Maternity clothes. The phrase alone is enough to make most women shudder with horror. From all the shapeless sack dresses, uninspiring outerwear, and ruched T-shirts (so many ruched T-shirts) out there, you’d think giving up on style was a prerequisite for becoming a mom.
Now, clearly, that’s not the case. Take a look at some of your favorite bloggers, editors, fashion insiders, and A-list celebrities, and odds are good that quite a few of them have birthed a kid or two along the way—and also note that those who have didn’t dress in muumuus for months on end (lookin’ at you, Chrissy Teigen and Kim Kardashian).
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The main takeaway here? A growing bump doesn’t need to get in the way of dressing like you. And no matter your style, there are women out there to look to for inspiration: try Pernille Teisbaek and Eva Chen for street-style-worthy looks, Pink Peonies‘ Rachel Parcell for preppy, ultra-feminine ensembles, and Beauticurve‘s Rochelle Johnson for fashion-forward plus-size picks.
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Below, we’ve rounded 50 pregnant street-style outfits that prove maternity does not have to mean matronly, whether they repurpose regular clothes to accomodate a growing bump or make use of maternity styles from on-trend affordable retailers (hello, ASOS and your $30 stretch-leather leggings).
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