It’s still early days in my pregnancy (I am little over 19 weeks along), and am only slightly showing, but I am already looking into what clothes I can wear (or buy to wear) for when I get bigger. There really are very minimal Plus Size Maternity options out there — and most of them are bleh. Like most pregnant women (no matter the size) you want to be able to buy “normal” clothes as much as possible instead of actual “maternity” clothes. Here is my current guide to Plus Size Maternity.
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MY MATERNITY “UNIFORM”
In reality, thus far, my maternity “uniform” hasn’t varied greatly from my regular comfy/every day “uniform.” We will see if this will last the farther along I get — maybe just get the same thing in bigger sizes?
1. Yoga Pants (Plus Size / ‘Reg’ Size to XXL / PS Maternity): I generally wear these with the waistband unfolded to make them high waist. They are comfortable and help smooth out the belly area.
2. Over-sized Tank Tops (Plus Size / ‘Reg’ Size to XXL / Maternity to XXL): Before being pregnant, I wore more fitted tank tops. Now, I have been buying over-sized or “boyfriend” fit ones to leave room for my belly to grow.
3. Knit Maxi Dresses (Stripe Basic – Plus Size): I’ve already stocked up a bunch of knit maxi dresses, with a fuller skirt, and in a slightly larger size to leave room for growth. I own this exact dress in black/white and red/white stripe.
4. Over-sized V-Neck T-Shirts (Plus Size / ‘Reg’ Size to XXL / Maternity to XXL): Another basic that I have always gravitated towards and have invested in a larger size for pregnancy. I’m thinking I may eventually have to invest in some maternity versions or larger plus size versions.
THE MATERNITY MAXI
Who doesn’t love a maxi when they’re pregnant (be it plus size or non). Here are a few great options I have found recently that would work good with being plus size and pregnant (some are regular plus size and others maternity plus size).
1. Red Stripe Maxi Maternity Dress – Plus (JC Penney)
2. Plus Size Black Maxi Dress (Target)
3. Damask Plus Size Maternity Maxi Dress (Pink Blush)
4. Mixed Print Maxi Dress Plus Size (Forever 21+)
5. Plus Size Black Stripe Maternity Dress (Destination Maternity)
6. Turquoise Short Sleeve Maternity Maxi Dress – Plus (JC Penney)
ONLINE PLUS SIZE MATERNITY
- Old Navy Maternity: Old Navy doesn’t offer plus size maternity, but their online offerings go up to XXL and Old Navy has always been known to run on the large size.
- Target/Liz Lange Maternity: This line also does not come in plus size, but it does go to size 18 and XXL. These sizes seem to run larger than most of Target’s clothing lines. I already have purchased a pair of maternity jeans in store in a size 18, and they fit perfect and are very comfortable. The ‘Liz Lange’ line is also available in store.
- Asos Maternity: Again, another one that does not offer plus size maternity, but they do go up to size 16 (US).
- Pink Blush Plus Size Maternity: This is the first web site that has a “plus size maternity” section where the items are actualy really cute! If I end up buying more than basics in maternity, I definitely will try them! Size XL-3X.
- JC Penny Plus Size Maternity: They have a nice selection of plus size maternity ranging from causal to professional wear. Sizes come in 1X-3X.
- Destination Motherhood: (Also same site as ‘Motherhood Maternity‘) This site has a decent amount of offerings and a pretty extensive amount of different types of offerings. A good amount of options when it comes to maternity jeans, pants, and shorts. Sizes come in 1X-3X.
- Kohls Plus Maternity: Kohls has a small selection of basics. Sizes come in 1X-3X.
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Check out more in the series of posts, titled ‘Plus Size + Pregnant’ !
