band. However, they would never ever fit me if I were further along in my pregnancy, so they're perfect for right now, and cheap enough to justify the expense. I could easily wear them after the baby is born too.

I don't know how dressed up you need to get for work, but try this stuff...

Good luck!

Gap maternity sale

loooove this shirt with a tank top underneath

I bought some of these in a larger size

button down shirts- very reasonable prices




Thanks...I bought some pants today online at Old Navy and Gap. I don't like button down shirts on me...even when not preggo. I'm sure I can find 1 or 2 things in my closet that are long enough...but not sure I have enough to make it through the work week.

Posted 3/26/06 4:51 PM
 
 

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