Plus Size Maternity Wear

(x-posted from my Tumblr)

Reader Question: Just wondering if you had any suggestions for plus size maternity clothing? I'm going nuts trying to find something nice!

 
I’m glad you asked! I’m a plus sized fashion ADDICT and being pregnant did nothing to squash my need to be fashionable! Of course, comfort is #1…but that doesn’t mean you can’t look cute too!


I got some pregnancy jeans at Old Navy, though they’ve since (quietly and unexpectedly) discontinued their plus size maternity line…Check your measurements against their charts, though…as a size 24/26 (traditionally a 3x/4x), I still fit into their “straight” size XXL shirts. Bottoms are a bit trickier.


Torrid had a maternity line for exactly ONE season…it’s just as well, everything in the line was hideous…but again, I would look for baby doll, empire waist or otherwise flowy tops and either buy my size or a size up to ensure comfort.


The MECCA though, is Motherhood Maternity. I got pants, shorts, leggings, tops, undies, even swimwear there during my pregnancy and I was extremely happy with every single thing I purchased! I LIVED in their jeans and leggings.


To be honest, most days I wore maxi dresses which don’t have to be purchased as maternity wear, a life saver since maternity clothes tend to be expensive.


Hope that helps, and if anyone has any other suggestions for flattering plus size maternity clothes, please let me know! Anything that won’t break the bank is a PLUS! ;)

To thrift, or not to thrift?

For now, at least...NOT.To be fair, I don't think I really gave thrifting a fair chance. When I walked into the store, it was PACKED! Buzzing with people milling all over the store looking at clothes, furniture and mismatched china. The fact that the store itself was cluttered, plus that it was full of people made me uncomfortable (I MUCH prefer organization, maybe online shopping has spoiled me)...



For sure, if you want to find a wedding dress, this is the place to be, apparently.



Probably the most interesting thing I saw there, besides the pair of ski boots...



the most stylish bag in the whole place, just so you get an idea of the offerings...


So, like I said, it was packed because (I'm assuming) they were closing for renovations that week, so I didn't spend as much time combing through the racks as I could have. Actually, I was in and out of the store in a matter of 10 minutes. Perhaps if all the people hadn't gotten me so flustered, I might have found something grand. So for right now, thrifting is not my thing, and kudos to all you fatshionistas that can find gems amidst the chaos...maybe I'll give it a try at a later date.

The Frugalista Fatshionista...thrifts?

Truth: I've only ever been in a thrift store once in my whole life, and it was to help my little brother look for a used camera.

I have NEVER checked out clothes, shoes or purses at a thrift store.

So how lucky is it that a local Salvation Army is closing for renovations next week, and as a result, have 30-80% off their entire stock for the remainder of the week?

Yep, I think it might be fate, too.