My dear friend is now a new mom, but when expecting, she faced a problem shared by many pregnant women. Where do you shop for professional clothes or evening gowns or cute outfits? What if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on maternity clothes that may be worn only once or twice? You could always borrow maternity clothes from family or friends, but what if they are outdated or not in the best shape? This very issue, experienced by several business women and/or their friends, led to the development of a business model that allows pregnant women to borrow and return clothes throughout their pregnancy. At a fraction of the purchase price, women have access to a large selection of great fitting clothes. Better yet…you have no clothes to store or get rid of after your pregnancy.
Here is a roundup of sites that allow you to dress fashionably, yet affordably, as your body changes during pregnancy.
- Borrow For Your Bump (www.borrowforyourbump.com) – This shop offers a variety of contemporary designer dresses and outerwear that can be borrowed for 7, 14, or 30 days. For day-to-day clothes, the site offers the option of renting a box of 3-5 items (casual or professional), specifically selected for you by a stylist. Box rental terms are for 30 days, with prices ranging from $49 to $99. The site allows for easy browsing by size, style, or designer brand. When ready for new clothes or a new size, simply return the borrowed items in the pre-paid envelope via U.S. mail.
- LeTote Maternity (www.letote.com) – For a $59 monthly subscription fee, three garments and two complementary accessories are delivered directly to your door. Simply wear the clothes and send them back when ready for something new throughout the course of the month. Higher-end brands include 9Fashion, Japanese Weekend, and Summer & Sage.
- Mine for Nine (www.minefornine.com) – This site offers trendy designs from around the world, including Ripe Maternity from Australia, Seraphine from England, and Maternite from California. Borrow individual items for the month or special event wear (e.g., evening gown) for fourteen days. Each item carries its own borrowing price, which is at least 75% off the retail price. When a bigger size is needed or a change-up to your wardrobe is desired, print out the shipping label and send it back.
Have you purchased from these or other similar sites? Please, share!
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