Maternity clothes or up a size?

Hi ladies. I'm 15 weeks and cannot fit into any of my normal clothes. Do you have any recommendations for wether I should up a clothing size or start in maternity wear? If so any good places to shop?

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I only bought leggings in maternity and sized everything else up, 30 weeks and that’s still working for me😂

I only bought leggings and jeans in maternity x

I bought maternity leggings and biker shorts from H&M. Other than than, I wore loose clothing like my boyfriends shirts and shorts and sweats. 😂

Same as above, with my first I just got leggings and jeans in maternity and sized up in anything else that I needed 😊 maternity wear can be so expensive x

Maternity clothes. I found sizing up to just be baggy.

I have loads left over from before - found river island the best for jeans, got a few tops from new look, boohoo and shein

I just invested in the basics like leggings and jeans. I knew I would be really big in summer so I also got some stretchy bodycon dresses and maternity summer shorts for the heat and they have been great. I mainly live in drawstring shorts and a nursing bra now 😴

Mostly sized up / chose styles that suited my body with a bump! All of my usual places - H&M, ASOS etc. I bought some maternity jeans and a few stretchy tank dresses from Shein too.

Shein x

Maternity clothes, sizing up just looks baggy

Dresses are so fun! Maxi and wrap dresses have been my staple. Can grow and they still fit! Do your own research but I read SheIn has been found to have lead in their products 😔 natural fibers are the best always

what are SHEIN sizes like? X

I got some leggings and shorts in maternity from ASDA. Then sized up and also bought some large men’s T-shirts lol

I have some on my vinted page if youre interested 😊https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/75753351-slmckenzieee

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