i wore a hospital gown. not really by choice (i took a tshirt to wear) but it just seemed to happen (but they didn't make me either, just gave it to me in case i wanted it)! i found i didn't care at all, almost from the beginning. sure, it made it that little less personal, but as i was being induced & was hooked up to a monitor & had a drip in, the whole experience wasn't exactly as i'd envisaged.

i reckon save your nice things for after the birth - i think the best thing was when i had my first shower & could then put on my own nice, comfy clothes afterwards