Maternity clothes in France

[AuldAlliance]

Can anyone recommend maternity clothes in France, other than the stuff from Vertbaudet/La Redoute?
Preferably not too pricy, possibility of Internet ordering a distinct advantage.
TIA

[Anna8888]

Are you pregnant????????????

[Anna8888]

Formes

[castille]

There's not a lot of choice if you're not in the market for Formes, Neuf Lune etc.

But I found some decent bits in H&M (not mail order, obv). I also got a lovely pair of trousers at Natalys.

Or try the baby shops like Aubert, they have some things.

[ggglimpopo]

What size are you?

[AuldAlliance]

Sure am, Anna
Am 13 weeks gone, had my scan this morning, saw the little acrobat doing his stuff and got the all-clear so am feeling ready to tell the world.
Am bursting out of my clothes, I seem to be bulging much earlier than with DS, hence the cry for help.
Formes is beyond my fonctionnaire's budget, I'm afraid Anna, I just can't do trousers at 150 euros a pop.
Will try H&M and Aubert.
Am a size 38, ggg (P.S. great pics of E.!!!)

Thanks everyone.

[Anna8888]

Ooh congratulations.

[Anna8888]

How about going to Monoprix and buying some of their tunic-y style dresses and baggy jumpers?

[AuldAlliance]

Thanks!
Good idea, Anna. I feel a trip to Aix coming on.

[EachPeachPearMum]

Could you get some Formes stuff on ebay maybe? (even with postage to France, would be cheaper- ebay fr doesn't seem to have much on clothes-wise)
I have one of the double layered tops, and some trousers that are just lasting so well- 2nd pg, and they were 2nd hand to me!
Shame I'm not further along- mine are 38s, but still have 4 mo to go I'm afraid.

[HaventSleptForAYear]

Kiabi are good but you need to try on IME.

I have some stuff in S or 38 - you want winter presumably?

If you're interested I can get the box down from the loft (DS2 born Jan 07 so it's not that old but I have given some stuff away already.)

[AuldAlliance]

Ooh, Kiabi, hadn't thought of them.
Will look on ebay as well, though I've not yet summoned up the courage energy to use ebay

That's very kind, Haven'tSleptForAYear; yes, I'll need Autumn/Winter stuff. DS was born in tropical heat and I slobbed around in as little as possible, so have nothing left over that's remotely useful. If you have the time and energy to dig stuff out, that'd be great. I'd pay postage, obviously, and would return it all after.

Wow, isn't MN amazing?

[HaventSleptForAYear]

I was the same for DS1 - September baby, hardly needed any maternity clothes.

DS2 in January (and I got a lot bigger too) meant I needed more.

Will have a look at what I have.

We are fairly sure 2 DS are enough for us but you never know, I might need the stuff back one day.

I would rather someone got some use out of it because you never know what season you'll need.

[BriocheDoree]

Congratulations AuldAlliance!
If you can't find what you need in France, then both mothercare and blooming marvellous deliver from UK to France.
I was lucky with no. 2 as I had most of my clothes as hand-me-downs from all my friends who only had a 2 year gap where mine was 3!

[AuldAlliance]

Thanks for the tip, BriocheDorée.

Haven'tSleptForAYear, thanks again for the offer. I've just looked at your profile and seen we have remarkably similar jobs. Any chance I "know" you from the SAES?

[Othersideofthechannel]

Congratulations!
I haven't got any other suggestions to add.

[HaventSleptForAYear]

AuldAlliance -you have no profile so I can't look you up but if SAES is Société des Agrégés de l'Enseignement Supérieur then that would describe me.

Am not a member though- maybe I should be!

Will try and look at what I've got tonight but am off to Budapest for a week on Sunday for work so can't promise anything.

I don't know if you can CAT me (never done it) - how can I give you my email without it appearing on screen?

[cupsoftea]

Carrefour

[Anna8888]

Saw a fabulous slightly ethnic style cream tunic with coloured bands in Monoprix this morning - would be perfect for second trimester of pregnancy over a sous-pull and leggings...

[AuldAlliance]

Haven'tSlept... It's the Société des Anglicistes de l'Enseignement Supérieur, which covers certifiés, agrégés, MCF and Prof. Thought I could maybe look you up in their annuaire.
I've never CATed anyone before either, will try and work out how to do it. Otherwise I could create a more anonymous e-mail address than my usual one, for you to e-mail me.

Thanks for the tip, Anna, will try and make it to Monoprix soon. And then buy leggings to fit over my tummy!

[HaventSleptForAYear]

Hmm looks like you have to pay to access the CAT facility.

Can you create an email address and then I will contact you via it?

Just realised the kids will be in bed by the time I get back from my gym class tonight - access to the loft is through their room.

Will try and go up tomorrow or Sat.

[CoteDAzur]

Does Carrefour sell maternity clothes?

[AuldAlliance]

Here you go:
[email protected]
I may not think to check the address, so let me know on MN when you e-mail me. I'll give you my 'real' address once you've contacted me.
Thanks again!

[Anna8888]

they also have the best velvety stretch babygros in Monoprix... with a little collar...

[AuldAlliance]

Gosh, Anna, you have been checking out the wares in Monoprix!
I'll make a note of that...

[farfaraway]

I second H&M and C&A for good price. But not sure they could compete in style stakes with Anna's monoprix suggestions. I have box of maternity clothes for the giving if you are interested. Mostly jeans and funky tops but have great long coat/cardi which was perfect for hot pregnant women in the middle of winter. But may be bit big as mostly 40/42.