Top Places to Shop for Gender Neutral and Androgynous Maternity Clothes

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I love clothes. I have a lot of them, and they range from funky dresses to super casual jeans and t-shirts. I have a lot of bright colors and prints (and a LOT of rainbow-covered items), but also a lot of black, edgy stuff, because, eh, I don’t have to choose. Basically, if we put labels on clothing styles like we do sexuality, mine would be panstyle - not limited with regard to color or genre. So when I was entering my second trimester of pregnancy and my clothes were getting tighter, I knew it was time to bite the bullet and buy some maternity clothes, but I was worried I would only find flowy, floral prints. And, yep, I found a lot of that. And while I don’t mind a few tops like that, it would have driven me crazy to only where that style of maternity clothes. It seems a lot of companies think everyone who gets pregnant is feminine and wants to feel like a delicate flower during their pregnancy. On top of that, maternity clothes aren’t always cheap, and it was hard for me to wrap my head around spending more than I wanted to on clothes that a) I was only going to wear for a handful of months and b) that I didn’t really love. And then I started thinking about my fellow queer parents-to-be who were masculine presenting, trans, and gender nonconforming and how I had it easy by comparison. Sure, a lot of the maternity clothes I came across weren’t exactly my style, but at least I do like wearing feminine clothing. But where are you supposed to shop for gender neutral maternity clothes? How are masc pregnant people supposed to find maternity clothes for their pregnancy that they feel good and comfortable in? If you are wondering where to shop for androgynous maternity clothes, look no further. I’m here to help you find maternity clothing that feels like you (or at least don’t make you cringe). Here are some great places to shop for gender neutral maternity clothing, and I also have some maternity clothing hacks for those of you new to pregnancy.

Where to shop for gender neutral maternity clothes.

There are a few stores that I recommend for their gender neutral maternity clothing options, prices, and for their positive contributions to the LGBTQ community based on HRC and GLAAD’s rankings and information, and statements on their social media platforms from recent years.

ASOS

Whether you want neutral basics, trendy outfits, or chic ensembles, ASOS generally has something for everyone from the Gen Zs to the geriatric Millennials and even Gen Y. Thankfully, they also have a lot to offer to those of us who are pregnant with their maternity line. ASOS maternity clothes have something for everyone, which is so amazing for a pregnant person to hear, especially when you are a masc presenting, queer, trans, or gender non-conforming pregnant person. What I like best about ASOS maternity clothing is that a lot of their options ranging from multi-packs of cotton tank tops (which I bought and loved during pregnancy and postpartum), every type of legging and jean option you can ask for, overalls, and neutral t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, shorts, and more, and they have a range of models wearing the maternity clothes. Another plus? Their clothes are good quality and really affordable. Check out these maternity mom jeans pictured below for $35 - and that’s not a sale price. Speaking of sales, if you type in “maternity sale” on the ASOS search bar, you can find even cheaper maternity clothing. I ended up buying a lot of maternity clothes from ASOS because you can’t beat the prices for some unique pieces. Last thing I’ll say about ASOS is they make returning clothing SO easy, it’s actually a big reason why I started shopping there in the first place. They ship their clothes to you in essentially a shopping bag which you can reseal and send clothing back in that doesn’t fit or make you happy. It’s a great way to try on a bunch of maternity clothes for your changing body in the privacy of your own home, without having prying eyes trying to figure you out or asking a million hetero-normative questions about your pregnancy. And that’s my first tip - I recommend you buy and try items that you wouldn’t necessarily wear when you aren’t pregnant and just see if you like it/if it’s comfortable while you are pregnant. I was surprised to find that my go-to clothing choices were different than what I would have chosen pre-pregnancy. A lot of the maternity clothes I bought and was excited to wear sat in my closet, and other items I got just in case, like stretchy pants and the basic tanks I mentioned above I wore during and after pregnancy. What you need when you’re pregnant and postpartum are different than what you needed pre-pregnancy, so don’t be afraid to readjust your likes and dislikes in this unique time in your life and body.

Gap

I’ll start out by saying that I didn’t discover Gap maternity while I was pregnant, but it’s on the top of my list for my next pregnancy. I’m bringing the Gap to your attention because of the sheer amount of times I’ve seen it recommended by fellow LGBTQ parents-to-be on Instagram and Facebook, and I can understand why. There aren’t a sea of smiling, long-haired, femme women modeling every look, which in and of itself is refreshing. When I scroll through the maternity section online, I can easily view it with a queer gaze, which I can’t say for a lot of maternity lines. The image below is one of many that don’t fit the typical maternity modeling we’re normally bombarded with, and the t-shirt is nice and neutral. I will say the prices aren’t as good as ASOS (the t-shirt below is on sale for $33), but they have tons of maternity t-shirts, tank tops, sweats, pants, and sweaters that are easy to keep wearing after pregnancy. Gap also has a pretty easy return process, so you have the option of shopping online and trying on at home, or running down to your local mall to shop in person if you prefer.

3. Target

If you’re a try-on-in-person kind of person, Target is a great place to go and get creative with maternity clothes, and I say that because their maternity selection is pretty feminine-typical. You may find a piece here or there that has a neutral feel, like the Henley maternity shirt pictured below, but you’re not going to be walking into a sea of neutral options. Instead, I recommend the athletic and men’s sections for options. You’ll have to size up and try on a lot of clothes to find something that looks like you and feels comfortable on your growing belly, but this is another recommend because of the large amount of reviews I’ve seen across the LGBTQ pregnancy community online. There are Targets everywhere and they are super affordable, so I get the appeal. I recommend trying a pack of white t-shirts and a men’s button down that you leave open from your belly down. Or these men’s joggers (also pictured below) or some cargo pants, which have a stretchy waste and some room to grow.

4. Kindred Bravely

One thing I have to recommend in a shout-from-the-rooftops sort of way is the Sublime Nursing and Pumping Bra from Kindred Bravely. This maternity and postpartum bra is an absolute gamechanger! When I was pregnant, I started casually looking for maternity bras, and was shocked how limited my options were in person. I live in Los Angeles, so it’s not exactly a small town…but I couldn’t find ANY that came close to my size (40G). I started searching online and buying (and returning) bra after bra that were too small, too tight, and offered zero support. But even worse, I also couldn’t believe how incredibly inconvenient the whole nursing and pumping bra situation was - you have to change bras in order to go from nursing to pumping! Considering it’s recommended to pump every 3 hours to establish your milk, and newborns should eat every 2 hours, it was absolutely mindboggling and totally frustrating to me that, on top of figuring out the whole parenthood thing and recovering from delivering a baby…I had to take off my whole shirt and whole bra and put on another whole bra just to feed my child. To say there was a hole in the market is an understatement (and unfortunately only the tip of the iceberg for pregnant and postpartum people). Thankfully, a friend recommended I try Kindred Bravely, which has nursing and pumping bras from size 30B to 44I. I loved their Sublime Nursing Bra, and am so thankful that just a few months after I gave birth, they created a the dual Sublime Nursing and Pumping Bra (because I was going crazy switching bras all day and night)! I kid you not when I say I bought them in every color they offered and tossed all the other nursing or pumping bras I had. I tell every pregnant person I know to not waste their time on other bras - just buy this one. What I love about it is you have options, and options are crucial for new parents. I had dreams of nursing my baby, but at 4 months old, she suddenly stopped and would only drink from a bottle. She also refused formula, so overnight, I started exclusively pumping, and continued until she was 18 months old. These bras gave me options and I didn’t have to go out and buy anything else. Whether I nursed, pumped, or decided formula was the best way to feed my child (or whether my baby decided nursing, pumping, or having formula was best, because let’s be real - the baby is the one who really makes the decisions!), I could adapt with the Sublime Nursing and Pumping Bra without plunking down more money. Kindred Bravely has also recently come out with the Sublime Handsfree Nursing and Pumping Sports Bra, and BFF Handsfree Nursing and Pumping Bra, which both have a more sporty look. I have not personally used either, but they appear to be the sibling of the Sublime I will continue to gush about for forever, so I’d venture to think they would be a great options to try. Get 20% off your first Kindred Bravely purchase when you order through my link: kindredbravely.com/thistwomomlife (discount applied at checkout, some exclusions apply)!

Hacks for Androgynous Maternity Clothes

There are some maternity clothes hacks I want to share that I discovered while pregnant that you don’t necessarily know or even think about during your first pregnancy. I mean, there is so much changing and so much to learn in such a short amount of time that some of these things just didn’t occur to me, so I’m here to share these maternity clothing hacks with you.

Fact: You won’t only be wearing maternity clothes for a few months. I am 2 years postpartum and still wear some of my maternity clothes because the way they are made these days is to transition from pregnancy to postpartum (too waaaay postpartum). So look for things that you like and don’t think of it as wasting money on clothes you’re hardly going to wear. You’re actually going to get a lot of use out of them!

Fact: Things you liked to wear pre-baby may be super uncomfortable during pregnancy. I made the mistake of buying a bunch of maternity clothes as soon as my bump started growing that I thought I’d love and wear all the time, but they ended up sitting in my closet. I recommend buying one shirt, pair of pants, maternity bra, and underwear at a time. If you like it, go back and buy it in every color! Seriously, I found myself wearing the same 5 outfits my whole pregnancy, which is far from the norm for me. Pre-pregnancy, I liked switching up my style. During pregnancy, I wanted things that were comfortable and that I didn’t have to think about all day long, and that were easy to wash…because pregnancy body odor is a thing!

Fact: You do not have to buy actual maternity clothes. I mentioned this already, but it’s worth repeating. Do you usually shop in the men’s section? Great. You can keep doing that. Just size up. You can also shop in the athletic-wear section of any of the places I mentioned above, and I’ll give an honorable mention to Adidas for their maternity clothing line which has a lot of gender neutral options for trans maternity clothes and non binary maternity clothes. The key is to remember you’re going to get bigger for several months, so look for cotton shirts that have stretch, button downs that you don’t have to button all the way down, and it’s also great to keep in mind if something might offer some support, although there are plenty of bump-holding undergarments and even tape that won’t be seen in your usual clothing.

Fact: Maternity jeans are not comfortable. Like, get one pair, because even if you’re a jeans all day every day sort of person…they are going to drive you crazy after a while. They either feel too tight or will literally fall right off of you. Opt for athletic pants and anything with a drawstring or stretchy waistband, or even some overalls which offer some unique style to your pregnancy and offers some under belly support.

Fact: You deserve to feel like you during pregnancy. Think outside the box to find clothes that make you feel good physically and emotionally during pregnancy, and give yourself grace to change and learn what feels good to you during pregnancy. No matter who you are and how you present yourself to the world, you should and can find clothes that make you feel comfortable in your pregnant body.