Modest maternity dresses, skirts, tops, and pants are not always easy to find, but this post will give you lots of ideas and resources to build your wardrobe for nine months and beyond!
A burgeoning belly, a body that has swelled to epic proportions, aching hips, and a new life being knit within. Modesty might be the last thing on your mind during this time, but modesty and feminine beauty can still be had during the maternity months. This post was written by my friend Caroline from The Modest Mom. You will also want to read my post on Modest & Cheap Maternity Clothes (that aren’t frumpy!)
It is so exciting to be expecting a little one! After you get past the first few months of morning sickness, your tummy starts getting bigger and you realize that new clothes need to be purchased. For some mothers, this can be a challenge, and you can easily feel overwhelmed. If you are used to dressing in skirts and dresses, you might wonder where you will find modest maternity clothing. In my last two pregnancies I have discovered that it is possible to dress modestly, and yet be cute and stylish while pregnant. I actually love my maternity wardrobe now!
I hear a lot of ladies say that they just try to get by while pregnant, and they don’t take the time or money to get very many maternity clothes for themselves. If you plan on being pregnant more than once, you are going to get pretty tired of wearing three outfits over and over again! 9 months really is a long time, and it can be worth it to invest in some clothes that will make you feel beautiful.
Modest Maternity Wardrobe
Blouses and Knit Tops- I honestly don’t know how many I have!
6 Maternity Skirts
1-2 Dresses
1-2 Jumpers
Maternity Coat
Compression Hose for my Varicose Veins
Larger size of regular low cut underwear
Maternity Pajamas
Where to Find Modest Maternity Clothes
Maternity Blouses
I love going to garage sales and children’s consignment sales for my tops! Many times you can find like new maternity tops at garage sales for .50 or $1.00 each! I don’t think I have ever bought a brand new maternity top, the most I have ever paid is $5.00 at a consignment sale for one. Craigslist and Ebay are also a great place to shop for maternity clothes. You can also ask friends if you can borrow their maternity clothes. I know I have shared some of my clothes with a friend before! One other place I look for maternity tops is Zulily, a daily deals place for Moms, Babies, and Children. Those are brand new, but are cheaper than full price.
{Amy here – Don’t forget about looking at shirts that may only need an undershirt or a Belly Band pulled up instead of used in the traditional way. I did this with a lot of maternity shirts during my last pregnancy and it worked great!}
Maternity Skirts
My favorite skirt to wear while pregnant is the Rainbow Denim Maternity Skirt:
What skirts do not look good?
Huge prints and stripes does not look flattering on most pregnant women. I would stay away from skirts like that!
Now on to…
Maternity Dresses
I love to have one or two nice dresses for church. Remember that maternity dresses can be paired with a cardigan or put a layering shell underneath to maximize modesty.
Maternity Jumpers
I like having a solid denim jumper to wear while pregnant. Sometimes I want something long and flowing. A nice jumper does the trick.
Maternity Coat
This is a luxury in my opinion, as I have gotten along fine most of my pregnancies with my regular long wool coat. I admit, towards the end the only button that actually closes is the top one, but it still works! My Mother-In-Law happened to find a maternity coat for me to wear during my last pregnancy, and it was nice to have something made just for that time of life. This is the last thing I would spend my money on if I was on a budget though.
Compression Hose
I had really bad Varicose Vein problems this last pregnancy, so I wore compression hoses when I could stand them. 🙂 The best place to buy them is Ames Walker. You are supposed to buy new compression hose for each pregnancy, as they do wear out.
Maternity Underwear
I bought maternity underwear during my first pregnancy from Motherhood. I have never bought any since then! It was terribly uncomfortable, and never fit right. Now, I just buy a size or two larger of low cut underwear, and wear it under my belly. It works perfect, and is less expensive!
Maternity Pajamas
Two pairs of maternity pajamas are very nice to have. I have also just worn loose nightgowns, but I don’t like to sleep in nightgowns nearly as much as pajama pants. Cotton pajamas are the best as they are breathable, making hot flashes at night a little bit more bearable. 🙂
Staying warm
If you are pregnant during the winter months, you might be wondering how to keep warm! I wear knee high cotton socks when pregnant, or these leggings from Motherhood would be wonderful to wear under a skirt.
Now Amy speaks to nursing modesty…
Breastfeeding a new babe can be one of the most blessed experiences of motherhood. But it can also be rather confounding when it comes to nursing discreetly in public. However, with a little practice and the right clothing, you can modestly breastfeed with confidence and leave the days of nursing the baby in the bathroom behind! Here’s how…
Find the perfect nursing shirt
I have my preferences in nursing wear. So, what you will see here is based on those preferences. I’ve breastfed 9 children…I’ve got it down to a science!
For new moms and/or moms who are less than confidant about their ability to breastfeed in public, it is advisable to get a couple of nice tops designed with the nursing mother in mind. My favorites are the ones that have a double layer. You simply lift the top layer and there are nursing openings cut into the bottom layer. Your tummy stays covered and the top layer drapes nicely around baby’s face. Motherhood is a great place to find these kinds of tops:
I would advise staying away from anything that says it has spandex in it or says it is form-fitting unless you are using it solely as an under-layer.
Another great way to stay modest while nursing is to wear your regular clothes with something underneath, so…
Find the perfect nursing camisoles
There are several ways to do this. One way, is to get a tank top specifically designed as a nursing tank, like this one from Undercover Mama:
You can also buy a regular camisole that has a shelf bra built in. Wear it under your regular tops and simply pull down the top of the camisole to nurse. However, this isn’t the best option because these camisoles don’t have much support.
Another thing I have done is used a Belly Bandto cover my belly under regular shirts so when I lift my shirt to nurse, my belly stays covered. {The link here is just one of MANY brands of Belly Bands. I’ve also been known to buy spandex camisoles cheap and cut off the top half, thus creating a wide strip of stretchy material that acts just like a belly band!}
Get the perfect breastfeeding accessories
Every nursing mama has a favorite nursing accessory. Some mamas love breastfeeding pillows. My friend Dalena loves her nursing cover.
I’m partial to just a simple oversized blanket.
A dear friend of mine introduced me to the joys of an oversized receiving blanket as a way to modestly nurse. These are easy sewing projects and can be done in lots of different fabrics. My favorites are a lightweight cotton for summer and a flannel for winter. Mine measure about 1¼ yd square. Roll hem the edges and you have a personalized nursing blanket that can be anything from a sweet baby print to a chic black for those dates with Daddy.
Or if you don’t feel like sewing your own, you can buy a set like this:
Have the perfect breastfeeding attitude
I’m not talking about an in-your-face attitude, but an attitude that shows confidence in what you are doing. Women who are nervous about breastfeeding in public will often end up making more of a scene than need be. By simply practicing at home in front a mirror to see how much skin is actually showing and then learning how to quickly and discreetly unlatch what needs to be unlatched and latch on who needs to be latched on, a breastfeeding mother can easily nurse anywhere.
I’ve got a whole rhythm down to nursing my babies. I hand baby to someone else or lay him down on my lap, throw my blanket over one shoulder and take care of the unlatching and situating that needs to be done, slide baby up under the blanket and shirt, latch him on (unless he is old enough to do it himself), cross one leg over to hold baby in place, and go on about my life. But again, I’ve nursed 9 children…practice DOES make perfect!
So, there you have it…pregnancy and breastfeeding can be done beautifully and modestly!
READ MORE AT: Modest & Cheap Maternity Clothes (that aren’t frumpy!)
Melody says
Thank you so much for the tips! What a help! I just went hunting more maternity tops, and came home with several tees. All they need is the neckline raised (bought coordinating tank tops to cut up for that) and the sleeves shortened for SC summers. But now I have shirts! What a blessing! :O)
Can’t wait to look through those links. I happen to be wearing my favorite Motherwear nightgown during this pregnancy. Even though it’s a nursing gown, it fits wonderfully through my pregnancies and is nice and cool for those hot flashes!
Deedee says
I’ve been really enjoying this series of posts – thanks!
I would just like to say that although all of those styles look really lovely – most would never had fit me after my sixth month!! I am 5’2″ and with my very first pregnancy I was simply HUGE!!! At six months everyone thought I was already a month overdue! People at work were convinced I was having triplets!!
For the last 5 weeks I literally lived in a pair of leggings and one GIANT maternity t-shirt I had been given because they were the only things I could actually get into and we had NO money to buy more clothes for just one months use.
These styles are lovely, modest and I’m sure very comfortable for those ‘average’ sized bumps, but they would never had worked for me in either pregnancy I carried to term. (I was even bigger the next time!)
On another note, I found carrying a crocheted shawl or receiving blanket with me was a easy, modest way to nurse in any situation. Most people assumed I was just cutting out some of the light to help the baby get off to sleep easier. I didnt’ correct them when they assumed this! LOL! ;o)
I simply threw it over my shoulder with baby in my arms and carried on as normal. Baby could get plenty of air, so no one freaked out that they were being smothered, but no one could see anything. Also, after feeding my babies often fell asleep and it was easy to put myself back together and then simply wrap the ‘shawl’ around baby and swaddle them while they slept – it felt so natural.
Thanks for sharing all this great advice!
Amy says
Deedee,
As you probably know, I get huge in pregnancy as well. So, I totally understand. (You can see a pic of me here: https://raisingarrows.net/2010/08/you-want-a-little-complain-with-that-whin.html ) I found that the XL (or larger) maternity shirts (and even regular shirts) were great when I put the belly band underneath it to cover the gap at the top. I was able to use a second belly band to make my maternity bottoms/skirts fits at the end too (I would slouch them down and then put the belly band over them to hold them up). I also found some clothes at a consignment shop that had a bigger waist in them. Keep looking…I know there are some things out there that fit us gals who live large in pregnancy! 😉
Millie says
I really appreciate these post! I love my blue jeans but I know my dh would like dresse/skirts once in a while! 😉 My question is this…. I have psorisis on my legs and it looks bad when it is flairing, so what hoes looks natural and are thick enough that they don’t show the skin underneath?
Caroline @ The Modest Mom says
Have you tried just wearing a darker hose color? I’m wondering if that would hide it. If you don’t have varicose veins than you probably don’t want to deal with compression hoses, just regular panty hose. Do you think the silky beige in these hose would be dark enough? http://www.amazon.com/Jobst-UltraSheer-Maternity-Support-Pantyhose/dp/B000GCRZ3C/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1303928968&sr=8-11
I haven’t dwelt with your problem, so I’m not sure. I do know a friend who has terrible varicose veins on her ankles, and she has finally given up trying to hide them as she loves to wear sandals. If you wear a longer skirt, it might not even really show to most people. 🙂
Hillary says
I am loving these posts, Amy. I have been wearing skirts only since sometime between baby #2 & 3. I love those belly bands. I never thought to cut off a cami to use as one. You can often find those (and in better colors) much easier and cheaper. The only tip I have to add is when nursing while skirt wearing. I too cross my leg to support baby. Beware of a skirt not covering when your leg is crossed or in the process of being crossed. I never had an issue with that until my last baby (#6) when my DH let me know. I was thankful he told me, but wish it hadn’t been from across the room full of people Skirts/dresses are also more forgiving while working off baby weight.
Sarah says
Thank you so much for this post! I feel like it was for me. I am currently nursing my 8 week old son, and had nursed my daughter for a full year, but really needed this encouragement.
While pregnant this last time, I bought some vintage maternity dress and skirt patterns on Ebay. They not only were more modest (less clingy) than modern maternity wear, but were well tailored and made me feel beautiful even when hugely swollen. I have also noticed it is easier to hide mommy plumpness postpartum in skirts and dresses, and they fit you better sooner than pants 😉
Brittney - Our Greener Acres says
Those are great tips!! I’ve been pregnant and have nursed two and I feel like I can confidently nurse in public. If I have to nurse in a restaurant, I’ll kindly ask the hostess if she can give us a table in the back. If she gives me an odd look, I just smile and say that I need to nurse. They have always been completely understanding and that always gives me more confidence for the next time!
Amy says
Thank you for this post! I belong to a page and they are constantly talking about how women should NOT cover up while nursing. They say that by other women covering up, it is doing an injustice to women who chose not to. I am left feeling guilty that I chose to be modest while nursing.
(I may have to stop following their page 😉
Valerie says
I understand Amy…I know of a woman who chose to nurse her baby at their day trip to the zoo but left herself undone (and sometimes exposed) most of the day so he could eat whenever he wanted. I can’t help but wonder if those choosing to nurse out there ‘loud and proud’ so to speak, are the ones adding fuel to the fire for people who are against nursing in public. I totally agree with Amy’s thought above about being confident in what you’re doing. Once I get my son latched on (usually under two minutes), we’re both good to go for 15 minutes usually and I’m free to carry on a conversation and go about my usual (sitting) work without feeling self-conscience.
Amy says
I’ve seen that train of thought as well (and have felt guilty too 😉 ). I do believe women have a right to breastfeed anywhere they like, but I do not believe have the right to show off everything in the process. “Discreet” is the key word.
Valerie says
I’m a blanket gal as well when it comes to covering up. I think blankets work very well in their simplicity for the first two or three months when baby is still oblivious to being covered while nursing. Somewhere between months three and four it seems, however, they get easily distracted while nursing and want to explore visually while continuing to eat. They pull down the blanket and thus flash you in the process. I found that simply keeping an old-fashioned diaper pin pinned into the hem of my blanket always kept me ready. The blanket doesn’t slip off because I’ve got it pinned to my blouse/shirt at the shoulder, plus I’ve even had the opportunity to use it as a diaper fastener in a pinch when the snappi I was using broke (!). Diaper pins tend to need more strength to open than a regular safety pin does (and thus are a bit safer) so I prefer to use them over anything else. Just a thought to throw out there! 🙂 Loving this series…especially this one (as I’m 24 weeks pregnant!)…thanks Amy and Caroline! 🙂
Amy says
Great tip, Valerie! I also have learned to keep my hand right at baby’s face/mouth, so I can quickly keep things in place when he starts to wiggle.
Mama Mirage says
I don’t cover while nursing anymore. People don’t know what I’m doing if I don’t but when I cover I get alot of rubbernecking and dirty looks. I don’t show off anything obviously since nobody knows what I’m even doing. I did cover when I was new at nursing because I would have accidentally flashed the world. I nursed 2 babies for 13 months each and going on 8 with the third.
I do not have a whole seprate maternity wardrobe. We’re not wealthy so I don’t have 6 skirts altogether let alone 6 just for maternity. I think I have 4 shirts I can be seen in. All my skirts have elastic waists and can be worn throughout pregnancy as well as postpartum. When nursing I slide the waistband of the skirt up to the bottom of my bra band and it covers my tummy while I nurse. Maybe I’m not the most fashionable with my minimalist wardrobe, but I don’t live to please the Fashion Police. I live to please God. And the fact that I’m dressing modestly without living beyond my means to do so is important to God. You can all go right ahead and call me frumpy. I’m not on this earth to please other people.
Caroline @ The Modest Mom says
I wouldn’t call you frumpy at all for not having a large wardrobe!! I think it is the absolutely wonderful that you know exactly what you can afford, and stick with it. I’ll let you in on a secret-there is no way that I could afford six maternity skirts at $40 each either! 🙂 I feel bad that I have to charge that much, but in order to make it a business I do. We have lived most of our life as as single income family, worse than that, as a self employed single income family! I know all too well about trying to scrape together money for food, let alone new clothes. I hope that everyone understands, I don’t expect you all to rush right out and buy maternity skirts from me, and lovely maternity tops from Motherhood. If all you can afford is thrift store clothes, then I wholeheartedly want you to be happy and beautiful dressed like that. I love being able to provide maternity skirts for ladies who have searched high and low for modest maternity skirts, and finally found my store. But not everyone wants to buy new maternity skirts, or can afford that, and I truly understand! I have six maternity skirts because I sew them. 🙂
Mama Mirage says
Oh hon I wasn’t directing that at you at all, saying your prices are too high! Not at all! You gotta get out what you put into them and they look very well made! I’d have a dozen of your lovely skirts if it was in the budget and I didn’t sew myself! I hope you get alot of business to your store and I do love what you have there!
BrandyLynn says
Thank you for this timely post. (I’m 18 weeks pregnant with baby number 6.) I am like Mama Mirage… But with being a family with a single income, I don’t have loads of money to spend on maternity clothing. $40 a skirt would bankrupt the bank really fast!!! LOL! And I don’t want to detract from Caroline’s business… wish I could afford half the things she offers (they all look so lovely)… But what I have found works really well (and a style I love to wear…) is that you can find online tutorials to take and re-purpose mens dress shirts with minimal sewing into beautiful maternity peasant tops. And also re-purpose knit tee shirts into maternity bands on a simple skirt. Not only are these *really* cheap (think Thrift Store bargains), and can look lovely and modest, but they also will fit the Mama’s who get larger. 🙂
I am looking forward to reading the rest of the “She Wears Skirts” posts when time affords this evening. Somehow I’ve been offline long enough to miss a lot of “good stuff”. LOL!
Teresa says
Modest is a must. When nursing I cover. I now the struggle men have and one less thing to make a mind wonder is why I cover. I now that pleases God when I help my brother. I find that it really is easy to find a out of the way place. The fair near us have nursing and changing areas. The zoo does not. Even a few of the malls have couch areas in the womens room. What I find hard is what do you do with the other 4 kids while nursing in public. Most times I have them just sit and wait.
With the last I bought a cover-up. Used to always use blankets, but they fell down and made it very obvious what you were doing. He was 7 weeks early so I got very used to nursing him in the NICU. The staff loved that every time I needed to nurse they didn’t have to put up the shield for my privacy. Plus they could easily moniter him while I feed. And it was easy to put him right under even with all the wires and tubes he had. It has a harder band at the top so I could look right down at him. The staff was going to find out about getting some for all the new nursing moms in the NICU. They said is is great for the lactation consultant to check-up on a new mom and make sure things are going well without her feeling like she was on show.
As for where I got my maternity items, most from garage sales or friend. Some from Ebay. Then since we are no longer able to have anymore I have sold them on Ebay.
Bri says
Amy, I have really been enjoying these posts. I’m wondering if you plan on covering anything about undergarments for us larger women. My biggest issue is being out with my boys in the heat (summers in oklahoma can be pretty rough) and my thighs rubbing together. It’s quite uncomfortable and I’m wondering how other women might deal with that issue.
Caroline @ The Modest Mom says
My Mom was plus sized, and she always wore very light weight cotton shorts under her skirts during the summer months to help avoid rashes and such. The shorts didn’t make her hot, as they were so light weight.
Amy says
Yes! We will be covering undergarments! 🙂
Mama Mirage says
I’m a rather large mama myself. You know those spandex shorts for men that are loose, not skin tight like biking shorts, but the ones that are just for maybe running or basketball but are that spandex kind of stuff that wicks away moisture and lets it evaporate? Well I find wearing those, because they are mens, they are long enough to cover my entire thigh and I can pull them up so my thighs don’t rub. I would never be able to wear a skirt if I didn’t have something underneath to keep my legs from getitng sweat rashes and friction burns!
Mrs T says
I am a plus sized momma in Texas and during the summer the last thing I want to add is another layer under my skirts so I just use corn starch or a powder applied liberally to my upper legs.
I am loving this series on wearing skirts! I have been dresses mostly for 2 yrs now and still have questions (or get questioned) about skirts.
I agree with all the nursing info. I have nursed 3 babies til 15 mo old each. I used a cover or taught them to be still when they wanted to look around. They knew it was “nurse or it goes away” when they wanted to pull off and look around a bunch.
I have friends that go to my midwives that nurse ALL out there. No bras and skirts open to the naval. Even in a room of mamas only it just feels so uncomfortable to try and talk to them. Honestly it is hard not to stare … I can’t imagine if they are nursing that way in mixed company!
Mama K says
One site I’ve enjoyed is http://diymaternity.com/. They have tutorials for making a belly band, rouching the sides of a big shirt to make it maternity, turning a man’s button up shirt into maternity by adding elastic at the empire waist, etc. I spent less than $2 making a belly band and the other stuff is great when you have something on hand or can find it on clearance/thrift and redesign it…
Jennifer Ott says
I also get huge with my babies (only 4 so far); I am not quite 5 feet tall and not petite to start with! I found quite a few dresses from Target at thrift stores for my last pregnancy. I did have to layer most of them, but they were comfy! Plus, I don’t get to wear dresses for quite a while afterwards… I also agree with the belly band idea; I can’t feel comfortable nursing without something still on my belly now! I do also use a nursing cover that I received as a gift; they are great!
Amanda says
I had to use several blankets while nursing in public and still felt very exposed. I met a women that had what looked like an apron around her neck while nursing. She said it was called a “Hooter Hider” (not the greatest name I know) on ebay. Sure enough there are lots of patterns and sizes. It latches around the neck and has boning at the top to allow you watch baby while nursing…leaving both hands free for baby. Most are homemade by moms.
Amy says
Amanda,
That is exactly the name my friend Dalena called hers by. I had forgotten until you mentioned it! lol
Gayle @ TrainingOlives says
Oh boy am I glad I stopped over here. I’m only 10 weeks along with my 5th baby and I am amazed at the trouble I’m having with my clothing! I’m at that dreaded “in-between” stage and I feel like I have nothing to wear.
I’ve also heard of the Hooter Hider and was planning to check into that as time drew closer. I’m an absolute fanatic about being modest while nursing. Years ago, we went to church with a lady who didn’t care AT ALL who saw her completely exposed while feeding her baby and it was too much! I’m a definite advocate of nursing, but I also am of the mindset that if it is a stumbling block to men and boys to be exposed on a regular non-nursing day (because that’s our culture), then it isn’t any different when we are.
Thanks again for this series!
Stephanie says
I have two nursing covers that I LOVE. The first is justa big 40 inch (or bigger if you like) square of fabric, hemmed on the edges. Then you take a thick wooden button (about an inch across) from the craft section and drill a hole in the middle. You pull a corner of your fabric a little ways through the hole and then tie a knot in the fabric. That makes the button secure. To nurse on the left side, stick the button under your RIGHT bra strap. This secures the cover and baby can’t pull it off. Then pull the fabric around the back of your neck and over the left shoulder. When it is all spread out, this covers your back, side, and belly. It’s cheap and works great. This cover is a hit as a shower gift.
When I tandem nursed twins, I used this. http://www.bizzybabee.com/html/products.html It was expensive and I got it as a gift, but after that, I bought really cute fabric and made another based off of it. It was a long, rectangle, folded in half. It was sewn together on one side from the fold to the neck opening. A slit was left open for the neck, and peeking at the baby. Then you sew from the neck a little farther. But you leave part of it open so that your arm can move. This was really stylish and had pretty good coverage.
Andrea says
Thank you, this info. Is so helpful, we are 19 weeks, today and I so hope to be able to breast feed our little one, thank you again.
Andrea says
Just looked over this post again, how did I miss that amazing list of maternity clothes? This is my first summer pregnancy, so wondering if anyone has suggestion on summer pajamas- for the other pregnancies I used a flannel nightgown and had flannel pj set that wore out. But they were early spring babies.
Caroline @ The Modest Mom says
When I’m pregnant during the summer, I have a pair of maternity cotton knit type shorts I sleep in, paired with a sleeveless shirt. I normally get pretty hot, so that works for me. Also I’ve used a cotton very lightweight gown.
Jamie (@va_grown) says
I used a lovely shawl that my MIL gave me as a birthday gift years before as a nursing cover with our first two. It was not made as nursing gear, but was lovely and more than large enough to comfortably drape or wrap as needed. I appreciated that it was a subtle, “common” clothing accessory so no one really paid attention (or even noticed) until I was actually moving the baby under or out. (Plus, I also get to have something lovely for when I’m not pregnant! 🙂 )
Being modestly covered while nursing also made my young husband much more comfortable if we were not at home. He had no reason to be nervous and/or defensive about the process because no one was upset by it. (That may seem silly, but it was all new to him too!)
And I’d like to second the maternity pjs. If at all possible, I think one nice set is a great idea! I had a comfy but cute knit pants/tank set that fit well, had a bit of lace, and provided good access for nighttime feedings after the baby was born. And I can’t begin to say what a different they made for keeping our intimate life on track during some of those difficult months because I actually felt cute while wearing them, instead of feeling like a big fat lump. I also purchased a couple strappy, knit nightgowns that were just two sizes larger and I was able to easily hem them down after pregnancy. They were inexpensive from Target (mine were clearance) and accomplished the same easy nursing access and no frumpy-ness as the maternity pjs.
Loving this series!
Andrea says
As far as modest nursing goes, my favorite method is in a ring sling. I wear nursing tops or a twinsets most often. I’m always slinging my babies so I can chase after the other children and have my hands free for doing chores or even squeezing in some knitting time;)
The ring sling is nice because it is very adjustable and the long tail can be thrown over your shoulder as a cover when you nurse baby. I have nursed everywhere…riding trains to walking around the county fair and no one has a clue =)
Thank you very much for this series on modesty, I am really enjoying it.
April Lara says
I am in love with that maternity jumper. it’s just so beautiful.
Moriah says
Thank you for sharing your comments regarding maternity apparel.
Please take a look at the modest maternity blouses and dresses that I’ve designed and am selling here.
http://modestanytime.com/home.html?page=shop.browse&category_id=30
Thanks!
Bazile says
I know this post is old, but as I’ve been convicted to dress more modestly I’ve been reading through this series over the last couple of days. I just wanted to share a modest way of creating nursing shirts that works for me, and is cheaper than a lot of the (wonderful if I could just afford an entire wardrobe of them) shirts available at Motherwear. I layer stretchy tanks and camisoles under t-shirts, blouses, pull over shirts, everything. My favorites are the jersey stretch tanks from Old Navy both for color variety and price since they tend to run great coupon codes, but really anything with some stretch to it will work. To nurse, I pull the top layer up which then covers the top of my breast and then the tank down. A tank with a lot of stretch will bounce back once the baby’s done. I’ve been able to stretch my nursing wardrobe more since I can mix and match overshirts with different colored tanks, and I often find that nursing specific shirts are too low cut for my comfort.
Amy says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Wendy Hoff says
I almost always wear, under my usual clothes, a cami without the shelf bra, over a nursing bra, and pull down the strap on the cami to nurse. It works great for staying covered and I don’t have to cut anything up. Although, I do sometimes cut out the shelf bra. I just don’t see the point in them at all and they pull the cami down really low at the top.
Momma Bear says
Any ideas for modest skirts and shirts for those who aren’t preggo? Thank you!
Amy says
This is a series, so you might find some other ideas in the rest of the links. 🙂