Best Maternity Clothes Subscription Boxes & Rentals
Take the guesswork out of shopping for maternity clothes with these subscription boxes and rentals.
By Babylist Team
During pregnancy, your body changes quickly. While it’s an exciting time, figuring out maternity clothing can be a challenge—especially for first-time parents. What do you need? When do you need it? What do you do when you outgrow it? (Which you most definitely will!) What about life post-baby bump?
Luckily, you can take some of the guesswork out of shopping for your maternity wardrobe with maternity clothing subscription boxes and rental services that are meant to make finding maternity clothing a more painless process. A clothing subscription service allows you to try out new styles and send them back to refresh your closet every month or quarter, depending on the type of subscription you choose. Many also offer the opportunity to purchase any individual pieces you really love, and it’s kind of a great maternity clothing hack.
Others offer short-term maternity-wear loaners so you can dress to impress without the commitment (and avoid breaking your budget). This makes a lot of sense economically, most people won’t wear their maternity clothing past birth and the fourth trimester. Renting clothing is also sustainable since it creates less waste by recycling and reusing gently worn clothing. Although the clothing you receive will be pre-loved, rest assured that your rentals will be in clean, hygienic, like-new condition when you get them.
Keep in mind, though, that if you’re planning on multiple pregnancies, investing in a few maternity clothing basics, such as leggings, might be a smart idea too.
Here are the best maternity clothes subscription boxes & rentals, and everything you need to know before signing up.
Curated for You
Stitch Fix is the go-to clothing subscription box for many women, so you know their maternity subscription boxes are just as awesome. The style profile for your pregnancy box is completely customized, personalized to your taste, budget and lifestyle and focusing on brands and vibes you love, as well as what to avoid during pregnancy. You can refresh with a new box of five items every few weeks, monthly, quarterly or on-demand as you want them, and you keep only what you love with free, easy returns. Pricing varies according to what you keep, but a $20 styling fee is applied to every order (it’ll be applied as a credit toward any items you decide to keep), and you get a 25 percent discount if you keep the whole box. Stitch Fix offers sizing from 0 to 2XL, so there’s something for almost everyone.
Pregnant Power
From a company that seeks to dress powerful women in the powerful clothes they deserve comes a maternity clothing rental membership that features high-end brands for affordable prices. They’ll dress you and your bump starting at $69 for the first month and then $79 per subsequent month. You get four rentals of your favorite brands like Boden and Nicole Miller, from office wear to casual chic to dress-to-impress couture ($119/month gets you seven rentals, and $249/month gets you unlimited rentals). Swap as you please for every stage of your pregnancy (and beyond) without making a major investment.
Familiar Chic
Nuuly comes from the company behind familiar favorites like Anthropologie, Free People and Urban Outfitters. They offer the ability to rent or purchase maternity jeans and pants from brands like Citizens of Humanity, Paige and DL1961, as well maternity-friendly styles like billowy dresses and tunics. Choose six items each month and keep them for the whole month without worrying about late fees or laundering.
Dress Up the Bump
La Belle Bump offers streamlined, stylish maternity wear for rent in three- or five item boxes that you can keep as long as you want—and even buy if you can’t bear to give a particular piece back. Sizing ranges from 0 to 14. And they also offer week-long special occasion rentals, perfect for when you have to dress up that baby bump.
Best for Designer Styles
You may know about Rent the Runway for their special occasion and formal wear rentals, but they also rent everyday clothing as well. Their maternity collection offers styles for every stage and trimester of your pregnancy. There are tons of options to choose from, literally thousands, so you’re sure to find some pieces you’ll love. With Rent the Runway, you also have access to a personal stylist who can help you find the best pieces for your body and lifestyle. You can choose from three different plan options: five items for $94/month, 10 items for $144/month or 15 items for $193/month. There is also no time limit–wear your items as long as you like.
Best for Pregnancy Basics
Motherhood Maternity Rental is a unique subscription box that offers you two pieces of clothing every month tailored to your style. You’ll get two pieces of clothing, like dresses, tops, jeans, and more in sizes ranging from XS to XL. They also offer accessories such as hats and scarves to complete the look. And with their guarantee of no late fees or dry cleaning costs, you can enjoy your clothing for as long as you need and return it when you’re ready. Prices start at $25/month.