100 Maternity Outfits to Copy: Pregnancy Outfit Ideas for Every Stage [2026]
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I’ve been pregnant four times, and every single time there was a week somewhere in the middle when nothing in my closet worked and I didn’t want to buy a whole new wardrobe either. What helped most was seeing complete outfits on a bump the same size as mine, then copying them with what I already owned plus one or two new pieces. Pinterest inspo for the win.
So here are 100 maternity outfit ideas for 2026 and into 2027, from a small bump at about 16 weeks to a full-term bump at 38 weeks (and everything in between). There are casual outfits, work outfits, wedding guest dresses, date night looks, baby shower and maternity photo ideas, loungewear, vacation outfits and a few holiday party looks.
You’ll find many more pictures in my fall maternity clothes, winter maternity clothes and summer maternity clothes posts.
How to use this list
Every outfit is labeled with the bump size it’s shown at. Most of them work across several stages if you size up or swap the bottoms, so don’t skip a look just because it’s shown at 38 weeks and you’re at 20. Also, I’ve had 4 kids and my bump at 20 weeks with baby #1 is about the same size as week 10 with baby #4. Each one links to the key piece that makes the outfit work. If you already own something close, use that.
I kept the colors near my face in my soft summer palette, which is why you’ll see a lot of dusty blue, mauve, sage, gray and cream on top, and the rust, leopard and brighter colors on skirts, pants and shoes. Steal the formulas and swap in your own best colors.
- The bump-styling formulas behind these outfits
- Casual Maternity Outfits
- Maternity Work Outfits and Business Casual
- Formal Maternity Outfits and Wedding Guest Dresses
- Date Night Maternity Outfits
- Baby Shower and Maternity Photo Outfits
- Maternity Loungewear and Athleisure
- Babymoon and Vacation Maternity Outfits
- Holiday Party Maternity Outfits
The bump-styling formulas behind these outfits
Here are a few outfit formulas that help when dressing the bump:
- Fitted on top, roomy below. A ribbed tee or a fitted sweater with wide-leg trousers or a full skirt looks more balanced than loose on loose.
- Wear the layer open. A blazer, cardigan, shirt jacket or long coat left unbuttoned frames the bump and never has to close.
- Let the bump be the waistline. Knot a shirt or end a top above the bump, then wear the skirt or trousers underneath it.
- Belt just above the bump. A thin belt gives a blouse or a knit some shape without pressing anywhere uncomfortable.
- Use matching sets. Two pieces in one color are a chic, intentional outfit but then you can also split them up into a million more looks. This is why I love a matching set over a romper.
- Size up in regular clothes. Men’s shirts, blazers and elastic-waist skirts work now and keep working after the baby during that post partum season when clothes still don’t fit.
The maternity trends worth copying for 2026 and 2027
Maternity style keeps moving closer to regular style (we have come SO far since my first pregnancy back in 2015), which is good news: most of these trends are easy to wear with a bump.
- Texture everywhere: plush knits, faux shearling, teddy coats and velvet.
- Checks: gingham, tartan and houndstooth, on shirts, skirts and trousers.
- Bump-hugging ribbed knits: fitted maxi dresses and sets that show the bump instead of hiding it.
- Wide-leg and flare pants: more room through the leg balances a growing bump.
- Skirts, especially knee-length and pleated: worn under the bump with fitted tops.
- Craft details: crochet, eyelet, lace and smocking.
- Little ladylike touches: brooches, pearl buttons, bows and skirt suits.
- Tonal cream: head-to-toe cream instead of stark white.
Casual Maternity Outfits (1 to 30)
Everyday outfits for errands, school pickup, weekends and every in-between day.
1. Cream Cable Cardigan + Flare Jeans
Shown at about 16 weeks. Button a chunky cardigan only at the top and it falls open over the bump instead of pulling across it.
Shop the key piece: Madewell maternity jeans
2. Gingham Shirt Over a Ribbed Tee
Shown at about 24 weeks. An open button-down over a fitted tee is the easiest early layer because it hides nothing and squeezes nothing.
Shop the key piece: gingham button-down
3. Oversized Oxford + Wide-Leg Jeans
Shown at about 32 weeks. A men’s oxford in your regular size (or one size up) gives you the oversized look without buying anything labeled maternity.
Shop similar: oversized men’s oxford shirt
4. Cropped Shearling + Ribbed Maxi
Shown at about 38 weeks. A ribbed maxi shows off a big bump in the best way, and a cropped jacket keeps the proportions from looking like one long column.
Shop the key piece: Quince ribbed cashmere maternity dress
5. Long Charcoal Coat + Riding Boots
Shown at about 16 weeks. I wore a long wool coat open all the way to a January due date and never bought maternity outerwear. Riding boots and leggings make that coat feel finished.
Shop the key piece: Beyond Yoga Love the Bump leggings
6. Fuzzy Lilac Sweater + Ivory Trousers
Shown at about 24 weeks. Fuzzy texture is everywhere this season, and a lilac knit near your face is softer than stark white.
Shop the key piece: Quince cashmere sweaters
7. Tartan Midi Skirt + Turtleneck
Shown at about 32 weeks. Wear the stretch waistband of a midi skirt under the bump and let a fitted turtleneck show off the shape.
Shop similar: tartan midi skirt
8. Sage Linen Shirt + Drawstring Pants
Shown at about 38 weeks. Knot a linen shirt above the bump and it reads as a choice instead of a shirt that stopped fitting.
Shop the key piece: linen maternity pants
9. Breton Stripes + Cropped Chinos
Shown at about 16 weeks. Stripes stretched over a bump are one of my favorite early-pregnancy looks because they make the bump look intentional.
Shop similar: Breton striped tee
10. Ribbed Tank Maxi + Chambray Layer
Shown at about 24 weeks. A ribbed tank maxi with a chambray shirt thrown on top is my answer to every hot day with a bump.
Shop the key piece: ribbed bodycon tank dress
11. Gauze Shirt + Matching Wide-Leg Pants
Shown at about 32 weeks. A gauze set works as one outfit or three, and wearing the shirt open over a fitted tank gives the bump a clean line.
Shop similar: gauze shirt and pants set
12. Oversized Sweatshirt + Bike Shorts
Shown at about 38 weeks. Bike shorts and an oversized sweatshirt are the uniform for school pickup when nothing else fits that week.
Shop the key piece: CRZ Yoga Butterluxe maternity bike shorts
13. Quilted Barn Jacket + Fisherman Sweater
Shown at about 16 weeks. A barn jacket with a corduroy collar is a fall classic that never has to close over the bump to look right.
Shop similar: quilted barn jacket
14. Knit Polo + Leopard Flats
Shown at about 24 weeks. A knit polo is the polished version of a sweater, and leopard flats give it the personality.
Shop similar: leopard print ballet flats
15. Long Puffer + Joggers
Shown at about 32 weeks. Look for a long puffer with side zips you can open as the bump grows, or size up in one you’ll wear again after.
Shop the key piece: Amazon Essentials long cocoon puffer
16. Waterproof Trench + Bootcut Jeans
Shown at about 38 weeks. Leave the trench open, tie the belt behind you, and let bootcut jeans balance out the bump.
Shop the key piece: Amazon The Drop trench
17. Chambray Jumpsuit Over a Tee
Shown at about 16 weeks. A roomy chambray jumpsuit over a fitted tee works in all three trimesters, which is rare.
Shop similar: maternity jumpsuit
18. Gingham Top + Ivory Midi Skirt
Shown at about 24 weeks. Knot a top above the bump and let the skirt sit underneath, and the bump becomes your waistline.
Shop similar: gingham button-front top
19. Ribbed Sweater + Wide-Leg Trousers + Plaid Scarf
Shown at about 32 weeks. A fitted sweater on top with roomy trousers below is the easiest way to balance a bump, and the scarf brings color up near your face.
Shop similar: fitted ribbed sweater
20. Crochet Cardigan + Blue Tank Dress
Shown at about 38 weeks. Crochet is one of the big craft trends for spring, and a cardigan over a tank dress is the easiest way to wear it pregnant.
Shop similar: crochet cardigan
21. Cream Cable Turtleneck + Corduroys
Shown at about 16 weeks. Corduroy wide-leg pants with a cable turtleneck is the outfit I’d wear on a cold Saturday, bump or not.
Shop similar: corduroy wide-leg maternity pants
22. Olive Shirt Jacket + Leggings
Shown at about 24 weeks. An olive shirt jacket worn open is the easy layer you grab for errands that still looks put together.
Shop the key piece: Kindred Bravely maternity leggings
23. Powder Blue Linen Shorts Set
Shown at about 32 weeks. A linen shorts set is cool, matching, and you can split the pieces up for a dozen more outfits.
Shop similar: linen shirt and shorts set
24. Denim Overall Dress + Striped Tee
Shown at about 38 weeks. An overall dress gives the bump all the room it wants, and a striped tee underneath keeps it from looking too sweet.
Shop similar: denim overall dress
25. Fleece Half-Zip + Flare Leggings
Shown at about 16 weeks. Flare leggings look more polished than regular leggings and they stay comfortable right up to the end.
Shop similar: flare maternity leggings
26. Teddy Coat + Brooch
Shown at about 24 weeks. A cropped teddy coat stops above the bump, so you never have to worry about whether it closes.
Shop similar: cropped teddy coat
27. Polka Dot Blouse + Pink Flats
Shown at about 32 weeks. Polka dots are back in a retro way, and a high crossover neckline keeps a wrap blouse modest.
Shop similar: polka dot blouse
28. Ribbed Tank + Seafoam Knit Skirt + Linen Shirt
Shown at about 38 weeks. A fitted tank with a knit skirt under the bump and an open linen shirt on top is a summer outfit that never feels clingy.
Shop similar: ribbed knit midi skirt
29. Sweatshirt With a Collar + Ivory Jeans
Shown at about 16 weeks. A collar peeking out of a sweatshirt makes casual feel dressed, and ivory maternity jeans brighten the whole look.
Shop the key piece: ivory maternity jeans
30. Burgundy Cardigan + Striped Tee
Shown at about 24 weeks. A burgundy cardigan over stripes is a simple fall formula you can repeat with any bump size.
Shop similar: burgundy cardigan
Maternity Work Outfits and Business Casual (31 to 50)
Office-ready looks with blazers, trousers, pencil skirts and dresses that grow with you.
31. Taupe Blazer + Maternity Pencil Skirt
Shown at about 24 weeks. A pencil skirt that sits under the bump with a blazer worn open is the most classic work look there is, and it still works pregnant.
Shop similar: maternity pencil skirt
32. Gray Tweed Skirt Suit
Shown at about 32 weeks. The ladylike skirt suit is back for fall, and a boxy tweed jacket never has to button.
Shop similar: tweed jacket
33. Charcoal Slim Suit + Rose Turtleneck
Shown at about 38 weeks. A slim suit with over-bump trousers feels like your pre-pregnancy work wardrobe, just with more room.
Shop similar: maternity suit trousers
34. Poplin Shirt + Pleated Trousers
Shown at about 16 weeks. A crisp poplin shirt with pleated wide-leg trousers is comfortable enough for a long day and sharp enough for a meeting.
Shop the key piece: wide-leg pants
35. Plum Knit Set + Blazer + Brooch
Shown at about 24 weeks. A matching knit top and skirt under an open blazer has the polish of a dress with far more room, and the brooch makes it current.
Shop similar: ribbed knit midi skirt
36. Slate Sweater Dress + Long Wrap Coat
Shown at about 32 weeks. A turtleneck sweater dress under a long wrap coat is warm, simple, and needs no thinking on a busy morning.
Shop similar: turtleneck sweater dress
37. Cream Cardigan + Mauve Knit Skirt
Shown at about 38 weeks. A cardigan buttoned above the bump over a knit skirt looks polished without any structure pressing on your belly.
Shop similar: knit cardigan
38. Longline Vest + Wide-Leg Trousers
Shown at about 16 weeks. A longline vest worn open frames the bump without adding heat, and you’ll keep wearing it long after.
Shop similar: longline blazer vest
39. Herringbone Blazer + Ankle Pants
Shown at about 24 weeks. Herringbone and stripes together look intentional when the colors stay in the same family.
Shop the key piece: Quince Ultra-Form maternity bootcut pants
40. Lavender Peplum + Cigarette Pants
Shown at about 32 weeks. A peplum flares right over the bump, which is exactly where you want the room.
Shop similar: peplum top
41. Rust Pleated Skirt + Gray Turtleneck
Shown at about 38 weeks. Rust works best kept below the waist, so a pleated skirt with a gray turtleneck keeps it away from your face.
Shop similar: pleated midi skirt
42. Ponte Dress + Pearl-Button Tweed Jacket
Shown at about 16 weeks. Pearl buttons are one of the season’s trends, and a cropped tweed jacket over a ponte dress shows them off.
Shop similar: ponte maternity dress
43. Pinstripe Blazer + Straight Jeans
Shown at about 24 weeks. A pinstripe blazer turns jeans into casual Friday without trying too hard.
Shop similar: pinstripe blazer
44. Sage Linen Suit
Shown at about 32 weeks. A linen suit in sage is the summer work outfit that doesn’t feel hot or stiff.
Shop similar: linen blazer
45. Houndstooth Trousers + Black Turtleneck
Shown at about 38 weeks. Houndstooth trousers bring in the check trend in a way that feels grown-up for the office.
Shop similar: houndstooth trousers
46. Oversized Crewneck + Collared Shirt
Shown at about 16 weeks. An oversized crewneck over a collared shirt is the preppy layering trick that hides nothing and pinches nothing.
Shop similar: oversized crewneck sweater
47. Head-to-Toe Cream
Shown at about 24 weeks. Head-to-toe cream looks expensive, and cream is softer near the face than pure white.
Shop similar: cream wide-leg trousers
48. Belted Burgundy Blouse + Black Satin Skirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. A thin belt tied just above the bump gives a blouse shape without pressing anywhere it shouldn’t.
Shop similar: silky button-front blouse
49. Gray Pinafore + Turtleneck
Shown at about 38 weeks. A pinafore over a turtleneck is warm, a little nostalgic, and has all the room you need.
Shop similar: pinafore dress
50. Pink Knit Polo + Knee-Length Pleats
Shown at about 16 weeks. Knee-length pleated skirts are one of the biggest skirt trends for spring, and a knit polo keeps the look easy.
Shop similar: knee-length pleated skirt
Formal Maternity Outfits and Wedding Guest Dresses (51 to 65)
Gowns and dressy looks for weddings, black tie and every fancy invitation on the calendar.
51. Ivory Chiffon Blouse + Blue Pleated Maxi Skirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. A flutter-sleeve blouse with a pleated chiffon maxi skirt is as dressy as a gown at a summer wedding, and the skirt works again later with a sweater.
Shop similar: pleated chiffon maxi skirt
52. Burgundy Velvet Suit
Shown at about 38 weeks. A velvet suit is the dark-romance trend at its most wearable, and wide-leg trousers sit comfortably with a full-term bump.
Shop similar: velvet blazer
53. Bodysuit + Black Satin Maxi Skirt
Shown at about 16 weeks. For black tie, a fitted bodysuit and a long satin skirt look as formal as a gown and are much easier to fit as the bump grows.
Shop similar: black satin maxi skirt
54. Lilac Satin Blouse + Cream Pleated Skirt
Shown at about 24 weeks. A satin blouse over a pleated skirt is wedding-guest ready, and both pieces work separately with denim later.
Shop similar: satin blouse
55. Floral Wrap Top + Ivory Pleated Skirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. A wrap top that ties above the bump with a pleated skirt underneath is the most flattering split I know for a garden wedding.
Shop similar: floral wrap top
56. One-Shoulder Top + Satin Wide-Leg Pants
Shown at about 38 weeks. Satin wide-leg pants with a fitted top are the formal option for anyone who’d rather skip a gown at 38 weeks.
Shop similar: one-shoulder ribbed top
57. Jumpsuit + Satin-Lapel Evening Jacket
Shown at about 16 weeks. A jumpsuit under an evening jacket is a fresh alternative to a gown when you want to wear flats later in the night.
Shop similar: evening jacket
58. Ivory Lace Blouse + Mauve Wide-Leg Trousers
Shown at about 24 weeks. Lace on top and silky trousers below make a dressy look with twice the options of a dress.
Shop similar: lace high-neck blouse
59. Fitted Tank + Taffeta Statement Skirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. A big skirt is one of the trends of the year, and a fitted tank on top keeps all that volume from swallowing the bump.
Shop similar: taffeta midi skirt
60. Sequin Skirt + Fine Knit + Tux Blazer
Shown at about 38 weeks. A sequin skirt with a plain fine knit is my favorite way to sparkle with a bump, and the blazer over the shoulders makes it formal.
Shop similar: sequin midi skirt
61. Brocade Jacket + Black Trousers
Shown at about 16 weeks. Brocade is all over the fall runways, and a jacket over simple black is the easiest way to wear it.
Shop similar: jacquard brocade jacket
62. Raspberry Pantsuit
Shown at about 24 weeks. A pinky-red suit is festive and polished for a winter wedding, and the open blazer leaves the bump plenty of room.
Shop similar: colored pantsuit
63. Smocked Top + Powder Blue Tiered Skirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. A smocked top stretches with the bump and a tiered skirt underneath keeps you cool at an outdoor reception.
Shop similar: tiered maxi skirt
64. Bow Blouse + Gray Tulle Skirt
Shown at about 38 weeks. A bow blouse and a tulle skirt is romantic without being bridal, and the gray keeps it grown-up.
Shop similar: pussy-bow blouse
65. Fringe Skirt + Black Turtleneck
Shown at about 16 weeks. Fringe is one of the fun trends of the year, and on a skirt it moves every time you do.
Shop similar: fringe midi skirt
Date Night Maternity Outfits (66 to 75)
Dressier than leggings, comfortable enough to sit through dinner.
66. Ribbed Bodycon + Moto Jacket
Shown at about 38 weeks. A ribbed bodycon dress with a moto jacket is the date night outfit I’d repeat all pregnancy.
Shop similar: ribbed bodycon maternity dress
67. Faux Fur + Satin Pants
Shown at about 16 weeks. A cropped faux fur jacket and satin pants feel dressed up and are still easy to sit in all night.
Shop similar: satin wide-leg pants
68. Satin Midi Skirt + Fitted Tee
Shown at about 24 weeks. A satin midi skirt under the bump with a fitted tee is the simplest dressy outfit there is.
Shop similar: satin midi skirt
69. Ruched Tank + Linen Blazer + Jeans
Shown at about 32 weeks. A ruched tank shows off the bump, and an open linen blazer turns jeans into a dinner outfit.
Shop similar: ruched maternity tank
70. Leopard Satin Skirt + Black Sweater
Shown at about 38 weeks. Leopard below the waist with black on top is the easiest way to wear a print when you’re pregnant.
Shop similar: leopard midi skirt
71. Sheer Organza Blouse + Flare Jeans
Shown at about 16 weeks. A sheer blouse layered over a fitted tank gives you the sheer trend without showing anything.
Shop similar: sheer organza blouse
72. Satin Pajama Shirt + Wide-Leg Trousers
Shown at about 24 weeks. A satin pajama-style shirt with wide-leg trousers is the comfortable version of dressing up.
Shop the key piece: Quince oversized silk shirt
73. Black Tank + Open Linen Shirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. An all-black base with an open ivory shirt on top is the easiest dressy-but-cool summer formula.
Shop the key piece: linen maternity pants
74. Mini Skirt + Opaque Tights
Shown at about 38 weeks. A mini skirt under the bump with opaque tights works surprisingly well, especially with a turtleneck.
Shop similar: maternity mini skirt
75. Puff-Shoulder Sweater + Dark Jeans
Shown at about 16 weeks. A statement sweater and dark jeans is a date night formula that works at every bump size.
Shop similar: puff-sleeve sweater
Baby Shower and Maternity Photo Outfits (76 to 83)
Soft, romantic dresses for your shower and your maternity session.
76. Eyelet Blouse + Ivory Trousers
Shown at about 16 weeks. Eyelet is pretty and breathable, and the blouse version goes with everything you already own.
Shop similar: eyelet blouse
77. Pink Knit Top + Floral Midi Skirt
Shown at about 24 weeks. A fitted knit top with a floral skirt under the bump is the shower outfit I’d pick for myself.
Shop similar: floral midi skirt
78. Ribbed Knit Set + Oversized Shirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. A fitted knit set shows the bump’s shape in photos, and an open oversized shirt adds movement.
Shop similar: ribbed knit maxi skirt set
79. Ivory Bodysuit + Blue Chiffon Train Skirt
Shown at about 38 weeks. A fitted bodysuit with a flowing chiffon skirt gives you the dramatic gown look for photos for less than a gown.
Shop similar: chiffon maternity photoshoot skirt
80. Lavender Blouse + Cream Knit Skirt
Shown at about 16 weeks. A silky blouse over a stretchy knit skirt is dressy enough for a shower and comfortable for hours of sitting.
Shop similar: cream knit midi skirt
81. Tulle Skirt + Cream Bodysuit
Shown at about 24 weeks. A tulle skirt with a fitted bodysuit gives you the gown look for photos for a fraction of the price.
Shop the key piece: maternity bodysuit
82. Pearl-Cuff Sweater + Pleated Skirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. Pearl-trimmed knits are a sweet, trendy choice for a winter shower.
Shop similar: pearl embellished sweater
83. Oversized Button-Down at Home
Shown at about 38 weeks. An oversized button-down over cream knits is a classic at-home maternity session look, soft and simple next to a window.
Shop similar: oversized button-down shirt
Maternity Loungewear and Athleisure (84 to 91)
The comfortable outfits that still look like outfits.
84. Waffle-Knit Lounge Set
Shown at about 24 weeks. A waffle-knit lounge set is soft enough for the last weeks of pregnancy and still looks like an outfit when you answer the door.
Shop the key piece: Seraphine lounge set
85. Leggings + Active Long Sleeve
Shown at about 32 weeks. High-waisted maternity leggings with a fitted long sleeve is the workout combo that stays put.
Shop the key piece: Ingrid & Isabel Everyday Active leggings
86. Retro Track Jacket + Track Pants
Shown at about 38 weeks. Retro track jackets are back, and a relaxed track pant is comfortable for the third trimester.
Shop similar: track jacket
87. Mauve Knit Pajama Set
Shown at about 16 weeks. Knit pajamas with a button front work through pregnancy and into nursing.
Shop the key piece: Kindred Bravely bamboo pajamas
88. Lavender Seamless Active Set
Shown at about 24 weeks. A matching seamless set is supportive enough for walks and looks put together for errands after.
Shop similar: seamless active set
89. Cashmere Jogger Set
Shown at about 32 weeks. A cashmere-look jogger set is as cozy as sweats and looks a lot nicer when someone drops by.
Shop the key piece: Quince ribbed cashmere wide-leg pants
90. Quilted Vest + Leggings
Shown at about 38 weeks. A quilted vest over a long sleeve keeps your core warm on a cold morning walk without zipping over the bump.
Shop the key piece: Beyond Yoga Love the Bump leggings
91. Ribbed Duster + Tank Dress
Shown at about 16 weeks. A long ribbed duster over a tank dress is the lounge outfit that still looks like an outfit.
Shop similar: knit duster cardigan
Babymoon and Vacation Maternity Outfits (92 to 97)
Swim, linen and travel-day looks for a babymoon or any trip with a bump.
92. Slate Blue One-Piece + Cover-Up
Shown at about 32 weeks. A one-piece with wide tank straps and an open gauzy shirt is the babymoon swim look I’d pack.
Shop the key piece: Kindred Bravely maternity one-piece
93. Linen Shirt + Linen Maxi Skirt
Shown at about 38 weeks. A linen shirt and maxi skirt pack flat, breathe, and split into other outfits on the trip.
Shop similar: linen maxi skirt
94. Striped Linen Set
Shown at about 16 weeks. A matching striped linen set gives you three outfits from two pieces on a trip.
Shop similar: striped linen set
95. Airport Joggers + Denim Jacket
Shown at about 24 weeks. Joggers, a fitted tee, and an oversized denim jacket make an easy travel day uniform with plenty of room to sit for hours.
Shop the key piece: Kindred Bravely maternity joggers
96. Floral Blouse + Denim Midi Skirt
Shown at about 32 weeks. A denim midi skirt with a pretty blouse is the walking-around-a-new-city outfit, especially in flats.
Shop similar: denim midi skirt
97. Gauze Shirt + Mauve Wrap Skirt
Shown at about 38 weeks. A gauze shirt knotted above the bump with a wrap skirt below is light enough for the beach, and the wrap adjusts as the bump grows.
Shop similar: gauze wrap skirt
Holiday Party Maternity Outfits (98 to 100)
Festive looks for the parties between now and the new year.
98. Metallic Sweater + Velvet Pants
Shown at about 32 weeks. A metallic sweater with velvet pants is festive head to toe and soft enough to sit in all evening.
Shop similar: metallic knit sweater
99. Tartan Taffeta Skirt + Velvet Bow
Shown at about 24 weeks. A tartan taffeta skirt and a velvet bow is the most holiday outfit on this list.
Shop similar: tartan taffeta midi skirt
100. Burgundy Sequin Tunic + Leggings
Shown at about 24 weeks. A sequin tunic over leggings is a comfortable way to sparkle at a holiday party.
Shop similar: sequin tunic top
Maternity outfit FAQs
When do you need maternity clothes?
Most people start reaching for maternity pieces somewhere in the second trimester, but it varies a lot, and it changed for me with each pregnancy. Stretchy dresses, open layers and leggings carry you a long way before you need anything with a panel. I wrote a whole guide on whether you need maternity clothes at all.
What should I wear to work while pregnant?
Look for pieces that never have to close over the bump: blazers worn open, wrap dresses, pencil skirts and trousers that sit under or over the bump, and knit sets. Outfits 31 to 50 above are all work-friendly.
What do you wear to a wedding when you’re pregnant?
An empire waist or side ruching is the most flattering shape, and chiffon, satin and velvet all photograph well. For more options, see my list of formal maternity gowns.
What should I wear for maternity photos?
A fitted dress shows the shape of the bump best, and solid, soft colors photograph well. My guide to what to wear for maternity photos has more ideas, and here is the best week to take them.