Shopping for maternity clothes is no easy task–even for Kerry Washington. The actress recently told InStyle how hard it was for her to find clothes for her second pregnancy. Fortunately, her pal Jessica Alba sent the Scandal star a box full of her old maternity clothes. What a frugal solution! Here are some other practical ways you can save on maternity clothes.
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Get a belly band: One of the ways stylists were able to keep Washington's wardrobe the same for Scandal was by adding a pregnancy panel or belly band to her clothes. It's basically a stretchy fabric band that allows you to unzip your regular pants completely. It's especially perfect for the earlier stages of pregnancy when your pre-pregnancy pants are too tight but you're not quite full enough to fit into maternity pants.
Buy pre-owned maternity clothes: Stylish maternity clothes can get expensive, which is why some women opt for pre-owned pregnancy clothes. Sites like motherhoodcloset.com allow you to buy splurge-worthy, already used maternity clothes at a much cheaper price.
Borrow pre-owned maternity clothes: There are also sites like Minefornine.com that give you the option of buying or just borrowing maternity wear. It's like Rent the Runway but for your pregnancy belly.
Wear regular clothes: It might take a bit of searching, but there are actually a lot of non-maternity clothes out there with enough of a relaxed and flowy fit to accommodate a growing belly. Best part is you can wear them even after you give birth. Think maxi dresses, long loose tops, and empire-style waist pieces.
Borrow from your friend: Ask your mom friends if they have any old maternity clothes that you can borrow while you're carrying. You'd be surprised how willing some women might be to help. It never hurts to ask, right?
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