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Accidently bleached maternity coats, should i get another at 36.4 weeks?

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ARbaby · 14/03/2010 15:25

I just decided to brave the outdoors with my partner in the garden. I put on both my maternity coats because I'm a wimp in this breezy weather we're having. Just before I went out my OH suggested we sterilise the rabbits bottles. I didn't realise it was bleach and when I opened the bottle its splashed my lovely coats! I'm so annoyed now I don't have a proper coat to wear for the next 3/4 weeks. I'm sure I could wear a few layers but it's not the same is it? I was wondering; Would any of you bother to buy a new coat at this late stage?

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MumNWLondon · 14/03/2010 15:40

Can you not dye it? I wouldn't bother its getting warmer now anyway.

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ARbaby · 14/03/2010 15:44

Will dye cover up the bleached (sp) areas too?

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MumNWLondon · 14/03/2010 15:54

should do - although need to wash first to get rid of all traces of bleach. might need to dye it a dark colour eg navy or black. But if unwearable now then worth a try?

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franke · 14/03/2010 15:56

I wouldn't bother buying a new one unless you can find one on ebay. V. annoying for you though.

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MrsBadger · 14/03/2010 15:57

what size?
was just about to ebay my 10-12 ones but will lend if you like

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ARbaby · 14/03/2010 16:02

They are already going round in the washing machine as we speak MumNW. I think we've some black dye somewhere, I'll have to give it a try. Tis very annoying franke, seems too late to be buying clothes now, even if I got a coat cheap it just seems such a waste. We could do with some sunshine.

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NorbertDentressangle · 14/03/2010 16:04

It seems crazy to buy one now. Can you not make do with a non-maternity one that you already have?

I never bought a maternity coat, in fact I don't think it ever occurred to me to buy one.

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sherby · 14/03/2010 16:05

god no don't buy one now

you could have the baby before it arrives

artfully placed scarf?

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ARbaby · 14/03/2010 18:21

Thanks for all the replies. Took them out of washer and the bleach spots are whiter. One of them isn't too bad and my partner thinks a bit of artistic licence with a marker may just cover them up enough to get away with. The other coat isn't great though. I suppose as long as I have one that'll do for the few weeks I've left. Thanks very much for the offer Mrs badger, I think I'll just see if anybody makes any comments first. Right, off to see if I've got a pen to match the colour!