How to Create a Holiday Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget
You may feel that your budget is shrinking in direct proportion to the expansion of your mid-section as you await the birth of your bundle of joy. If finding a maternity wardrobe is leaving you as frenetic, if not more, than choosing a hospital, crib or name for your
baby
, the following steps may help you cross one stressful item from your 'to-do' list as you await the birth of your child. Dressing for the holiday season may add yet another stress factor to your already growing list but this article provides some helpful tips to survive the holiday season looking classy without devastating your financial health.
Things You'll Need:
Black maternity clothing
Off-white or beige maternity clothing
Holiday accessories
A budget
Friends and acquaintances
How to Create a Holiday Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget
Step
1
Establish a budget for holiday maternity clothing. Remember that this expenditure is an investment in a wardrobe that you will utilize for one season.
Step
2
Communicate with friends and family. Do you have a female relative, friend or acquaintance who is of a similar size and who recently had a baby? Contact her and talk to her about her maternity clothing and whether she intends to keep it or not. Most women are happy to share their maternity clothing with those in need. It's acceptable to offer to pay for the clothing, but many women are happy to share clothing that is otherwise just occupying space in their closets.
Step
3
Check online sales mediums. Craigslist.org, Ebay.com are examples of websites where potential customers and sellers may communicate to buy and sell used (and new!) maternity clothing.
Step
4
Check out local second hand clothing stores. Many shops specifically gear toward children's clothing as well maternity wear. Shopping at these locales in January is ideal, as it is highly likely that these merchants may have a surplus of holiday-appropriate garments.
Step
5
If you prefer brand new clothing or any of the above options are not available or appealing, plan a practical maternity wardrobe which will prepare you for year round dress. Here are some suggestions:
Black clothing. Black is a classic color and garments may easily be dressed up or down. During the holidays, a simple maternity black skirt, black pants or a black dress accessorized with a scarf tied around the neck, a decorative pin or shawl will complete a sophisticated holiday look.
Off-white clothing. An off-white or beige blouse, sweater or pull-over tunic are the perfect accompaniments to any holiday maternity wardrobe. Worn with a black skirt or slacks, along with a scarf or
jewelry
will add a dose of pizazz and style to your look.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2136026_holiday-maternity-wardrobe-budget.html
You may feel that your budget is shrinking in direct proportion to the expansion of your mid-section as you await the birth of your bundle of joy. If finding a maternity wardrobe is leaving you as frenetic, if not more, than choosing a hospital, crib or name for your
baby
, the following steps may help you cross one stressful item from your 'to-do' list as you await the birth of your child. Dressing for the holiday season may add yet another stress factor to your already growing list but this article provides some helpful tips to survive the holiday season looking classy without devastating your financial health.
Things You'll Need:
Black maternity clothing
Off-white or beige maternity clothing
Holiday accessories
A budget
Friends and acquaintances
How to Create a Holiday Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget
Step
1
Establish a budget for holiday maternity clothing. Remember that this expenditure is an investment in a wardrobe that you will utilize for one season.
Step
2
Communicate with friends and family. Do you have a female relative, friend or acquaintance who is of a similar size and who recently had a baby? Contact her and talk to her about her maternity clothing and whether she intends to keep it or not. Most women are happy to share their maternity clothing with those in need. It's acceptable to offer to pay for the clothing, but many women are happy to share clothing that is otherwise just occupying space in their closets.
Step
3
Check online sales mediums. Craigslist.org, Ebay.com are examples of websites where potential customers and sellers may communicate to buy and sell used (and new!) maternity clothing.
Step
4
Check out local second hand clothing stores. Many shops specifically gear toward children's clothing as well maternity wear. Shopping at these locales in January is ideal, as it is highly likely that these merchants may have a surplus of holiday-appropriate garments.
Step
5
If you prefer brand new clothing or any of the above options are not available or appealing, plan a practical maternity wardrobe which will prepare you for year round dress. Here are some suggestions:
Black clothing. Black is a classic color and garments may easily be dressed up or down. During the holidays, a simple maternity black skirt, black pants or a black dress accessorized with a scarf tied around the neck, a decorative pin or shawl will complete a sophisticated holiday look.
Off-white clothing. An off-white or beige blouse, sweater or pull-over tunic are the perfect accompaniments to any holiday maternity wardrobe. Worn with a black skirt or slacks, along with a scarf or
jewelry
will add a dose of pizazz and style to your look.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2136026_holiday-maternity-wardrobe-budget.html
