Maternity and nursing tops and tunics: how to buy well
Tunic or top: what to pick for the bump
A top is usually tucked in or ends at the hip line, so it suits later months less: it starts to pull and ride up. A loose tunic or long top, or one with an empire waist under the bust, grows with the bump and stays wearable after birth. That is why it is the most popular, and tops are taken for the office or for going out.
With BlaBlaPrice you don't need to go through shop windows yourself: you describe what you need once, and sellers of clothing for expecting mums send offers. It is free for the buyer, and contacts stay hidden until you choose a seller.
What to put in your request
- style — long top, tunic, shirt, top; loose or wrap;
- for nursing — hidden zip, wrap, buttons at the chest, a nursing opening;
- size — the one you wore before pregnancy, or bust, waist and hip measurements;
- stage of pregnancy — week, trimester or “after birth”;
- fabric — cotton, linen, viscose, rayon, jersey;
- sleeve length — long, three-quarter, short;
- colour or print, condition and budget.
Example: “I need a white cotton loose tunic, size M, 6 months, with a nursing opening. New, Vancouver, budget up to $17 courier delivery.”
Fabric and cut to check
For summer the best are linen and thin cotton: they let air through. Linen creases, so ask whether it has some viscose in it. Embroidered tunics often have narrow cuffs and collars that feel tight in the heat, so look at ties and elastic. In winter choose a thick jersey or viscose with elastane.
For nursing, a hidden zip is best on both sides, so you can feed in public without taking the top off. A wrap opens quickly, and a nursing slit is handier in T-shirts than in tops.
How to compare offers
Don't go by price alone. Ask the seller for the garment length, the bust width and the hem width, since size charts of brands rarely match. Ask whether you can return it if it does not fit over the bump, and what share of elastane the fabric has.
BlaBlaPrice shows the best-value offer first, with seller reviews next to each. Sellers can see where they stand among the others and sharpen their terms, so price and delivery often turn out better.
When to buy and what to expect
When buying a tunic for summer, check that the front is long enough: the bump pulls the hem up, so the back must be noticeably longer. For the office, plain fabrics and a moderate sleeve length are better, and for photos and festivals an embroidered tunic with festive detail works. If you want to wear the tunic after birth too, choose a model that does not cling at the waist.
What to combine it with
Under a tunic you can wear trousers and leggings, jeans or skirts. For everyday basics see T-shirts and vests. The rest of the selection is in “Maternity wear”. More on the service is on the “How it works” page.
