Just Ask HotMomma….
Posted on May 8th, 2006 by Hot Momma |
Introducing a new section to HotMomma. In recent weeks, I’ve received some questions for advice or tips..I thought I’d start posting them on here..so that way my readers could chime in with their thoughts and ideas as well! Enjoy the first segment called Just Ask Hotmomma! |
HotMomma Reader writes:
Q. “Hey girl! i have a shopping problem- i thought maybe you or one of your readers could help. Since i am having a baby completely off season from all of my others, i have to purchase a complete summer maternity wardrobe! all of my other pregnancies i have been due in the summer so all my clothes are big, this time i need size small. i have been looking online at motherhood, etc but this is my 4th kid- i don’t have $40 for one pair of capri pants. any advice as to wear i can get decent maternity clothes (that won’t make me look like i’m 37for a decent price?”
A.Here are my thoughts…
- Woohoo for having to buy smaller maternity clothes! You go girl!
- If you don’t have a problem with buying used stuff..I would check out Goodwill, St. Vincents, Ebay and Garage Sales. Deals Deals Deals! There is a Goodwill store here that has .99 cent clothing and I’ve gotten several great pieces for a steal!
- Beg, Borrow or Steal! Try to borrow from someone you know!
- Buy plain white maternity shirts (T.J. Maxx or Walmart) and customize it with iron-on transfers: such as “Birth Control is for sissies” or “Not Having a Silent Birth”. Designer look at a fraction of the price.
- Nothing wrong with wearing hubby’s jeans too..right?
- Old Navy and Target have some cute maternity stuff in their clearance dept too.
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thanks girl. good to know. you know i need some great maternity fashion when i’m pregnant carting around 3 other kids. i need people to look at me and think “wow- she doesn’t look like she’s having a fourth kid” instead of “oh that poor girl is pregnant again”
old navy has some really cute stuff, too, and they usually have very decent prices.
i always think if you can buy one or two really cute and more expensive things, you can add some cheaper but still cute things to them.
Gap online has some cute maternity things as well. Have you checked eBay? Bid away!!
thanks girls. good advice. i hate to admit but i’ve never used ebay before- how do you pay?
Go to a consignment store & look on their sale racks! I often get items for $2-3 a piece at a consignment store in my town.
Sigh, I’m still trying to get into my pre-pregnancy clothes!!
I need a corset!!
Which Goodwill has 99 cent stuff??
One trick I learned by pregnant moms when I worked retail, try buying some leggings, or cotton-y type pants, maybe a size larger then you normally wear, then turn them around. Yes wear them backwards…..
They can run you less then $10 a pair, and you can use them after if you like the style.
Or another trick, try your normal clothes, just wear a longer shirt, and take a safety pin and rubber band to your button.
I have a maternity clothing question for you all. What do you think of the Bella Band? Should I get one or not? I’ve heard mixed reviews - some love it and some say it doesn’t fit well (rolls up or down or cuts off ciculation).
Thanks!
I loved my Bella Band. I wish I got more colors, but stuck with white, since they’re really pricey. I never got maternity pants. Well, I take that back. I did get a pair maternity Blue Cults in my first trimester, but it was a BIG mistake. I couldn’t pull those jeans past my knees a month later. I gave up on maternity pants, bought a pair of non-maternity, used Citizens off ebay that was two sizes larger, and wore those with the Bella Band for the rest of my pregnancy. Comfy!! I used it for a bunch of other non-maternity pants as well, like capris and my ratty velour leisures.
I’m an avid reader of Hot Momma’s site and LOVE IT!! Right now, I’m 33 weeks with my second child. I’ve had to purchase items for this summer in my third trimester as my first child was born in march. Sigh! I’m a huge ebay shopper as this is where I have purchased most of my maternity clothing, mostly new, but still cheaper than getting them new at the Gap or Old Navy.
Anyways, I learned of a neat tip with clothing during pregnancy. Use a skirt as a tube top…I have several cute skirts with the elastic waist bands that i bought from the Gap when i was not pregnant and I have received so many compliments! When it was still a little cool, i wore my maternity jean jacket over my skirt shirt. When i told my friends about this cool idea, they were totally impressed! So i told some other moms to be around here about it, and they too were wowed by the idea! I can’t take credit for it, but i’m passing the tip along to any other hot mommas to be! Good luck to all of you!
7 WEEKS TO GO BABY!!
I think the key is to browse constantly - or at least consistently. That way, you can pick up stuff when it’s immediately on sale or marked down for best selection.
One tip for looking polished and together is: accessories, accessories, accessories! Not that you want to wear a lot of extra junk in the summer, but funky earrings, simple necklaces, scarf around the ponytail or hair-do and sassy shoes all lend to a Cute Pregnant Lady look.
thanks ladies!