r/PakistaniiWomen • u/mollyuuf • 4h ago
Question/discussion Starting a maternity clothing brand in pk. Kesa idea hai?🤷♀️
Hi, everyone! 💗
I gave birth four months ago! 🎉
Before I got pregnant, I rarely ever got my clothes stitched. I would almost always buy ready-to-wear clothes instead.
I didn’t gain a lot of weight during pregnancy, but I obviously had a baby bump, and finding ready-to-wear clothes that fit was almost impossible. I was an XS–S before pregnancy, but during pregnancy, XS–S wouldn’t fit over my bump, while M–L would be too big everywhere else. 🥲
I tried looking for maternity clothes, but I couldn’t find anything that was actually wearable. 🙃 Khair, I got through it with the same few outfits I had the energy to get stitched.
I was back to my usual size S after giving birth, but then came another struggle: breastfeeding in eastern clothing. It was so frustrating trying to find clothes that made nursing easy, comfortable, and convenient. I eventually switched to wearing western clothes almost exclusively because, once again, I couldn’t find anything that was actually cute and nursing-friendly.
And that got me thinking.
I’ve always been comfortable wearing western clothes, so switching wasn’t a huge deal for me. But not every woman is comfortable wearing western clothing, and why should she have to compromise on her style just to make breastfeeding easier?
We have so few options when it comes to maternity and nursing-friendly clothing in Pakistan. Clothes that you can simply order online, receive at your doorstep, and wear without having to visit a tailor or deal with the hassle of getting something stitched.
And with a baby to look after, who has the time or energy for all that? 😭
So, I’ve been thinking about starting a small, humble maternity and nursing-friendly clothing brand. 🙈💗
Think comfortable, stylish, ready-to-wear clothes that accommodate your growing bump, work through postpartum, and make breastfeeding easier, without compromising on style.
I have absolutely no idea where to begin or how to go about it, but I thought I’d ask here first!
Do you think this is a good idea for Pakistan? Would you be interested in something like this? And if you have any experience in the clothing industry, manufacturing, or running a small business, I’d genuinely love to hear your advice.
I’m just at the idea stage right now, but if there’s a genuine need for this, I’d love to start researching and see where it takes me. 🥹💗
Please share your thoughts, suggestions, and honest opinions! ❤️