It makes smart financial sense to buy your maternity clothing at reduced prices. Buying expensive new outfits you can only wear for a few months makes no sense when you have a baby on the way. By saving money on your maternity clothes, you'll have more to spend on diapers, formula, clothes and toys for your new bundle of joy.
Maternity Clothing for Less
Shopping online is the best way to find discounts and price cuts on your maternity clothing. Without ever leaving home, you can find and compare bargains from a variety of retailers.
For starters, browse the selections from these specialty merchants:
DueMaternity
The DueMaternity outlet has a small selection of deeply discounted clothes for expectant mothers from brands like Belly Basics, Momzee, and Olian Maternity in sizes XS to XL. Choose from tops, bottoms, dresses, activewear and nursing wear with the majority of the inventory being found in maternity tops and most of the price points ranging from under $10 to around $40.
Since these maternity items are already bargain-priced, all sales are final. Orders are shipped by standard ground services based on package weight; expedited services are available for an additional fee. Orders over $49 ship for free.
TummyStyle.com
TummyStyle.com carries discounted maternity apparel in sizes XS to XL from:
- Noppies
- Japanese Weekend
- Tala Jeans
- Belly Basics
- Ripe Maternity
- Majamas
Whether you are looking for comfortable tops and bottoms, stylish dresses and swimwear, or functional pajamas and nursing garments, you are bound to find styles you like at prices you'll love. Prices range from around $10 to under $100 with most price points in the $10 to $50 range. The site offers flat-rate shipping and a 21 day return policy.
Burlington Coat Factory
Burlington offers discount-priced maternity wear including tops and bottoms, dresses, activewear, undergarments and nursing accessories. Items are available in maternity sizes small through plus size as well as maternity one size fits all.
Some of the many brands available are Haute Mama, Olivia Blu Maternity, Oh! Mama, and Belly by Design. Prices range from around $12 to $20. They offer flat-rate shipping based on the weight of orders and a 30-day return window for most items.
Pink Blush
Pink Blush is a family-owned company with a commitment to offering expectant moms feminine, flirty fashions at affordable prices and an excellent place to shop for office-ready dresses and separates. Their regular priced items are a good bargain, starting around $15 and topping out around $70, but shopping their clearance section can net you some hidden treasures with prices around $16 to $40.
Stock up on dresses, accessories and separates in sizes small to extra-large that feature on-trend chevrons, stripes or tribal prints in the latest must-have styles such as kimonos, dusters, and chiffon cardigans. Orders over $50 ship free as do merchandise exchanges. You can return unwanted items within 30 days.
ASOS
Finding designer maternity clothes at discounted prices is no easy task, but it is not impossible when you shop the ASOS Maternity Collection where sizes range from 6 to 20. Prices start under $10 to under $200 for maternity wear from designers like Isabella Oliver.
You can also shop from selections from the exclusive ASOS label and Paper Dolls Maternity. Ship unwanted items back at no charge and enjoy free shipping on orders over $25.
zulily
Shopping at zulily is an ever-changing experience for expectant moms as each day brings new deals and bargains on boutique brands like Pink Blush Maternity, Envie de Fraises, and Three Seasons Maternity. In addition to their discounted maternity apparel, their selection of maternity career apparel is diverse and there's almost always something new to choose from. Options include trendy yet office-appropriate dresses and separates in sizes XS to XXL with price points in the $30 to $70 range.
Shoppers receive a daily email announcing new zulily events; events typically run for 72 hours and then bargains disappear. Shop all day, take advantage of any new deals, and check out when finished to pay one shipping fee for all purchases.
Sizes and prices vary depending on availability but if you visit their site often enough, you're bound to score some discounted bargains for your maternity closet.
Thrifty Money Saving Tips
While it's always exciting to find a great deal, think twice before maxing out your credit card to buy maternity clothing. If you've barely started showing, you may not need as many new clothes as you think. Buy a few items now and make another shopping trip in a month or two.
- Compare prices at several different stores before you buy.
- Don't buy non-returnable items unless you're positive they will fit.
- Factor shipping and handling fees into the cost of any online purchase.
- Versatile, mix-and-match maternity clothes are the best bargains if you are on a tight budget. For example, a printed top that never gets worn because it matches nothing in your closet isn't a smart purchase.
Other Ways to Save
While buying discounted maternity clothing can help you squeeze the most out of your maternity fashion budget, there are other ways to save as well.
- Many thrift shops have nice inventories of gently used maternity clothing.
- Ask friends to lend your any maternity clothing they aren't currently using.
- Skip high-priced maternity clothes and purchase tops or bottoms a size or two larger than you normally wear.
- Use items such as bra extender or a waistband expander to get more use out of your regular clothing.
Regardless of what methods you use to save money on your maternity wardrobe, it's important to make sure you like your selections and feel confident wearing them. While nine months is not an eternity, it can feel like it when you are wearing clothing that doesn't fit well or look attractive. You owe it to yourself to look and feel good so you can enjoy your pregnancy.
