https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:40:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1577215 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:44:05 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 1577215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same problem! I gained 5 lbs prepregnancy and none of my pants fit. I just started wearing maternity pants this morning (I'm 11w5d). I've been trying to do dresses but it's been so cold here. I bought a band from Target and it works in a pinch but I don't love it - it rides up and shifts a lot and is just not super comfortable. I have one pair of jeans that always rode too low and were too big in the waistband but fit perfectly everywhere else, and I'm planning on wearing those for awhile. I've started buying loser fitting dresses already, since that's what I plan to wear once it stops effing snowing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1364743 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:21:23 +0000 LatteLove 1364743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan to wear a lot of jersey knit dresses and skip pants, but I have heard from some friends to buy maternity clothes as early as they'll fit, so you get the most use of them possible! </p> <p>Buying at least one pair of pants a size up probably isn't a bad idea though, considering you will likely also wear them post-partum for a while! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1363619 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:46:27 +0000 nana87 1363619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I immediately bought a couple pairs of jeans in a size bigger than what I normally wore because even at 4-5 weeks, my stomach hurt so badly when I tried to put anything even near it! I wore those jeans with baggier shirts for awhile, and then got and started wearing maternity jeans around 12 weeks. Maternity pants are amazing, I like mine so much more than normal jeans, hahaha! I mostly bought full panel ones and folded the panel down for awhile, but now at 27 weeks I wear it all the way up and kind of hate the one demi panel that I have,</p> <p>Also, I love long maternity sweaters, and most of the ones I have don't have ruching so I think they'll work post-baby too. I really like Loft Maternity--I've had great luck with everything from there so far! It's a little pricier than Gap or Old Navy but nicer IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1363589 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:38:15 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1363589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i hated the bella bands.. it always rose up on me and i still felt like i was walking around with pants undone. i just ended up buying a bunch of maternity leggings and made everything much more comfortable -- esp with all the bloat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1363283 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:52:53 +0000 night cheese 1363283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been living in fleece-lined leggings, big sweaters, and boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1360021 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:08:33 +0000 autumn865 1360021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Target sells these bands that you wear around your hips that cover the top of your pants so you can leave your button undone for more room. Best invention ever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1359847 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:51:29 +0000 farawayyama 1359847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to goodwill and got some maternity jeans, that way if they don't last the whole pregnancy I'm only out $3. Those plus yoga pants with the foldover panel unfolded and maxi skirts are my current staples.</p> <p>I'm an interesting case though, because I have developed some nasty feeling cyst(s) with pregnancy that has caused my bloat to be huge, hence I was in maternity clothes at 5w exactly, at the OBGYN's advice. I can't wear the underbelly ones, as they dig into the cyst(s), so I am in full panel, and they work well </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1277001 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:35:20 +0000 Greentea 1277001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got maternity jeans that were too big so I could grow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1276817 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:07:29 +0000 whodat 1276817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: I don't think it's that different. I wear a 4 normally but H&amp;M runs small so I got a 6 in the maternity pants and they fit perfect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1276801 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:05:11 +0000 Mrs. J 1276801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore the BeBand (Bella Band for Target) through most of my pregnancy. It was only at the end when my pants were digging in uncomfortably. I didn't start wearing maternity bottoms until mid second tri, I think. Dresses and long sweaters are a great option! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1276799 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:04:52 +0000 mlm2934 1276799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@whodat: how does the sizing on HM pants run compared to your non-pregnant size? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1276777 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:00:31 +0000 artsyfartsy 1276777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went ahead and bought maternity jeans and work pants at 11 weeks when'd things started to get too snug for comfort. The relief was incredible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1276763 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:58:45 +0000 blackbird 1276763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>dresses. I showed super early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1276684 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:47:54 +0000 mrskc 1276684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the hair tie trick for awhile. Worked great. Then started wearing maternity pants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right/page/2#post-1276675 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:46:05 +0000 fussygal 1276675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: I was in the same situation (gained a bit of weight before getting pregnant)! I was in my first tri in the summer so skirts came to the rescue. I also started wearing maternity pants early on (11 weeks) because the Belly Bands A) didn't work for me - it kept scrunching down and B) I didn't have many items they would extend. </p> <p>Maybe you could do cute dresses and skirts with some thick tights? I've found that for things like tights and leggings getting maternity sizes hasn't been necessary (maybe just size up a bit?). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1276614 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:37:32 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1276614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovelyplum they are the MOST COMFORTABLE things ever.. wish i could wear them all the time lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275787 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:30:23 +0000 LovelyPlum 1275787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Ham: 9 weeks! I was over being uncomfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275780 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:29:23 +0000 LovelyPlum 1275780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maternity leggings! I was so afraid to dive in, but it was seriously the BEST decision. You'll feel so much better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275772 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:26:09 +0000 heartonastring 1275772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore dresses and tunics over leggings almost exclusively. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275770 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:25:37 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1275770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd I gained some weight before getting my bfp too with all the fertility treatments we were doing and taking it easy with exercising, etc. so i totally know how you feel!</p> <p>i already bought a bella band and a few pairs of maternity leggings just so i can be more comfortable because the bloating is out of control (especially by the end of the day!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275744 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:17:55 +0000 ValentineMommy 1275744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wear a lot of dresses on a normal basis....much easier than pants and looser on the belly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275545 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:31:42 +0000 ShootingStar 1275545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just invest in maternity clothes now. Might as well get more use out of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275542 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:31:08 +0000 whodat 1275542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought these jeans (I'm 17 weeks): <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/09590?article=09590-A" rel="nofollow">http://www.hm.com/us/product/09590?article=09590-A</a></p> <p>Love, love, love them. I would have totally worn them at 8 weeks but they didn't have my size. I'm actually a little worried that they will be too small at 8-9 months but we'll see when the time comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275530 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:26:52 +0000 MrsKoala 1275530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buy those demi panel maternity pants. No one will be able to tell they are maternity and they will feel SO GOOD. Seriously. It's the best thing I did for myself and I'm now 32 weeks and still wearing those pants. As for tops, I was doing looser tops as much as possible because I hated any kind of constriction on my belly with all of the bloat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275512 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:21:46 +0000 Silva 1275512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think its worth it to go buy some thicker leggings. I basically lived in them + stretchy skirts or dresses for most of my pregnancy.<br /> I also found that I preferred the low-rise belly pants. I got a great pair of skinny gap corduroys with the under-the-belly panel and I wore them weekly until maybe 36 weeks (at which point I gave up). So if you can find something like that it might work for most of your pregnancy. I gained 40 lbs and was still in my pre-pregnancy size (although, see above comment about 36 weeks- at that point things were getting tight). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275509 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:19:29 +0000 HazelEyes 1275509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a few pairs of pants that stretched a bit more than others that I wore for a while, but I agree w PPs that the underbelly pants are good for those early days--and I'm assuming post baby. I still wear them bc at 25 weeks I'm just starting to feel like my full panel jeans aren't always slipping down.</p> <p>That being said, I have liked Motherhood leggings--not super warm, but with a long sweater/tunic (I've been successful at Gap and Target) and boots I've been totally fine. </p> <p>FWIW I've also liked the Pea in a Pod cords--which are full panel but seem to stay up better (I found they run a bit tighter than other brands, but they're super cute with boots or flats). They are expensive ($85) but they have a buy one get one sale at Destination Maternity--or did last weekend anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275487 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:10:32 +0000 abbylyn 1275487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the hair tie around the button trick for a few weeks, but started wearing maternity pants somewhere around 13-14 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275468 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:02:01 +0000 Ash 1275468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried going up a size in pants and the bella band but maternity jeans were the most comfortable. Just get the size you wear now and they'll last your whole pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275453 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:56:55 +0000 Mrs.Ham 1275453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: I am in the same position - I can't figure out what to wear! I can still button 2 pairs of pre-preg pants, but that's it! I'm 12 weeks today, and I feel like it's time for new clothes...but not sure what to do!</p> <p>Ladies: here's another question - how far along were you before you starting wearing maternity clothes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-wear-in-first-trimester-when-your-clothes-are-fitting-right#post-1275443 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:53:56 +0000 edelweiss 1275443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i used the hairband-through-the-buttonhole-extender trick until maternity pants fit. </p>