I Asked the Most Stylish Pregnant Woman I Know for Her Favorite Maternity Pieces

Being an expectant mom can be one of the most exciting, nerve-wracking, happiest, and challenging experiences. When I was pregnant last year, there were so many miraculous changes happening to my body, but I also faced the task of dressing for work, meetings, events, and soirées when I felt like I was carrying a bowling ball, my tummy was itchy, my back was aching, my boobs were tender, and all I really wanted to do was walk around naked all day (if only!). Trying to feel like yourself when everything is changing can be a challenging endeavor. I didn’t want to lose the joy of dressing (I am a fashion editor, after all), but many sartorial choices I made had to change (no more high-waisted jeans and pointed-toe heels for me). Luckily, there are certain ways you can easily adapt to your growing bump without losing your style.

My colleague Hannah Almassi, editor in chief of Who What Wear UK, also became pregnant this year, and with just one scroll through her Instagram, you’ll see how seriously chic she looks with her growing bun in the oven. Today, she’s sharing some of her favorite maternity pieces she swears by that balance comfort and style perfectly—getting her through work, weekends, and beyond as her due date draws closer. Scroll below to get inspired, mamas-to-be.

Stretchy Dresses

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Fancy-Event Dress

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Tevas

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Slip Skirt

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Statement Jewelry

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"I love jewelry anyway, but I've come to really rely upon it to make some of my more basic maternity outfits feel like they still reflect my personal style. I've been mixing and matching gold pieces, often with pearl details, and delving back into my statement-earring archive!"

Basket Bag

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Bra

Up next, I'm seven months pregnant and can't stop wearing these breezy maternity dresses.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.