I've always loved clothes and fashion. Trying different stores, brands, styles, etc., has always been so much fun for me. One of the biggest "issues" with pregnancy are the heinous maternity clothes out there. I did a post back here that included a few small items that I'd purchased since I started to show. I feel as though the selection of maternity clothes just plain stink!
Here are my chief complaints:
1. I have a naturally long torso, so adding a bump makes it even harder to wear pre-pregnancy shirts.
2. I've tried to add longer pre-pregnancy tops to my wardrobe, however nothing seems long enough to withstand my growing belly. Should I scope out Gap's tall section?? I NEED some insight on this before I spend too much money.
3. Winter maternity clothes are horrendous. Weird sweaters, awkward cardigans and unflattering long sleeve tees just top the list. I don't know if it's because my boobs are seemingly growing faster than my belly, but the space between the two seems to gather up all the extra fabric, and it certainly doesn't help accentuate what waist I have left.
4. The "basic" maternity shirts are super thin and unlike most pregnant women, I am FREEZING cold, and end up wearing an ugly fleece over a majority of these shirts.
5. The COST. The market for maternity clothes is outrageous. The only reasonable items that I can find are from Gap, Old Navy and Motherhood Maternity, and reasonable means on sale. And by on sale I mean only available in Size XL or XXL.
6. Combine all of the above, along with the fact that you're gaining weight, going up 2 cup sizes in bras, and are hormonal, and you have an unhappy mama-to-be. I hate complaining, and if fashion is my only woe this pregnancy I consider myself damn lucky. I just wish there was a way to look good while being pregnant without breaking the bank!
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated, otherwise, Hubs might be taking me for a shopping spree this weekend! ;)
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