Review: Yummy Mummy Maternity
As a second-time round mummy, I already have a fully stocked – if not slightly tired – maternity wardrobe. However, this hasn’t stopped me clicking longingly through the mum-to-be pages of fashion websites.
So when the lovely people at Yummy Mummy Maternity asked me if I’d like to review a product from their range I jumped at the chance.
Who are Yummy Mummy Maternity?
Yummy Mummy Maternity is run by a small team of mumprenaurs in Hove, East Sussex. So as busy family people they know what bumpy ladies are looking for from their clobber.
They have a great collection of clothes. I found a whole bunch of posh frocks and every day essentials that I’d love to add to my wardrobe. This is very different to my experience of shopping for maternity wear on the high street where stores seem to limit their ranges to a few items in one style.
What did I think of the jumper?
So when I placed my order I used the size guide on the website. It suggested I was a large – roughly a size 14 to 16 – and I was thrilled when the top delivered fitted really well.
I’ve now worn the jumper a couple of times and found it really versatile. I was able to crawl around at soft play without feeling the need to keep pulling the hemline down to cover my belly, and was able to go on to a friend’s baby shower later that same day and feel like I was wearing something smart.
I’ve also worn it to work and to dinner with the in-laws.
What do I love about the jumper?
- My hormones are raging so it doesn’t take long for me to get hot and smelly – particularly at soft play! However, the jumper was light enough to leave me feeling cool and whiff free all day
- The length and cross-over style of the top was very flattering and practical, especially if you don’t have time to worry an escaping belly
- I love the colour, which is ideal for concealing the odd sticky mark that you inevitably pick up with a toddler who has dirt magnets for hands.
Is there anything I don’t like?
Minor, picky point alert! The arms were on the large size. I find this with a lot of maternity tops so maybe I am a bit of a funny shape? Like I say, this is a tiny issue and hasn’t put me off the top at all.
What else do I like about Yummy Mummy Maternity’s clothes?
I was really impressed to find over-the-bump waterproof trousers in the their collection – something I can’t remember seeing anywhere else. What a fab idea for mums-to-be who enjoy an outdoors life-style!
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Disclosure: Yummy Mummy Maternity sent me a Mama-licious Maternity jumper free of charge for the purposes of writing a review. My opinions are my own.
Thank you, that's very kind 🙂 x
You look fabulous in that jumper! And the trousers are genius!
Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested this week x
Ooh yes, waterproof trousers are a wardrobe staple when you live near the sea. If you're not being rained on, the dog is splashing you down the beach. That's certainly what it's like for me here in Hampshire 🙂 x
What a gorgeous jumper. I need one of those – off to check out their website now! The waterproof trousers are an awesome idea too, we live in rural Devon, so they are a must have! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
It's difficult isn't it?! You don't want to spend too much money on something that might only last you a few months, but you get to the point when you have to do something. I chose something that I knew I would wear a lot – it seemed more virtuous than an pretty frock that I might only get one wear out of. However, the temptation is still very much there!! 🙂 x
I couldn't wait to get back into my maternity trousers when I found out I was pregnant with Tin Box Baby 2 – they are mega comfy and, to be honest, I hadn't really lost all my baby weight from first time round so was kidding myself that my 'normal' clothes fitted – ha! 🙂
I know what you mean. Maternity fashion used to be the pits. Thank goodness designers have seen the light and tapped into the mummy market 🙂
Careful now 😉 x
Amazing idea aren't they! 🙂
Thank you. You've got to love practical maternity wear 🙂
Another fan! High five 🙂
I think it's just one of those tops that would look great on any bump! 🙂
You are very welcome 🙂
Oh that jumper really really suits you!! What a lovely choice 🙂 I am trying my hardest not to buy too many maternity clothes second time around but it's always so tempting, especially as I get bigger and bigger and BIGGER! Mim @ mamamim.com #mummymonday
Love it! I ended up buying a heap of t-shirts that were a couple of sizes bigger than normal rather than spending out on tons of maternity shirts. I got a couple of second hand ones from a baby sale and My Mum treated me to a Mothercare T-shirt (it said Mummy To Be on it and she said she couldn't resist it!). I'm still living in my maternity trousers as they are so comfortable and don't rub against my C-section scar. I need to go and buy some new trousers given the amount of weight I had lost before getting pregnant and then after I'd had the baby. I even joked with my foster son at Christmas that maybe he needed to wear a pair of my maternity trousers so that he had room to eat all his Christmas dinner lol. #mummymonday
When I was pregnant two years ago I was really surprised by maternity clothes. I genuinely thought I would like like a big lump with baggy clothes on all the time but they have become so stylish and really flatter the bump so you can dress and be proud of your changing figure. I love that jumper, it is very flattering 🙂 #MummyMonday
Maternity clothes have come on so far. Almost makes me want to be pregnant again! #Tried&Tested
that jumper is really beautiful and i have never seen waterproof maternity trousers! how fantastic
What a gorgeous jumper…..It really suits you.
Those trousers are fantastic! What a great idea x
That's a gorgeous jumper. I'm a big fan of Yummy Mummy having discovered them when I was breastfeeding my eldest and they are great for nursing tops and dresses 🙂
I too love the jumper, it would suit me too #maternitymondays
I had to give the waterproof trousers a mention – so practical. I think a lot of retailers forget that pregnant mums still have lives to live outside sitting around, smiling and eating cake. If that's all I did my dog would go mental 😉 x
I think you do have so many more options to wear every day clothes in the summer – everything seems to be a bit more floaty. I've had two winter pregnancies and found it a bit of a challenge. Coats are an absolute nightmare, but YMM have lots of options for those too x
I can't believe that about M&S as well. We have a huge out of town store near us too and I think they sell everything in their range except maternity wear. Pretty poor really. Thanks for commenting x
Aww, thanks! Aren't they?! Mind you I do get excited about strange things 😉 x
It is never as easy as you think it should be, is it?! Thanks for popping by x
That jumper is lovely and it is so nice to see a maternity wear site with free returns as it is so hard to know what size you are online and impossible to find nice things in the shops! Love those maternity waterproof trousers too, genius! Thanks for linking with #MaternityMondays
Looks great on you. I hated maternity wear couldn't find anything I liked the fit of, I actually just got a few bits in bigger sizes. I lived in one pair of jeans and then loose floaty summer dresses! Since blogging I've heard of lots of other brands I will definitely check out when the time comes! Waterproof trousers with the bump bit are so clever!
Thanks for linking up!! #mummymonday xx
Ohhhh these look lovely! Definitely going to make a note of this company for any future pregnancy. I hated shopping for maternity clothes because the shops are awful and hardly have anything! I remember being in a huge m&s trying to find their maternity section and the lady told me they only sold online. I was appalled! #mummymonday
You look lovely – and the waterproof trousers are a great idea! #mummymondays
Gorgeous jumper! I hate trying to find maternity wear its such a pain!
Kind of you to say! I'm a massive fan if anything that covers my, er, large bottom 🙂
I think it's a lovely jumper, and really suits you. I'd have bought something like this when I was pregnant. Sounds like a great range too
Thank you! Yes, walks with a dog and toddler are guaranteed to end with muddy legs 🙂 x
Oooh, you look lovely! The waterproof trousers are perfect for you and TB's walks! x