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MANUFACTURERS' SIZING INFORMATION

Although there has been much discussion in the last few years about a standardized measurement for maternity clothing to be used by all manufacturers, this is still far from reality and it is therefore important to remember that you may wear different sizes in maternity clothes between manufacturers as you would in pre-pregnancy sizes. 

FORMES

Please note: Some of my customers have found the Formes trousers a tight fit - the French do not appear to have hips! so they have bought trousers one size bigger than the jackets and tops. If in doubt ask for exact measurements.

Jackets, two-piece suits, dresses and shirts

Bust (cm) 86-90 90-95 95-98 98-101 101-105
Hips 88-92 92-96 96-100 100-104 104-110
 Size 36 38 40 42 44

Jersey Dresses

Bust 86-90 90-95 95-98 98-105
Hips 88-92 92-96 96-100 100-110
Size 36 38 40 42

Cardigans, Jumpers, T-shirts

Bust 90-95 95-98 98-105
Hips 92-96 96-100 100-110
Size 1 2 3

Trousers & Skirts

Hips 88-92 92-96 96-100 100-104 104-110
Size 36 38 40 42 44
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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS

According to their catalogue, sizes are based on pre-pregnancy sizing but they give no indication of bust or hip sizing.  

Sizes 10-24 as pre-pregnancy

pre-pregnancy 8/10 10/12 12/14 14/16 18/20 20-24
catalogue S S/M M L XL XXL
    ONE SIZE ONE SIZE ONE SIZE    

Blooming Marvellous also offer various lengths for some of their skirts, trousers and dresses. The "shorter" length is for women 5'3" and under, "standard" for 5'3" -5'7" and the "longer" for 5'8" and taller.

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NEXT and TOPSHOP

Another company who state that their clothes are based on your pre-pregnancy size. They also cater for  a number of lengths, stating that a "short" length is based on an inside leg of 27.5/28" and a "regular" length of 29/30".  Their clothing sizes range from 8 - 18.  Top Shop do longer length jeans of 33" plus! 

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JOJO MAMAN BEBE

Again they recommend that you buy based on your pre-pregnancy size but they have given guide line measurements in their catalogue.

  S M L  
Size 8 10 12 14 16 18  
Bust 33" 35" 37" 39" 41" 43"  
Hips 34" 36" 38" 40" 42" 44"  
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MOTHERCARE, DOROTHY PERKINS, MARKS & SPENCER, C&A

Again measurements are based on pre-pregnancy sizes. Check the measurements of individual items before you buy, particularly with lengths as these companies do not generally make a distinction between petite and tall. Marks and Spencers no longer do maternity clothes but we have a good selection of second hand items. 

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Last modified: 20 April 2006