How to Save Money When Buying Maternity Clothes
You're pregnant for nine months, but you probably won't start wearing maternity clothes until after the first trimester. If you're like many moms, you don't see the point in purchasing a brand new maternity wardrobe that you'll only wear a few times. Pass on the expensive brand new maternity clothes and opt for less expensive or used options. You'll save money, which you'll probably need to buy baby supplies, and you'll still look great.
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Ask for hand-me-downs. Request that friends and family members who have already been pregnant pass their maternity clothes to you. Most moms are willing to share as long as you're also willing to give them back should they get pregnant again. Swap maternity clothes with friends or family members. If you're pregnant at the same time as your sister or best friend, share maternity clothes. You won't have to purchase as many items, and you'll have more options for what to wear each day. Shop at secondhand or thrift stores. Often, the maternity clothes are still in good shape since women don't need to wear them for very long before they have their baby. The clothes are also discounted significantly, which will save you money on quality maternity items. Browse the clearance and sale racks at your favorite stores. You can pick up brand new items at half off, or more, of the retail price, which can save you quite a bit of money, especially if you don't want to purchase used clothes. Look through the Sunday paper and on online sites for coupons to retail stores that sell maternity clothes. These coupons can save you money, especially if you use them to buy items that are already on sale. Consider what you already have in your closet. Skirts and pants with stretchy waists can often be worn throughout a pregnancy, and since you already have them you won't be spending any additional money. Button-up shirts and loose dresses can also be worn during pregnancy. Wear your partner's clothes. His jeans, sweatpants and t-shirts are likely quite a bit larger than your own, and you can save significant amounts of money borrowing these items rather than purchasing brand new items.
