Maternity vests

[jollybaby]

A little more light hearted than some of the subjects but I'm having a nightmare finding decent maternity vests for summer. All I want is one with thickish straps that doesn't show my bra straps and the top bit of my bra cups (and of course with decent bump coverage). I don't mind paying a little bit more for something that does the job- I've already wasted money on a few that i spend most the day pulling up Any suggestions?

[ClareC]

Top shop did a good range last summer, very reasonable too :-)

[canadianlisa]

I found the really cheap ones from H and M good while I was pregnant. Not the strappy ones but ones that have thick bits over the shoulders. I just bought one size from normal and found they were long enough to cover my bump.

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[craigy]

i would second H&M, I have bought 8 from there in varying colour... they are long, keep their shape well, cover a bra no trouble and cheap (?4.99 or 5.99)

[jollybaby]

Looks like it may be H&M then - a shame as I walked past one yesterday. I think half my problem is that I keep buying enormous sizes. Thanks all

[laurac]

I got mine from Topshop - but just the normal store rather than maternity and went a size up. Sound like what you want, thick straps and not too low, they are ?12 and come in a number of colours. I am now almost 8 months pregnant and they are still fitting really well (plus long enough to wear over leggings still) so possible alternative to H&M if Topshop easier to get to for you......

[ClareC]

Mine were the maternity ones from Top Shop and were 2 for ?9. Washed really well, comfy and a good shape :-)

[KateW]

H&M do lots of long, loose vests in their non-maternity ranges too. I've been twice to the big store on Regent St and found the maternity section to be full of large sizes and quite bland, dull colours. So instead, I had a look in their vintage cotton section and picked up 4 lovely vests (various colours) for ?2.99 each! I'll be going again this week to stock up on more.

[Sanne Panne]

Bravado have great tops with pretty wide straps that are still quite elegant. They have built in bras which are fine for when you're at home (or even out if your cup isn't too big). You can also wear a bra under them. I believe they are technically nursing tops but they have quite a lot of space in the belly area. I'm nearly 38 weeks and only the very lowest bit of my bump is showing.