Plus Size Maternity Clothes!!!
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Topic: Plus Size Maternity Clothes!!!
Posted By: bass.baby
Subject: Plus Size Maternity Clothes!!!
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 8:57pm
Where do I find some decent plus size maternity clothes!!! Urggh I have tried and I'm sort of wanting the boob tube style dress that will be cool for the warmer weather...any ideas??? ------------- http://women.evenhealth.com"> 
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Posted By: Leelee
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 8:58pm
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I havent been able to find any but I find Farmers Wild Child range really good, and with the style clothes that are out at the mo the tops are quite floaty which is good. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 9:13pm
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I haven't looked for a while & not sure where you have tried, warehouse have some, K Mart have a range of maternity but also a good range (last time I was in there) of plus size clothes ------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 9:13pm
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Not sure how big you mean by plus size but the new warehouse range goes up to size 20 and their sizes are pretty roomy as well. You need to go to one of their bigger stores though as they aren't at every warehouse. Also Kmart have a range but i'm not sure how big they go. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 9:22pm
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As cuppatea says it depends on what you mean by plus size. Unfortunately I'm bigger than a 20 so don't even consider a 20 to be a larger size lol.
I went to the warehouse last week and got a pair of shorts and 3 tops. The tops were on special at $10 each down from between 25-30. They were up to sizes 24-26 and swimming on me right now, so plenty of room for summer! They weren't maternity either, just large sizes. I have not seen any maternity clothes in stores that cater for larger women. Note, I have not seen them so not saying they don't exist. I also have a friend who makes breastfeeding tops and being a bigger women herself accomodates for larger women with these tops. I'm definatly going to get some off her because again I've only seen these up to a size 20, and doesn't account for big boobs hehe ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 9:58pm
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have you guys tried trademe? There seems to be a good sized range of larger sizes listed. I still get confused how people can be 40 weeks pregnant and still a size 6 even with a stretchy waist band LOL! (just kidding to all the smaller ladies out there). ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 10:05pm
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K-mart does maternity in larger sizes up to a 24, and have you tried the Maya Maternity range they seemed to be larger. Going up to XXL, I'm a size 18 and I fitted a L. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: Leelee
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 10:13pm
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Nefertiti - if your friend sells the breastfeeding tops I would be interested in some, Ive looked everywhere for plus size BF singlets but with no luck ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 24 September 2008 at 9:36am
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I'll get hold of her Leelee and ask if its ok if I pass on her details to you :) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nictoddie
Date Posted: 24 September 2008 at 3:35pm
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Kmart mat gear doesn't go up to a 24 ????? Unless they have recently got a new range in???
I Got some on tm you got to be quick, and also got some really neat 3/4 sort of thicker tshirt material pants they wll be great for summer and for afterwards so glad bubs will be here before it get s too hot, last week at warehouse 2 for 35 really comfy, I am a 22-24 depending on Brand and I second that wild child range I have brought quite a few tops that I am wearing.  ------------- 
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Posted By: RubyG
Date Posted: 24 September 2008 at 3:44pm
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Try www.ezibuy.co.nz they have a plus size range called Sara - i have been buying bits and pieces that will be good for when my tum is bigger.
They have lots of floaty tops and dresses at the moment and elastic top pants etc 
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Posted By: Stogglebox
Date Posted: 24 September 2008 at 4:02pm
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I was at Dressmart (Onehunga) on the weekend and Pumpkin patch had quite a good selection of cheap(er) clothes in a range of sizes. ------------- Mother of Natsumi Sarah born on 23 January 2009 |
Posted By: Karey
Date Posted: 25 September 2008 at 11:25am
I see the Warehouse has just released a maternity range but it only goes up to size 20 which unfortunately rules me out!! 
As we are on a budget and I don't want to spend heaps on clothes just for the next 4 months I went and got singlets from the warehouse 2-3 sizes above my current size and wear them under my pre-pg shirts (the button up ones). As for pants etc, I got pants from the warehouse (Kate Madison) which still allow me some room to grow after which I will probably have to start wearing my skirts from Farmers which have an elastic waistband. I'm kinda lucky in that I really only need 2 changes of "good clothes" as I live and work on a farm so it's trackys all the way for me!! And when it gets to the point where they have to sit lower its ok as my singlets are quite long so can go over my bump. My only other suggestions are to look at www.preciousvessels.co.nz & if you live in Auckland try The Carpenters Daughter (I think that's what it's called). Good luck
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Posted By: bass.baby
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 5:33pm
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Thanks for all the great advice! Does any1 know of any good dress makers? With summer just around the corner, I'm wanting a boob tube style dress - the top part elastic and then just floaty underneath to accomodate my baby bump during the hot weather as I'm not one for heat...
Thanks so much though and I would probably be looking for 20+ as this time round, I dont' like anything constricting my tummy...  ------------- http://women.evenhealth.com">
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Posted By: Leelee
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 7:54pm
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They have some nice dresses in the warehouse, they arent strapless but have really thin straps and they are nice and loose and floaty arount the tummy with plenty of room for your bump to grow ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: bass.baby
Date Posted: 14 October 2008 at 11:44am
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Thanks for all the wonderful tips!!! My aunty went to brisbane not long ago and I asked her to get me some dresses and tops over there, the ones that are floaty round my tummy! Fabulos investment as they're pretty and at a really nice price!! ------------- http://women.evenhealth.com">
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 14 October 2008 at 1:12pm
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Postie Plus have a new range called Isabelle, some really stylish tops etc that would be great for Maternity tops... seemed ok price wise. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: Mama-Me
Date Posted: 14 May 2010 at 8:19am
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http://www.scamps.co.nz/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_14 - Scamps Boutique now has maternity clothes that go up to size 18 (extra large) ------------- http://www.thebabyview.com/" rel="nofollow - The Baby View for mums who love to shop |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 14 May 2010 at 4:23pm
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I am a size 24 normally but have to be in size 26 now :P The warehouse has some EXCELLENT tops at the moment (maternity ones) up to a 4XL depending on which store you're at - they have some pretty dressy tops too which i'm going to get one of tomorrow so I dont look terrible going out for dinner with the husband :P Also, if you go BEFORE tues, the Kate Madison range is 50% off - heaps of long roomy tops for ultra cheap, and the leggings are brilliant too. Actually i'm sitting here in size 3XL maternity leggings from there and my god they're comfortable.
I totally endorse it! Wild Child at farmers is good too, but I find it all a little bit trampy this season - and over priced! I'm sick to death of not being able to get decent plus sized maternity clothing - not that I have to worry about it for much longer of course :P But still. I need to get the sewing machine out and make up some stuff. Hundreds of dollars for pants and tops is stupid. It really is. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 14 May 2010 at 4:51pm
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womb in bloom does plus size breastfeeding tops and preggy tops.... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 14 May 2010 at 7:44pm
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If your looking for the boob tube style dresses, (I'm having a brain fart and know they have a name but can't think of it right now) then I saw at Spotlight over last summer that they actually had the material there, so elasticated at the top and then just a straight drop like the dresses, so would imagine they would probably have it again this year. Might be worth looking at. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 15 May 2010 at 8:35pm
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Affordable plus size bras would be brilliant - you'd make a mint. The HotMilk ones are really fabulous, but oh so expensive!
I mean, theres lots of plus size stuff out there thats lovely, but its the cost. Of course because it has the 'maternity' label, its gonna cost 10 times more than normal clothing isnt it. Feeding singlets, supportive pants etc would do really well in my opinion. Its easy to get a big floaty top, but one gets very over having to wear leggings all the time because nothing else fits! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 15 May 2010 at 9:06pm
http://www.wombinbloom.co.nz/ - http://www.wombinbloom.co.nz/ I know Bizzy mentioned them - but thought I would post the link. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 16 May 2010 at 8:41pm
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my interpretation of plus size is 18-30 (XL to 4XL), but a true plus size is 22 plus.
i myself are an 18 in some brands and yet people struggle to beleive me that im 95kg |
Posted By: MrsJMcD
Date Posted: 16 May 2010 at 9:08pm
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mamamore this sounds great - bring it on!
I was a size 22 pre pregnancy and I'm struggling to find good clothes for work (corporate gear) - pants in particular. tops aren't as bad because the floaty styles that are out at the moment are working well for me. I've also struggled to find maternity track pants or yoga pants...I have a pair of leggings from the arehouse but they're not quite what I'm after. I'd also be keen for a plain black dress - v-neck, wrap style...the kind of thing you could wear wraps or long jackets with.. I've seen some great maternity dresses like this, but not in plus size. I agree plus size is 18-30. |
Posted By: Lillybetts
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 12:10am
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Hey guys! This is really helpfull as this is my first baby and I'm not that far along. I've already started looking at materinity wear online but havn't tried anything on. Will need to soon as I'm starting to show. I'm a size 20 ontop but a 18-20 (dependant on brand) on bottem. Where is the best place to buy cheapish plus size materinity clothes? I read the posts before but they are from last year or more. So I wondered if they're still valid?
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 7:53am
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lillybets those posts are all from this month of this year! very valid... but try warehouse and k mart and even the pumpkin patch outlet stores ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 8:07am
Bizzy, the first page of posts is from 2008 ( I think as can't be bothered checking) so def not this year. 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 8:15am
haha peanut - i only looked at this page! funny! or silly me...  ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 9:08am
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Kmart has plenty of maternity gear (depends on how quickly they restock though, my local one is good, but the one in Manukau is terrible!) and I found a great light tracksuit that I still wear now, doesnt look like maternity clothing, but fit really well... at the time I was an 18-20.
Try PP outlets, or online esale rather than instore, they currently have all their summery stuff marked WAY down, and their jeans are really good too, my pair have been worn by myself through the majority of my pregnancy (adjustable waistband and an XL swam on me even at fullterm!) as well as by a close friend, and they still have plenty of wear left in them! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: MamaMore
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 9:14am
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 9:22am
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mamamore they go to XL and depending on the cut and style of it they can be pretty generous. i am definitley in the larger than large camp and i wore a top of theirs all through my last pregnancy and still wear it now. also the same with JK - some of their stuff is the same and if you check out the outlet stores can get a bargain. the one in manukau had a box one day for $1 for anything init and i scored heaps of tops for friends and an adjustable waist skirt for me. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 10:01am
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I had XL jeans from PP (bought for $25 at the local outlet store) and I normally wear XL clothes in average brands, so figured XL might fit... I had it on the tightest setting on the waisband and it still had to be hiked back up every 5 mins! Got some nice tops for about $10 each when they had a massive temp outlet out at Botany... I still wear them too cos they dont have the maternity clothes 'look', they fit really well too... again, they have been lent to a friend and still have plenty of wear left in them! A lot of people sell their stuff on trademe, so its worth looking there first, but you can always take a trip to your nearest PP store to try stuff on and see how it fits, so you know what size to get if you go via TM
Bizzy, nice score on the $1 stuff! I heard about that a while back, but I dont think I was even preg at the time so I figured no point... wish I had though! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 17 May 2010 at 5:10pm
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I'm normally an 18-20 and XL was an easy fit, and even at full term, there was still plenty of room in the waistband (i.e I never took it back from tightest possible setting) for a size 14-16 your better off going with a size L ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: Bobchannz
Date Posted: 19 May 2010 at 1:17pm
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Hi everyone,
Try Long Island - they have sizes up to 30. I bought some leggings and a long merino tunic top from there - they would be suitable for work. They have catalogues and shops around the country. maternitywear.com.au is wear I got some nice maternity/ breastfeeding clothes from. It is an Aussie site, but if you know someone going over there who can bring it back then it is quite reasonable. They have those belly band things as well as the little extenders for your jeans - I am 27 weeks pregnant and still wearing my jeans with the help of these things! You can buy giant underwear from the Warehouse!!! (Suitable for very pregnant tummies) They have some 2XL sized that equate to about a 26. You can buy thunderpants from plus sized fashion stores that come in larger sizes Triumph sells maternity bras and their triumph range goes up 22 G/ 24 F. The fit is very generous, so I would try these ones out if you are usually a size 24-28. You can buy bra extenders as well to help make them work. not all shops sell the full range - I know that Farmers doesn't. I got some from Kirkcaldie and Stains, including a cute pink one in a slightly different range. I find tunic tops very useful for maternity wear - you can wear your normal T-Shirts underneath because even if they ride up the tunic hides them. Farmers has some nice knit tunics at the moment - they are quite generous. Good luck!! ------------- www.makedomum.blogspot.co.nz |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 19 May 2010 at 1:52pm
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i'm normally bigger than a 20 in the top and i didnt have any problems with some of the PP stuff. It depends on the style and fabric though. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Mattsmum
Date Posted: 02 June 2010 at 10:00pm
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I just found some Kate Madison jeans at the warehouse with an expanding waist ( that elastic with the button holes in it) The were quite reasonably priced too. I will have to take the legs in but they don't look too bad.
Is Womb in Bloom going to get any winter clothes? I'm in Dunedin, those tops look great but a little too cold for me right now. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: shadowfeet
Date Posted: 03 June 2010 at 4:40pm
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I am a 20-22 normally, but I was fitting the PP size L fine for tops so don't discount yourself from there just because you don't think you could fit it. I didn't fit the pants though and found them uncomfy ------------- 
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Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 04 June 2010 at 1:35pm
| Dunedin warehouse/s have a decent range of Kate Madison they go up to a 26/28 i think? and are quite nice aswell. i got a knit dress from their range coz i didnt like their maternity range because everything was black! (or maternity hot pants available for winter...?) although in saying that i bought a black and grey knit dress lol. but their stuff is quite flattering. |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 04 June 2010 at 8:28pm
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I got some cheap pants and jeans from the Warehouse, and had my MIL cut off the top and add a maternity band. Plus, I ended up at the warehouse when they had 50% off Kate Maddison, so it ended up freakishly cheap!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: acciaccatura
Date Posted: 06 June 2010 at 9:36pm
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Hi Jade,
I was thinking of trying something similar. What did she use for the maternity band? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 06 June 2010 at 10:11pm
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I haven't got them yet, but she was talking about using lycra. There's lots of tutorials online that suggest using stretchy t-shirt material
http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/08/diy-maternity-jeans/ - http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/08/diy-maternity-jeans/ ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: acciaccatura
Date Posted: 07 June 2010 at 10:00pm
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I have just found this rather http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2010/03/maternity-sewing-tutorial-roundup.html - neat blog ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: J&Ls mum
Date Posted: 21 July 2010 at 8:50pm
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Awesome, can't wait! ------------- J - born 26th April 2008 and L - born 3rd Sept 2010 http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: kiwikt
Date Posted: 02 May 2011 at 1:07pm
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Hi ladies...just bumping this to see if anyone out there has any suggestions regarding plus size maternity clothing.
I am especially struggling with bottoms - K-mart, warehouse, farmers etc - all their plus sized tops are great for pregnancy, but the pants are no good. Mamamore is the only NZ website that has plus size jeans - and I dont like their design. I have looked at the aussie site mentioned on this topic - but with the current exchange rate and delivery a pair of jeans is over $180NZ. I am considering ordering from the states - I have heard JC penny is good, and with the exchange rate it is probably cheaper than Australia. The only problem with that is the cost of returns if I buy the wrong thing. HELP. I am desperate need of Maternity Jeans and running out of options. ------------- Due 14/10/11 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 02 May 2011 at 5:02pm
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Have a look on http://www.asos.com - www.asos.com they might have something and its free shipping!
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Posted By: MrsJMcD
Date Posted: 02 May 2011 at 8:03pm
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not sure what size you're looking for, but I was a 20/22 pre pregnancy and struggled with bottoms too...I lived in warehouse stretchy tops but the warehouse jeans I had were uncomfortable and didn't fit properly.
Someone on OB suggested I try pumpkin patch jeans as they were generously sized, and I'm glad I did - I found a great pair and lived in them. I also had a pair of egg maternity stretchy topped pants for work - more expensive, but super super comfy. |