I am not trying to break the bank on maternity clothes when we have a little one to plan and save for. What store did you find to have the most reasonable prices on maternity clothes? Target? Walmart?
Ditto! Old Navy has great maternity clothes, and if you wait for a sale which they almost always have they are really affordable! I got at least half of my maternity wardrobe for my other pregnancies from there.
Old Navy. Target used to have a great selection too, but I have not checked to any maternity clothes this PG yet so I am not sure if that is still the case. The Loft also has a maternity line and they have some great sales, but I would not buy any of it full price.
Old Navy for sure. I don't think their maternity stuff goes on sale as often as their regular clothes, but I think you can still use coupons on it. Also, Kohls sometimes has decent stuff. My favorite jeans were from there last pregnancy and I got always got compliments on them!
With baby #1, and I plan to do the same for this baby, I bought a lot of non-maternity clothes. Just buy long, stretchy shirts.
I bought a couple skirts and pants that were actually "maternity clothes", but the vast majority of what I bought I was careful to select things I could wear while not pregnant too.
Craigslist. I'm actually surprised at how little interest I've gotten in the ton of really good (some never worn) stuff I've posted. I think people automatically think they have to buy new.
Gap is pretty good if you can get something on clearance. You can also find a lot of nice flowy shirts and tanks at TJ Maxx. You may also be lucky enough to just buy larger sizes in tops or a jersey skirt/maxi dress depending on how tall you are. Local kids consignment shops often carry gently used maternity clothes too.
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Craigslist. I'm actually surprised at how little interest I've gotten in the ton of really good (some never worn) stuff I've posted. I think people automatically think they have to buy new.
I have 2 weeks worth of a wardrobe including work stuff. It's going to get donate (which is fine because I'm sure they don't get a whole lot of plus size maternity at shelters) but I was shocked that I didn't get even a single bite.
Seriously. I had 4 dresses, a winter coat, jeans, brand new cords, tons of blouses and sweaters and I posted it on CL and a ton of local buy/sell sites and got ONE response. She did buy some of it but still. We're talking good stuff and I wanted a few bucks a piece.
Craigslist. I'm actually surprised at how little interest I've gotten in the ton of really good (some never worn) stuff I've posted. I think people automatically think they have to buy new.
I have 2 weeks worth of a wardrobe including work stuff. It's going to get donate (which is fine because I'm sure they don't get a whole lot of plus size maternity at shelters) but I was shocked that I didn't get even a single bite.
Seriously. I had 4 dresses, a winter coat, jeans, brand new cords, tons of blouses and sweaters and I posted it on CL and a ton of local buy/sell sites and got ONE response. She did buy some of it but still. We're talking good stuff and I wanted a few bucks a piece.
That is very surprising to me. Maternity clothes are very hot items on my local baby swap site. I got about half my wardrobe from there. Heck, that's where I bought the dress and shirt I used in my maternity pictures for a total of $15.
I am a full time mom and I am also expecting.. I Also have had a hard time finding reasonable prices Lately and proper sizes. I have been getting lucky finding some really decent clothes (pants mainly) at my local thrift shops and resale shops. At first I wasn't not so up for resale clothes but after getting two pairs of pants and a shirt for 8$ and in all honesty you will only wear them for a few months and at least then you don't waste so much money on something you only wear for 9 months. (Goodwill, St. VincenDePaul , local resale shops, & ross)
I bought a few maternity shirts at Old Navy during my first pregnancy. They didn't hold up very well even though they were cute at first. Like @Abbyful I bought longer, blousy shirts and stretchy jeans. As far as maternity bottoms I only bought one pair of pants and a skirt, on clearance from the Gap. The quality and fit were really good. I altered my other pants by following a tutorial.
I agree with PP on second hand stores and Craig's List. I bought 6 pair of barely used maternity pants (2 pairs of jeans, 1 pair of khakis, 2 pairs of dress pants, and a pair of athletic pants) for $22!!! It shocks me more people don't shop at stores like this. It's amazing how often I find lightly used or even new pieces of clothing for literally pennies on the dollars.
@mrsmuq I agree... sometimes it's hard to pick through second hand stores and find decent stuff. at least in my area it is. So, I try to find new stuff marked down on clearance.
I've never been a fan of how ON stuff fits my body or the styles they offer, I prefer Motherhood or Pea in the Pod. I've bought a ton from OUAC and Goodwill (along with quite a bit new) but maternity clothes are used for such a short amount of time you can find used stuff in good condition pretty easily.
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I personally recommend splurging for the Gap pants/jeans - they just seem so much better (for me anyway)! For everything else, I agree with PPs on Old Navy. Motherhood Maternity is good for tops/dresses, but can be a little pricey.
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I bought from Old Navy, Walmart and my local swap site. I loved the clothes from Old Navy and hated the clothes from Walmart.
That is very surprising to me. Maternity clothes are very hot items on my local baby swap site. I got about half my wardrobe from there. Heck, that's where I bought the dress and shirt I used in my maternity pictures for a total of $15.
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