Best Places to Buy Cheap Maternity Clothes

Who doesn’t love a bargain? You've probably spent many hours inside an H&M store sorting through racks to uncover stylish dresses and blouses, but the maternity section on HM.com is equally great for finding both trendier pieces as well as basics. Keep your eye out for everything from dresses and work staples to jeans and tees. Make sure to stock up on the brand's Mama leggings, like this top-rated Before & After pair, which — you guessed it — is great for wearing during and post-pregnancy. They’re made with a soft jersey and have a comfy foldover waist, making them an incredibly comfy pick. (One What to Expect community parent shared that even own eight pairs. "They’re SO COMFY," they added.)

Why not put your Amazon Prime account to use to boost your maternity wardrobe for less? Amazon's maternity shop offers a wide range of pregnancy clothes that are typically lower in price than several other sites. Beloved brands like Motherhood Maternity, Kindred Bravely and more offer essential go-tos like tees, pants and maxi dresses on the site you already buy everything else on. It's especially great for when you need wardrobe basics or a new outfit stat (thank you, two-day shipping!).

The retailer's selection of leggings gets especially high marks from parents-to-be. Motherhood Maternity's pregnancy leggings are a particularly popular choice, thanks to the lower prices and comfortable, supportive material.

Walmart sells a little bit of everything. Though that can feel overwhelming, it also means there’s a wide selection to choose from. The brand’s Time and Tru line is a consistent customer favorite, and it also includes maternity wear — take this flowy maternity tunic for example, which is great for all seasons.

The Oh! Mamma maternity T-shirts are another must-have wardrobe staple. They come in a pack of two with color combos like black and white, white and heather gray or black and coral pink. The cotton tees have a bit of spandex woven in, so there’s just that perfect amount of stretch.

You don’t need us to tell you how awesome Target is. But, let us remind you that you can also buy maternity wear at both Target retailers and online. So when you’re stocking up on diapers and wipes for the upcoming arrival of your little one, make a pit stop in the maternity section.

While you can score everything from swimsuits to office wear, we especially love the range of loungewear options Target provides, which are lower in cost and genuinely cute. “I’ve found a few staple items at Target," said one What to Expect community member, for instance. "The Isabel Maternity line. I got my regular size and the items fit great!" These jogger pants are especially cute (in addition to being stretchy, soft and cute, of course).

Boohoo boasts fresh, cute maternity fashions especially good for days and nights out on the town. While the store has everything from maternity jeans to clever graphic T-shirts, their selection of maternity dresses is particularly nice — and often less expensive than other retailers, especially considering all the sales they have. This off-the-shoulder midi wrap dress, for instance, comes in a few fun colors (like blush, lilac and sky blue), and expertly toes the line between classic and trendy. There are tons of other stylish frocks on the site as well, whether you're searching for your baby shower dress or just something to wear day-to-day.

What to Expect community members say it’s important to set your expectations, though. The price is certainly right, but they say quality can be hit or miss — some styles offer an excellent value; others not so much. The good news: They offer free return shipping, so you don’t have much to lose.

What to Expect community members say everyday basics are your best bet at Old Navy — think jeans, tees, tanks and leggings. The jeans specifically are so great, one member still loves from a purchase made several years ago.

These effortlessly chic boyfriend jeans, for example, are available from sizes 0-20 and you can even select the inseam that works best for you, whether that’s short, regular or long. The full panel waist provides plenty of support, too.

Another one-stop shop to check out for cheap maternity clothes is Kohl’s. They have everything from tops and bottoms to dresses and undergarments — and stuff for baby, too.

While a lot of maternity gear focuses on what to wear outside of the home, don’t forget loungewear. For major cozy vibes, there are quite a few options from Sonoma Goods for Life’s maternity line. This nightgown and robe combo, for instance, is made of soft-against-the-skin jersey and is great for both pregnancy and postpartum life.

From fun pants to maternity dresses for every occasion, the maternity section at Asos is a mom-to-be favorite. You can score actually stylish basics like high-waisted leggings and skirts, as well as on-trend pieces such as fabulous jumpsuits and tops in cool prints. Have a wedding to go to during your second or third trimester? The retailer also offers many dressier options, especially the New Look Maternity line. The selection ranges from knit tops to leggings to a gorgeous leopard dress like this, which can be worn from work to weekend. 

The flexibility of the retailer’s return policy is nice, too. You can process your return through your Asos account by printing out a return label — free of charge — so all you have to do is print it out and pop what you don’t like back in the mail.

It’s challenging enough to find comfortable corporate attire; an ever-growing body just adds a whole other degree of difficulty. But What to Expect community members say Maurice’s new maternity line makes the process easier. The brand has boot-cut trousers and long dresses that can be paired with a blazer for a boss-approved look. Even Maurice’s non-maternity clothes can work with your growing bump. As one What to Expect community membersaid, “I have some non-maternity pants from Maurice’s that still work for me (for now) because they’re stretchy and high waisted.” 

Your boob size may change during — and after —pregnancy, but buying a new bra at every stage isn’t realistic (or affordable.) Bravado’s bras are designed to respond and conform to your ever-changing shape, whether you’re in the third trimester or adjusting to the post-breastfeeding stage. There are even bras, like this pumping and nursing bra, that do double duty, thus saving you money. Bravado’s bras come in a number of styles, colors and sizes, including a full chested size range for people with larger breasts. 

If you’re okay with wearing gently used maternity clothes, Thred Up has a huge section just for moms-to-be. Brands like A Pea in the Pod, Everly Grey and Motherhood are up for grabs at a fraction of the original price. When you’re done with your maternity wear, sell your pieces or sell them through Thred Up and the cycle continues. The environment will thank you (and so will your bank account!).

Since the Thred Up items are one-of-a-kind, it’s hard to predict what clothes tend to be available, but the site generally has a range of dresses, jeans, leggings and tunics. For anyone concerned about the quality of the secondhand pieces, one What to Expect community member shares this tip: “I love using ThredUP to buy maternity clothes. I usually select only ‘Like New’ or ‘New with Tags’ to make sure they’re quality.” We also appreciate how the site details the condition of each and every item, too.

Let someone else do all of the shopping for you with Stitch Fix. Simply sign up at online, fill out a survey and a stylist will curate the cutest maternity clothes that will be shipped right to your door.

Don’t like something in your box? Send it back. The exact cost will vary based on what you purchase, but in the end, you only have to pay for what you keep, and there’s no subscription required. When you first complete the brand’s style profile quiz, you can also note how much you’d like to pay for each item, with options starting at $25.

“I specifically asked for items that I could wear throughout my pregnancy and postpartum and I feel like I got a good mix!” shared one What to Expect community member. “Some black stretchy pants, a pair of maternity shorts, and then three loose fitting shirts that I can definitely still wear after baby. And they were cute! Overall I was happy.”