Last pregnancy about halfway through I went up a size from normal, but I did gain a lot more than the "average" amount of weight.

This pregnancy I have stayed the same size in maternity clothes as regular clothes.

I am not a skirt person - I love pants, and as I work in a corporate environment thought I would get some for work, with horrendous results. All the "work" pants are made from a disgusting synthetic fabric that feels yuck to touch, makes loud swishy noises when you walk and is near on impossble to iron unless you have a Laura Star in the laundry.

The best pants I have are plain black cotton from pumpkin patch, like a stretch interlock fabric. I also like their jeans, but I ADORE my egg maternity 9 jeans. They have a regular waist at the back, and an elastic waistband at the front only. I dont like the pants/shorts that only have the hidden elastic/button type mechanism, I can never get the adjustment right and they are forever falling down.

As for tops, I would die without maternity tops - I cant just wear empire line regular tops becuaseI am so long in the body to begin with, once you factor in larger breasts as well, my tops sit somewhere around the top of my ribcage and even with a belly band they are unwearable.

I hate maxi dresses (yes I know Iam probably in a minority here) Im pregnant yes but I dont want to hide my body - I prefer clothes that are shape defining without looking like they're been painted on.


As far as brands go, I love belly basics for tops/jumpers and cargos, pea ina pod for work tops (but NOT pants) and semi -formal ish dresses (2 weddings to go to this pg) and EGG maternity for jeans.

I hate - with a passion - mixed sizes - 14-16. Its one or the other and I generally wont buy an item if its not a standard size.