The other thing you can consider is sharing maternity clothes with a friend! I have done this so much, there is a box of maternity clothes that has traveled amongst 4 of us during our various pregnancies. Really helps cut down on investment and it's fun to see your preggo friends in your clothes! 😁
One thing I'd caution you on is, when it comes to your clothes with stretchy materials, be careful not to over-stretch and thus ruin them! The sunflower dress, for example, looks like the kind of thing that might eventually over-stretch to the point of damaging the elasticity which could make the pattern look faded, or even make it look misshapen on your non-preggo figure. Be vigilant about that, and if there's an item of clothing you love, you might be better off saving it for after rather than squeezing into it one more time in the third trimester!
I am currently pregnant for the second time and I actually regret not investing in actual maternity wear, sooner. The first time around I just bought a few pants and leggings and just wore my regular stretchy tops and jumpers. However, this time around I have gotten some actual maternity tops, jumpers and dresses second hand and they feel SO MUCH BETTER and I just feel super cute in them 😊. They are just designed to perfectly fit a pregnant body and make me feel real good!
Agreed. I feel the same way about nursing clothes. I had a few with my first but I really invested in a wardrobe with my second and I am legitimately SO MUCH HAPPIER to get dressed every day
Definitely agreed, pregnant for the second time and shopping for maternity clothes now, only got a couple last time round and didn’t feel very comfortable/cute. Same with nursing clothes… Definitely worth investing in as I feel so much happier wearing sth that fits well and that I love 🙌
TIPS from a mom who now has a 6month old baby 😊 (remember that these are all from personal experience, so some might be useful or not at all😅❤️) 1. If you buy a jacket, make sure you can use it next year, so that the baby fits inside it in a baby carrier❤️ 2. Buy maternity tights, also useful after giving birth. 3. Recommend buying a loose comfortable big skirt, in which you can live the last weeks when nothing else fits. 4. You might need some big shoes or flipflops if your feet swell up. 5. After giving birth your body won't be the same even 6 months later or ever, so patience❤️ 6. Feet will probably change to a bigger size for good, so wear all your favourite shoes now and be prepared to part with some of them if not all😬❤️
Another thing to consider: A lot of pregnancy tops and dresses are also good für breastfeeding. After giving birth I noticed that I had very little options with boob accessibility and bought two more tops which I could have worn during pregnancy.
Agree with everyone else, getting proper maternity wear (and nursing later on) makes such a difference. I felt so much more cute and comfortable in maternity specific items while I was pregnant. It’s easier if you have a friend or 2 that you can all share pieces. My hips permanently widened so almost none of my pants (other than leggings) fit even after pregnancy. So that was fun 😩
Dresses that are combined nursing and maternity wear have been staples for me, so comfortable, great for feeding and that awkward stage after you have bump when you don't feel yourself again!!
Agree with almost all other commenters. I did this with a lot of my clothes while pregnant but saved all my favourites away so I wouldn’t overstretch them - you won’t notice yourself growing each day but they will! Depop was great for maternity clothes. Invest in loungewear, dresses and leggings. I ruined a lot of t shirts but was ok with it on the basis I’dused them a lot and would rather spend money after baby for new tops I would wear for longer. Ps maternity jeans will top being comfy near the end - I had no idea how big I would get!
Props to Hannah for putting on and taking off so many items of clothing being 20 weeks/5 months pregnant. And she posts video's very regularly so she has to film a lot too. We don't deserve Hannah. I hope you have a amazingly day,love you 💕 Sorry I was trying to edit this comment to say thank you for the ❤️, but I guess TH-cam glitches so now it's gone. But I still wanna say thanks
If you're struggling for maternity coats you can get extenders for one you already have. They have zips on either side and zip in to your existing. They can also be useful if you're planning on baby wearing!
Second time pregnant here: highly recommend maternity clothes! So much more comfy then oversized normal and believe me, you will need HUGE clothes at the end anyway. It's really worth the investment, if course even better is second hand. And think about breastfeeding friendly, in case you'll want that!
Thanks for some fun, light content Hannah! I love how inclusive you are with saying things like "pregnant folks" and "pregnant people". It's a subtle but lovely distinction ❤️
I didn't buy very many maternity clothes when I was pregnant and I regret it a little. Not only are they much more comfortable but they add to the experience of being pregnant. When I wore oversized normal clothes it just made me feel fat with weird dietary restrictions. The maternity clothes highlighted the bump and reminded me that I was growing a whole human.
I bought maternity wear that I could keep wearing after the pregnancy. Big, flowy dresses and shirts especially. It felt less wasteful that way and allowed me to buy a few nicer things that would have felt too expensive for something I would only wear for a year or so at maximum, since I knew I could keep wearing them.
Wow you have so much energy here! I was exhausted after trying on 4 maternity leggings in a shop last week at 26 weeks. Good to see you're feeling good enough to try on all those clothes!
I knew I wanted more than one kid so I went all in on the maternity clothes and started wearing it at like 13 weeks and I regret nothing. It is so much more comfortable than normal clothes and then i didn’t stretch out all my clothes. Maternity clothes are also cut for pregnancy and I felt like they are more faltering and I felt better in them.
I know nothing about maternity clothes, but this was still a well-spent 20 minutes. I just wanted to say how much I love seeing how happy you are/seem since being pregnant. I love that you've spoken about your struggles and the downsides too, but your excitement and happiness when talking about anything baby-related is just contagious, and after following your pregnancy journey online, it really does make me smile x
I'd get a couple (literally) tops specifically for giant bellies at the end. Also, maternity leggings are AMAZING and you'll wear them a ton pp, definitely worth getting a couple pairs :)
Something I’ve discovered in the last couple years to make my summery pants wintertime pants is to wear leggings underneath. Super simple but never thought of it before! Makes it cozy and warm and I’m able to wear my fun flowy pants year round. Fleece lined leggings are great for extra chilly days. You made me think of this tip when you were trying on your yellow pants :)
I was due early April, I had lots of tops that worked throughout. It was lockdown so two good pairs of (Nike for me) maternity tights were life. Wore them casually or with long tops / sweater dresses and cute shoes throughout. I was able to skip the maternity coat (in Canada, in winter) I had a loose rain / spring jacket that managed zip almost the whole pregnancy. And by February I was so hot all the time I didn’t need anything warmer. Also, I kept my summer weight clothes handy because cool was comfort as I grew. If you invest in any maternity tops I suggest finding things that will be breastfeeding friendly if that’s something you think you’ll be doing. Easy access is key.
For sheer dresses and skirts, sometimes instead of a dark skirt under, I just wore opaque leggings. It’s maybe a bit more “scandalous “, but if like how it looks, who cares!
Love this. So I'm still living in maternity jeans and my daughter is 15 months. I breastfed so lost all my pregnancy weight immediately near enough but I had to stop at 8 days for various reasons and wow, no one warns you not to go cold turkey. I suddenly had no idea what to do with my body so I'm so grateful I bought myself a fair maternity wardrobe. I finally feel ready to get back to fitness so I'm quite looking forward to crack out the other 90% of my wardrobe after 2 years haha
Highly recommend ASOS maternity leggings! I’m still in them 7 months postpartum!, if you need more maternity clothes further into the pregnancy look on eBay, I got the majority of my maternity clothes from there ☺️
With my first I basically bought two pairs of jeans, maternity tights, a bodycon dress and a stretchy pencil skirt (still use both the dress and the skirt). Most tops still fit me because I like stretchy tops/knits and when they got too short I wore a long black vest top underneath. Some less fun items I had to buy were maternity bras (don't know why but I hated them) and support stockings for my bloated legs. My kid is born in late April so I had the same timeline as you and I borrowed a regular winter jacket from my mom (she's bigger than me). I am pregnant again and basically have the same plan as last time.
The sunflower dress (15:33) and the next dress (15:40) can be used with the maternity jeans as a tunic type top when you get bigger. I had two children and I got two pair of stretch knit pants and two short sleeve tops everything else was pregnancy clothes.
Maternity leggings have really been my go-to for most of my pregnancy ♥ Maternity tops that you can keep wearing afterwards are great And you'll definitely need a pregnancy coat for winter, mine is saving my life right now (one more month to go!)
How are you doing being pregnant stoma-wise now? I just found out my 4th round of IVF worked and I also have an ileostomy so very interested in how you get on ahead of me! :) Also love the idea of trying to use your own/regular clothes instead of expensive maternity clothes when you can :) Kinda want maternity jeans now as they look so much comfier than normal!!
I wear my summer dresses during winter with long sleeve shirt under it and a pair of beige tights. I love patterned tights so I just put them over the beige ones :))
Today is my due date, so I'm the biggest in winter. I bought one pair of maternity jeans and some tights. Everything else I bought was dresses, both for winter and summer that were either stretchy or flowy. I was very nauseous most of my pregnancy so I felt like I couldnt wear anything with a waistband. I wish I didn't need to buy so much stuff, but I do think I will get a lot of wear out of it after pregnancy as well. And my comfort was very important to me.
I was inspired to clear out my wardrobe by your 33 challenge and it's mad how little colour I have in there! it's tough to find colourful plus-sized clothing for some reason. hopefully you'll have better luck when you hit third trimester and need some more room!
I bought 3 pairs of maternity jeans, 2 denim and 1 black, 2 black leggings, and 2 longer tank tops, one white and one black. Also a sweatshirt that says mama. I didnt need it, but i wanted it ! Pro tip- idk how accessible old navy is, but their maternity leggings are the best of the 2 i got.
If you can't find a maternity coat there are coat extenders for maternity (there are in Canada at least) I got one for my sister in law when she was pregnant and she didn't need to buy a new coat and they can be reused if you want to carry baby in a carrier in the winter so you can zip baby in your coat with you a brand I like for those is "kokoala" if you want to check it out
Hi Hannah! I am 19 weeks, due mid May (very excited to follow your pregnancy!) And I definitely recommend maternity leggings! They are soooo comfy and might work with some of those shorter dresses.
I’m watching this while breastfeeding my 4 week old haha. I also didn’t want to spend money on maternity clothes - I ended up buying a winter coat, one pair of tights, and three dresses. I felt a lot better about the dresses because they’re also nursing dresses
I usually hate crop tops but I loved the few I own when I was pregnant. They worked super well with a high waisted skirt! Would keep the crop tops and just get a nice comfy skirt to go with them.
Crop tops and jumpers over dresses were my go to in pregnancy. I would suggest trying to get one stretchy maternity body con or just normal body con because they are so comfy and fit for so long :)
With the blue dress that you want to wear in winter - you could try wearing a long sleeved top underneath! It looks super cute a lot of the time but it does depend on the dress so it could look ridiculous, but maybe something to give a go :)
I am so excited and invested in this content . I'm also due end of April with our first. I am having trouble navigating my wardrobe we have a very hot climate I south africa but at the same time a can't wear dresses to work so I'm melting most days
I had my baby in July. I got through the first and most of the second trimester with one pair of maternity leggings, one pair of maternity jeans, and one pair of maternity bike shorts. For my third trimester I bought four dresses, two maternity shirts, and a pair of maternity shorts. Being due in the summer was definitely convenient because I didn't have to worry about shoes or jackets/cardigans. By the time my feet swelled I was wearing sandals. I made it through winter while I was still close to my normal size.
I'm currently 38 weeks pregnant, and I only purchased two maternity clothing items - a pair of leggings (good purchase) and a pair of maternity jeans (I just hate them, only worn them twice!). I did however have a few tops and several pairs of leggings donated to me and I have essentially LIVED in them, along with my Lucy & Yak dungarees and all my normal t-shirts/baggy jumpers! I wish I'd bought some tights though for sure.
Gave birth in May. During the winter I wore maternity leggings and maternity tights with long tunic style shirts and sweaters. Couldn't wear almost any maternity jeans because I had adhesions from previous surgeries that were really painful. In the warmer months until birth I lived in stretchy cotton A-line dresses ☺️
Secondhand maternity clothes...genius! You can often size up in non maternity joggers or leggings, until your third trimester. Save the upsized items for postpartum. The same goes for empire waist or a-line tops. Non maternity cardigans or any layers that are worn open can usually transition well. Invest in a few maternity items that mix/match/layer, that also make you feel fabulous and beautiful.
I ended up having to get five maternity long sleeved tops because I couldn’t find any used, and few of my long sleeved tops were long enough (long sleeves are my go to in the winter. I often find sweaters a bit too warm at home, and short sleeves too cold). I looked through non maternity too, but they end up just gaping ridiculously bagged out at the bottom, which I don’t like (I am currently 8 months pregnant). I also got a maternity winter coat, which unfortunately flaps out quite a bit at the bottom, but at least it was empire waisted. Very necessary in The midwestern US.
I am pregnant now, only two weeks behind you! I'm 20 weeks now and coming up on the same problems you mentioned here! So many of my tops have side to side/outward space but they're too short to fit OVER bump once I get any bigger! haha Definitely jealous of your maternity jeans find, that is top of my list to acquire soon, same with maternity leggings that are meant to go over the bump!
The video barely started and I already LOVE it!! Also I'm currently 38 weeks pregnant and I had a work event last night and I struggled so hard to find something to wear in my closet 😅
Baby was born this March. I bought maternity jeans, leggings, and tank tops to go under cardigans. I did buy a couple Christmas sweaters because I couldn't do a year without them. And a couple tops that would work non maternity. I also bought a dress for maternity photos. But I did try to keep it simple since in the winter I mostly wear cardigans anyways
I love maternity leggings from new look n amazon. Also get jeggings from amazon. U could get biker short for under things. U can get trousers extenders for trousers. I’m physically disabled n wear maternity for the elastic waist. Xx
As to adding fabric to the trousers/jeans. Maybe there is a fellow sewing youtuber/friend/fan who could take a look at them for you and see what Christmas magic they could whip up! You would be surprised as to what type of fixing you can do with clothes. I have UC like you. When I was in HS I was SO THIN because of it and I had to have my mom take in all my clothes because size wise, I was adult, but I was too thin to have it fit right.
My first pregnancy was in a really hot place, so I had a pair of maternity shorts (and still a pair of maternity trousers for random colder weatehr trips), but the rest of my clothes fit me pretty amazingly because I really like oversized styles. Some did not fit the end so I left those out. I think I had 1 maternity top that I did wear and a couple of other items I bought in the first trimester all exited but I did npt end up wearing them because they were heavy draping polyester and they were well too hot. My second pregnacy was in the uk, bit I got away with the timing of it so that my third trimester was falling mostly onto spring, so I managed without buying a winter coat
I'm due my 2nd at the beginning of April :) i had my son last November, so i never put his maternity clothes away. I was pregnant with him in Portugal, so most of my maternity was loose dresses for the summer. It was warm until October. Then we didn't really go out with lockdown. But this time round I've needed a maternity winter coat (new look parka 50% reduced!) I bought some lovely dresses 2nd hand from ebay. I wore a beautiful Seraphine dress at Xmas, totally out of my price range new, but i got it for £8 :) i wanted some more tops to go with my maternity jeans. I went to hnm early summer in Portugal and all of the previous years winter mama collection was on clearance so so cheap. So when you're newly pregnant that's worth bearing in mind. Love your videos ❤
The long gingham dress - you could wear a long sleeve T-shirt under that and it’d be winter appropriate , or a big cosy cardigan - and a solution for the too short dresses could be wearing them as a tunic type thing with some leggings?
I just gave birth in October and never bought anything maternity aside from one pair of jeans I never wore! I already carry my weight in my belly, so my tops are already good for the shape of a pregnant person. As I got bigger, things got tighter, but I was working from home so it really didn't matter. I did buy several pairs of leggings and bike shorts in 2 sizes up, which I wore pretty much around the clock! They've been great postpartum, too. The one thing I had to buy a lot of was actually underwear lol. If I were working in my regular setting I definitely would've needed to buy maternity pants.
I'm 28 weeks and I bought like 5 thrifted tops, just basic t shirt and tank tops that I can wear under cardigans and unzipped sweatshirts and I got two pairs of thrifted maternity jeans and two pairs of leggings. Between those items and my prepregnancy items that are stretchy and my big sweaters, I'm doing pretty good and I think I can make it through to the end without buying more! Probably spent $100 overall so definitely not a whole new wardrobe.
I haven't been keeping up with your videos but it's so cool to see your progress and how you're working on being as comfortable as possible in your changing body. I hope pregnancy is a good experience and everything works out well. Love from Austria and happy holidays
I had a lot of dresses that were stretchy and worked I bought one pair of jeans, one pair of shorts, and two maternity specific dresses and tops so 6 total maternity items. I was heaviest in July and august.
Hey just wanted to let you know that you can buy bump bands, (I think that is what they are called) they are basically a very big stretchy bit of fabric which is tighter at the bottom than the top and holds up jeans/ trousers that you own pre pregnancy to last much longer. They don't last all the way through tho. I found that the zips would be annoying once worn undone for a long time. I did however manage to make my work trousers last through to my maternity with them which was a huge help!
Maybe for the more summery trousers, you could wear tights under them just for a bit more warmth. I do that sometimes (can’t get away with it when it is really cold) when I still want to wear fun flowy trousers that make me happy during the darker gloomy days😊
I'm just a week or two ahead of you but in Australia- so dealing with the summer heat! I got myself a little pregnancy summer capsule wardrobe- 2 wrap dresses (can wear after bump and great for breastfeeding), 2 linen pants, 1 smart but stretchy elastic pants, 1 long sleeve top and 2 singlets (larger to accommodate the growing boobs, but I can layer under open linen shirts I already have). It's actually taken a lot of the stress of dressing away as they're all in neutrals and I can easily jazz up with accessories. I'm not sure if I'll store away for a potential second or if I'll get them altered. Oh, and none of the items are maternity, I just bought 3-4 sizes bigger than I would have pre-pregnancy :)
Maternity clothes terrify me for some reason but I really liked the video. Felt like I was chatting with a friend while she sorted her clothes. Thanks for the vid to get me through winter break 🧡
I had to get maternity clothes, my normal clothes just didn't fit right for the most part after 15ish weeks. and my body grew very differently with my 2 pregnancies. the pants I wore when I went into labor with my son didn't fit over my hips at 6 months with my daughter! it was crazy! I did luck out and have October and August babies, so the seasons were generally the same. it's nice to invest in some cute and comfy maternity stuff. I definitely wore a lot of it for awhile post-partum as well.
I'm due in february and I didn't get a maternity coat because I just felt it wasn't worth the money, obviously none of my coats have been fastening. I have got by so far with the help of scarves adding extra warmth though my coats are undone. Definitely recommend leggings at 33 weeks my maternity Jeans are now getting too tight on the bump but my maternity leggings are still very comfortable and have lots of growing room left. I did buy some things second hand and for those things I bought new (tops and dresses) I bought items that i would be able to breast feed in to make the purchases more worthwhile.
I had a non-maternity coat for winter that had visible buttons over the boob area and then a few more invisible buttons below that point. I managed to wear that for the entire winter I was pregnant, the overlap was big enough for me to not get cold. My due date was june 14th the first time and the second time it was may 26th (?), so I wasn't at my biggest during winter. I bought about 3 non-maternity dresses for the winter which were all bodycon but very stretchy. For spring/summer I did buy three maternity dresses to fit the bigger bump. I loved wearing those post-partum as well, because they didn't put any pressure on the sore spots and you keep your bump for a little while anyway. I did invest in proper maternity leggings the second time around, what a relief! I mostly wore maternity tops that were suitable for breast feeding, boy did I feel smart about that and then I ended up unable to breast feed both times, oh well. I absolutely hated dungarees, so that was a waist of money. I also ended up waisting money on maternity jeans, because I didn't expect my hip size to get way bigger. When I did find the right size I lived in them though. Oh cardigans! Loved those as well! Perfect for baby wearing, breast feeding, you name it. Also loved to style them with a belt above the belly while I was still pregnant.
Honestly, I'd just bite the bullet and buy maternity wear especially if you're planning to have more than one child, i'd say they're worth the investment. You can buy them second hand if you want; i got a few bits off my sister who was pregnant a few years ago. I'm 26 weeks and i feel like my bump has exploded overnight. all of a sudden not even my husbands hoodies that i was wearing fit. i feel like a planet and its nice that they're tailored in a way that doesn't either leave my belly hanging out or make me feel like I'm wearing a tent. Get a timeless capsule wardrobe that layers, then no matter what time of year it is next time you can wear them and they wont be 'out of fashion'. I've gone for mostly black/grey/stripe and after baby is here they'll be packed up in a box for next time; that's if they're not suitable for breastfeeding in which most of the stuff I bought is also.
One of my roommates now wears a pair of dungarees that his mom wore when she was pregnant with him in the 90s! They look great on him! I recommend checking out Toronto TH-camr withwendy for some pregnancy/nursing clothes inspo and sewing/DIY tips! She's a sewing wizard and recently had a baby. I would wear your fav short dresses as a shirt with your jeans! :)
I bought a few maternity items but found that I needed to buy larger clothes after pregnancy and packed away my size 12-14s because even now 18 months post birth they don't fit me. I have lost most of the weight but my hips and boobs are perminantly larger, so I would recommend preparing with baggier and slightly larger wardrobe for the next year or so just incase. Like they say though everyone is different. Be comfotrable and confident in what you wear is the main point isn't it. =) I also wanted to express how happy I am for you and Dad starting a family, it's awesome to see a ttc success story. I really understood the rollercoaster leading up to it. Stay safe and happy.
I know this is a month old so I have no idea if this is helpful, but I bought an insert for my regular winter coat because at the time I worked at a ski resort and there really aren't any maternity options you can actually wear outside for extended periods. I believe it was like make my belly fit, had a very silly name. The nice thing is I now can turn the insert upside down and wear it around my kiddo in the carrier! I wore a combo of regular leggings in a size up and actual maternity leggings and still wear both. The maternity leggings come up to my bra, but they still stay up and the regular leggings one size up are a little loose but fine for lounging around the house.
I will say I didn't really have the same experience it seems others had. I don't typically dress in particularly "girly" styles, so I did NOT like many of the maternity-specific items. I bought neutral colored t shirts and long sleeves without ruching (because apparently I hate ruching!) that would stretch over my bump, maternity jeans or leggings, and wore my usual cardigans or sweatshirts or flannels with those. I felt really intensely gendered in maternity items I guess? Like I'm not usually a frilly shirts or dresses person so I didn't vibe with those things. Anyway, you do you! Wear what you're comfortable in, whether it's meant to be for pregnant bellies or not!
I was always biggest in the summer (2 august babies, brutal in the heat!!) and I got myself a couple of maternity bathing suits/bikinis. I also lived in maxi skirts and dresses! A cute crop top and a maxi skirt * chefs kiss * so cute, so comfy.
with skirts that have an elastic waistband a seamstress could alter by inserting a longer elastic waistband :) (depending on how much it can be stretched) and then this could be altered again after having the baby
I had to buy bras first. I couldn't tolerate anything hugging my ribs. Pants were next. I had a handful of dresses and shirts that took me all the way through and my mom bought me a few things. (She was excited lol)
For the winter coat, you might be able to find an extender and not have to buy an entire new coat. They have zippers on each side so you can just zip your coat unto them
I had my baby in January and I did not want to buy a new coat so I wore one of my husband's winter jackets until I gave birth. Like you, I had a pair of maternity jeans and another pair of pants and I bought 3 or 4 maternity tops for when I could no longer fit in any of my oversized clothes.
Second hand maternity clothes are the best! I didn't really want to buy from like H&M or something like that, and some of the brands are super expensive, so I'm really glad I got some high-quality for a lot cheaper. I was pregnant during the winter of 2019, and where I live it was infamously warm (it's usually minus Celsius degrees). So I just borrowed my spouse's not-too-thick coat he got from work 😅
I had to buy clothes for both pregnancies. My first was a june baby 2nd was a November baby. With my first I had preeclampsia and gained 45-50lbs (a lot was water weight / swelling). All of my clothes were too small with my first. With my second I had to get maternity jeans but I made due with most of my tops. I only gained 25lbs with my second no pregnancy complications. I lived in leggings and dresses with my 2nd
hannah i notice your videos are always very quiet, especially your voice. so when i turn up the volume, the sound effects are always too loud (as well as everything else on my computer) and it would be a much better viewing experience if the volume was equal / your voice a little louder. but anyways i always love seeing fashion videos ! happy holidays and happy new year !
My sister gave birth very recently and she didn't need maternity clothes, just rocked tights, crop tops and yoga pants. We are in Chile though and my niece was a summer baby so I reckon she would have needed new clothes for a last trimester during winter.
Instead of getting a complete coat, you could check for options to zip into your normal jackets. I got one that now serves us as a cover for wearing the baby and it can zip into mine and my partners jacket!
Definitley maternity leggings! Hopping onto the bandwagon of the other commenters of investing in good maternity clothes that will also be useful for nursing etc. I immediately thought of the (maternity) coats in which you can zip in an extra piece, some of these come in a 3-in-1 or even "6-in-1" version which will be useful when you carry the child later on. Invest in some good pieces you like a few of them can easily be worn outside of pregnancy :) best of luck
I had an April baby (2021), I thought I was going to have to buy maternity stuff and sorted through my wardrobe and separated all the oversized items I had. I ended up not buying anything (just one pair of nude maternity tights that I only used once at the end) and kept using my usual size UK 6-8 until labour. I ended up not using my oversized stuff either. I went to the maternity ward in labour wearing normal (size 8) leggings, a non-maternity vest top and a longline blazer haha. Oh and a maternity nappy since my water had already broken lol.
The other thing you can consider is sharing maternity clothes with a friend! I have done this so much, there is a box of maternity clothes that has traveled amongst 4 of us during our various pregnancies. Really helps cut down on investment and it's fun to see your preggo friends in your clothes! 😁
sisterhood of the travelling maternity clothes!
Such a cool idea. I remember when my Mum's friends passed down trousers as their teenage boys had sudden growth spurts
One thing I'd caution you on is, when it comes to your clothes with stretchy materials, be careful not to over-stretch and thus ruin them! The sunflower dress, for example, looks like the kind of thing that might eventually over-stretch to the point of damaging the elasticity which could make the pattern look faded, or even make it look misshapen on your non-preggo figure. Be vigilant about that, and if there's an item of clothing you love, you might be better off saving it for after rather than squeezing into it one more time in the third trimester!
I did that to some of my pants! Very sad when they didn’t fit again after pregnancy
I was wondering/worrying about that as well
Agreed! I did this to so many of my favorite clothes
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Yes came to comment this as I ruined a good few items like this!!
I am currently pregnant for the second time and I actually regret not investing in actual maternity wear, sooner. The first time around I just bought a few pants and leggings and just wore my regular stretchy tops and jumpers. However, this time around I have gotten some actual maternity tops, jumpers and dresses second hand and they feel SO MUCH BETTER and I just feel super cute in them 😊. They are just designed to perfectly fit a pregnant body and make me feel real good!
Agreed. I feel the same way about nursing clothes. I had a few with my first but I really invested in a wardrobe with my second and I am legitimately SO MUCH HAPPIER to get dressed every day
Completely agree! Definitely possible without - but so nice to have a few maternity items to mix in! I favored maternity dresses 👗 🤰🎉
I agree! I'm in my second pregnancy and have gotten quite a few maternity clothes second hand and it has been so much more comfortable!
Definitely agreed, pregnant for the second time and shopping for maternity clothes now, only got a couple last time round and didn’t feel very comfortable/cute. Same with nursing clothes… Definitely worth investing in as I feel so much happier wearing sth that fits well and that I love 🙌
TIPS from a mom who now has a 6month old baby 😊 (remember that these are all from personal experience, so some might be useful or not at all😅❤️)
1. If you buy a jacket, make sure you can use it next year, so that the baby fits inside it in a baby carrier❤️
2. Buy maternity tights, also useful after giving birth.
3. Recommend buying a loose comfortable big skirt, in which you can live the last weeks when nothing else fits.
4. You might need some big shoes or flipflops if your feet swell up.
5. After giving birth your body won't be the same even 6 months later or ever, so patience❤️
6. Feet will probably change to a bigger size for good, so wear all your favourite shoes now and be prepared to part with some of them if not all😬❤️
The shoe thing is for real. My mom went from a size 6 to a size 8 after having us three kids (over a 14 year span)
TIL that pregnancy makes your feet change size?! Bodies are WILD!
Another thing to consider: A lot of pregnancy tops and dresses are also good für breastfeeding. After giving birth I noticed that I had very little options with boob accessibility and bought two more tops which I could have worn during pregnancy.
Agree with everyone else, getting proper maternity wear (and nursing later on) makes such a difference. I felt so much more cute and comfortable in maternity specific items while I was pregnant. It’s easier if you have a friend or 2 that you can all share pieces.
My hips permanently widened so almost none of my pants (other than leggings) fit even after pregnancy. So that was fun 😩
Dresses that are combined nursing and maternity wear have been staples for me, so comfortable, great for feeding and that awkward stage after you have bump when you don't feel yourself again!!
Agree with almost all other commenters. I did this with a lot of my clothes while pregnant but saved all my favourites away so I wouldn’t overstretch them - you won’t notice yourself growing each day but they will! Depop was great for maternity clothes. Invest in loungewear, dresses and leggings. I ruined a lot of t shirts but was ok with it on the basis I’dused them a lot and would rather spend money after baby for new tops I would wear for longer.
Ps maternity jeans will top being comfy near the end - I had no idea how big I would get!
Props to Hannah for putting on and taking off so many items of clothing being 20 weeks/5 months pregnant. And she posts video's very regularly so she has to film a lot too. We don't deserve Hannah. I hope you have a amazingly day,love you 💕
Sorry I was trying to edit this comment to say thank you for the ❤️, but I guess TH-cam glitches so now it's gone. But I still wanna say thanks
If you're struggling for maternity coats you can get extenders for one you already have. They have zips on either side and zip in to your existing. They can also be useful if you're planning on baby wearing!
I have one of these! So useful, love it now I'm pregnant in winter and was great for baby wearing with my son
Second time pregnant here: highly recommend maternity clothes! So much more comfy then oversized normal and believe me, you will need HUGE clothes at the end anyway. It's really worth the investment, if course even better is second hand. And think about breastfeeding friendly, in case you'll want that!
Thanks for some fun, light content Hannah! I love how inclusive you are with saying things like "pregnant folks" and "pregnant people". It's a subtle but lovely distinction ❤️
I didn't buy very many maternity clothes when I was pregnant and I regret it a little. Not only are they much more comfortable but they add to the experience of being pregnant. When I wore oversized normal clothes it just made me feel fat with weird dietary restrictions. The maternity clothes highlighted the bump and reminded me that I was growing a whole human.
I bought maternity wear that I could keep wearing after the pregnancy. Big, flowy dresses and shirts especially. It felt less wasteful that way and allowed me to buy a few nicer things that would have felt too expensive for something I would only wear for a year or so at maximum, since I knew I could keep wearing them.
Wow you have so much energy here! I was exhausted after trying on 4 maternity leggings in a shop last week at 26 weeks. Good to see you're feeling good enough to try on all those clothes!
I definitely needed a lie down after filming this 😅
I knew I wanted more than one kid so I went all in on the maternity clothes and started wearing it at like 13 weeks and I regret nothing. It is so much more comfortable than normal clothes and then i didn’t stretch out all my clothes. Maternity clothes are also cut for pregnancy and I felt like they are more faltering and I felt better in them.
The “see through” black dress would only need some maternity leggings under for winder wear ? Looked comfy still ❤️
I know nothing about maternity clothes, but this was still a well-spent 20 minutes. I just wanted to say how much I love seeing how happy you are/seem since being pregnant. I love that you've spoken about your struggles and the downsides too, but your excitement and happiness when talking about anything baby-related is just contagious, and after following your pregnancy journey online, it really does make me smile x
I'd get a couple (literally) tops specifically for giant bellies at the end. Also, maternity leggings are AMAZING and you'll wear them a ton pp, definitely worth getting a couple pairs :)
Something I’ve discovered in the last couple years to make my summery pants wintertime pants is to wear leggings underneath. Super simple but never thought of it before! Makes it cozy and warm and I’m able to wear my fun flowy pants year round. Fleece lined leggings are great for extra chilly days. You made me think of this tip when you were trying on your yellow pants :)
I was due early April, I had lots of tops that worked throughout. It was lockdown so two good pairs of (Nike for me) maternity tights were life. Wore them casually or with long tops / sweater dresses and cute shoes throughout. I was able to skip the maternity coat (in Canada, in winter) I had a loose rain / spring jacket that managed zip almost the whole pregnancy. And by February I was so hot all the time I didn’t need anything warmer. Also, I kept my summer weight clothes handy because cool was comfort as I grew.
If you invest in any maternity tops I suggest finding things that will be breastfeeding friendly if that’s something you think you’ll be doing. Easy access is key.
For sheer dresses and skirts, sometimes instead of a dark skirt under, I just wore opaque leggings. It’s maybe a bit more “scandalous “, but if like how it looks, who cares!
Love this. So I'm still living in maternity jeans and my daughter is 15 months. I breastfed so lost all my pregnancy weight immediately near enough but I had to stop at 8 days for various reasons and wow, no one warns you not to go cold turkey. I suddenly had no idea what to do with my body so I'm so grateful I bought myself a fair maternity wardrobe. I finally feel ready to get back to fitness so I'm quite looking forward to crack out the other 90% of my wardrobe after 2 years haha
Highly recommend ASOS maternity leggings! I’m still in them 7 months postpartum!, if you need more maternity clothes further into the pregnancy look on eBay, I got the majority of my maternity clothes from there ☺️
With my first I basically bought two pairs of jeans, maternity tights, a bodycon dress and a stretchy pencil skirt (still use both the dress and the skirt). Most tops still fit me because I like stretchy tops/knits and when they got too short I wore a long black vest top underneath. Some less fun items I had to buy were maternity bras (don't know why but I hated them) and support stockings for my bloated legs. My kid is born in late April so I had the same timeline as you and I borrowed a regular winter jacket from my mom (she's bigger than me). I am pregnant again and basically have the same plan as last time.
The sunflower dress (15:33) and the next dress (15:40) can be used with the maternity jeans as a tunic type top when you get bigger. I had two children and I got two pair of stretch knit pants and two short sleeve tops everything else was pregnancy clothes.
Maternity leggings have really been my go-to for most of my pregnancy ♥
Maternity tops that you can keep wearing afterwards are great
And you'll definitely need a pregnancy coat for winter, mine is saving my life right now (one more month to go!)
How are you doing being pregnant stoma-wise now? I just found out my 4th round of IVF worked and I also have an ileostomy so very interested in how you get on ahead of me! :) Also love the idea of trying to use your own/regular clothes instead of expensive maternity clothes when you can :) Kinda want maternity jeans now as they look so much comfier than normal!!
I wear my summer dresses during winter with long sleeve shirt under it and a pair of beige tights. I love patterned tights so I just put them over the beige ones :))
Today is my due date, so I'm the biggest in winter. I bought one pair of maternity jeans and some tights. Everything else I bought was dresses, both for winter and summer that were either stretchy or flowy. I was very nauseous most of my pregnancy so I felt like I couldnt wear anything with a waistband. I wish I didn't need to buy so much stuff, but I do think I will get a lot of wear out of it after pregnancy as well. And my comfort was very important to me.
Heavily pregnant in the summer and I lived in loose flowy dresses and body con maternity dresses. They were perfect!
I was inspired to clear out my wardrobe by your 33 challenge and it's mad how little colour I have in there! it's tough to find colourful plus-sized clothing for some reason. hopefully you'll have better luck when you hit third trimester and need some more room!
I bought 3 pairs of maternity jeans, 2 denim and 1 black, 2 black leggings, and 2 longer tank tops, one white and one black.
Also a sweatshirt that says mama. I didnt need it, but i wanted it !
Pro tip- idk how accessible old navy is, but their maternity leggings are the best of the 2 i got.
If you can't find a maternity coat there are coat extenders for maternity (there are in Canada at least) I got one for my sister in law when she was pregnant and she didn't need to buy a new coat and they can be reused if you want to carry baby in a carrier in the winter so you can zip baby in your coat with you a brand I like for those is "kokoala" if you want to check it out
Hi Hannah! I am 19 weeks, due mid May (very excited to follow your pregnancy!) And I definitely recommend maternity leggings! They are soooo comfy and might work with some of those shorter dresses.
I’m watching this while breastfeeding my 4 week old haha. I also didn’t want to spend money on maternity clothes - I ended up buying a winter coat, one pair of tights, and three dresses. I felt a lot better about the dresses because they’re also nursing dresses
I usually hate crop tops but I loved the few I own when I was pregnant. They worked super well with a high waisted skirt! Would keep the crop tops and just get a nice comfy skirt to go with them.
Crop tops and jumpers over dresses were my go to in pregnancy. I would suggest trying to get one stretchy maternity body con or just normal body con because they are so comfy and fit for so long :)
Please make a playlist with all your clothing videos. They're my favourite.
With the blue dress that you want to wear in winter - you could try wearing a long sleeved top underneath! It looks super cute a lot of the time but it does depend on the dress so it could look ridiculous, but maybe something to give a go :)
I am so excited and invested in this content . I'm also due end of April with our first. I am having trouble navigating my wardrobe we have a very hot climate I south africa but at the same time a can't wear dresses to work so I'm melting most days
If the black slip on the purple floral long sleeve dress is removable. You could pair that with the black polka dot dress in place of the mini
I had my baby in July. I got through the first and most of the second trimester with one pair of maternity leggings, one pair of maternity jeans, and one pair of maternity bike shorts. For my third trimester I bought four dresses, two maternity shirts, and a pair of maternity shorts. Being due in the summer was definitely convenient because I didn't have to worry about shoes or jackets/cardigans. By the time my feet swelled I was wearing sandals. I made it through winter while I was still close to my normal size.
the blue gingham dress would be so cute with a black turtleneck/poloneck underneath!
I'm currently 38 weeks pregnant, and I only purchased two maternity clothing items - a pair of leggings (good purchase) and a pair of maternity jeans (I just hate them, only worn them twice!). I did however have a few tops and several pairs of leggings donated to me and I have essentially LIVED in them, along with my Lucy & Yak dungarees and all my normal t-shirts/baggy jumpers! I wish I'd bought some tights though for sure.
Gave birth in May. During the winter I wore maternity leggings and maternity tights with long tunic style shirts and sweaters. Couldn't wear almost any maternity jeans because I had adhesions from previous surgeries that were really painful. In the warmer months until birth I lived in stretchy cotton A-line dresses ☺️
Secondhand maternity clothes...genius!
You can often size up in non maternity joggers or leggings, until your third trimester. Save the upsized items for postpartum. The same goes for empire waist or a-line tops. Non maternity cardigans or any layers that are worn open can usually transition well. Invest in a few maternity items that mix/match/layer, that also make you feel fabulous and beautiful.
I ended up having to get five maternity long sleeved tops because I couldn’t find any used, and few of my long sleeved tops were long enough (long sleeves are my go to in the winter. I often find sweaters a bit too warm at home, and short sleeves too cold). I looked through non maternity too, but they end up just gaping ridiculously bagged out at the bottom, which I don’t like (I am currently 8 months pregnant).
I also got a maternity winter coat, which unfortunately flaps out quite a bit at the bottom, but at least it was empire waisted. Very necessary in The midwestern US.
I often wear short dresses as shirts, so you could totally wear the short dresses as shirts as your bump grows.
I am pregnant now, only two weeks behind you! I'm 20 weeks now and coming up on the same problems you mentioned here! So many of my tops have side to side/outward space but they're too short to fit OVER bump once I get any bigger! haha Definitely jealous of your maternity jeans find, that is top of my list to acquire soon, same with maternity leggings that are meant to go over the bump!
Wear the short dresses as tunic tops over the maternity jeans
You could get a stretchy long vest top (like a simple bodycon dress) to go underneath your see through dress if it still feels nice.
The video barely started and I already LOVE it!! Also I'm currently 38 weeks pregnant and I had a work event last night and I struggled so hard to find something to wear in my closet 😅
Baby was born this March. I bought maternity jeans, leggings, and tank tops to go under cardigans. I did buy a couple Christmas sweaters because I couldn't do a year without them. And a couple tops that would work non maternity. I also bought a dress for maternity photos. But I did try to keep it simple since in the winter I mostly wear cardigans anyways
I love maternity leggings from new look n amazon. Also get jeggings from amazon. U could get biker short for under things. U can get trousers extenders for trousers. I’m physically disabled n wear maternity for the elastic waist. Xx
Love the pregnancy content 💛🤰
As to adding fabric to the trousers/jeans. Maybe there is a fellow sewing youtuber/friend/fan who could take a look at them for you and see what Christmas magic they could whip up! You would be surprised as to what type of fixing you can do with clothes.
I have UC like you. When I was in HS I was SO THIN because of it and I had to have my mom take in all my clothes because size wise, I was adult, but I was too thin to have it fit right.
The short dresses can be worn as long tops with your maternity jeans.
My first pregnancy was in a really hot place, so I had a pair of maternity shorts (and still a pair of maternity trousers for random colder weatehr trips), but the rest of my clothes fit me pretty amazingly because I really like oversized styles. Some did not fit the end so I left those out. I think I had 1 maternity top that I did wear and a couple of other items I bought in the first trimester all exited but I did npt end up wearing them because they were heavy draping polyester and they were well too hot. My second pregnacy was in the uk, bit I got away with the timing of it so that my third trimester was falling mostly onto spring, so I managed without buying a winter coat
I'm due my 2nd at the beginning of April :) i had my son last November, so i never put his maternity clothes away. I was pregnant with him in Portugal, so most of my maternity was loose dresses for the summer. It was warm until October. Then we didn't really go out with lockdown. But this time round I've needed a maternity winter coat (new look parka 50% reduced!) I bought some lovely dresses 2nd hand from ebay. I wore a beautiful Seraphine dress at Xmas, totally out of my price range new, but i got it for £8 :) i wanted some more tops to go with my maternity jeans. I went to hnm early summer in Portugal and all of the previous years winter mama collection was on clearance so so cheap. So when you're newly pregnant that's worth bearing in mind.
Love your videos ❤
The long gingham dress - you could wear a long sleeve T-shirt under that and it’d be winter appropriate , or a big cosy cardigan - and a solution for the too short dresses could be wearing them as a tunic type thing with some leggings?
I just gave birth in October and never bought anything maternity aside from one pair of jeans I never wore! I already carry my weight in my belly, so my tops are already good for the shape of a pregnant person. As I got bigger, things got tighter, but I was working from home so it really didn't matter. I did buy several pairs of leggings and bike shorts in 2 sizes up, which I wore pretty much around the clock! They've been great postpartum, too. The one thing I had to buy a lot of was actually underwear lol. If I were working in my regular setting I definitely would've needed to buy maternity pants.
I'm 28 weeks and I bought like 5 thrifted tops, just basic t shirt and tank tops that I can wear under cardigans and unzipped sweatshirts and I got two pairs of thrifted maternity jeans and two pairs of leggings. Between those items and my prepregnancy items that are stretchy and my big sweaters, I'm doing pretty good and I think I can make it through to the end without buying more! Probably spent $100 overall so definitely not a whole new wardrobe.
I haven't been keeping up with your videos but it's so cool to see your progress and how you're working on being as comfortable as possible in your changing body. I hope pregnancy is a good experience and everything works out well. Love from Austria and happy holidays
Best maternity leggings I've found are the ones from lidl and they normally have a baby/maternity event in January.
I use the low maternity jeans for my chronic pain, I love them soo much! They're so comfy 10/10 haha
I had a lot of dresses that were stretchy and worked
I bought one pair of jeans, one pair of shorts, and two maternity specific dresses and tops so 6 total maternity items. I was heaviest in July and august.
Hey just wanted to let you know that you can buy bump bands, (I think that is what they are called) they are basically a very big stretchy bit of fabric which is tighter at the bottom than the top and holds up jeans/ trousers that you own pre pregnancy to last much longer. They don't last all the way through tho. I found that the zips would be annoying once worn undone for a long time. I did however manage to make my work trousers last through to my maternity with them which was a huge help!
Maybe for the more summery trousers, you could wear tights under them just for a bit more warmth. I do that sometimes (can’t get away with it when it is really cold) when I still want to wear fun flowy trousers that make me happy during the darker gloomy days😊
I'm just a week or two ahead of you but in Australia- so dealing with the summer heat! I got myself a little pregnancy summer capsule wardrobe- 2 wrap dresses (can wear after bump and great for breastfeeding), 2 linen pants, 1 smart but stretchy elastic pants, 1 long sleeve top and 2 singlets (larger to accommodate the growing boobs, but I can layer under open linen shirts I already have). It's actually taken a lot of the stress of dressing away as they're all in neutrals and I can easily jazz up with accessories. I'm not sure if I'll store away for a potential second or if I'll get them altered. Oh, and none of the items are maternity, I just bought 3-4 sizes bigger than I would have pre-pregnancy :)
Maternity clothes terrify me for some reason but I really liked the video. Felt like I was chatting with a friend while she sorted her clothes. Thanks for the vid to get me through winter break 🧡
there is this thing that's basically a piece of fabric you can zip into your normal jackets to make them maternity jackets
I tried one but the zip didn't match my coat!
Omg, the dungaries are so Donna style from mamma mia!! love the video!
To get the crop tops in there you need a long black maxi dress that you can layer that rainbow cropped sweater or whatever over the top
Your hair looks lush Hannah!!
I had to get maternity clothes, my normal clothes just didn't fit right for the most part after 15ish weeks. and my body grew very differently with my 2 pregnancies. the pants I wore when I went into labor with my son didn't fit over my hips at 6 months with my daughter! it was crazy! I did luck out and have October and August babies, so the seasons were generally the same. it's nice to invest in some cute and comfy maternity stuff. I definitely wore a lot of it for awhile post-partum as well.
You could wear a white knit turtleneck or similar under the blue checked dress! That would be so cute
I'm due in february and I didn't get a maternity coat because I just felt it wasn't worth the money, obviously none of my coats have been fastening. I have got by so far with the help of scarves adding extra warmth though my coats are undone. Definitely recommend leggings at 33 weeks my maternity Jeans are now getting too tight on the bump but my maternity leggings are still very comfortable and have lots of growing room left. I did buy some things second hand and for those things I bought new (tops and dresses) I bought items that i would be able to breast feed in to make the purchases more worthwhile.
That second hand maternity shop sounds great! What a good find!
I had a non-maternity coat for winter that had visible buttons over the boob area and then a few more invisible buttons below that point. I managed to wear that for the entire winter I was pregnant, the overlap was big enough for me to not get cold. My due date was june 14th the first time and the second time it was may 26th (?), so I wasn't at my biggest during winter.
I bought about 3 non-maternity dresses for the winter which were all bodycon but very stretchy. For spring/summer I did buy three maternity dresses to fit the bigger bump. I loved wearing those post-partum as well, because they didn't put any pressure on the sore spots and you keep your bump for a little while anyway. I did invest in proper maternity leggings the second time around, what a relief! I mostly wore maternity tops that were suitable for breast feeding, boy did I feel smart about that and then I ended up unable to breast feed both times, oh well.
I absolutely hated dungarees, so that was a waist of money. I also ended up waisting money on maternity jeans, because I didn't expect my hip size to get way bigger. When I did find the right size I lived in them though.
Oh cardigans! Loved those as well! Perfect for baby wearing, breast feeding, you name it. Also loved to style them with a belt above the belly while I was still pregnant.
Honestly, I'd just bite the bullet and buy maternity wear especially if you're planning to have more than one child, i'd say they're worth the investment. You can buy them second hand if you want; i got a few bits off my sister who was pregnant a few years ago. I'm 26 weeks and i feel like my bump has exploded overnight. all of a sudden not even my husbands hoodies that i was wearing fit. i feel like a planet and its nice that they're tailored in a way that doesn't either leave my belly hanging out or make me feel like I'm wearing a tent. Get a timeless capsule wardrobe that layers, then no matter what time of year it is next time you can wear them and they wont be 'out of fashion'. I've gone for mostly black/grey/stripe and after baby is here they'll be packed up in a box for next time; that's if they're not suitable for breastfeeding in which most of the stuff I bought is also.
Hannah you are just glowing. You look so beautiful.
One of my roommates now wears a pair of dungarees that his mom wore when she was pregnant with him in the 90s! They look great on him!
I recommend checking out Toronto TH-camr withwendy for some pregnancy/nursing clothes inspo and sewing/DIY tips! She's a sewing wizard and recently had a baby.
I would wear your fav short dresses as a shirt with your jeans! :)
I bought a few maternity items but found that I needed to buy larger clothes after pregnancy and packed away my size 12-14s because even now 18 months post birth they don't fit me. I have lost most of the weight but my hips and boobs are perminantly larger, so I would recommend preparing with baggier and slightly larger wardrobe for the next year or so just incase. Like they say though everyone is different. Be comfotrable and confident in what you wear is the main point isn't it. =) I also wanted to express how happy I am for you and Dad starting a family, it's awesome to see a ttc success story. I really understood the rollercoaster leading up to it. Stay safe and happy.
I know this is a month old so I have no idea if this is helpful, but I bought an insert for my regular winter coat because at the time I worked at a ski resort and there really aren't any maternity options you can actually wear outside for extended periods. I believe it was like make my belly fit, had a very silly name. The nice thing is I now can turn the insert upside down and wear it around my kiddo in the carrier! I wore a combo of regular leggings in a size up and actual maternity leggings and still wear both. The maternity leggings come up to my bra, but they still stay up and the regular leggings one size up are a little loose but fine for lounging around the house.
I will say I didn't really have the same experience it seems others had. I don't typically dress in particularly "girly" styles, so I did NOT like many of the maternity-specific items. I bought neutral colored t shirts and long sleeves without ruching (because apparently I hate ruching!) that would stretch over my bump, maternity jeans or leggings, and wore my usual cardigans or sweatshirts or flannels with those. I felt really intensely gendered in maternity items I guess? Like I'm not usually a frilly shirts or dresses person so I didn't vibe with those things. Anyway, you do you! Wear what you're comfortable in, whether it's meant to be for pregnant bellies or not!
I was always biggest in the summer (2 august babies, brutal in the heat!!) and I got myself a couple of maternity bathing suits/bikinis. I also lived in maxi skirts and dresses! A cute crop top and a maxi skirt * chefs kiss * so cute, so comfy.
with skirts that have an elastic waistband a seamstress could alter by inserting a longer elastic waistband :) (depending on how much it can be stretched)
and then this could be altered again after having the baby
I had to buy bras first. I couldn't tolerate anything hugging my ribs. Pants were next. I had a handful of dresses and shirts that took me all the way through and my mom bought me a few things. (She was excited lol)
For the winter coat, you might be able to find an extender and not have to buy an entire new coat. They have zippers on each side so you can just zip your coat unto them
I had my baby in January and I did not want to buy a new coat so I wore one of my husband's winter jackets until I gave birth. Like you, I had a pair of maternity jeans and another pair of pants and I bought 3 or 4 maternity tops for when I could no longer fit in any of my oversized clothes.
Second hand maternity clothes are the best! I didn't really want to buy from like H&M or something like that, and some of the brands are super expensive, so I'm really glad I got some high-quality for a lot cheaper. I was pregnant during the winter of 2019, and where I live it was infamously warm (it's usually minus Celsius degrees). So I just borrowed my spouse's not-too-thick coat he got from work 😅
i have those same lucy and yak trousers and wear them in the winter with tights underneath, perfect bit of sun in those darker months! x
I had to buy clothes for both pregnancies. My first was a june baby 2nd was a November baby. With my first I had preeclampsia and gained 45-50lbs (a lot was water weight / swelling). All of my clothes were too small with my first. With my second I had to get maternity jeans but I made due with most of my tops. I only gained 25lbs with my second no pregnancy complications. I lived in leggings and dresses with my 2nd
hannah i notice your videos are always very quiet, especially your voice. so when i turn up the volume, the sound effects are always too loud (as well as everything else on my computer) and it would be a much better viewing experience if the volume was equal / your voice a little louder. but anyways i always love seeing fashion videos ! happy holidays and happy new year !
Black or brown maternity elggings will also look great with the big bottundown tops!
My sister gave birth very recently and she didn't need maternity clothes, just rocked tights, crop tops and yoga pants. We are in Chile though and my niece was a summer baby so I reckon she would have needed new clothes for a last trimester during winter.
Instead of getting a complete coat, you could check for options to zip into your normal jackets. I got one that now serves us as a cover for wearing the baby and it can zip into mine and my partners jacket!
Could some of the short dresses eventually be worn as tunics?
Definitley maternity leggings! Hopping onto the bandwagon of the other commenters of investing in good maternity clothes that will also be useful for nursing etc. I immediately thought of the (maternity) coats in which you can zip in an extra piece, some of these come in a 3-in-1 or even "6-in-1" version which will be useful when you carry the child later on. Invest in some good pieces you like a few of them can easily be worn outside of pregnancy :) best of luck
HAAAANNNNAAAHH I NEED TO KNOW WHERE THAT BLUE DRESS THAT YOU HAD LOANED CAME FROM!!!! PLEASE!! I NEED IT 😭
I had an April baby (2021), I thought I was going to have to buy maternity stuff and sorted through my wardrobe and separated all the oversized items I had. I ended up not buying anything (just one pair of nude maternity tights that I only used once at the end) and kept using my usual size UK 6-8 until labour. I ended up not using my oversized stuff either. I went to the maternity ward in labour wearing normal (size 8) leggings, a non-maternity vest top and a longline blazer haha. Oh and a maternity nappy since my water had already broken lol.