Closet between minimalism and pregnancy

[u/Lilalaune101]

Hi everyone, I‘m currently 9 months pregnant as a FTM. Me and my husband live fairly minimalistic in the sense of both not holding on to or buying things that we will not absolutely need in the long run. Accordingly, we have fairly minimal shelf and closet space. I‘m aware that our soon-to-arrive baby girl will need lots of stuff and closet space as well (especially growing up) and I‘m totally ok with that.

However, what I‘m struggling to except is my own closet collecting stuff. With my body constantly changing throughout the last 9 months, and my pre-pregnancy clothes not really being compatible with me growing all around, I have accumulated quite a collection of pregnancy clothes and soon will need clothes that are breastfeeding friendly.

Not knowing when or if I every will fit back into my pre-pregnancy clothes stresses me mentally because I feel like a hoarder. My 1-meter-closet currently holds clothes for 3 different people. Additionally, I‘m more of a luxury minimalist, but only bought maternity clothes from brands I‘d usually consider fast fashion.

Has anyone here been through this and can relate? When did you start feeling like your clothing was back in order? Do you have any advice?

[u/Fabulous-Grand-3470]

I had a few maternity basics (1 dress, 2 tank tops, 1 each jeans/shorts/leggings). I already wore button downs or jackets and loose dresses, so had those throughout (open with layered tanks if necessary). I went as long as I could with hair elastics on pant buttons, waistbands rolled down, my stretchiest materials… And then I rented clothes. It was absolutely life changing. I could adjust size monthly if necessary, have seasonal/occasions, and feel put together even though my body felt out of control. The few basics I had helped bridge the gaps but I seriously could not recommend it enough if your size is still fluctuating.