https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:20:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-winter-jacket#post-2902733 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:57:45 +0000 SweetCaroline 2902733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skiierchck99: I also have an Old Navy one, I had a Feb baby last time and have a May baby this time. It hardly sustained any wear last time and I wore it every day. It's black with a fur trimmed hood...not my style buy did the job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-winter-jacket#post-2902727 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:35:58 +0000 catgirl 2902727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an old navy one. It was the warmest coat but it got me through a New England winter. I found it at a consignment store so it was $10. My advice would be to look for a used one if you can - the kid consignment stores near me carry maternity clothes and they have a ton of coats right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-winter-jacket#post-2902726 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:12:35 +0000 Jess1483 2902726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one from Motherhood Maternity that had a zip-in insert. Now it’s just a regular coat! It’s very warm (I was teaching preschool in Montana, so was out in all sorts of weather). You can flip the insert for baby wearing after babe arrives, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-winter-jacket#post-2902719 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:42:09 +0000 skiierchck99 2902719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have recommendations on a warm winter coat? I’m due in May and live outside Boston so jacket time spans most of pregnancy (easily wearing winter jackets into April) so I want a maternity jacket, not just a sized up jacket. I did the GAP one last time and it was ok but it ripped right at the end of the season. Before I order it again, seeing if there are other great ideas/suggestions out there! TIA :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902394 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:01:02 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2902394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, ok so I actually have a Wal-Mart maternity puffy coat from my first pregnancy that I can definitely layer under. I was afraid I'd freeze my booty off, but you ladies are helping to convince me I'll be ok lol thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902315 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:55:38 +0000 Phillybaby2013 2902315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the NE so it's already cold here and I need a coat but I'm also cheap. I just picked up a puffer coat in a larger size from walmart for $25 to get me through. It isn't super heavy but I plan on layering with it. They had previously sold a maternity puffy coat for $20 but it got ripped during my last pregnancy and I had to toss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902268 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:09:18 +0000 graceandjoy 2902268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rather than getting an expensive coat, dress in layers! Get thermal shirts/leggings and keep layering and then you can still get your cheap Walmart coat in a larger size to accommodate the bump! I love Uniqlo's Heattech! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shopping-winter-coat-suggestions#post-2902257 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:28:51 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2902257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need help bees. We are going on a 7-10 day camping trip in December and I need a coat. I live in the desert so I normally buy something cheap from Wal-Mart and call it good, but, we're going up north and its going to be cold.</p> <p>Accuweather shows its historically in the 40s for the highs and in the teens for the lows. I realize that may not be that bad to some of you, but I get cold at 70 degrees lol</p> <p>Also, I'll be 21/22 weeks pregnant. I'm thinking of buying a regular coat in a larger size, but I haven't decided yet. </p> <p>So, sorry for the novel, but is there anything specific you'd suggest I look for while shopping? I don't want to freeze, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg either.</p> <p>Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886449 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:48:24 +0000 jennlin821 2886449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: for stitch fix I was very specific with my descriptions, preferences, and sizes ( I think even sent them measurements) they sent 4 dresses, none of which I would have looked twice at in a store. I ended up keeping 3 of them, and because I worked in a formal office, I wore them to work for the rest of my pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886442 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:33:42 +0000 karenbme 2886442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nwm: I have been really curious about Seraphine, they’ve been serving me instagram ads like crazy,m. Good to know it’s quality. I’m definitely going to order a red dress they’ve been selling super hard to me, and probably some pants. 😃</p> <p>@jennlin821: I didn’t even realize stitch fix did maternity, will have to check it out.</p> <p>@cake2017: I always forget about amazon... Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886440 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:26:25 +0000 MaryM 2886440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got all of mine from the Gap. The demi band was great for early pregnancy and post partum. I wore them to work when I first went back too. </p> <p>I would only buy them on sale though! The list price is way too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886439 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:23:50 +0000 MsHangry 2886439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my first pregnancy I got some elastic top work pants from Kohl’s. I am doing it again this time. I don’t know if it will take me all the way to the end this time. They were in the regular clothes section, not maternity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886435 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:07:20 +0000 jennlin821 2886435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got mine from JCPenny online a few years ago. Motherhood Maternity/Pea in a Pod had some good things too! </p> <p>Also, I used Stitch fix when I was preggo for a wedding I went to when I was 7mo along. They sent some great things that I didn't see online. Highly recommend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886433 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:06:38 +0000 cake2017 2886433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: I ordered work dress pants on Amazon and Pea in a Pod. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886432 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:06:21 +0000 nwm 2886432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>not sure what your budget is, but i was given a pair of work pants from seraphine that are super nice. pea in the pod also carries a brand called isabella oliver that i have used for my more formal work stuff (though mostly dresses/tops). </p> <p>sorry i missed this Q on the due date board! i also have a great pair that i have worn daily through two pregnancies that i got from the maternity stitch fix box. i just keep forgetting to get them out of storage and check the brand! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886428 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:55:46 +0000 karenbme 2886428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: It’s not a cost thing (I actually live in the US, Montreal is just the closest city) but at least with what Kohl’s stocks here the quality tends to be hit or miss. Might be better online, but hard to tell, and I’m not good at returning things I buy online, which I know is on me. </p> <p>@KT326: @caitcat: Thanks for the pea in the pod tip, I’ll check it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886414 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 06:57:07 +0000 caitcat 2886414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also had good luck with A Pea in the Pod for pants for work. They fit the best for the longest for me, which was helpful since they were more expensive. </p> <p>I had a couple pairs from Gap too that worked well at first, but they didn't fit as comfortably into the third trimester for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886411 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:02:04 +0000 meadow 2886411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: is kohls exorbitantly expensive online in Canada? I know some stores are. I shopped entirely online for maternity clothes from kohls.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886399 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 20:58:02 +0000 KT326 2886399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: I got my slacks from a pea in the pod. Expensive but great quality and they’ve lasted for years! Full disclosure, my son is 2 and I still wear them.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886397 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 20:52:57 +0000 karenbme 2886397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: Thanks, I tried the Kohl’s here and they had one rack of jeans and tops. Maybe I need to go up to Montreal... 😕 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886384 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 19:12:27 +0000 meadow 2886384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try kohls....I had good luck there with staples of black, grey, brown pants a couple years ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-work-pants-2#post-2886371 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 15:54:20 +0000 karenbme 2886371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, I’m currently 14 weeks and need to start wearing maternity pants, but need to be able to dress up for work. I’ve outgrown even my loosest suit pants. I have dresses that are work appropriate and still fit, but in general prefer pants. I live in a relatively small town with few options for maternity wear, so I’m looking for recs for gray or black belly friendly suit pants that I can buy online. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-shorts-recommendations#post-2886170 Fri, 31 May 2019 12:54:17 +0000 Littlebit7 2886170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Liz lange for target. I think that was the brand. But they were better than all of my regular non maternity shorts!! So flattering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-shorts-recommendations#post-2886167 Fri, 31 May 2019 12:12:57 +0000 bees_knees 2886167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just went to Target.com to order 2 pairs of shorts, and ended up getting 2 pairs of shorts plus 6,000 kids clothes 🤦🏻‍♀️ They’re 20%, who can resist! :silly: Thanks for the reccs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-shorts-recommendations#post-2886164 Fri, 31 May 2019 10:35:51 +0000 graceandjoy 2886164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: Hmm I thought it might be the Isabel one, but you know how they change/update their brands all the time... I don't see the exact pairs I had... I was like you, I lived without mat shorts for 1st pregnancy, but caved and wanted a pair the 2nd time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-shorts-recommendations#post-2886163 Fri, 31 May 2019 10:33:34 +0000 skinnycow 2886163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second Target! I have a pair of side-panel denim shorts from there that are so comfy. I like having a full panel in maternity jeans/leggings but the side panel doesn't bother me in shorts for some reason.</p> <p>ETA: These are the ones I have: </p> <p><a href="https://www.target.com/p/maternity-inset-panel-midi-jean-shorts-isabel-maternity-by-ingrid-isabel-153-dark-wash/-/A-53217039?preselect=52828246#lnk=sametab" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/maternity-inset-panel-midi-jean-shorts-isabel-maternity-by-ingrid-isabel-153-dark-wash/-/A-53217039?preselect=52828246#lnk=sametab</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-shorts-recommendations#post-2886162 Fri, 31 May 2019 10:30:49 +0000 bees_knees 2886162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@graceandjoy: I’m on Target.com right now 😂 Do you remember what brand, and if they were true to size? (We are 4 hours away from the nearest Target. It’s depressing) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-shorts-recommendations#post-2886161 Fri, 31 May 2019 10:27:44 +0000 graceandjoy 2886161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a really soft amazing pair with high panel from Target! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-shorts-recommendations#post-2886160 Fri, 31 May 2019 10:19:29 +0000 bees_knees 2886160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somehow, I’m in my 4th pregnancy and I’ve never really needed summer maternity wear! I have one pair of maternity shorts from Gap that I’m less than fond of. Anyone have any they love? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ingrid-and-isabel-crossover-leggings#post-2881480 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:03:12 +0000 starlitsky 2881480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooh great deal on gap.com! Gonna order a pair, thanks! </p>