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Wherever you land on the spectrum of maternity style — from Old Mother Hubbard to bump-baddie Rihanna — you’ve got options. The best maternity clothes may already be in your closet (or someone else’s!) to start. You can ask around for hand-me-downs or thrift and shop the labels you love in bump-friendly styles. And though you don’t need an armoire’s worth of new clothing, there’s really no way of getting around buying at least a few pregnancy-specific pieces. Ahead are maternity-clothing options to help you waddle toward the finish line.
So, You Want to Purchase the best maternity clothes?
➼ The best maternity dresses
➼ The best maternity sets and skirts
➼ The best maternity leggings
➼ The best maternity pants
➼ The best maternity overalls and jumpsuits
➼ The best maternity tops
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The Best Maternity Dresses
Available in sizes XS–XXL.
The last thing you need to do is overspend on clothing you can only wear for a month or two in your life. To avoid that, head to H&M’s MAMA section for easy styles like this classic calf-length dress that’s relevant now or later (if you plan on getting pregnant again).
Available in sizes XS-XXL.
Kaftans are clutch during pregnancy, and the tailoring on this one gives it a more refined, less boho vibe. Buy it in your normal pre-pregnancy size and it’ll accommodate your bump at its biggest.
Available in sizes 0-4
Hatch makes elevated maternity (and postpartum) clothing you’ll want to wear, pregnant or not. This breathable cotton wrap dress is basically a robe with a few structured trimmings — which is great because at a certain point that’s all you’ll want to wear.
Available in sizes XS–XL.
This isn’t technically a maternity dress, but pleats are your friend when pregnant; the limit does not exist to how big it’ll feel you’re getting, and this is designed to keep up with your ever-expanding belly.
Available in sizes XXS–XXL.
Take the “nap while you can!” advice to heart by buying Hill House Home’s signature dress. That’s what it means, right?
Available in sizes XS–XL.
If you’re worried about increased hyperpigmentation and melasma while pregnant, summer clothing can be hard to navigate. This modal twill dress will keep you cool while providing all the coverage you need.
Available in sizes XS - XXL
Wrap and tie-off dresses are timeless and feel like pajamas on your skin.
Available in sizes XS-XL.
This dress is a great staple to have throughout pregnancy. It’s super-comfortable and extremely flattering, which is not an easy combination to pull off.
Dôen is not a maternity brand, but it knows its way around a feminine dress, so it’s no surprise the L.A.-based label makes clothing that doubles as a preggo’s dream wardrobe. You can shop pretty picks like this Leanne dress from the Pregnancy & Nursing curation now and bookmark the Family Sets selection for later.
Available in sizes S-L
Anything tented or tiered is your best friend during pregnancy. This chambray shirt dress can take you through all three trimesters without needing to be cast aside after birth.
Available in sizes XS - XL
This slip dress is made from 90 percent mulberry silk blended with 10 percent spandex to give the fabric a little stretch, and it’s washable, which is major given you’ll likely want to repeat wear.
Available in sizes XS - XL
Almost anything from Mirth’s line of breezy resortwear is going to work perfectly during pregnancy (and beyond). This maxi tent dress is just so striking that it begs to be swanned around in all spring and summer.
Available in sizes 2-16
This Seraphine maternity dress is ideal for a spring or summer baby shower. The feminine puff-sleeve silhouette offers a pitch-perfect celebration of maternity.
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The Best Maternity Sets & Skirts
Available in sizes 0–12.
If Jhene Aiko is your maternity muse, look no further than this ethereal two-piece.
Available in sizes XS - XXL
This breezy cotton-jersey two-piece set is a maternity must-have, especially for the price. Plus, you can (and will) wear each piece separately. It runs a bit small, so you may want to size up to accommodate curves.
Available in sizes XS - XL
This floral two-piece set is guaranteed to solicit compliments. It’s perfect for any occasion, be it a babymoon or a sunny Saturday stroll through the farmer’s market. Buy it because you shouldn’t have to sit out crop tops this summer.
Available in sizes XS to XL
This soft ribbed set from Bumpsuit is not for the shy. It’s the perfect look for a night out to dinner with the girls, or anytime you feel like peacocking your bump.
Available in sizes 23-34
You shouldn’t have to ditch denim skirts just because you’re pregnant. Hudson has a version of their Reconstructed Skirt that can accommodate a secretly stashed baby bump.
Available in sizes XS - XL
There are a number of great midi maternity skirts on the market. This one’s a bit special because it’s satin—pair it with a crop top or oversize lightweight sweater.
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The Best Maternity Leggings
Available in sizes XXS–6XL and 28.5” or 23.75” inseam.
Hard pants? While gestating? Pass. A solid pair of maternity leggings are essentially mandatory since they are capable of moving and growing with you. Girlfriend Collective makes the softest pair; it comes in a range of sizes and two inseams.
Available in sizes S–XL.
For a pair of maternity leggings with a bit more support around the bump, look to Blanqui. Mom-fluencers love the brand’s aesthetic and the fact that the leggings come in a slew of serene colors.
Available in sizes Petite–4XL.
Sometimes the hot flashes simply don’t allow for leggings. Luckily, Storq’s bike shorts would look adorable under a flowy button-up shirt or oversize sweater à la mother Princess Di.
Available in sizes XS–XL.
A pregnant woman in a tennis skirt? Name a cuter situation. Beyond Yoga has an expansive maternity collection that’s frequently updated, fun, and, above all, comfortable.
Available in sizes XS–XL.
Sitting somewhere between pants and leggings are these adorable cropped flares from Hatch.
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The Best Maternity Pants
Available in sizes 23-34
This Madewell jean offers everything you love about the brand’s denim in a comfortable maternity style. The ’90s-inspired straight-leg silhouette and the cut not only accommodates your bump but also flatters your bum.
Available in sizes 24-34
This jean is one of the brand’s best sellers for a reason. It’s designed for a slouchy fit that sits at the base of the bump rather than over it, which means that the only difference between it and your regularly scheduled denim is the two bamboo-spandex stretch wedge panels inserted into either side of the waistband.
Available in sizes 0-24
Not crazy about the idea of buying an entirely new denim collection for the few (but seemingly endless) months of pregnancy? The Ingrid & Isabel Bellaband allows you to easily convert your existing jeans into maternity jeans that can be worn from the earliest days of pregnancy into the postpartum period. The seamless, soft, and stretchy band wraps around your waist to hold your jeans up long after there’s any hope of buttoning them.
Available in size XS-XL.
Linen pants are the perfect option for when you want to dress comfortably without looking too casual. This wear-anywhere, relaxed ankle-length maternity version features a non-compressive smocked waistband that fits comfortably over any size bump.
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Best Maternity Jumpsuits and Overalls
Available in sizes XXS–XXL.
Classic maternity style typically includes overalls. Not only are they cute, but the ones that are tighter to the body — like this pair from the Gap — will also support and lift your belly.
Available in sizes XS–XL.
Nom Maternity makes functional pregnancy and nursing clothing, and this best-selling jumpsuit is proof. It features a wrap waist that grows and shrinks as you do and a V-neck for easy access to the boob during breastfeeding.
Available in sizes 0 (XS)–3 (L).
Similarly, this top-rated jumpsuit from Hatch is designed for every trimester but is especially helpful in the third, when you’re at your biggest, and fourth, when you’ll be snapping the buttons on and off repeatedly.
Available in sizes XXS–XL.
Are we gardening or gestating or both? These dungarees are made of 100 percent cotton and intended to fit oversize, meaning one thing: airflow.
Available in sizes XS-L
Sometimes hot flashes simply don’t allow for clingy clothing, and that’s where tailored tents like this breezy linen-blend jumpsuit come in.
Available in sizes XS - XL
If you enjoy a bodycon moment, the Cindy is a slam dunk. Like everything Bumpsuit makes, it’s super-flattering, and this new version is made from soft brushed cotton that feels like a second skin and won’t make you sweat.
Available in sizes S-L
This feminine jumpsuit is an easy piece to throw on when you want to be as comfortable as possible but still look like you’re trying. This style can also be nice in the earlier days of pregnancy when you’re not sure if you look pregnant or just “different,” as it’s roomy enough to mask a small bump.
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The Best Maternity Tops
Available in sizes XS–XL.
Leset partnered with Every Mother Counts (a nonprofit on a mission to make childbirth and pregnancy safe for everyone) on a capsule mommy-and-me collection. This cardigan is part of a gift-worthy set, and 50 percent of the purchase price will be directly donated to the Christy Turlington Burns–founded organization.
Available in sizes XS–3XL.
Wear it over the bump now, and tuck it into high-waisted denim later.
Available in sizes XS–XXL.
You won’t regret buying a multipack of snug shirts. Wear them with anything, and pack the black one in your hospital go-bag (hi, colostrum).
Available in XS - XXL
An oversize button-up shirt will instantly help you feel put-together, even though you’ve probably been wearing the same leggings for over a week.
Available in sizes XS - XXL
This high-neck sleeveless tank is a staple you’ll wear often. It’s shirred on the side to accommodate your bump, but is otherwise no different than your favorite non-maternity tank.
Available in sizes 0-14
Peplum tops are a pregnant gal’s best friend, and this non-maternity version is no exception. It would look oh-so-cute paired with the Hatch Boyfriend Jean, don’t you think?
