maternity clothes.....

i prefer the preggy pants that sit under my bump. i was given another pair that go right up over and find it kinda constricting. probably just because i'm not used to that style. i got some really nice egg jeans off trademe that have a soft elastic panel around the waistband, you can wear it comfortably on your bump or fold it down so it sits underneath. i dont know if this helps you at all???? happy shopping

I found some really cool maternity pants on trade me, have just given them away to sallies, wish I had known and then I would of given them to you. we are bout same size so they would of fit. Apart from that I pretty much lived in skirts as you can pull them up over the bump and they are comfortable, so I am really no help to you sorry.

one word... GLASSONS! I'm totally in love with their "yoga" pants! I've got 2 pairs of the long black ones $25 a pair and a grey and a black pair of the 3/4 length pants. Heaps cheaper than proper maternity clothes! Also we're lucky enough that the fashion at the mo is for long line tops so I've got most of my stuff from Glassons as they cheap and look good too
But, in saying that Pumpkin Patch have a lovely range, you might be able to catch the last of the summer sale (up to 60% off) before they decide its winter! (even tho saturday was 25oC Soooo hot!)

For the more expensive stuff like jeans ($70 in PP) I'd have a look on Trade Me.

Hope that helps

I had some jk jeans with the elastic top, but far preferred a pair of glassons hipster jeans or pans in one size up from normal. And like Toni said their long line tops are stretchy and perfect for maternity stuff. Cheap too so it doesnt matter too much if it gets stretched.

I lived in wrap around skirts through summer and now its getting colder i have nothing lol im thinking im gonna go to glassons and get some trackies hehehe

I envy all you that can still shop at glassons. I was a 20 in pants before I get preggers and am now find it EXTREMELY hard to find pants or skirts to fit, or that will last the rest of my pregnancy, I'm 17 weeks. If anyone can help me out, I'd REALLY appreciate it.

I'm normally a size 14-ish (or L, never M, unfortunately!), and haven't started showing yet at 12 weeks... I'm scouting around for bargain maternity clothes so I don't have to do a big shop all at once when I need them. I'm finding it hard to gauge the sizes I'll need though. Can anyone advise me on how fruitful/useless is is to buy any maternity clothes before being able to fill them out in the changing rooms? I'm wondering if it's just best to wait and see where I put the weight on, now.

And what's the deal with all these incredibly low-necked maternity tops?!? Anyone would think we're all trying to show off our swelling boobies to the entire world! Great if you suit the look, but not for those of us suddenly struggling with teenage-like skin problems thanks to bubs, or who want to be a bit discreet and hide our nipples, etc from the nation! Crikey.

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At first I liked preggy pants to go under my bump, but now I can do with all the support I can get!! I would suggest to get a couple of pairs, and just switch them round all the time. Works for me!! But actually, at the moment I am loving a couple of skirts I got given. Strange, given I was a jeans and heels gal before pregnancy.....

i went to PP on the weekend and they had some really nice preggy clothes, made me wish i could have some.

where abouts are you krazybaby?

hi mummies,
i took myself shopping last friday and found some really comfy but styley trackies at supre for $32. they are really low sitting so perfect for under the bump with a long top and come in really nice colours too. their sizes go from xxs-xxl and because they're so low i'll be able to wear them after pregnancy too.