Hello! If you are here you probably are pregnant, congratulations!! or shopping for someone who is pregnant. Finding maternity clothes can sometime be a tedious task. Not all retailers make maternity clothes and some of them look so saggy and unflattering that you kind of feel miserable regarding the clothes on top of the fatigue and other things that comes with pregnancy. Today, I am sharing 15 best places to shop for your maternity wardrobe that makes clothes that are comfortable yet stylish.
When should I buy maternity clothes?
If you ask me, I am a minimalist when it comes to maternity clothes (not otherwise, I am getting there :P). I feel that you only wear them for a few months and stow it away probably for your next pregnancy. And then there are changing trends which I am sure we will make you add more to your wardrobe the next time around. I also believe in adding quality pieces to my wardrobe.
You can probably stretch out your non- maternity wardrobe for the first trimester. The real need starts when you actually start showing. So the best time to shop would be in your second trimester. Another suggestion would be to just buy a few things first and not your entire wardrobe. Because you might add on more pounds as you go and might have to go for larger sizes.
What should a normal maternity wardrobe look like?
It depends on the season during which you are pregnant. If you are pregnant mostly during the summer, I would go for flowy comfortable dresses. If most part of your pregnancy falls during winter then definitely go for jeans and tops. Leggings are a must have anytime of the year. Another tip is to buy nursing tops or dresses which will go beyond your pregnancy and help you get the most out of your purchase.
It also depends on what you do.That is if you are working you will probably need more work clothes . If you are a housewife like me, here is what you will need.Couple of comfortable dresses, 2 pairs of cycling shorts that can be worn underneath the dresses, 2 pairs of leggings, a few plain soft t-shirts, a nice pretty top for occasional wear, two pairs of jeans/shorts (for summer pregnancy) plus a beautiful outfit for maternity photoshoot. This is just a minimal maternity wardrobe which you can build on to or take things off like you wish.
Now coming on to the places where you can shop. Here we go!
ASOS is probably my most favorite online store to shop. I just love their maternity section. They have the trendiest pieces that are also comfortable. You can buy from neutrals, a plain black casual dress or fancy occasion wear dresses and all in maternity sizes. Not to mention the wide collection of pretty cotton tops, they are my favorite.The best thing is that they are quite affordable too. Look for promotional discounts that they usually run throughout the year which can save you up to 25-30 % off your purchase.
Another tip is to shop the ASOS outlet which offer discounted priced clothes all the time.
H&M is another personal favorite and also make functional, durable maternity clothes. Their prices are quite attractive as well.Their nursing tops are my favorite because they are so comfortable and a great design. They also have the beautiful summer dresses every year in maternity sizes.
This is an old favorite. When I was pregnant with my first child , Motherhood maternity was my go store for all the basic needs.Back then not many stores carried pregnancy clothes. I love their maternity jeans, they are comfortable and durable.
Pea in a Pod is the sister company of Motherhood maternity and their clothes are stylish and priced higher than the ones at Motherhood maternity. They have clothes for all occasions including nursing clothes. They now offer maternity wardrobe rental program if you are interested to know please check on their website for more information here.
Macy’s sells a lot of maternity clothes from Motherhood maternity, Pea in a pod and many more brands. You could score a great deal on your favorite pieces if you shop during their sale.
GAP is definitely my favorite store to shop for baby clothes. This time around I was happy see maternity clothes on there website. Although they don’t carry a huge collection of clothes, the one’s that are available are super comfortable. I love their cotton leggings which is a must have item in your pregnancy wardrobe. They are so soft and stretchy that you can live in them all day long. GAP usually run their 40% off sale every now and then. So, it’s a good idea to make use of it.
Old Navy also makes affordable maternity clothes. They have a good collection of tops and dresses. Their t-shirt dresses and floral tops are my favorite. Like I said they are very well priced and mostly offer on trend styles.
LOFT also offers their regular merchandise in maternity sizes.If you love the brand LOFT you will probably enjoy their maternity clothes as well. Their collection is quite minimal but it may change in the future.
If you are looking for those flown maternity gown for maternity photoshoot, then this is probably where you should be looking. They have the most cute, comfortable and trendiest outfits. The only reason this wasn’t my favorite was because most of their clothes were made from polyester fabric which I try to avoid most of the time.
ZARA
Update: I wrote this post quite some time ago.Looks like ZARA has stopped making maternity clothes.I didn’t find them anywhere on their website. But don’t let it stop you from buying clothes at ZARA, their non maternity dresses are so flown and comfortable that you will be able to make them work all through your pregnancy.
Who doesn’t love ZARA’s off the runway chic clothes? Well, luckily they do make maternity clothes as well. Love their flow midi and maxi chiffon dresses.
Isabella & Oliver is one of the UKs best maternity brands. They make classic high quality pieces and I was happy to learn that they follow sustainable practices and an ethical supply chain. They do offer shipping to the United States. Macy’s and Nordostrom also carries this brand.
Shop online at : https://www.isabellaoliver.com
Well, Target needs no introduction . We all love target and if you didn’t know they do have maternity clothes as well.Best part is that most of the clothes they offer are available in store which makes it easy to try out first and then buy unlike the other online stores. Their maternity tess and tanks tops are my favorite. I wasn’t a big fan of their jeans or shorts.
Walmart also offers affordable maternity clothes. Although this time around I didn’t purchase any maternity wear from here. However, I do shop for their nursing bras which are so inexpensive still well made. They are made of cotton and are wire free which is what I prefer when I am nursing.
Again great prices and trendy comfortable pieces. May not be the best quality but you get what you pay for. Great if you want trendy pieces but do not want to spend a lot. Plus if you are prime member, the two day shipping is awesome.
HATCH MATERNITY
This is one of the high end brands. Personally I did not shop this store because the clothes were very expensive and way over my budget but I did find their clothes lovely and fashionable. You can check out the hatch website here.
If you ask me to choose one place that you can buy your maternity wardrobe then it’s really hard to choose. But still if I must choose I will go for ASOS.COM because they offer clothes that are trendy, cute, comfortable all at a great price. Win! Win!
Good luck with your pregnancy! HAPPY SHOPPING 🙂