1 April 2025
An outfit that is always in fashion? Go for timeless basics!
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Are you expecting a child? Then you will notice that not only a lot will change in your life, but also your body is changing quickly. Finding a comfortable, stylish and more sustainable maternity outfit can be quite a challenge! Instead of purchasing a whole new wardrobe, we at COSH! provide you some advice on how to dress more consciously during your pregnancy. Choose clothes that you want to keep on wearing after your pregnancy, go for second-hand maternity clothes or look into the options for renting maternity clothes. There are also beautiful, more sustainable brands for a new maternity outfit. In this guide we list all the options for maternity clothing for more conscious moms-to-be!
Choose timeless, comfortable knits
During your pregnancy your body is constantly changing, so it might be a good option to choose comfortable and timeless garments that grow with your body. In this case, knits are the way to go! Knitted clothing is super comfortable and in most cases you can (continue to) wear these knits during and after your pregnancy. This prevents you from having to purchase many new garments that you no longer need after your pregnancy. Better for your wallet and the environment!
Go for a comfortable, oversized sweater from a more conscious and local clothing brand, such as the Dutch brand Teym. The extremely soft, timeless and unisex merino sweaters from Teym are super comfortable and if you choose a more oversized fit you can wear them both during and after your pregnancy.
Are you looking for comfortable pants that grow with you during pregnancy? At the German brand Leela Cotton you’ll find soft clothing made of organic cotton, such as these lovely pants with an elastic, fold-over waistband. We promise you, you don’t want to take these pants off anymore! Another nice thing: Leela Cotton also has a baby and children’s collection made of organic cotton, so you can also shop here for your little one.
A T‑shirt especially for power moms? These comfortable and stylish oversized T‑shirts with texts like ‘You Glow Mama’ and ‘Mom’ are perfect for you as a new mom! And the great thing is that these shirts are made of pure organic cotton, so it’s completely free of chemicals. You can find the collection at HALLO SONNENSCHEIN in Neuss, Germany. Here you can also find a collection of baby and children’s clothing made exclusively from natural materials.
Second-hand maternity clothes
After you have had a baby, your maternity clothes are likely to pile up and gather dust in a box. Such a waste! That is why it is a good alternative to exchange, donate or sell your second-hand maternity clothes to friends who will soon become mothers too. Or you can bring them to a second-hand clothing store, because some stores also have a separate department with pre-loved maternity clothing. You can also shop here for yourself, of course!
In Düsseldorf there is an example of such a store with second-hand maternity clothes: Klammotte. Here you’ll find beautiful pre-loved nursing dresses, jeans with elastic waistbands and beautiful tops that are suitable for during your pregnancy. Already browsing for your little one? With an extensive collection of beautiful second-hand clothes for babies and children, there is always something that suits your style.
Rent your maternity clothes
During your pregnancy, your baby will continue to grow and there will most likely be a moment when you no longer fit a single garment in your wardrobe. Do not panic! Because you can easily rent clothes during your pregnancy, for example at the clothing library Lena Library in Amsterdam. If an outfit no longer fits you, simply exchange it for a new one. Super easy, cheap and more sustainable!
Lena Library does not have a separate maternity collection, but in the store they are happy to help you find a comfortable and stylish outfit for during your pregnancy. For example, stylish wide trousers, a crop top with a comfortable tight top underneath or a trendy jumpsuit with a wide waistband. Or choose for example a larger size. At Lena Library you rent clothes per day, so you are not committed to anything. Are you not living in Amsterdam? Order your outfit online and pick it up at one of the many swap points throughout the country.
Clothing for during or after your pregnancy from more sustainable brands
BlaBloom
The perfect store where you can find more sustainable products for your whole (future) family: welcome to BlaBloom in Genk, Belgium. Here you will find almost everything from more conscious brands for during and after your pregnancy. Like maternity clothes and maternity bras, silky creams and natural supplements, but also ergonomic baby carriers, washable diapers, wooden toys and much more. At Blabloom you get personal and honest advice about what you really need and they offer a more sustainable alternative.
FEELOU
Looking for the perfect maternity bra that covers all your needs and is also a more conscious choice? The FEELOU pregnancy bra grows with you during pregnancy due to the adjustability options and flexible cups suitable for breastfeeding! This means you no longer have to purchase more bras than you actually need and the environment will be grateful for this. You can find the Feelou® bra online or in their store in The Hague. Do you need personal advice? The founders are ready to help you! In other words: “99 problems but your bra ain’t one” with FEELOU.
Boob Design
At Boob Design you will find beautiful maternity outfits for (future) mothers. From cute dresses and trendy jumpsuits to wear to work to comfortable workout outfits, Boob Design has it all! The collections are mainly made from natural materials, such as organic cotton, Tencel Lyocell, Modal and Ecovero. The clothing is designed in such a way that you can continue to wear it after your pregnancy ánd during breastfeeding.
Swedish Stockings
Looking for high-quality maternity tights? Take a look into the collection of the Swedish brand Swedish Stockings. They are known for their more sustainable and high-quality tights made from innovative, recycled materials and they also developed the perfect maternity tights. This way you can also look stylish and comfortable during your pregnancy.
The maternity tights from Swedish Stockings can be found in store at Supergoods in Mechelen and Antwerp and Sophie Stone in Utrecht.
Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective is an American brand with trendy sports outfits, loungewear, swimwear and underwear made mainly from recycled materials. They focus on inclusivity and also offer a separate maternity collection. In this collection you will find long and short maternity leggings, long sleeves and comfortable sports bras that you can also use as a nursing bra. From timeless black to trendy colours that are easy to combine. And the best thing is: you can continue to wear these items even after your pregnancy!
Curious in which stores you can buy the collection? Discover all points of sale for Girlfriend Collective here.
More sustainable baby carriers
A baby carrier is a great way to carry your baby after your pregnancy in an intimate and comfortable way. Are you looking for a more sustainable and ergonomic baby carrier that grows with you and your baby? At children’s shop Vos & Ooievaar in Antwerp you will find printed and plain carriers from the brand Neko. They only use super soft organic fabrics and guarantee an ergonomic fit for different postures.
BlaBloom in Genk also has a wide range of ergonomic baby carriers made from more sustainable materials. Together with the Belgian brand Monkose, founded by midwife and baby carrier consultant Linde Stifter, they have created their own design: the Heiwa baby carrier. Heiwa is Japanese for peace and harmony, and that is exactly what this carrier stands for. Would you like to test which baby carrier fits your body best? Then book a baby carrier consultation or demo session in the BlaBloom concept store in Genk.
Do you like to go out into nature? Then a baby carrier from the Belgian outdoor sports brand Vaude is something for you. They have a unisex baby carrier in their collection, made of hemp and recycled materials. The baby carrier is lightweight, water-resistant and easy to move around with: perfect for going out into nature with your baby!
