https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251793 Wed, 14 May 2014 21:34:07 +0000 rachylou 1251793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing like seeing what's what in reality when it comes down to it.</p> <p>I went off to check out the Jennifer Love Hewitt maternity collection for Pea in the Pod that just came out. For inspiration. A little ordinary, IMO, but that's her style and she wears it pretty well. I did like her drapey, slanty sleeve tee thing tho. On trend and looks comfy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.apeainthepod.com/JenniferLoveHewitt.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.apeainthepod.com/JenniferLoveHewitt.asp</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251635 Wed, 14 May 2014 18:33:37 +0000 ironkurtin 1251635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm stunned you kept any of it. By the time I had my kiddo I was so sick of my maternity clothes I would have burned them if they hadn't all been ponte material (seriously, what is up with polyester maternity pants?)</p> <p>I'd ditch the jeans for pregnancy TBH unless you stumble across perfect ones. If you didn't wear them last time I don't know why you'd wear them this time. (I didn't wear mine either and I am a total jeans girl as you know). And leggings and tunics are always super cute on pregnant ladies IMO.</p> <p>I spent my entire pregnancy in Old Navy regular yoga pants because they looked like real pants under a maternity shirt and the fold over top slung under the bump. Just a thought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251616 Wed, 14 May 2014 18:11:27 +0000 Debbie 1251616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! Definitely refresh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251606 Wed, 14 May 2014 17:59:15 +0000 unfrumped 1251606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've done&nbsp;great! Taking action helps a lot. I find that sometimes I noodle over something in theory, but&nbsp;then if I just try stuff on, it becomes clear. Also just doing some shopping for maternity items can help clarify--see what's out there these days, and that may coincide with your list, or&nbsp;you might find some&nbsp; &nbsp;items &nbsp;that work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251597 Wed, 14 May 2014 17:47:34 +0000 Hil 1251597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say definitely yes! With my second pregnancy I actually went to a speciality maternity dress maker who made me a couple of items which I mixed and matched throughout my pregnancy with the items I already had and wore well into the first year. I felt good and looked good (IMO) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251577 Wed, 14 May 2014 17:11:29 +0000 Inge 1251577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party, but I just wanted to say that I like the idea of treating yourself to a few new items that will feel completely "fresh", Thistle, and great job with compiling your short list. (ETA: there are some maternity wear items in Finds, including several pairs of jeans, perhaps have a look there too). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251570 Wed, 14 May 2014 16:55:37 +0000 Alassë 1251570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to hear the results of your sort-through. Now you have a focused shopping list; good job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251474 Wed, 14 May 2014 14:35:17 +0000 JAileen 1251474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you're going to go ahead and get a few refresher pieces. My "baby" is in his mid 20s, so I had several jumpers I wore (over and over). Since I was pregnant in the summer on the Gulf Coast, I had a pair of shorts but no long pants. I remember when the first cold front came through in the fall. I went outside without a jacket or shoes and the cold air felt wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251464 Wed, 14 May 2014 14:25:00 +0000 Thistle 1251464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u>Update</u>:&nbsp; So, I tried on a bunch of the trousers from last go around, and I either tossed or donated half of them. Either the fit was off, or the fabric was terrible. I am just not dealing with lint catcher or pilled fabric&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Note to self,&nbsp;leggings don't store very well!&nbsp; </p> <p>I also donated both pair of jeans I had. DH reminded me that they were&nbsp;so uncomfortable last pregnancy that I never wore them.&nbsp;At only 16 weeks, they weren't great (the stretch bit that goes over the belly is in an odd position compared to the rest of&nbsp;my trousers).</p> <p>Oddly, I have not a single pair of shorts. Not one. </p> <p>I also sorted through my tops, and while they all fit, I am surprised at how worn most of them look. I must've really worn the heck out of them last time around, or it could be that they were all cotton. Or a combination of the two!</p> <p>So, on my short list:<br />1.&nbsp;One pair of full length jeans<br />2. One pair of boyfriend jeans<br />3. One pair of jean shorts<br />4. One pair of bermuda shorts<br />5. Leggings for under tunics<br />6. Potential top refresh in pretty summer colors </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251451 Wed, 14 May 2014 14:12:43 +0000 rute 1251451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yes. I remeber when I was pregnant, I felt big, chunky and not fab, so a wardrobe that doens't makes you happy will do nothing for you.<br />Maybe update only some pieces, a dress, the tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1251400 Wed, 14 May 2014 13:24:21 +0000 Beth Ann 1251400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely.&nbsp; No need to buy quite the same quality your might under normal circumstances, but fresher items with your best colors, fit and silhouettes will help you feel and look your best.&nbsp;&nbsp; I think its important for career reasons, too.&nbsp; Looking polished and ready to go will signal that you are on the top of your game, even on days when your feet hurt and you're dying for a nap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1250949 Tue, 13 May 2014 23:40:51 +0000 gardenchick 1250949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to agree with everyone else!</p> <p>&nbsp;Even though your maternity wardrobe is "temporary," you still have to show up in it every day until baby pops out!&nbsp;</p> <p>I literally bought boxes of clothes (eg a lot of clothes together for little $$)&nbsp;off a parents' list in my area. Can you find anything like this?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1250889 Tue, 13 May 2014 22:48:43 +0000 Mia 1250889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Treat yourself. &nbsp;Doesn't need to be a lot of new stuff but a few items seem to be in order to look and feel your best.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1250849 Tue, 13 May 2014 22:01:31 +0000 Karina 1250849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ironically I spent the most money on maternity clothes for my third pregnancy. I did not regret it at all. That being said, I got the most satisfaction from the workhorse items (jeans, tees and dresses) that I used postpartum as well. My normal body shape is thin through the waist and bigger in the hips/thighs, so pregnancy weight is a totally different challenge for me and my regular wardrobe is just about useless for over a year. I agree with the accessories/shoes/bag ideas and just the right shape/length on your pants, skirts and dresses. I went up 1/2 shoe size after my first and again after my third pregnancy so I had to get rid of most shoes. I normally do not love wrap dresses, but I had a few of those that were great for breast feeding as well, if that is what you are planning to do. Also, I think a maternity capsule refresh is a great time to use trendy colors since you will only have the clothes for a limited time anyway. Best wishes with your growing family! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1250841 Tue, 13 May 2014 21:48:14 +0000 gryffin 1250841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle - I concur with everyone else.&nbsp; Go through what you have, select the best, and buy a few nice things to shake it up.&nbsp; Fortunately you have an awesome shoe collection so that should make many old things look fresh.&nbsp; I bought a lot of my maternity clothes from the gap.&nbsp; Cute and not pricey.&nbsp; But pregnancy is so hard on the body, you deserve to feel good in what you wear!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe/page/2#post-1250834 Tue, 13 May 2014 21:38:38 +0000 cheryl 1250834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think you should definitely add a few pieces, but I would not spend high dollar to update, find some affordable options and save the more expensive purchases for later.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250790 Tue, 13 May 2014 20:23:47 +0000 Anonymous 1250790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm about a month ahead of you in pregnancy and I'll fully admit that I started out thinking that it was a waste of money to refresh. Well ... that line of thinking has fully gone out the window! My maternity wardrobe was 5 years old. I'm reusing most of it, but some pieces looked more tired and worn out than I'd remembered. Plus, my capsule was small, even by maternity standards, and my old maternity&nbsp;pants don't exactly fit anymore. But&nbsp;let's not&nbsp;go there. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Most of my refreshes have come from friends and consignment, but I've probably spent $100 on new stuff just for me and won't hesitate to buy more. I figure, we gotta do&nbsp;what we can to feel like "us" during this transition time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250703 Tue, 13 May 2014 18:26:47 +0000 rachylou 1250703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh... Yes! Yes I would get new things!!!!</p> <p>Ok, I'm sure I'd save useful things from the old wardrobe. But I'm guessing, like Marin says, there were items that could have been more comfortable, better designed, and could stand replacing.</p> <p>And also, it's kind of a treat that I think every woman deserves. And your friends will want to come shopping with you and you know, let's be honest, have a hen party... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250681 Tue, 13 May 2014 18:01:42 +0000 Ornella 1250681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stick with most of it, it is time to be sensible with the budget, but buy a few new things to make dressing fun activity - after all, you will live in pregnancy clothes for quite a while. See if you can create some sort of capsule / base outfit from what you have, then consider what 2-3 purchases would jazz it up. Pretty cardigan in punchy colour maybe? Or a dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250668 Tue, 13 May 2014 17:44:01 +0000 Jen W 1250668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you view it in terms of cost per wear, adding a few items makes sense. None of my clothes have ever worked as hard as my maternity clothes. I wore the same few pieces several times a week, especially towards the end of pregnancy. And by the third pregnancy everything was very tired looking. A few new tops, a topper, and a comfortable dress go a long way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250660 Tue, 13 May 2014 17:35:09 +0000 Aziraphale 1250660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool -- you might get two kids with the same birthday! I did. It's always a fun conversation starter. :-)</p> <p>As for the pregnancy clothes, I'd get a few new things, but I wouldn't go crazy with it. Pregnancy is so short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250598 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:20:12 +0000 Angie 1250598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely add a few things, and have fun in the process. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250592 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:09:06 +0000 Jules 1250592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be the naysayer. In my experience the clothes that I bought at 3 months were not the clothes that still worked at 8+ months or necessarily post partum. I'd largely be taking a break from fashion unless I had an event or job that I had (or wanted)&nbsp;to dress a certain way for.&nbsp;That's me though :)<br />OK having read the responses after I clicked and wrote the above,&nbsp;most people are advocating for just a few inexpensive purchases. That I can get behind! Tops are a good suggestion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250584 Tue, 13 May 2014 16:00:28 +0000 Anonymous 1250584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! My girls are 24 months and 3 days&nbsp;apart. My youngest's due date was on her sister's birthday, luckily she waited a couple of days.</p> <p>I vote to buy a few workhorses that make you feel good.&nbsp;I purged the stuff I hated the second time around. I only purchased items that I knew would be workhorses and would last me into the 4th trimester. My total wardrobe was much small but better with my second.&nbsp;I also had a pregnant belly almost instantly with my second where I had been able to wear most of my normal clothes until 5-6 months with my first so I indeed up needing some summer stuff that I hadn't the first time. I was the queen of drapey cardigans during my pregnancies and after. They weren't maternity, just open drape or waterfall cardigans that could dress up the basic pants and t during pregnancy and worked fabulously has nursing covers after. I didn't view these purchases has short term clothes because I would use them much longer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250566 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:52:35 +0000 K. Period. 1250566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! Absolutely YES! First, there are lots of inexpensive options for fun, current maternity clothes that last about as long as your pregnancy and can then be passed along to others. &nbsp;I bought most of my maternity wear&nbsp;from Old Navy and a few heavy use items from the Gap. &nbsp;My maternity wardrobe was small, but well coordinated color and style wise and functioned as a compact capsule. A little went a long way. &nbsp;Second, you have probably gotten a lot wear out of your old maternity wear. &nbsp;Likely&nbsp;more&nbsp;than most of us ever get out of our regular wardrobe. Third, being pregnant is joyful, but hard. Your body changes. You often don't feel yourself. Your body isn't its normal self. It is nice to feel good about it. Having clothes that fit you well and make you feel good about your body is important. &nbsp;Fourth, you will wear your maternity wardrobe for a couple months after the baby is born, so really you are talking more like 9 more months of it. &nbsp;</p> <p>I loved my maternity wardrobe with my first child. I was shocked when I pulled it out for my second that I didn't love it so much anymore. I picked out a few items that I still enjoyed, then picked up a few new ones to round out my wardrobe and went happily on my way. &nbsp;I even just kept my eyes peeled for anything that came my way that would work for maternity and post-partum and picked those things up if they were inexpensive. A wardrobe refresh doesn't have to be excessive. It will definitely be worthwhile, though.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250565 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:52:25 +0000 Glory 1250565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes indeed I would - carpe diem. Love yourself and enjoy a few new items that make you feel wonderful </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250556 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:47:37 +0000 Anonymous 1250556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd top up with a few extras, for a mini refresh, definitely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250554 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:47:22 +0000 Zibbets 1250554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a friend you could borrow from or consignment stores nearby? It's a great time to get creative! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250545 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:41:19 +0000 dustt 1250545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a couple things right now - and add some accessories would be my advice.&nbsp; You may have a different perspective as the pregnancy progresses - plus it's always nice to get some NEW stuff after the babe - that's when I felt I needed the most pick me up!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/would-you-refresh-a-temporary-wardrobe#post-1250510 Tue, 13 May 2014 15:06:59 +0000 Diana 1250510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would at least buy a few cheap and/or secondhand things to refresh the wardrobe.&nbsp; I think if you already have basics (like jeans, or plain skirts, or tees, or whatever) those can probably be made to look modern with the calculated addition of a few inexpensive, trendy items.&nbsp; </p> <p>Or, you know, buy a really awesome handbag.&nbsp; It will still fit after the baby!&nbsp; And to the point of today's blog post, it's a super easy way to add drama to any outfit. </p>