With the first pregnancy, the mother wears her regular clothes as long as she can before switching to maternity clothes. With the second pregnancy, the mother starts wearing her maternity clothes right away. With the third pregnancy, her maternity clothes ARE her regular clothes.
I don’t wear anything that is years old except maybe some old pajamas or tee shirts worn as pajamas. Years old usually are out of fashion. Yes, styles do make comebacks but usually so briefly they go away before we even know it made a comeback. So I don’t bother with keeping out of fashion clothes and making space for them. I just donate.
It’s hard to lose weight after a pregnancy, and in the USA it seems almost impossible. But I hate, hate, hate maternity clothes. I work hard to fit into regular jeans—after six pregnancies.
I think maternity clothes used to be more flattering than they are now. Yes, they were a bit voluminous, but expectant mother’s today look like they are carrying around a bowling ball. It doesn’t look comfortable at all.
I dunno. I was pregnant throughout the 80s and I always HATED those smock-type tops that said “BABY” with an arrow pointed down. I think the young people have it right these days. The clothes might be a bigger size, but they aren’t screamingly “maternity”. That all said, I’m glad to let others deal with pregnancy and I get the fun as a grandma.
Lynn’s Comments: In the 1970s, moms hid their enlarging tummies under tent-like tops and A-line dresses. Today the “bump” is visible and celebrated. Times and fashions do change.
When I was pregnant in the early 70’s, loose maternity clothes were worn because modesty ruled the day. It was considered immodest to show the bump in any shape or form.
howtheduck almost 5 years ago
The old joke is:
With the first pregnancy, the mother wears her regular clothes as long as she can before switching to maternity clothes. With the second pregnancy, the mother starts wearing her maternity clothes right away. With the third pregnancy, her maternity clothes ARE her regular clothes.
capricorn9th almost 5 years ago
I don’t wear anything that is years old except maybe some old pajamas or tee shirts worn as pajamas. Years old usually are out of fashion. Yes, styles do make comebacks but usually so briefly they go away before we even know it made a comeback. So I don’t bother with keeping out of fashion clothes and making space for them. I just donate.
ariel777000 almost 5 years ago
It’s hard to lose weight after a pregnancy, and in the USA it seems almost impossible. But I hate, hate, hate maternity clothes. I work hard to fit into regular jeans—after six pregnancies.
lauradolan almost 5 years ago
I think maternity clothes used to be more flattering than they are now. Yes, they were a bit voluminous, but expectant mother’s today look like they are carrying around a bowling ball. It doesn’t look comfortable at all.
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
Reality sinks in.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Jeans and tees will never go out of style so I will always wear them.
dlkrueger33 almost 5 years ago
I dunno. I was pregnant throughout the 80s and I always HATED those smock-type tops that said “BABY” with an arrow pointed down. I think the young people have it right these days. The clothes might be a bigger size, but they aren’t screamingly “maternity”. That all said, I’m glad to let others deal with pregnancy and I get the fun as a grandma.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I am thinking any investment is something a size or two larger is a good investment.
masnadies almost 5 years ago
Lynn’s Comments: In the 1970s, moms hid their enlarging tummies under tent-like tops and A-line dresses. Today the “bump” is visible and celebrated. Times and fashions do change.
samfran6-0 almost 5 years ago
One style I didn’t expect to last was the “hi-lo”. It’s been years and it’s still around. :o
summerdog almost 5 years ago
When I was pregnant in the early 70’s, loose maternity clothes were worn because modesty ruled the day. It was considered immodest to show the bump in any shape or form.
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
And the silence speaks volumes more than words could ever do.