So why are there almost no decent maternity workout clothes on the market? And why are the ones that are available so expensive? (OK, the answer to my second question is a simple supply and demand one...but I don't care how scarce the supply is, I'm not spending $68 on a maternity running skirt!)
A sampling of some of the clothes out there for anyone who happens to Google "maternity active wear."
It's 100% cotton. Does Old Navy not realize how cold and stinky cotton gets after even 10 minutes of cardio?
And horizontal stripes--yikes! Do we really need more emphasis on our growing girths?
When I'm not pregnant, I don't wear gaucho style pants because (a) I'm not 87 years old, and (b) they make my thighs look like wider than they are and make my calves look short and stocky.
Why would I want to look geriatric and short-and-stubby-legged when I also have a big belly and enormous, porn-star boobs?? Isn't that just adding insult to injury?
Plus, what kind of exercise does one do wearing gauchos? Running is out--I can just see those drapey pant legs itching my knees with every step. I'd feel pretty silly in a spin class, too. Even Pilates: do a jack-knife and those pant legs would fall right on your face.
This model might be training for sleepless nights and lost pacifiers, but it's hard to believe she could be training for a 5k in heavy, dark cotton that doesn't breathe. Those shirt sleeves are the perfect length to chafe your upper arms if you don't grease them in Body Glide first. A cute concept, but obviously miscategorized as "active wear."
Motherhood Fold Over Belly Jersey Knit Yoga Maternity Yoga Pants
I think these pants are great--if you're a yoga mama exercising in a comfortably air-conditioned yoga studio. But what about if you're a runner mama exercising outside in 80 degree South Florida May heat? You'd probably be better off running pant-less. I get especially annoyed by all the maternity yoga stuff because it's like when you're pregnant, there's no other form of acceptable exercise other than yoga! Not everyone transforms from a cardio-crazed lunatic to a Zen, ommm-humming yogi just because they've got some extra HCG in their blood.
Well, I guess my vent is over.
Now I'm off to check out the plus-sized women workout clothes and the men's workout clothes to see what else is out there. Hopefully something that will accomodate a big belly without drowning the rest of me!
Jorie - Try Target for some workout clothing for your growing baby bump, they might have something that will work for you. :-). Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteI just wore bigger regular stuff. lots of good elastic. I did have some shorts that I inherited from someone else. try consignment?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.maternityactivewear.com/aboutus/home.php
ReplyDeleteCheck this site. I obviously had some free time at work :)
The sale prices seemed pretty good and it looks like actual workout clothing instead of the gauchos from Hell.
Kristen, that site is actually reasonable. Thanks! And cute stuff, too.
ReplyDeleteI ended up going to Target and going one size up in the roll-top pants, and getting an XL in tanks (which are huge, but I figure I will need room to grow.) A bit too much fabric, but otherwise, it's working. It would be nice to find a shirt that accomodated my belly without having enormous gaping armpit holes, though, so I am going to check out that site!