how many maternity items does one really need?

Question

Im planning on buying my maternity clothes this coming up month and wanna know how many pieces of each item is good to have for the next 6 months...like how many pairs of pants,shirts etc? how many items do u own and are enough for you? thanks

Ill really only only wear jeans,pants t-shirts. and button up type shirts.no skirts,dresses,shorts...

Answer 1

Can you borrow some clothes? That's my first suggestion.

If not, depending on how formal your work envirnment is, I got by with three or four pairs of work pants and six or eight shirts. You can even just by elatic waist-not even maternity pants, six or eight shirts. For "unmentionables" I just bought larger bras and panties. Save your money for the baby!

That's the toughest part-don't stock up on too many of anything and keep receipts.

Remember, if you don't have enough clothes, you can always buy more!

Answer 2

I think I have two pairs of jeans throughout my whole pregnancy.. that i have worn for all three pregnancies, atleast 6-8 shirts/tshirts, a couple of sweaters depending on the weather and when you actually start showing, 3-4 button up shirts if you like those... just buy enough that you know you won't get sick of wearing the same thing over and over and over again. I have so much maternity clothes its not even funny.. but I get so bored with the same clothes.. that is why i have so much.

Answer 3

That depends on if you work or are at home and where you go out to. I had a uniform for work so I was ok there,jsut bought maternity stockings and comfy shoes. I had maternity jeans and several tops and I had a nice outfit for going to a wedding.I wouldn't overdo it,as you don't need them for long.but a pair of jeans you can dress up or down and a nice pair of balck pants,and tops with a tummy and you will be good to go. try borowing favorites from friends and also ask on freecycle.org in your area.

Answer 4

I had 3 pairs of maternity pants, because the crotch kept wearing out, I guess because they are made of that stretchy fabric. I had two nice dress up shirts, because I was pregnant during the holidays. Other than that, I wore T-shirts and my work shirts, since I was working all the time.

Answer 5

You don't need much. Seriously, no one is going to be worried about how many days in a row you were your stretchy pants. The only maternity clothes I had was a few maternity shirts and one pair of maternity stretchy pj pants. That's it.

Answer 6

i started with one pair of jeans and a couple of cute tops and then i borrowed other tops from friends, as i progressed to 8 months the original jeans started to get tight so i bought a pair of black dress pants that lasted the rest of the pregnancy, otherwise i lived in pj's and drawstring scrub pants

Answer 7

depends on how often you're going to wear them. i had 2 pair of khakis, 2 pair of black dressy pants & apair of jeans i didnt buy maternity shirts just regular shirts but larger sizes. old navy & gap have cute maternity lines even in patite!!!! good luck

Answer 8

I had one pair of pants, and one dress top.

I wore my husband's t-shirts and some stretchy sweaters.

Mind you I didn't need mat pants until 7 months.

But it depends what kind of wardrobe you are used to having.

Answer 9

I would buy a few outfits at a time. The fit may change as you progress through your pregnancy. Plus, like all girls, it's fun to buy new clothes and may provide a little pick me up when you are bigger. Good luck!

Answer 10

really, how ever many will make you comfortable, yet keep you in budget enough to pay for the diapers also take into account of what month your on and how much your baby will grow, and you stomach will still grow.

good luck :)