28 October 2024
Want to shop more responsibly for kids? Then go to Antwerp!
- COSH! Member Publicity
- City Guide
Are you expecting a child? Then you will notice that not only a lot will change in your life, but also that 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 continue 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 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. A more conscious choice!
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. Or take a look at the circular Dutch knitwear brand Loop.a life. Here you will find beautiful, timeless knits made with yarns from discarded clothing that are not only really comfortable to wear during your pregnancy, but also afterwards!
Pregnant and want to look extra stylish? Discover the sophisticated and timeless maternity collection from the Dutch brand Rhea. Think knitted dresses in which you can show off your beautiful feminine curves, stylish knitted leggings in which your belly can grow and classic oversized white blouses made of deadstock Egyptian cotton.
Second-hand maternity clothes
After you have had a baby, your maternity clothes are likely to pile up gathering 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. KickaBoo! is such a store in Rotterdam. Here you will find a wide collection of high-quality second-hand maternity clothing. And there’s more: while shopping you can also browse through cute second-hand baby and children’s clothing, children’s books and toys! And even after your pregnancy, you can give your clothing a second, third or fourth life. Bring them to KickaBoo! and you’ll receive 40% of the selling price after it’s sold. A win-win situation!
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 your pregnancy from more sustainable brands
BlaBloom
The perfect store where you can find more sustainable products for the 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 Ghent, Mechelen and Antwerp, Het Faire Oosten in Amsterdam, Kiez in Antwerp and many other shops. Discover all sales points for Swedish Stockings here.
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.
