It's been some years now since I was last pregnant, and believe it or not, I miss dressing around my protruding belly. I know this is not the case for many, but I enjoyed the freedom and confidence that pregnancy allowed. My anxieties around my waist size fell by the wayside during the maternity period. That said, it can be tricky finding chic outfits the farther along you are. My friend is newly pregnant and looking to prepare for her maternity wardrobe, so I sent her some outfit inspiration to get her started.
To round up the outfit ideas, I dove into some of my favorite Instagram fashion follows that I distinctly remember having incredibly stylish pregnancies.These lovely ladies reside all around the world. Below you will see the pregnancy looks l sent my friend from Paris to London, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam. The outfits range from casual to dressy and all have an effortless and elevated feel. Keep scrolling to check out and shop eight standout maternity looks.
Paris
For some French influence, I turned to the ever-inspiring Anne-Laure Mais. She is well known for her impeccable style that mixes in both trendy and classic pieces with a Parisian flair. Check out two of her chicest maternity looks below.
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Nothing like a classic trench coat.
So many styling possibilities.
How is this bag under $100?
Such chic black leggings!
Chanel vibes.
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Suede outerwear is trending for fall.
A solid basic top.
So fun!
These ballet flats feel very French.
Los Angeles
If you know Aimee Song, you know that she is loyal to L.A. for life. This is evident in her outfit rotations which feel elevated and sporty with Southern California vibes woven in. It was hard but I narrowed down two of my favorite pregnancy looks from Song's past.
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Another great white button-down shirt.
Perfect for making any outfit look more expensive.
Layered basics are having a moment.
Effortless.
These look designer.
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The silhouette is stunning.
A chic pair of sunglasses.
Great alone or layered under pieces.
I swear this Zara bag will sell out fast.
I'm in love with this collared sweater.
London
London-based Marisa Martins has a wardrobe that is a minimalist's dream. Her ability to mix-and-match elegant basics effortlessly even while pregnant is to be celebrated. The evidence is in two of Martin's maternity outfits below.
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Brown pieces are top of mind this season.
To wear with everything from jeans to skirts.
Suede goodness.
The drawstring style helps to get a more custom fit.
So cool.
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Easy yet chic.
I love my Birkenstock clogs.
Another lovely sweaterdress.
Amsterdam
Dutch creative, Linda Tol, is the epitome of the European cool-girl. Her outfits are always fashion-forward and incredibly chic, which is why she is one of my and my friends to go-to Instagram fashion follows when we need fresh style inspiration. Tol's maternity looks are no exception.
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It's officially cardigan season.
To wear forever.
These add a whimsical touch.
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Leather-looking blazers bring any look to the next level.
You can never have enough white tees.
So comfortable and breathable.
A true classic to add to your shoe collection.
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