When you’ve got a new baby on the way, there’s a lot of exciting things to anticipate, from decorating the nursery to the big arrival day. You’ll have your hands full before the baby even arrives. Your body is undergoing amazing changes, but it can make navigating what to wear during pregnancy tricky.
It’s important to be as comfortable as possible, which for some women means investing in maternity clothes. But, for others, an entirely new wardrobe may not be an option. Luckily, if you don't want to, you don’t have to swap your regular clothes for maternity clothes. We tapped new mother Marianne Theodorsen for her best pregnancy wardrobe advice.
“I didn't want to spend lots of money on maternity wear, so I sorted out the items in my wardrobe that could fit and built my pregnancy wardrobe around that,” she says. Theodorsen's go-tos during her pregnancy included stretchy or oversize pieces such as dresses and pants with elastic waistbands. “My 501s were swapped for baggy low-waist boyfriend jeans,” she shares. The key was to opt for comfortable pieces that eased the pains of pregnancy but didn’t feel like a sacrifice of style. Inspired by Theodosen's suggestions, we rounded up non-maternity clothes that you can wear while pregnant and afterward too.
Perfect for a formal spring occasion.Available in sizes 2 to 12.
You'll want to grab a cup of tea and curl up in this.Available in sizes XS to L.
Spend all day in comfort.Available in sizes XS to L.
Wear this to brunch with your girlfriends.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
You won't have to worry about your waistband in these!Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Add a punch of color to your outfit.Available in sizes 3 to 5.
Wear this dress throughout your entire pregnancy.Available in sizes FR 34 to FR 44.
This looks so comfortable.Available in sizes S to L.
This is the perfect dress you can easily throw on.Available in sizes 0X to 3X.
The perfect sweater for spring.Available in sizes 1 to 3.
If you have a formal occasion coming up, throw this on.Available in sizes 10 to 18.
This dip dye pattern is so beautiful for spring.Available in sizes 1 to 3.
You won't want to take these off.Available in sizes 0 to 2.
Wear this to run errands or to the beach.Available in sizes XS to L.
Pull these on when you want a simple look.Available in sizes XXS to L.
You'll be the chicest mother-to-be.Available in sizes XL to XXXL.
A red dress is perfect for when you're feeling bold.Available in sizes 10 to 18.
See? You can absolutely experiment and have fun with clothes during your pregnancy—just flex your creativity and wear what makes you feel confident and excited for your new family addition!
