Long gone are the days of frumpy maternity dresses and wearing the same old baggy sweatpants for nine months straight. Getting pregnant no longer means saying buh-bye to your pre-pregnancy style. In fact, it might just mean unlocking a whole new sartorial self.
Here are our nine on-trend maternity wear staples, from baby shower-worthy dresses to the coziest PJ set. Get excited — these aren’t your mother’s maternity clothes.
1. Jean Jacket
Who knew jean jackets came in maternity sizes? Um, we did. Enter the Classic Maternity Jean Jacket — the light-wash maternity jean jacket of your dreams.
This organic cotton blend jacket is uber-comfy with just the right amount of stretch and all the denim details you’d want: a collar and cuffed sleeves, classic jean jacket seams, and the coziest cocoon shape. Pair with your fave linen slacks for a classy night out. Or toss it over a white T-shirt and high-waist maternity jeans for a denim-on-denim look we’re obsessed with.
Trust us, once this bad boy is hanging in your closet, you’ll be obsessed too.
2. Baby Shower Dress
Got a summer wedding or baby shower coming up? We have the perfect solution for moms-to-be: the Celeste Dress, a knee-length sleeveless dress you’re sure to stun in. Add in the last touches — chic sandals and a cardigan in case you get chilly.
The ruffle straps, easy-breezy skirt, and high-stretch material make this a dress you’ll look good AND feel good in. Plus, the smocked back makes nursing a breeze, so you can keep wearing this pretty lil’ thing into your fourth trimester. (In fact, we wouldn’t blame you if you just kept wearing it forever.)
Best of all, it comes in two gorgeous summer shades: Cyan Blue and Fuschia. We’ll take one of each, please!
3. The Essential Maternity Pant
For a maternity pant you can dress up or down all year round, look no further than the Asher Pant. The luxe Tencel linen fabric is both gorgeous and comfy enough to sleep in, while the elastic waistband provides the stretch you need, even when your belly is so big you can’t see your toes.
The slightly tapered leg is flattering and easy to dress up or down (hello, comfy sweatshirt). Plus, did we mention it has pockets? Yeah, this is the maternity pant you need in your closet.
4. Bike Shorts
If you weren’t into bike shorts already, pregnancy will convert you, especially when they’re made of bump-hugging, supportive-where-you-need-them-to-be fabric, like our Ultimate Before, During and After Bike Short from HATCH.
Made from the same fabric as our best-selling Ultimate Maternity Leggings, these activewear shorts prevent chafing, make for easy layering, and will keep you feeling held in all pregnancy long. Plus, it’s summer — pants will no longer do, even your favorite pair of sweats. You need a good pair of maternity shorts, stat.
Wear them with sneakers and a casual tee for your pregnancy hot girl walk. Or throw them on under a maxi dress for comfort purposes. Either way, once the bike shorts go on, you’ll never want to take them off.
5. V-Neck Nursing Dress
If you’re planning on nursing, you’re going to want some nursing tops — easy access is EVERYTHING when breastfeeding. The inclusion of a few thoughtful design details can make any item nursing friendly, even a dress fit for a baby shower — such as the Nadia Easy-Nurse Dress.
This midi-length dress is cut from naturally luxe Tencel fabric and comes in three stylish colorways: Lilac, Ivory, and Black. The tie-front makes pumping and breastfeeding a breeze, while the elastic waistband provides plenty of stretch, so you can dress in style all the way up to your due date.
Buttons all the way up the front and a tapered silhouette round out the look for a dress that is equal parts flattering and functional. AKA, exactly what we’re looking for in our maternity wardrobe. Add a gorgeous sweater, and you’re set!
6. Chic Loungewear
Sometimes, you just need something to throw on over your undies or joggers on lazy Saturday mornings — like the Boyfriend Shirt, now in an adorable blue/white gingham print.
The slightly oversized fit is designed to drape flatteringly over your bump while still providing enough structure for your postpartum bod. Plus, the uber-comfy cotton blend is breathable enough to wear all summer long, poolside or couchside — we won’t judge you either way.
Layer it over a maternity tank top and baby-bump-friendly skinny jeans. Bam. You’re a maternity fashion icon.
7. Summer Cami
Summer is hot even without the pregnancy hot flashes, and sometimes you just need something strappy and light to keep you cool. Something like the Devin Cami.
Cut from a crinkle fabric made to drape perfectly over your bump, this cami is both light enough to wear in the sweltering heat of summer and stylish enough to wear to a dinner or cocktail hour. The shelf bra and adjustable straps are designed to keep you as comfy as possible, while the stylish colorways (neutral Dune and vivid Teal) are guaranteed to pop no matter how you style them.
This is the maternity cami you’ve been waiting for; don’t be surprised if you find yourself grabbing it over and over again.
8. Maternity Swimsuit
Every mom-to-be needs a luxe maternity swimsuit, and it doesn’t get better than the Calypso Twist Bikini.
The high-rise bottoms and twist-front bikini top are both comfy and flattering — designed with your style AND your pregnancy in mind. We particularly love the ruffle detailing on the straps and the single-clasp top, which makes putting on this suit a breeze.
Other thoughtful details make this the ideal swimmy when you’re expecting. The thick waistband on the bottoms was designed to sit below, on top of, or above your bump, whatever feels most comfortable and supportive for you. The material (Orchid or Black, your pick) incorporates plenty of stretch, so you can wear this suit all summer long.
9. Pajama Set
Just like every new mom needs a good maternity swimsuit, so too does she need a cozy set of long-sleeve maternity PJs. Our favorite? The Ultra Soft Jersey PJ Set, in shades Azalea and Black.
The buttery-soft jersey fabric is both stretchy and lightweight, while the relaxed fit and elastic waistband means you don’t have to worry about any digging or chafing with this pajama set on. Plus, the maternity-specific button-up design allows for easy access to your nips — hello, easy nursing!
Maybe it’s just us, but there’s something about a collared PJ set that we get a kick out of, especially when it comes in hot pink. Sleep in style this pregnancy – if anyone deserves it, it’s you.
Maternity Styles That You’ll Actually Love
Pregnant women deserve the world — after all, it looks like they’re carrying a globe in their bellies. While we can’t give them the world necessarily, we can offer the best in pregnancy clothes (and fourth-trimester styles) and self-care essentials.
So, while you’re waiting for your new arrival, check out our new arrivals! From nursing bras to bodycon dresses to breastfeeding-friendly jumpsuits, it’s easy to bump up your style (yes, pun intended).
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