https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:38:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468335 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:47:52 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2468335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: yes!! Cheap on everything except for jeans I think I said $50-100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468320 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:19:26 +0000 HLK208 2468320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: when you filled out the survey to get stitch fix, did you check the $25-50 option? I chose $50-100 and most items that came were $99, haha. If I got stitch fix again, I would definitely choose the cheapest box! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468316 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:09:24 +0000 pregnantbee 2468316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Good point re bump size vs shirt length. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468313 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:04:18 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2468313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: I think the tighter ones you'll be able to kinda scrunch them up higher if you don't want them so long. And as the bump gets bigger the shirts get shorter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468309 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:46:56 +0000 pregnantbee 2468309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I like the colors and print! I'm actually wonder how all of these longer tops will work when it's time for shorts. I wear longer shorts.....but I don't know how the tunic or longer t-shirts will look even with that. Disproportionate? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468308 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:46:02 +0000 pregnantbee 2468308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Wow, thanks so much for the details. Are you keeping anything? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468307 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:45:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2468307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: yes I feel with the right jewelry this top could be dressed up or worn as is with shorts to the play ground. THe brand is Market &amp;Spruce </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468305 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:44:44 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2468305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: </p> <p>The dress in the box (bottom left on card) is the cheapest feeling. Like cross between a target and old Navy thin knit. It was VERY expensive at $68. Totally not worth the price. </p> <p>The cardigan (top left) is very nice but I'm not even sure it's maternity since it's open front. It's got a pastel trim which I don't love and I don't need more open cardigans (I can buy those in the regular section at stores, they don't need to be maternity). It was $54</p> <p>The dolman top (right side) is a nice shirt. Horizontal stripe like all other maternity clothes. Nice this material though that would work well into spring. But $48. </p> <p>Lastly are the jeans which are a brand I haven't heard of Denise Maternity. They are $88. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468304 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:42:28 +0000 pregnantbee 2468304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Ooooh, I'd totally wear that. You look adorable! It's actually very similar to one I did find and like....in the same price range, which I felt was kinda $$ at the time, but I'll get a lot of wear out of it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.apeainthepod.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=16693A0011&#038;MasterCategory_Id=MC2" rel="nofollow">http://www.apeainthepod.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=16693A0011&#038;MasterCategory_Id=MC2</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468302 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:40:19 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2468302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: this is the one top I like. But it's $48 for a cotton stretch top. Love the colors though. </p> [attach=1506/16/o2ton7.412x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468292 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:23:25 +0000 pregnantbee 2468292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Ooooooh....how are the prices/fit? Feel free to PM me, and or I'm happy to give you my email so we can chat more :)</p> <p>ETA: Didn't realize you were trying Stitch Fix! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2468289 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:15:00 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2468289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: I got my Stitch box today. I think with your specific requirements it may be a good way to get some cool unique pieces. Definitely brands I hadn't heard of. </p> [attach=1506/16/o2tnh0.600x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467969 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:20:47 +0000 pregnantbee 2467969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: I love LOFT for non-maternity and have never tried their maternity line. A lot of the tops look really flowy, so I'm not sure they'd work for me. I'll keep checking, though, because maybe they'll have more stuff as spring and summer approach. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467962 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:15:59 +0000 pregnantbee 2467962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: Thank you! A local friend gave me some items, and I'm so grateful. I mostly got pants and lots of nursing camis that will be really useful! The first time around, a different friend gave me her whole maternity stash -- I was so grateful. Then I bought pieces to fill it in and make them more my style. Since I'm bigger to start this time, I just can't wear most of it. I think I just need to wait a little longer for the spring/summer lines to start appearing. You know we can't wear long sleeves much longer! Well, that's what cardigans are for :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467958 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:15:26 +0000 nana87 2467958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't read all the comments, but I'm in NYC and still did most my maternity clothes shopping online because it was easier and cheaper (there are a few brick and mortar stores that I loved but were $$! like Rosie Pope and Seraphine). Loft was my favorite to buy online--I wear a lot of Loft non-maternity so the sizing was easier to guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467930 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:53:56 +0000 sometimesshesings 2467930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're pregnant?? Congratulations!!</p> <p>I had a lot of trouble this time, too. Most of my new stuff came from Target, borrowing from friends, and online ordering through Gap and Old Navy. I found a couple professional things at Motherhood, too. I was so disappointed when they stopped carrying maternity items at our local Gap. Practically all my maternity clothes came from there with LO1.</p> <p>i just gave away the last of my maternity clothes, otherwise I'd offer them to you! Do you know anyone else who was pregnant recently? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467673 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:00:41 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2467673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: No I can't find it on the website. Boo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467663 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:54:50 +0000 schubr03 2467663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: I know you said you didn't want to do the online thing, but I actually really liked Pink Blush. But I NEVER bought anything full price there. The quality wasn't worth it. Everything I bought from the, for my last pregnancy will not be able to be saved for next pregnancy (maybe because I only bought a few things and wore them a lot!). But I liked the dresses and long shirts. I second Motherhood's basic tees with the scrunched sides with a regular sized cardigan over the top, as well. I wore those basically my whole pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467651 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:49:07 +0000 pregnantbee 2467651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Thanks for the report! Maybe mine is lagging behind yours on putting out the spring stuff. Is there a link for the shirt you got? Now I'm waiting for my ON order to arrive :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2467496 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:17:18 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2467496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: Hi there! I ended up at Motherhood yesterday and the options are for sure limited but I was able to find a few things. </p> <p>1) I'm just going to have to deal with stripes on some things.<br /> 2) They did have some shirts that were different materials/colors. I got a cute pink blouse and even though its 3/4 sleeve, its very light weight so it should be great for spring.<br /> 3) They are just putting out a few spring things. So I think in a few more weeks they may have more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2465032 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:28:55 +0000 pregnantbee 2465032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnleaves: Ooooh, I haven't tried that one. Will have to look it up. Thanks for the tip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2465021 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:22:43 +0000 autumnleaves 2465021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: Have you tried minefornine? I used them when I was pregnant with LO1. You can rent clothes from them online or buy clothes and they had a good selection of cute clothes.<br /> Now I am due with LO2 and ended up buying tops and 1 pair of pants from gap online. With both pregnancies I could not find much in the stores and needed to order things online. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464998 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:01:31 +0000 pregnantbee 2464998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Periwinkle: I've never tried them. Thanks for the tip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464853 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:22:10 +0000 Periwinkle 2464853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: Check out ThredUp (consignment) as they now have maternity! I have used them in the past for non-maternity wear and have been quite happy with the selection and prices. You have to be careful as you can't return but if something doesn't fit right, order a "clean out" bag and sell it back. Granted, you won't get your money back fully if they accept the item but at least it's not a total loss. </p> <p>I'll wall you a referral code for $10 off :) Good luck with your search-- I know how frustrating it can be :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464838 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:13:21 +0000 pregnantbee 2464838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: Ooooh, I should keep stitch fix in mind. Maybe if I'm really in a bind as I get even bigger....a huge "treat yoself" :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464821 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:02:41 +0000 psw27 2464821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: I forgot to mention Asos, but I think others have. And Loft (but their return policy sucked. so they get a demerit for that). Also, a lot of people have been raving about Stitch Fix for maternity stuff - which is awesome cause they shop for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464815 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:59:57 +0000 pregnantbee 2464815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: Oooh, thanks for mentioning those other options. I think I'm just gonna have to deal with online and treating it like my own at-home boutique. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464791 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:46:15 +0000 psw27 2464791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think everything has been covered but I did 99% online because my local stores (even in a big city) never had stuff in my size. So I usually gambled and ordered numerous sizes and returned stuff either in the store or mailed it back. I had good luck with Target online for work dresses, Macys for nice jeans, Old Navy for t-shirts and tops that I could wear to work, H &amp; M for more work blouse stuff. I did a lot of temporary credit card damage and lots of returns. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464778 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:40:05 +0000 pregnantbee 2464778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Wah! Thanks for empathizing! Yes, I'm afraid that all the loose shirts will make me look huge! I just looked again at Old Navy, and I actually found some items I kinda like. We'll see if they fit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-help-me-with-maternity-fashion/page/2#post-2464761 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:33:27 +0000 pregnantbee 2464761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: All fingers crossed! Some of the new stuff looks a lot more interesting than the stuff I've been finding. </p>