Who wants to spend time and money buying maternity clothes you’ll only wear for a few months? Nobody, that’s who. Whether you’re figuring out your pregnancy style or looking to stay fashionable by renting cute maternity clothes you can send back when they no longer fit, maternity subscriptions boxes and rental services are a smart and affordable option. Just add leggings and t-shirts and your maternity wardrobe is complete!
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Armoire
With fashions categorized by maternity, bump-friendly and nursing, you're sure to find fashions that cater to your needs throughout your pregnancy and beyond.
What you get: 4, 6 or 7 items, depending on your subscription plan.
How it works: Take a style quiz and make your selections from a curated list. When you're ready for new clothes, choose your next fashions. Keep your current items until your new clothes arrive.
Best for: All stages of your pregnancy, plus postpartum.
Cost: Subscriptions start at$69/first month for 4 items.
Check it out: maternity.armoire.style
Motherhood Rental
Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod are behind this new subscription service, giving you an easy, fun way to get your hands on their large assortment of new releases, best sellers and seasonal fashions.
What you get: Three items with each order from pieces you've saved as favorites
How it works: Shoppers choose at least eight styles and prioritize them as a must-have or something to save for later in pregnancy. Motherhood Rental sends three items that you have the option to purchase or return in the prepaid bag and swap out for other fashions. Swap items as often as you like or need to, to accommodate your bump. Once returned, clothes are wet-cleaned and dry-cleaned and sent through a high-heat steam tunnel, and no dyes or perfumes are used in the cleaning process.
Best for: All pregnancy stages and occasions, from special occasion outfits to designer denim and leggings
Cost: $69/month
Check it out: motherhoodrental.com
Le Tote Maternity
Le Tote does “fashion rental for everyday style,” and anyone can go back and forth from the classic to maternity versions of the service. Fill out a style profile, and then a stylist chooses clothes and accessories for you. You can say “yea” or “nay” to these items before they’re ever sent. Payment is for membership, not per item. Keep anything you like.
What you get: Maternity clothing items and accessories.
How it works: Fill out a style profile to have a stylist choose clothes and accessories for you. Choose which you like and replace any you don't. You'll then get a tote with clothes and accessories based on your current needs and fashion preferences. When you’re ready to change it up, return the items (or buy them to keep them permanently) and get a new tote.
Best for: Women who need a little office wear and a little weekend wear.
Cost: Membership plans start at $59/month.
Check it out: letote.com/maternity
Stitch Fix
No subscription required. Fill out a profile about your style preferences, price requirements and measurements, and a stylist will hand-pick five fashion pieces to be delivered to your door. Order on demand or get a monthly box. For women in sizes 0-16 and XS-XXL, Stitch Fix provides fashions for all three trimesters and post-baby. For sizes 1X-3X and 14W-24W, they offer maternity-friendly tops through your second trimester and post-baby.
What you get: 5 hand-selected pieces per delivery.
How it works: Keep what you like, send back the rest. Shipping is free both ways.
Best for: Moms-to-be that are feeling hopelessly style-less now that they're pregnant.
Cost: $20 styling fee per delivery, which is credited toward items you purchase, and then pay only for what you keep.
Check it out: stitchfix.com
Rent the Runway
This rental service offers maternity pieces and bump-friendly non-maternity styles. Rent the Runway also has maternity-wear stylists on call that you can contact for free. Ask them fit and style questions or general questions about the service.
What you get: Four pieces at a time.
How it works: Enter your due date to see styles that match where you are in your pregnancy or skip that and view all the offerings.
Best for: Mamas seeking stylish designer pieces.
Cost: Membership plans start at $69/trial month to $89/month when you continue.
Check it out: renttherunway.com/maternity
La Belle Bump
Clients get higher-end clothes that they actually like (yay!) without the investment of buying. Popular items include all kinds of cute dresses, like the one pictured above. Customers also like getting stylish outfits that aren’t the “cookie-cutter” looks you see everywhere else. The service also provides nursing-friendly outfits and special-occasion rentals.
What you get: 3 or 5 maternity pieces at a time.
How it works: Fill out a style questionnaire, and get items delivered to you. When you send something back (because you don’t like it, or you’re just ready for something new), you’ll get the same number of new items. Clothes available in maternity 0-14.
Best for: Formal wear, working women, stylish mamas seeking unique dresses.
Cost: $79/month for 3 items; $109/month for 5 items. Free shipping.
Check it out: labellebump.com
Mine for Nine
Browse for items you like to rent or purchase. Borrow by the month or longer. If you're not sure of your size, check out the item's clothing measurements (bust, weight, hips, inseam and back length) or select the same item in a second size for a small fee. If a borrowed item doesn't fit, return it for a store credit.
What you get: You choose what you borrow a la carte: dresses, tops, bottoms, suits, and coats.
How it works: It’s just like shopping online, but you're renting (with the option to purchase).
Best for: Professionals and people with specific needs and tastes.
Cost: No membership fees, no registration to check out outfits. Free shipping for orders over $75; $12.95 for standard shipping under $75.
Check it out: minefornine.com
—Kelley Gardiner & Eva Ingvarson Cerise
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