The Best Places to Buy Petite Maternity Clothes, According to Moms and Moms-to-Be (2024)

byJessica Booth

Buying Option

Clothing Type: Jeans, dresses, work pants, coats

Size Availability: 2-16 in most pieces

Return Policy: Full refund within 30 days of delivery

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Unlike many maternity clothing brands, Seraphine has an entire section of their website dedicated to petite maternity clothes, with a wide array of pants, tops, dresses and even winter coats available. Moms particularly like Seraphine’s line of petite maternity jeans, saying they fall at the perfect length, as well as their petite maxi dresses, which won’t swallow you up with fabric.

But moms in the What to Expect community love that all of Seraphine’s maternity clothes are on-trend as opposed to the frumpy style you see in traditional pregnancy clothes. (So stylish, in fact, that Seraphine is a favorite among pregnant celebrities, too.) Moms also find that they can wear Seraphne’s maternity clothes well past pregnancy. Most of their clothes don’t look overtly like maternity wear, and many moms find that they act as great transitional items to wear postpartum, too.

The biggest downside of Seraphine Maternity is that the petite sizes often sell out quickly — so if you see something you love and it’s available, you’re better off grabbing it right away.

• Melodyr88

  “Seraphine maternity is my favorite!! Their clothing transitions well from maternity to postpartum/breastfeeding which is great.”

• TailoredMom

  “I found one good dress at Seraphine.”

• Luckysky22

  “Seraphine are amazing and they have 30% off atm, expensive but worth it IMO. Live in their sweat pants!”

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Clothing Type: Jeans in short inseams

Size Availability: 0-20 in most jeans with Short, Regular, or Long options, XS-XXL in most other pieces

Return Policy: Full refund within 30 days, store credit within 60 days

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What to Expect moms-to-be constantly praise Old Navy for offering budget-friendly maternity clothes that look and feel great. (And Old Navy is almost always holding a sale, so you can typically stock up on maternity clothes for even less.) Even though Old Navy doesn’t have dedicated petite maternity sizes, I’ve relied on their clothes to fit my petite frame for both pregnancies to much success. Their jeans are a particular standout item, as they come in a “short” inseam, which is great for petite moms. I’ve purchased these short maternity jeans and found that they didn’t need to be hemmed at all. I also liked that the belly band didn’t feel huge on me and fit almost perfectly.

In addition to their maternity jeans, I also lived in the ruched Old Navy maternity t-shirts and dresses through my two pregnancies; I can confirm that they are petite-friendly. The stretchy ruching looks good whether you have a short or tall torso, and I found that their midi dresses fell at a surprisingly great length.

• arsrd2012

  “For tshirts and long sleeves, I just did old navy and they fit great. The sides are ruched so I don’t have to worry about them being too long. Sleeve length fits my good too.”

• mk3721

  “I’ve also had pretty good luck with old navy tops.”

• emilias1002

  “I love Old Navy’s rockstar maternity jeans!!”

Buying Option

Clothing Type: Jeans

Size Availability: 23-37

Return Policy: Full refund within 30 days, exchange at any time

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When searching the What to Expect community boards for petite maternity jeans recommendations, Abercrombie & Fitch came up most often. Abercrombie sells maternity jeans in their popular classic styles, like ankle-length straight leg, jean leggingsand straight jeans, and offers a “short” inseam for each pair. Moms adore these maternity jeans because they are timeless, so you can wear them throughout multiple pregnancies. And, most find that they’re really comfortable, with a nice stretchy belly panel. They come in a variety of colors (like white, black, dark wash and light wash), so it’s easy to find the option that works the best for your style.

I’ve found that Abercrombie’s extra short jeans — which are designed for people 5-feet and under — are the only petite jeans that perfectly fit me, regardless of what type of shoes I’m wearing. However, it appears from their website that they don’t offer maternity jeans in this extra short inseam. So you’ll have to stick with the short maternity jeans or size up in the extra short non-maternity style. Rest assured, one What to Expect mom who is 5-foot said she had no problem with the length of the short maternity jeans.

• rose242

  “The Abercrombie and Fitch ones are expensive but they fit much better than any others I have tried. I’m 5’2” 125lbs. They also come in short length.”

• avr5095

  “I bought maternity jeans from Abercrombie online that came in lengths. I’m 5’0” and the short length fits me well.”

• eself23

  “Abercrombie has the best maternity jeans!”

• kimmie8835

  “I will share that I found the BEST maternity jeans (thank you Instagram ads) and it’s worth the price… on Abercrombie.com. My jeans were $80 each but I scored a coupon and got them for $63. So run to get them!!!”

Buying Option

Clothing Type: Athleisure

Size Availability: 0-20 in 23, 25, 28, 31 inches

Return Policy: Full refund within 30 days

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When you’re petite, leggings have a tendency to bunch at the ankles if they are too long. Fortunately, Lululemon offers several pregnancy-friendly leggings (including the super popularLululemon Align leggings) in 23, 25, 28 or 31 inches, so you can pick the length you think would work best for you.

Even though the Lululemon leggings aren’t designed for maternity wear, they are highly recommended by tons of moms in the What to Expect community — in fact, they’re our overall favorite pick for maternity leggings. I wore Lululemon Align leggings throughout both of my pregnancies and found the the 25-inch length was perfect for me: Although advertised as cropped, they were the best full-length fit I found. The waistband stretched incredibly well through each trimester, so much so that I was actually shocked that they weren’t stretched out once the baby bump was gone. I was able to keep wearing them postpartum and for baby number two. They’re very comfortable and super versatile, so even though the price tag is high for leggings, you’ll get a lot of wear out of them.

• breezy2626

  “I second the aligns! I wore the leggings all throughout my last pregnancy and never had to size up. I’ve worn them basically every day this pregnancy and will continue to wear the same size postpartum. I ask for a pair every Christmas because I can’t justify spending that much on myself for a pair of leggings”

• emilywilburn

  I have both. 10 pairs of Align. 1 pair [Blanqi]... align 100%!! [Blanqi] are still too big for me, im sure ill like them in last 1- 2 months, but right now, they just fall down and dont hold my thighs in. (Im petite size 2 in align pants)

• LBMJ62

  “Honestly I think lulu aligns are your best bet. I wore their bike shorts during my summer pregnancy until I gave birth and wore them daily postpartum while recovering! I found they’re worth the investment if you plan on wearing them through out pregnancy and postpartum.”

• Zcatz

  “Try Lulus align leggings. Not preg but stretchy enough to be comfortable during pregnancy and after so you can justify the price point a bit more.”

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Clothing Type: Dresses, jeans, t-shirts, shirts, sweaters, coats, bathing suits, leggings

Size Availability: XS-L

Return Policy: Full refunds within 30 days

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PinkBlush is another favorite among petite moms in the What to Expect community, especially when it comes to dresses. Although the brand doesn’t have a petite section, it does have many petite-friendly maternity shirt and dress options. You can find dresses in basically every style, from casual everyday options to more formal attire. Their clothes are cute and colorful, and the maternity clothing is stretchy, soft and comfortable.

I’ve found that their “petite-friendly” dresses work well on my shorter frame, and other moms have said the same. Although I did size down in some of the maxi dresses to ensure they weren’t too long.

• arsrd2012

  “I also ordered some dresses from Pink Blush Maternity. They have a petite-friendly section. All the ones I ordered fit well.”

• KyrieJ

  “Pinkblush is my go to for cute dresses for work”

• adesh88

  “Pink blush has some really cute stuff if you need something for a special occasion like a baby shower or wedding. They regularly have sales too”

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Clothing Type: Dresses, t-shirts, pants, leggings

Size Availability: 0-12 in most pieces

Return Policy: Free returns for 14 days, return fee applied after 14 days

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Because ASOS offers a wide array of maternity dresses, from casual picks to fancier options, it was a natural choice when I was 9 months pregnant and needed to go to a wedding. Even though ASOS also doesn’t offer specific petite sizing for maternity wear, I had no problem finding a dress that hit at the right length well while still looking trendy and cute.

And I’m not the only one who found great success with shopping for petite maternity dresses at ASOS: What to Expect community members who wear petite clothing found that ASOS maternity wear fits their shorter frames well. Moms may also want to check out their more than 1,000 petite dresses available that are non-maternity but could still work with a baby bump if you size up.

• pelnae

  “I'm also 5'1 and have been buying on asos petite.”

• sahdogm

  I’m 5’2, so I’m not sure if I fit into the same category but I usually buy non maternity, bump friendly clothes. A stretchy dress and light weight dress, athletic style dresses or free people hot shot onesie are kinda my go to... ASOS has nicer maternity clothes if you’re looking for that specifically.

• heyitsswellzz

  I’m also 4”11 and mostly shop at ASOS. So many petite options the M and L fit well and not too long.

• Suri45

  I’ve used asos, boohoo and they’ve been good.

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Clothing Type: Dresses, tops, bottoms, jeans, outerwear

Size Availability: 00-18

Return Policy: Return clothes at the end of each month

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Rental services are a great option if you’ll only need maternity clothes for certain occasions, and Nully provides plenty of pregnancy-friendly options. For $98 a month, subscribers can rent six items a month from brands like Madewell, Hatch, Emilia George and more.

Nuuly has a pretty extensive maternity section, with everything from jeans to work pants to more formal dresses. Because their inventory changes, though, it’s hard to say how many petite maternity clothes they have. However, there’s a good chance you’ll find petite clothing that can double as maternity wear, especially if you go up a size. What to Expect moms love Nuuly because the maternity clothes are so stylish, with some saying they’ve opted to use it for their second pregnancy after enjoying it so much with their first.

That said, renting something like maternity jeans may be tough, because if they’re too long, hemming isn’t an option.

• bbz23

  “If you’re open to renting, nuuly has a ton of cute maternity clothes! I did that for my first and plan to again this time around.”

• 22alyssa22

  “I rented some maternity clothes off Nuuly. I really like the Paige maternity jeans.”

• djbbmb

  “I used Nuuly for my second pregnancy and it was amazing.”

• KeenCapybara

  I’ve been renting clothes from Nuuly while my size is still in flux. I got two different sizes of Levi’s and 4 other items to rent for the month, for $90.

Buying Option

Clothing Type: Jeans, dresses, tops, bottoms

Size Availability: 0-24W and XS-3XL

Return Policy: Free returns within 30 days

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If you’re overwhelmed by all the maternity clothing options, Stitch Fix is a great solution. This subscription clothing service offers maternity and postpartum clothing from dedicated maternity brands and maternity-friendly brands like Madewell, Vuori, Free People and more. Once you fill out some personal information, Stitch Fix connects you with a personal stylist who picks and sends you clothes each month. You try them on and decide what you to keep or return.

The major draw of using Stitch Fix as a petite mom-to-be is that you’ll be connected with a personal stylist who can recommend brands and styles that will work great on your frame. You can share your measurements and they can find you clothes based on what should fit you best. Many moms in the What to Expect community have found success with Stitch Fix, especially when it comes to clothes they might not have otherwise picked for themselves! Plus, it’s more comfortable to try on maternity clothes in the comfort of your own home.

• Missa657

  “I’ve been getting my maternity clothes through stitch fix”

• SunflowerMazes-sheherhers

  I love stitch fix and similar services. I pop in my size and just be like 'I want something fun to wear out on a weekend' or 'Work outfit, not too formal, machine washable please' and then see what comes.

• MamaMel12

  yes Stitch Fix has petite sizes. I used them for a couple of years and bought quite a bit from the boxes they sent. Things can be a little pricier than I usually would pay at a store (I am a clearance rack or garage sale/thrift store shopper lol) but I HATE clothes shopping and it was worth it to me to be sent things to try on. I also kept things that I would have never even looked at if I saw it at a store but ended up liking it when I tried it on at home!