Tips for Choosing Inexpensive Maternity Clothes

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Are you in seventh month of pregnancy and unable to fit into clothes? You may be thinking of buying maternity clothes. However, they can be quite expensive and also a waste of money as you will not need them after the baby is born. The solution is to get plus size maternity clothing that is lighter on your pocket.

It is normal to put on weight during pregnancy. A pregnant woman is said to put on an average of 25 pounds during that period, leading to clothes becoming too tight and uncomfortable. The answer to this is maternity wear. Some people change their entire wardrobe by buying new plus sized garments.

However, this may not be feasible for everyone because you would need these garments only for those nine months or maybe only for the last few months of your pregnancy. To avoid unnecessary expenses, it would be better if you buy plus-sized garments that are less expensive. Here are some ideas for getting cheap maternity wear.

Borrowing Maternity Wear

Borrowing clothes would surely save you a lot of money. Before you begin shopping for plus size maternity dresses, ask your friends and relatives whether they have kept their maternity garments and if you can borrow them for a few weeks.

If you have friends who you know wear plus size clothing, you can ask them to lend some to you.

Another option is to wear your partner's clothes. Usually, men's clothes are loose and baggy for women. However, it would be perfect for a pregnant women.

Consignment Shops and Thrift Stores

Many people sell their maternity garments to thrift stores and consignment stores and as they are not usually worn for a long period of time, you can find clothes that are as good as new. However, do not restrict your search only on the maternity section.

Search for garments in the plus sized section and in the men's section as well. Most of these shops would offer variety of formal and informal dresses.

Mix and Match

Buy certain essential things like a pair of jeans or slacks, which you can use regularly by pairing them with different tops and shirts.

Another way to save money is to buy clothes that can be worn even after childbirth. Buy stuff like stretchable t-shirts and tops that can be used in the future too.

Shop Online

The Internet is a great shopping mall where you can shop for plus size clothes for a very less price.

All you have to do is type 'maternity wear' on your favorite web portal and you would be exposed to a whole lot of online stores that have sales and clearance of cheap maternity garments. Once you save these pages in your favorite's folder, you can regularly access them for information on online stores where you can buy discounted clothes.

Tailored Clothes

Another way of saving money is to get your clothes stitched. You can choose from the variety of fabrics available in the market and get them stitched according to the pattern you want. If you are good at stitching, you can even do this on your own.

Other Maternity Clothes

Many women think that they have to wear clothes that are not very stylish during pregnancy, however this is completely untrue. If you shop intelligently, you can get hold of plus size maternity wear that is stylish as well as inexpensive.

However, the most important thing that you have to take care of before buying stylish clothes is to check whether you are comfortable in them. Wearing clothes just because they are stylish may cause you discomfort.