This British brand was squarely on my radar from the beginning thanks to smart social media advertising. They feature a wide range of everyday jeans, sweaters, dresses, activewear, nursing tanks, and even formal gowns. They're also reasonably priced, and a favorite of Kate Middleton. I wore it in my second trimester, well into my third. The cap sleeves were snug, but the dress offered generous give for my growing belly, and the V-neck front detail pulls down for nursing moms, too.
Just know that Seraphine skews quite feminine, and the sizing is tricky. The dress and jacket fit fine but would have been better with added room in the shoulders and arms. Surprisingly, their best-selling Red Midi Wrap Dress , missed the mark entirely.
I can't imagine this dress covering my chest without going up at least two sizes. It was also made from a thick viscose fabric that wasn't breathable on a hot summer day, and many of their dresses are made from this same material. Post-partum take: I also tested the 3-in-1 khaki jacket pictured above and am wearing it every day this spring. It's lightweight, the drawstring waist is incredibly flattering, and frankly, you would never know it's maternity.
It comes with a zip-in panel to wear over a baby carrier, but my daughter hates the carrier, so I have yet to try that component. Motherhood is the more affordable sibling to the well-known A Pea in the Pod maternity brand. It's ideal for stocking up on cheaply-priced pieces you'll likely only need during pregnancy and for when you want to feel comfy, casual, and also spruced up without spending a ton.
The dresses worked well in my second trimester, but the rib knit dress did not grow with me. Once I'd washed it a few times and entered my third trimester, it no longer felt so flattering.
On the flip side, my tanks in a medium were initially too large, but fit perfectly in my eighth and ninth month. Motherhood also recently debuted Motherhood Rental, a subscription-style service, similar to Rent the Runway. Post-partum take: In the first two months after the birth of my daughter, my Motherhood leggings remained a staple. I haven't reached for any of the dresses or tanks, but I might try the wrap dress again this summer as it's nursing-friendly.
Tupelo Honey includes nursing-friendly and casual tops, work and dressy attire, plus pajamas. But I was a fan of their leisurewear, namely, their joggers, leggings, and jumpsuit. These were all deliciously soft, stretchy, and adaptable for growing bumps. I normally favor leggings, and very much liked Tupelo's Comfy Maternity Leggings , but their Mama Maternity Joggers are holding a firm place in my hospital go-bag when the big day comes.
They're cozy but breathable, fit nicely under my belly without feeling tight, and can be worn as PJs around the house or out running errands. Though, if I weren't giving birth in early winter, I'd probably also pack their Mama Maternity Jumpsuit.
It's a cinch to take on and off, the neckline is nursing friendly, and it's made from the same supple material. The jumpsuit in a medium was great for the third trimester but ran a tad large. I tried the joggers in both a small and a medium and thought the medium was perfect for the end of pregnancy but would have preferred small earlier on. The small, however, will surely become a post-partum essential as my bump shrinks.
When in doubt, go for the size that will grow with you and yield the look you prefer: relaxed and loose or a bit more fitted.
Post-partum take: I also continued to wear Tupelo Honey's leggings until I no longer needed the extra tummy support. I don't wear them or the jumpsuit anymore but I still wear the joggers.
The medium is now too big, but the small fit perfectly. I've been a Rent-the-Runway RTR subscriber for a while but paused my account during the early days of the pandemic. It was so much easier for me get dressed by only looking at 30 pieces. DL maternity jeans and Blanqi pregnancy leggings were my favorite. I literally lived in them. In the case of many of these style savants, dressing for pregnancy led to a more low-key, pragmatic fashion M.
Rewards Free Stuff Promos. Courtesy of brand. Buy Now. More from Glamour. Your email address will not be published. Shein Maternity This fast fashion industry giant has recently expanded their affordable fashion to include maternity pieces.
Shop Walmart maternity here BooHoo: The price point here is great but you get what you pay for when it comes to quality. Shop BooHoo maternity pieces here Daily Ritual by Amazon: Amazon carries so many of the favorite maternity lines but they also have a few of their own pieces! Motherhood Maternity This is another of the Motherhood brands Destination Maternity, A Pea in a Pod, and Motherhood Maternity are all owned by the same company that carries an assortment of trendy maternity pieces.
Shop Motherhood Maternity here TopShop This European brand carries maternity pieces that look just like their regular line. Hatch Collection: They make classic pieces that work well during maternity and post partum I ordered their pieces whenever I found them on thredUP.
Nom Maternity: One of my two favorite maternity dresses of all time is from Nom and they are as comfortable as they are cute.
Tiffany Rose: If you have a special event while pregnant, glance through their collection of beautiful dresses! Nordstrom Nordstrom carries as assortment of maternity pieces. Rosie Pope Rosie Pope gives you nursing, maternity, and baby clothes all in one place and then they add in diaper bags and parenting tips.
Ingrid and Isabel In addition to a full line of maternity and nursing apparel, Ingrid and Isabel also carries active maternity wear with great reviews. Non-Maternity Stores to Dress the Bump I am a big believer in actually buying maternity clothes because they just work better and are more flattering when you have a full belly.
Best Maternity Jeans: AG Maternity: These are my favorite non-maternity jeans and they are also phenomenal maternity jeans.
The price point is high so I love checking for these on thredUP or just biting the bullet at the beginning of pregnancy J. I do find these run a bit small and I grew out of my first pair as I gained weight during pregnancy.
If you want a tighter fit early on in your pregnancy, size down. Like this? Next Post: Best Gifts for a newly pregnant friend ». Comments Great list!!! Thank you for sharing. Target had a great selection of swimwear in sizes S to XXL that worked for me in some really fun, summer-y prints. While you're pregnant, it's pretty easy to feel left out of fashion trends—the TikTok-beloved high-waisted mom jeans and crop tops don't really work for pregnant bodies!
But if you're missing that feeling of being part of the in-crowd, check out the maternity offerings from ASOS. It's got biker shorts, mom jeans, babydoll dresses—basically all the stuff the cool kids are wearing, built with bumps in mind. Planning a tropical getaway before the baby comes? Shooting some special pre-baby photos? Grab one of these flowy, ethereal flower dresses from prints-queen Yumi Kim.
Her maternity dresses are pretty, timeless, and comfortable— she's a mom herself, so she gets it. Lastly, before you shop for clothes, don't forget what goes underneath them! Rather than looking for belly-support and underwear separately, lots of moms like SKIMS' "sculpting" briefs. Don't worry, this isn't maternity shapewear—the light compression can actually provide pelvic and back support and feel way more comfortable than going with regular underwear.
Sizing runs XXS-5X.
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