Worn by pregnant celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Kim Raver, the maternity tank dress is a sexy maternity essential. Here are two options, depending if you are splurging or looking to save a little.
If may feel like you are splurging, but the Ruched Tank Dress (pictured, $175) from Isabella Oliver will easily become your go-to dress. Details such as the side ruching, built-in support and scooped neck make this dress perfect for work or a date night. Available at IsabellaOliver.com in caviar black or cobalt blue.
For a similiar sexy look that saves your hard-earned dollar, the Cadeau Sleeveless Side-Shirred dress from BabyStyle.com (on sale for $96) will give you that same sexy look. The side shirring and stretch cotton ensures a perfect fit.
A stylish printed skirt is a great addition to your maternity wardrobe for its versatility and comfort. Pair it with a casual cotton tank and you are ready for a day at the mall, pair it with a wrap top and you are ready for work. Here are two printed skirt options, depending on if you are splurging or saving.
If you got a little extra dough to splurge, you will love the feminine print on the A Wish Maternity Poplin Skirt (pictured, $85) from Nordstrom. The wide stretch waistline ensures a great fit throughout your pregnancy, while the cotton/spandex blend ensures stretchable comfort.
If gas prices have taken a large chunk out of your maternity wardrobe, then save on this Maternity Flared Roll Panel Skirt in Black Stripe from OldNavy.com. For $16.50 you get a flattering knit jersey skirt with a wide roll-panel waistband for those mamas who like it high earlier in pregnancy and under the belly as their tummy grows.
Gauchos are a great maternity wardrobe addition not only for their versatility, but also for their comfort. Depending on the fabric, you can wear them with heels for a dressed-up work look, or wear them with sandals for a casual day. Here are two maternity gaucho options, depending on if you are splurging or saving.
You won’t mind splurging on these Secret Fit Belly Cropped Silk Pants ($155) from A Pea in the Pod. The seamless secret fit coverage will ensure perfect fit throughout your pregnancy and the silk fabric will be perfect for your dressed-up work attire.
To save a little cash, you will love these Tweed Gaucho pants (pictured) from Mimi Maternity. For $68, these stylish cropped pants are versatile and comfortable.
Cropped maternity jeans are the perfect addition to your summer maternity wardrobe. They look casual and cool paired with your favorite top or tee and they can be worn with wedges or ballet flats. Here are two cropped jean looks - depending on if you are splurging or saving.
The Paige Premium Denim Maternity ‘Laurel Canyon’ Crop jeans are a great splurge. They feature a stretch panel to accommodate for your growing belly and feature details like a faux fly and pockets. My favorite feature is cotton/spandex blend making these jeans stretchy and comfortable. Pick up the Paige Premium Crop jeans (pictured, $179) at Nordstrom.
If the rising price of gas has put a dent in your clothes budget, then you will love saving on these Demi Panel Cropped Jeans from Gap maternity. The demi panel can be adjusted below or on top of your belly, as desired.
For $44.99 you get a stylish pair of hip jeans without completely blowing your budget.
Whether it is a bikini, full piece or a tankini, you have found the perfect maternity bathing suit to flatter your new curves. Besides the water and big floppy hat, the only other thing you are missing is a stylish cover-up. Here are two fun floral options, depending on if you are splurging or saving.
If you have some money burning a hole in your pocket, you will love splurging on this Printed Silk Chiffon Tunic Coverup ($145) from A Pea in the Pod. This light printed silk tunic is the perfect weight and length to keep you covered in style. Can you say hot mama?
Who says you have to sacrifice style when you are on a budget? This Maternity Tie-Front Swim Cover-up from Old Navy.com features a sexy tie-front design on a fun printed fabric for only $12.99. What a steal!
A cool pair of cropped leggings are a perfect addition to your maternity wardrobe, just ask Nicole Richie. Pair them with a tunic top, your favorite “non maternity” dress that is a tad too short from your growing belly or a long bump-hugging top. Here are to lovely legging options, depending on if you are splurging or saving.
If you the money to splurge, you will the luxe Capri Leggings from A Pea in the Pod. For $65, you get pull on leggings made from cotton modal lycra that will feel like your second skin.
For those who are looking to save some money (and who isn’t?) check out the Liz Lange for Target Leggings. For $12.99, you get a hip pair of leggings that are stretchy and comfortable on your growing bump.
A smocked scoopneck dress is the perfect summer maternity go-to dress. It is flattering on your new curves, while being comfortable to boot. Here are two stylish options, depending on if you want to splurge or save.
For a little splurge, you will love the Smocked Scoopneck Dress ($78) from Babystyle. Made of jersey fabric this dress features flirty details like the shirred neckline and bump-hugging smocking. Available in sail (pictured) and black, this dress can be worn long past pregnancy.
For a stylish steal, check out the Liz Lange for Target Smocked Eyelet Dress. For $29.99, you get the same scoopneck and belly-flattering smocking for a fraction of the price.
Warm summer days mean dressing your pregnant bod in lightweight fabrics that are casual, yet feminine.
Beach shorts are the perfect addition to your laid-back maternity wardrobe. From the ease of the pull-on design, to the breezy fabric, you will find yourself reaching for these shorts day after day. Here are two beach short options, depending on if you are splurging or saving.
For a splurge, you will love the casual cool look of the Dobby Roll-Up Beach Shorts ($52) from Babystyle. The soft dobby cotton fabric and twill tape straps make these the perfect summer shorts.
For the denim version of the laid-back look, check out the Maternity Low Rise Chambray Shorts from Old Navy. For $24.50, you save money but still get cool details like the knotted ties at the cuffed legs in an easy pull-on design.
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A sexy wrap dress should be on your list of maternity essentials not only for the way it perfectly hugs your pregnant body, but also for its versatility. Slide on some strappy heels and you are ready for date night, slip on some flat sandals and you are casual enough for shopping and lunch with friends. Here are two wrap dresses, depending on if you are splurging or saving.
The gold standard for a maternity wrap dress is the Isabella Oliver Cap Wrap Dress. For $155 you are splurging on luxe details like the side-tie to hug your growing pump, a sexy v-neckline in an ultra-soft and flattering fabric.
To save on money (but never on style), you will love the Easy Wrap Dress from Gap maternity. For $60, you get the same flattering wrap dress design for a fraction of the price.
As the warm weather hits, denim capri pants can be a great addition to your maternity wardrobe. Pair them with a graphic tee, a flirty wrap top or an empire-waist top for that perfect casual look. Here are two denim capri options, depending if you are splurging or looking to save some money.
For a little splurge, check out the Cropped Christine Jean in Indigo Rinse (pictured) from Babystyle. Priced at $72, these jeans feature an under-the-belly waistband, hip pockets and stitching. You will also love the stretch in this denim making them ultra-comfortable.
For those who love the look of denim capri pants, but don’t want to spend a lot of money these Maternity Low-Rise Denim Capris from Old Navy are a perfect choice for saving some money. For $29.50, they feature a hip dark rinse, under-the-belly cut with subtle side panels and button-flap patch pockets in the back.
