Vintage maternity and vintage clothes for kids

[exquisitebones]

i ahve this silly little "bedroom" or onesize fits all garter belt. its stretches for days.
I wore that when I was pregnant and it work fine.

I also wore the thigh high socks from www.sockdreamz.com
they were wonderful!!!

 

[tuppence]

Ella Allen baby knits

Ella Allen knitting books are fairly sought after in Australia and I finally managed to get book 2. From the early 30's.
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/tuppence_2009/1216806924347_allanbaby3.jpg?t=1239817601
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/tuppence_2009/1216806925384_allanbaby2.jpg?t=1239817652
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/tuppence_2009/allanbaby5.jpg?t=1239817737

Sorry for the links. I still can't get the actual pics to show up on this page.
Let me know if you want a pattern scanned.

 

[Helysoune]

Thanks for the idea! I will have to look for one that'll fit, seeing as how I wasn't exactly svelte to begin with.

 

[Vintage Betty]

This is packed away so I don't have the year of the article, but it might be 1937 or so, as I'm working on some graphic scans from that era right now and I apparently scanned this in too.

 

[Miss 1929]

That's a swell dress pattern whether expecting or not!

 

[Vintage Betty]

That's a swell dress pattern whether expecting or not!

That's what I thought too.

 

[VintageLove]

A Vintage Bump

So, I didn't see a thread on this already, but if there is, I apologize.

I recently found out that I am expecting (!!!) and am quite distraught at the thought of giving up my vintage wardrobe for "maternity" clothes. I've already put my girdles away for the next 9 months, which does justice neither to the clothing nor my ever-thickening frame.

Has anyone had experience with this? And, if so, how did you manage?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I know women endured pregnancy during the 30's and 40's, but i guess it's a little less intuitive for me at the moment...

 

[*SeaStar*]

Congratulations!!!

I'm sure no matter what you wear you will look radiant!

During my pregnancy, I kept my vintage hairstyles and makeup,which on there own, still kept me feeling like myself.
As for clothing I bought a couple basic must haves like a black skirt, jeans, and camisoles. And added my already usual vintage accessories, tops that stretch,cardigans, coats paired with my favorite shoes. Farther along I got a couple of vintage inspired flats to help with the growing feet.
Overall as most of the ladies will tell you pick pieces that reflect your already fabulous self!!

Best Wishes on your new blessing!

 

[buddy5909]

Try reading this maybe.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=13273&highlight=maternity

Or looking at these videos from Lisa Freemont Street:
http://www.youtube.com/user/LisaFreemontStreet#p/search/0/E6UfYuMnb2w
http://www.youtube.com/user/LisaFreemontStreet#p/search/0/e695Ieg9Hc8

 

[Nick D]

My wife made this outfit from a '50s pattern when she was pregnant.

 

[SheBear74]

I'm am loving all the pics!!! I made this dress from a vintage pattern, and added a tutu/petticoat under. The shirts I made for a father son photo shoot we are doing this weekend.

 

[Warden]

Edna will kill me for this, If I live I plan topost more piccies on Facebook tonight, The lovely Edna bare foot & pregnant and looking great http://twitpic.com/4hva5f

 

[Black Dahlia]

There doesn't appear to be many vintage inspired maternity lines out there! I'm disappointed!
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[Kitty_Sheridan]

I just bought a pattern which I'll be reproducing, a maternity wrap over dress and two piece smock and adjustable waist skirt. Will let you know when I copy it.
K

 

[Black Dahlia]

I just bought a pattern which I'll be reproducing, a maternity wrap over dress and two piece smock and adjustable waist skirt. Will let you know when I copy it.
K

Excellent Kitty, can't wait to see!
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[Drappa]

I thought some of the ladies here may enjoy this article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2011/nov/15/vintage-maternity-clothes?intcmp=122