Have you ever noticed how expensive maternity clothes are?! They are pretty outrageously priced, and I can understand why so many people have 1 or 2 pairs of maternity pants and a few shirts that they mix and match. Maternity clothes are enough to break a budget, especially these days!
So I have treated myself to a few new things (mostly because I had a gift card or they were on extreme sales), but I have really been into thrifting for my clothes. Since I am fairly small, I can get away with moving up sizes of regular pants or tops which is exactly what I did when I was stocking up on sweaters. I made sure I bought styles that were long and stretchy and a size bigger. For $11 at St. Vincent de Paul’s, I got 6 winter sweaters and I think all but one will fit until I give birth.
I don’t shop at Goodwill as much, but my mom, sister, and I happened to go there on our day out on Monday. They actually had a maternity section, although there wasn’t much to choose from, I did find a few things in my size. I got a pair of maternity jeans for $3.99 and I found a maternity dress (that I will probably wear to my shower) for $6.99. As I tried on the dress though, I realized there was a hole in it so I asked the cashier if they gave discounts for that sort of thing. She gave me 25% off!
I spent about $20 at the thrift stores, but I think I am all set with my maternity clothes! For more frugal ideas, visit Biblical Womanhood.
I found your blog via Rebecca’s…I’m pregnant too, with baby number two coming next month.
I’ve found TONS of maternity clothes at Once Upon A Child. They have several St. Louis area locations, also one in Fairview Heights if you’re on the Illinois side. I’ve scored several tops for $1 and jeans and such for less than $4. It’s really an awesome place to shop. Plus, they cosign, so once you have your baby…you can trade up his/her stuff for the next season/size. I’ve done that with most of my little girl’s clothing.
Jamie ~ Thanks for stopping by! I am actually not in the St. Louis metro area anymore. My DH was in the AF and we lived on the IL side for a little over 4 years, but now we are back in our home state of MI. I never thought about going to Once Upon a Child for maternity clothes. The next time I go into the city, I will have to stop and take a look! Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on baby #2.