The Trendiest Maternity Pieces You Should Have in Your Wardrobe

For some pregnant women, looking good is usually secondary to the troughs and highs pregnancy comes with. That’s perfectly understandable and we won’t even try to preach otherwise because it’s totally okay to not want to be in any “fashionable” mood whatsoever. But occasionally, you feel glistening-bump-against-the-sunset beautiful and you want to show it. For those times, here are a few trendy maternity pieces we think would make any mama feel like she just stepped out of a runway! The best part? You don’t have to cut an arm to get them. For some mamas that’ll be reading this now, perhaps just looking at these trendy pieces is all you’ll need to brighten your pregnancy blues.

1. The Bellevue Dress

This right here is perfect for when you’re not exactly in the mood for long flowy dresses because you just want your legs to breathe or you simply want to show them off. The Legoe Heritage piece comes with a subtle v-shaped front seam that makes it the perfect fit for such periods!

Its super-stretchy, 92.5% cotton material means there’ll be no gooey discomfort as you go about a long day because it’s as breathable as clothing pieces come. Furthermore, it doubles perfectly as a nursing fit as it spots an easy-to-slip-open angled fold which reveals a low-dropped armhole that makes feeding your baby a breeze! And who doesn’t like a double-purposed, sultry fit for a single price? Definitely not me!

Buy Now: The Bellvue Dress at $99

2. A casual bodycon mini dress

This one-side ruched dress feels as comfortable as it looks. Its easy, sleeveless drape over the body makes it a perfect fit for casual outings or occasions. This dress leaves room for trying a variety of styles: Want to pair with a jean jacket and white sneakers? Chic heels? Wedged shoes? Fringy earrings? Rock it, rock it, rock it!!!

Buy Now: BTFBM Women’s 2019 Casual Bodycon Mini Dress at $22.99

3. A Maternity and Nursing Top in One

This comes in a grey melange soft sweatshirt fabric. The stretchy feel to the material ensures that even as your bump grows, you can still fit in it. And then when the baby comes you can still strut in style as this top features press buttons on both sides that allow for easy breastfeeding. Pair this with your favourite jeans and sneakers and you’re good to go!

Buy Now: Grey & Blush Star Maternity & Nursing Sweater at $89

4. Once-On-Never-Off Pencil Skirt

Most expectant mums find themselves opting for free-flowing garments because they generally come with more comfort but in actual fact, comfort is largely determined by the nature of clothing material. The form in which the clothing comes is sometimes not the major determinant for comfortability. What point are we getting at? That you shouldn’t be scared to step out in a pencil skirt because you think your bump would look awkward in one. Especially if the pencil skirt is one made of a breathable lyocell material that makes any bump look flattering. 

Buy Now: Once-On-Never-Off Pencil Skirt at $85

5. Floral Maxi Tea Dress

A maxi floral dress that has you looking like a stylish venture capitalist that just dolled out a hefty sum to a promising startup company? Let’s have it! Made of glossy, satin material, this one screams class and hair-in-the-wind attitude. This is one piece you can rock 9 months and beyond.

Just think about what this would look like in 5-inch perspex heels. Fuego!

Buy Now: Hope & Ivy Maternity maxi tea dress in tapestry floral at $109

6. Exercise-proof Maternity Leggings

For the mamas who like to stay fit all through their pregnancy, one major constraint most face is getting comfortable maternity leggings that won’t be an impediment to movement.

These exercise-proof maternity leggings come in quick-drying Zeltek material to ensure maximum comfort while exercising. It additionally comes with a stretchy panel that’s growing-bump-friendly. 

Buy Now: Mamasana Live In Maternity Ankle Leggings at $65

7. One Shoulder Midi Dress

Going for an evening night out and you’re looking for something to just brings out your inner je ne sais quoi? Pair this with a gold or silver shimmery strappy sandal and you’re sure to turn heads and keep them there. This one comes free-fitted to ensure you can rock this pre, during and post-pregnancy. Talk about a piece that is not bump-bound, bring it here!

Buy Now: ASOS DESIGN Maternity one shoulder blouson midi dress in washed satin at $71

8. A Color-Block Sweater Dress 

This one has a really serene, aesthetic vibe to it and it’s probably because it comes in such cool, pastel duotones. The soft-stretch knit material it dons makes it expansible enough to accommodate a growing bump. Put this on with your favourite pair of sneakers, sandals or even heels and you’re good to go! 

Buy Now: Colorblock Turtleneck Sweater Dress at $34.97