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11-09-2012 at 8:00 AM
MBush4
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Maternity clothes fit question

I've recently found myself in a predicament.... Most of my maternity clothes are big over my bump and TIGHT on my chest. It wasn't an issue earlier on, but my boobs seem to be growing constantly I've now officially gone up two cup sizes whereas my bump doesn't seem to be growing. I'm not worried about LO because we had an u/s yesterday and he was measuring larger than his gestational age, actually.

But what should I do about my clothes? I'm especially frustrated with myself because last month I bought a dress for my BIL's wedding at the beginning of December with extra room up top and now it's too tight as in, even with "adjusting myself" my girls looks smashed to my chest. Luckily it was on sale, but just the same.... Any tips?
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11-09-2012 at 8:08 AM
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I wish had a pointer or advice, but I hear you, I had to buy a dress last minute for a wedding two weekends ago, a dress I tried on a few days prior, did not zip up at the chest the day of the wedding, it was OOT wedding and I had to find a shop to get a dress, and you know how it goes, when you need something right now, you will never find something on sale! I always hated big boobs and now they are getting bigger and bigger everyday!

 
 
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11-09-2012 at 8:09 AM
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what type of bra are you wearing? if its padded or a push up, that might be one of the problems. wear a bra with no padding.. or possibly a sports bra if it wont show. I know how you feel, my boobs have been suffocating for the past month; they automatically went up 2 bra sizes.. i'm a size E now (H was in shock when I told him) I had to go to motherhood maternity and buy a bra for relief. 

if that doesn't work.. you could try looking up chest exercises and if you do it religiously up until the wedding, you might be able to fit your chest in it.  
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11-09-2012 at 11:43 PM
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Sometimes more flowy tops are the only real solution. Look for tunics and free flowing tees.instead of fitted.
Oldnavy.com and pinkblushmaternity.com are great places for maternity clothing like this. I dont recommend going INTO an old navy store cause their maternity section in store is a disgrace. online, however is a different story.

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11-10-2012 at 2:59 AM
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Sometimes more flowy tops are the only real solution. Look for tunics and free flowing tees.instead of fitted.
Oldnavy.com and pinkblushmaternity.com are great places for maternity clothing like this. I dont recommend going INTO an old navy store cause their maternity section in store is a disgrace. online, however is a different story.


This. I'm an XS or S everywhere but my boobs. My belly isn't nearly as big as I expected it to be, so most of my tops are loose around the middle. Which is lame, because most if us would like to put that sucker on display while we have it.
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11-10-2012 at 6:52 AM
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My chest is significantly larger than my bump still, and I'm at 24 weeks. It's really annoying! My new trick is to buy the clothes in a size that fits my chest and then use a skinny belt to add definition to the fit of top. It accentuates my chest more than I like but at least I can show off my bump now.
 
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11-10-2012 at 11:34 AM
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My chest is significantly larger than my bump still, and I'm at 24 weeks. It's really annoying! My new trick is to buy the clothes in a size that fits my chest and then use a skinny belt to add definition to the fit of top. It accentuates my chest more than I like but at least I can show off my bump now.

 

Oooh, good idea!!! 
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11-13-2012 at 2:36 PM
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Try asos and madeleine maternity. Both have great styles variety and good quality. I'm not a big fan of pink blush or old navy, both brands quality go straight into the trash after a few washes.
 
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