Any ideas on how to keep wearing pre maternity clothing throughout pregnancy?

Jennifer K: Any ideas on how to keep wearing pre maternity clothing throughout pregnancy?
I am 4 months pregnant and cannot afford to buy any maternity clothing-my husband just doesn’t see a need for it and he controls all the money. Does anyone know of a way if there is one I can alter my existing pants? I have a string tied around the button and the button hole to keep them on but this is so painful. Any ideas?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Love My Angel*
bella band!!

Answer by FenwayGeorge
I think you need to sit down and have a talk with your hubby. Also you could place an ad in the paper: need free maternity clothes….

Maternity clothes are so comfy!

Answer by Dani
I bought a Bella Band off e-bay and it works great. You can keep wearing your regular clothes longer that way. You should check it out.

Answer by kryptonite2002007
They make the flaps that button that cover the gap… Do you have any pull on athletic pants? They may help… If you can’t buy a flap, just make one it might actually feel more comfy than others.. Also could you get some from a thrift store or any friends that have been pregnant? WOuldn’t cost very much either… Best wishes

Answer by SuMmEr
My only thought is pants that have elastic waistbands. But if you do not already own those, then you will have to buy some.

Answer by jennay_nay
A belly band. You can get them for under $ 20 on ebay and in maternity stores. Tell your husband this is an exciting and precious time and you WANT SOME NEW CLOTHES!!! lol.

Answer by redcarroll21
You can buy material at walmart to change the waist band, also try looking in thrift stores, they are pretty cheap

Answer by Jayme S
Wow….well given the circumstances I would suggest wearing sweat pants….will he let you buy some? Or maybe you can wear his? Maybe try a thrift store….you can get some good cheap clothes there with little more than pocket change. I hope everything goes well for you. Good luck and keep happy.

Answer by Yarro Pilz
No offense, but your husband sounds like an idiot.
You need a good bra. You can get a nursing one and wear it now, but you NEED a good bra. And if you’re nursing, you’ll need a bunch of good bras because they’ll be sweaty and milky and a total mess a lot of the early time.

You will also need at least a few maternity shirts and a few pairs of pants. There is NO WAY I could have made it throughout my pregnancies in my non-maternity clothes.

You could try a Bella Band. It’s a variation on the rubberband through the buttonhole trick, but a lot more comfy and way better looking. (It’s basically a giant elastic waistband that holds up your unbuttoned pants.)

You can also go on FreeCycle for your city and see if anyone’s giving away maternity clothes. Here in St. Paul, MN, I see stuff like that posted every day. Or Goodwill always has a few things…

Answer by jmelee85
wear bigger items, like your hubby’s shirts and some boxer shorts, sweats and loose clothing. YOu do not have to wear maternity clothes, just buy plus sized regular items. COngrats

Answer by Christine
At some point you will probably have to get SOME maternity clothes. Why does he think they are needed? Its not his body going through so many changes and EXPANDING. Hmmm… I think he is being insensitive.

there is something called the belly band, it is a band you can put around your belly and extends down (so you can leave your pants completely un-zipped) The band is a tight strechy material that will cover you and goes over pants. I hope that makes sense. It’s about $ 30… you can order it online… If your husband will let you. I hope so.

One other thing. You could look on craigslist, sometimes women are selling maternity clothes cheap! You would just have to find soemone your size. Good luck!

Answer by Julie V
There is a band you can get to wear around your waist so you can continue to wear your pants, it covers up the zipper/buttons, it just looks like you are wearing a long shirt underneath your clothes. I believe you can get it from motherhood maternity. I never used it but heard good things about it.

Steal your husbands clothes too i guess? For shirts?

There is a link to it below.

Answer by missemma111
you could wear your partners t shirts and jogger bottoms. i like to wear pj bottoms in the house, so comfy 🙂

Answer by Jess
i wore alot of my hubbys clothes
lol
he will see soon enough when u have no paints to wear

Answer by bethany b
well I am 7 1/2 months prego and I can only wear three pairs of my “regular” pants. I have only bought two pairs of maternity pants though. I just wear my pants and keep the top button open…with a long sweater or something.

Also, you can get some good deals at Old Navy, Ross, GAP outlet…just shop around. I know you said your husband doesn’t see the need for it..but it can get really really uncomfortable if your mid section is tight. I have found all my clothes for under $ 15 and they are cute.

Answer by cb0257
I am 5 months and I steal my husband’s clothes! Right now I am wearing his sweater and jeans (they’re a bit long but fit just right at the waist!). I use my own accessories and it looks quite good.
I don’t want to spend too much money on maternity clothes now, because i know I’ll outgrow them quickly.
To alter your own pants here’s a trick: use a rubber band, loop it thru the button hole and around the button. I used up to 2 of them. I went with the “ouchless” kind you find at Target.
Then wear a simple Tshirt and an open buttoned shirt (my husband’s dress shirts are a good choice too!), cuff the sleeves, wear a big and bold necklace or a scarf, put an oversized belt on the bottom of your belly. you are good to go!

You are beautiful, you are pregnant, flaunt it! it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money

Answer by BlueTexas
Umm. no offense, but i understand, my husband is touchy right now on spending extra cash because he is wanting to pay off some debt before the baby somes.

However, I sat him down and said, “look, i understand, but you need to understand that there are somethings i can go without but otherthings, underwear and some bigger bras…etc….i will need”

Sit him down and be honest. Let him know what is really going on. Chances are he hasn’t really thought about the fact that you are growing and will continue and continue.

Answer by lizgas
i would wear my old clothes if they could go up my hips. my rear has expanded so i dont fit in to my old stuff but i did do that rubberband thing. My cousin was telling me about these centers that give you free baby clothes and maternity clothes. its like a consigment store but its owned through wic and they just give you the clothes if you ask. i dont know if they offer wic in the state where you live but if you do ask them is they have shops where they give out used maternity clothes and baby clothes.

Answer by ranabanana77
Buy a belly belt. You can attach it to your pants to make them bigger to fit your growing stomach.