How do return policies differ between Maternity stores and Maternity online stores? Is there anything that I should be wary of?
Most brick-and-mortar maternity stores and boutiques have restrictive return policies, and may only allow an exchange, or return for store credit only. One advantage of ordering online or through a mail order catalog, is that return/exchange policies necessarily tend to be more lenient, because of the inability to try the clothes on. This affords you the added luxury of being able to try on your selections in the privacy of your own home! Usually, returns can be made within a certain time frame, and full credit may be given, excluding original shipping and handling charges. But be careful to check each individual retailer for specific restrictions on returns for such items as lingerie, swimwear, Holiday specialty items, and Final Sale items, as well as for return shipping charges.
