A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Maternity Clothes
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Like, I imagine, many people of the “Friends” generation, one of the first things I think of when I hear the phrase maternity clothes is Phoebe Buffay’s “pregnancy pants,” those stretchy sartorial marvels that looked something like what a court jester might wear to a Christmas party.
And while you can’t help but admire Phoebe for the complete lack of fucks she had to give in a city where judgmental once-overs are practically an official sport, not everyone wants to scrounge their pregnancy wardrobe from the costume bin.
Fortunately, in 2016, there are some really, truly stylish options out there in the maternity category, no matter what your style or budget. There’s the hippie-Earth-mama route, involving flowy caftans, embroidered maxidresses, and roomy jumpsuits—or, conversely, the denim-and-stretchy-dresses avenue we see many cool moms-to-be take in NYC. And if you don’t want to drop a ton of cash on pieces you’ll wear only for a few months, some of your favorite fast-fashion stores—Zara, ASOS, H&M—have bump-friendly sections that’ll tide you over for a season or so.
Ahead, shop the best maternity clothes you can find online right now, including jeans, workout leggings, bump-friendly tops, and more.
Skinny Maternity Jeans, $69.90; at Zara
Isabella Dress, $158; at Leota
Maternity Stripe Bardot Mini Dress, $55; at Topshop
Rachel Zoe Secret Fit Belly Embroidery Maternity Shorts, $39.99; at A Pea in the Pod
The Lina Caftan, $278; at Hatch
Current/Elliott x HatchNew Boyfriend Maternity Jean, $258; at Current/Elliott
Henley Tee Dress, $44.95; at Gap
Maternity Toothpick Jean in Lancaster Wash, $99; at J.Crew
Liz Lange for Target Maternity Tie-Dye Dress, $27.99; at Target
Mama Embroidered Top, $24.99; at H&M
Monrow Maternity Stripe Long-Sleeve Dress, $130; at Shopbop
Tart Maternity Essentials Starter Kit, $198; at Nordstrom
Maternity Side-Panel Pixie Pants, $32; at Old Navy
Madeleine Maternity Napa Dress, $120; at BlueFly
Manoush Alphabet Floral Dress, $335; at Lyst
Tee and Cake Maternity Banana Stripe Tee, $40; at Topshop
Bojangles Button-Through Maternity Duster Kaftan, $165; at Fillyboo
Motherhood Maternity Plus-Size Button-Front Blouse; at Macy’s
Manoush Alphabet Floral Dress, $335; at Lyst
Expected by Lilac Maternity Ringer Tee, $44.99; at Target
Mama Bib Overall Shorts, $49.99; at H&M
Maternity High Belly Chaturanga Tight, $69; at Athleta
Theory Maternity Bistretch Belisa Pants, $225; at Shopbop
Olian Megan Striped Maternity Shorts, $71; at Due
