For ladies not big enough for maternity clothes yet..

where do you shop for clothes? What are you wearing?


I'm 12 weeks with my 2nd child and I am having a hard time finding existing things in my closet that I can wear.

My jeans are too tight and my shirts are starting to creep up over my "pudge" (because it's not a bump yet but it's bigger!). I'd like to get something new for Christmas and New Years because I feel like I'm wearing the same three shirts over and over again!

Re: For ladies not big enough for maternity clothes yet..

i just got more flowy/loose tops and sweater dresses/tunics at h&m, forever21, old navy, joyce leslie. things there arent as expensive so i didnt feel as bad if i ended up not re-wearing them later.

for work pants...ive been wearing leggings (same stores) and low rise jeans that i have.

i didnt try the bella band...but some girls use that for pants.

Re: For ladies not big enough for maternity clothes yet..

Get a bella band and wear your current pants unbuttoned. Then move to maternity and use the bella band to make them more snug.

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The Gap demi panel pants! I've been wearing them since 11w when my pants got too tight and I swear they made it to 9 mos for me last time. Best pants ever!

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I am wearing my regular jeans without buttoning them w/ the hair tie trick. I have one pair of maternity jeans but they slide down a bit which is annoying but I have been wearing them & just dealing. I know I should get a bella band to use with them but am too lazy. Most of the time I just wear sweatpants b/c I am not working so that works. As for shirts I bought some crazy long shirts in old navy for $5 bucks each. Most of my regular shirts were on the long side so I am still able to wear them.

Re: For ladies not big enough for maternity clothes yet..

I'm 16 weeks and definately feel myself getting bigger, although I haven't bought anything new yet! Some of my pants are tight, but many of them still fit...I bought the bella band but haven't used it yet, it is just too weird to me. I really want to go out to buy some new clothes that look cute with my little belly. I am thinking of going to forever 21 after the holidays.

Re: For ladies not big enough for maternity clothes yet..

i switched mostly to maternity pants or left my pants unbuttoned. I also just got some longer, tunic style tops to cover things a bit. Found stuff at NY&Co as well as old navy.