Maternity clothes - grumble moan whinge!
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Topic: Maternity clothes - grumble moan whinge!
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Subject: Maternity clothes - grumble moan whinge!
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 7:53pm
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My Mum tok me maternity clothes shopping on the weekend as I already look pregnant and don't want to ruin my clothes like I did last time.
Well.... Do you think I could find anything?!?!? NO!  
I didn't even find anything that I liked but was too expensive!!!! We went to Egg at Fox Outlet, Patch and JK and even to Mama Mia on the shore - Everything was plain and frumpy looking *cue major sulk* I did manage to get 2 tops in Glassons of all places (I think I'm a bit over their target age group  ) but the tops are ok for home and weekends. I need tops for work though.
Anyone manage to get anything that was smart/casual and a bit funky/trendy looking? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: hailstones
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 8:05pm
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Have you tried TM - I know your problem well - am desperately trying to find something to wear to a wedding at the end of the month that doesn't make me look like the size of a house. Down here in the deep South we have very limited resources as far as Maternity wear.
I did notice some nice shirts on the Egg website though. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 8:20pm
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I'm trawling TM right now, nothing jumping out at me though.
Good luck with your search, I'll let you know if I see anything Wedding-ish that won't make you look like the marquee  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: FreeSpirit
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 8:38pm
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I didn't buy a lot of maternity stuff, just black work pants and 2 pairs of jeans. Other then that, Supre leggings are low cut so they fit under the bump, and the clearance dresses from there or glassons (the short skanky ones in gorgeous colours) make fantastic long tops. If you have a favorite store, go in and look for a top you like with a baby doll or empire line to it, and buy a size or 2 up from what you normally wear. ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 8:42pm
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I got singlets from Glassons, they were $10 apiece and I figure I'll just stretch them to bits and then chuck them out if they are really that bad at the end! Most of my other maternity clothes came from K-Mart this pg'cy. -------------  |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 8:47pm
I go with pants from Egg or Patch and tops from regular stores (Glassons). My tummy never gets big enough for maternity clothes but my butt and thighs get well and truely big enough LOL. Still, I agree, I hate maternity close - heavy, dark and icky. No probs if you are a total stick and can order Next etc from the UK  ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 8:49pm
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Do you have any friends in the UK who could send you stuff Toni?
My luck was in being able to get a few more items from Canada this time around, to supplement my ordinary clothes and add to the ordinary clothes I can still fit into! ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 8:53pm
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Have a look at mama2b.co.nz, they have some quite nice things & not *too* expensive.
But I hear ya. I've been trying to find some cargo-type pants but I've given up... it's impossible  -------------    
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Posted By: paulainauckland
Date Posted: 09 March 2009 at 9:44pm
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If you got to Fox Outlet you must be near Northcote - go to Savemart. I have brought most of my maternity from there (hardly any black, I am pleased to say!) and it is so cheap. The clothes are in good condition, unlike TM you can try them on and the store staff are lovely. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Hope
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 12:01am
| Hey, I hear ya! I too think most maternity clothes are so boring, and also very expensive for what they are. If I'm going to spend the money I want something fabulous! I bought a couple of tops and a long cardi (to cover my big ole butt) from Max. The items were quite expensive but they are really smart so I could wear em to work and they have worn really well. Plus I haven't got sick of them, I still think they are cool. I reckon they will do me while I am deflating after bub is born. I was in Max the other day and a lot of their new season stuff is baggy and I was VERY tempted.... but I've just started maternity leave so am trying not to spend money, I sadly walked out of the store. |
Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 5:45am
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I totally know what you mean! Politely the clothes are sh*t out there.
I did get a top that I like from The Warehouse of all places but apart from that nothing. GRRR! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: SpecialK
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:18am
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Oh, don't get me started!
So far I have coped with preggie jeans from Jeans West and Max and black pants from JK Kids, and a few tunics and leggins. Max is great at the moment for long stretchy tunics/long tops and Country Road for long stretchy cardies. Also Witchery does good long tops that go over bump. I am quite tall and even when not pregnant find it tricky to find tops long enough for me... add a bump and it became VERY hard. Good luck. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: littlestar
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:19am
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I was looking at the stuff on http://www.mobea.co.nz/ and thought I might get some of theirs when I'm needing to upsize. (unless anyone has seriously bad reviews about them....)
At the moment all I have is some jeans and a pair of black pants from patch (they were on sale and I couldn't help myself, still a bit big but oh so comfy) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:21am
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I was thinking about this on the way to work. You know Annah S? Well, Garb is their "larger" size label. You may be able to find some trendy stuff that might fit in that range?? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:32am
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I have given up as I think they charge way too much for stuff that doesn't even fit or last that well. Last time I splashed out on Egg jeans and they were crap, then bought some PP jeans (on sale for $15) that stretched I reckon at least 1 size so can't wear them anymore, so this time I have bought a belly band and will just wear my old pants and bought a couple of nice tops.
I actually got some tops from Ezibuy that had some rouching down the side (the really long tops) so as the bump grows it accommodates it. And I think they were only $20-30 each. |
Posted By: Skyflame
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:35am
| I dont have any tops from Mobea but have a pair of merino pants I bought last pregnancy that I absolutely adore. Most comfy pants ever, even after baby. And they are really nice to dress up too. |
Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:40am
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I had a bit of stuff from Mobea and I them!! The merino pants are the best thing ever - like wearing PJs!! The tops are really nice to wear and it all washes very well.
There is also heaps of stuff in the regular shops at the moment that would do for the first 6 - 7 months. Lots of stuff with the empire line style. I don't like it at the moment at it makes me look 5 months pg even though I am not!! -------------   
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Posted By: sarahm
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:41am
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I have bought very little 'maternity' clothing (one pair of jeans from kmart and some shorts from PP) and have managed to get lots of 'normal' clothes that have been great.
I got some skirts and dresses from shanton of all places, all $15 each. As I got bigger I've been wearing leggings under the dresses (as they have got shorter) The skirts have a huge wide waist band like a typical maternity skirt and are so comfy. I also got a lot of stuff from K-mart. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: kitechick
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 9:39am
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I had a real surpise when I started looking for maternity clothes and for my body shape all the maxi tops/dresses , empire line and non maternity stuff just made me look a strange shape !
I managed to find a few tops that have lasted so far (29 weeks) from Egg in Albany and the rest from Seraphine and Isabella Oliver - both in UK and expensive but I decided to just get a few things that would all work well together. also - for the summer I got stuff from their summer sale which helped! The seraphine jeans are awesome and way worth the investment! (cheaper to buy direct from UK and get shipped then here!) Other than that you could check out other online possibilities - though I havent tested them since I spent my budget elsewhere! Check out those listed in the AUS Pregnancy Mags such as Queen Bee and Beautiful Bellies. Happy shopping! |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 10:02am
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Have you tried the Maya range at The Warehouse? I just brought tops from there a few sizes bigger than I am normally. I also got a few tops from Postie Plus (again brought bigger sizes) and Kmart. I tended to stay away from the maternity outlets because like you said their stuff was a little frumpy.
I did splash out and get some pants from PP... oh and you must get those pants from Glassons that have the fold down waist.. so comfy. You could get away with wearing them to work if you get them in black. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 10:06am
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TradeMe all the way here....lol. I bought quite a few things for under $10 a piece. Also PP and JK otlet stores if you want to invest more than that lol. Also, I did go to a Glassons outlet store and scored 2 size 18 t-shirts that have stretched with me and STILL fit...and they wre a totl of about $12 lol. PS: I have a couple of now too-small maternity tops for sale on TM ;) -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: littlestar
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 10:13am
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Oh - just looked at mobea and they are clearing out their cotton clothes - just bought two a line skirts for $38 each (60% off) use the promo code MBCC0309 for the extra 20% Best of all no charge for delivery!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 11:36am
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I use to own a 2nd hand matenrity wear shop and found that old season PP and JK stuff is so much cooler than the stuff now so maybe try a 2nd hand mat shop (if there are any in your area).
I also love GAP, NEXT and Motherhood stuff but it is all UK and USA labels but search for them on TM as they are often different to what we have. -------------  
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Posted By: MorgansMum
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 12:54pm
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These guys have some nice stuff and not tooooo pricey
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Posted By: Hope
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 4:37pm
| Oh yeah, SpecialK reminded me, Witchery sale rack is awesome at the mo. I got a really funky top in size large for $25 in a gorgeous colour it used to be $60. I went on holiday and had a look at the Witchery sale rack in another town and found another beautiful top in size large for $35, that one used to be $120! |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 8:17pm
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I'm so glad I'm not the only one struggling as I thought I was being a bit too picky LOL
I went to Savemart in New Lynn, that was my first stop as I've bought normal clothes from there before but the lady said the maternity stuff was just in the large size racks all over the place and quite frankly I don't have the patience to go through 100s of racks!!!
Never heard of that label but I have heard of Witchery, not sure where their stores are though?!??! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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CuriousG wrote:Posted By: LadyLizard
Date Posted: 11 March 2009 at 7:10pm
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I bought a bulk lot from Glassons too and plan to live in my leggings!
KILT (if you are in lower north island) do awesome normal pants called "karate" pants which have a fold-over elastic waistband. I think they will be awesome maternity pants. I too have bought some belly bands and am just basically in denial because I am too broke to buy much more. Worst thing is having to buy new bras! ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 11 March 2009 at 7:41pm
Especially when you'd just gone and got fitted less then a month before you got pregnant and spent a fair bit of money on nice ones that are now painful to wear. I'm actually disgusted at how ginormous my boobs are now ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 11 March 2009 at 7:59pm
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Oh wow!! I didn't realise you were pg again. Huge congratulations to you and your little family. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busybee
Date Posted: 12 March 2009 at 10:37am
| I have also looked at some of the stuff at The Warehouse. They have the basics that is really affordable. |
Posted By: Saffy
Date Posted: 02 April 2009 at 9:42pm
| Ladies, ditto the raves about Mobea. I only discovered the brand a few weeks back but I AM LOVING IT!!!! Yes, pricey but it's that old adage of you get what you pay for and it'll be great for post preggie too. |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 02 April 2009 at 11:21pm
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I got some leggings from glassons and from Cotton on , then I got some dresses from Shanton to wear over top , or else I wear baggy shirts .
My jeans I got from the Maya range at the Warehouse, they were on sale $25 , im not gonna spend heaps of money at stores like Pumpkin Patch etc , for clothes I wont be wearing very long anyway . The jeans look like normal jeans and they are sooo comfy ------------- 
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