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Maternity Fashion How To’s: Thrift Shopping for a Gorgeous Maternity Clothes
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be quite a strain on a family budget. As your body changes, the wardrobe options become fewer and fewer, until you finally realize you can no longer fit into any of your clothes, and you have to go shopping for some maternity garments.
Maybe this is the perfect time to consider buying pre-owned clothes. Let’s face it, who can afford to spend a small fortune on the items they would wear only for a couple of months. Even if you could, why would you, when you can find gently used maternity clothes for a fraction of the price of new ones?
Where to Look for Pre-Owned Maternity Clothes?
Thrift stores and consignment shops often have maternity sections that are real gold mines if you are patient enough and committed to digging. But do not stop there. Sometimes, maternity clothes end up on regular racks, because the staff did not recognize them as such (or simply did not bother). Besides, you can still find some pieces that could be of use to you, such as open-front cardigans or peasant tops.
Never overlook men’s departments, either. There, you can find looser fits and usually much more pleasant fabrics. Additionally, do not feel ashamed to visit shops that specialize in used clothes for larger sizes. It is completely natural that you cannot wear your usual size anymore, especially in the third trimester. Just think of it as a temporary condition.
Classifieds and garage sales can also be an excellent source of fashionable pre-owned maternity clothes. As this trend of being cost-effective while building up pregnancy wardrobe becomes more and more popular, the number of both online and offline options increases on a daily basis.
How to Achieve a Pre-Owned Chic Style?
When our mothers and grandmas were pregnant, maternity clothes were notoriously baggy and dull. Luckily, today, they tend to fit the contour of a woman’s body and it takes a lot less effort to look chic. Probably, we have celebrity moms-to-be to thank for this trend. After all, they were the first to start showing off their baby bumps and proved that a woman can be sexy and glamorous even while expecting.
Soon after, all future moms started imitating them and looked for more voguish alternatives to ten like coverings. Since maternity clothes are in most cases donated not too long after they were purchased, there is a big chance you will find some perfect examples of the latest trends at your thrift store, just without a hefty price tag on it.
If you follow the latest fashion trends, then you must know that vintage style is back. Everyone knows that there is no better place to look for vintage pieces than a second-hand shop. The uniqueness and the authenticity of retro fashion can be easily achieved is these shops, where there are no uniform, mass-produced clothing items. Also, if you are more of a ‘timeless fashion’ type, you’ll be delighted to hear that second-hand shops are abundant with classic pieces.
Our list of suggestions for maternity fashion staples includes black, figure-flattering trousers that combine well with all kinds of tops. Alternatively, you could also go with a wrap dress, which is suitable for all seasons and, most importantly, offers a plenty of room for your belly to grow.
Check the Condition of Clothes
Buying used clothes can save you money and make you trendy, but only if you pay attention to what you are buying. Make sure to inspect the clothes for any stains, rips and frays. If you are purchasing online, to be on the safe side, look for websites that accept returns and offer refunds.
Author BIO:
Sophia Smith is Australian based beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger. She is very passionate about latest fashion trends, DIY projects and organic beauty products. Sophia writes mostly in beauty and fashion related topics, mainly through blogs and articles. She is regular contributor at High Style Life.
