I'm a Mom Who Works in Fashion—I Sent My Newly Pregnant Friend These 8 Stylish Maternity Outfit Ideas
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 to find chic outfits the further along you are. My friend is newly pregnant and looking to prepare her maternity wardrobe, so I sent her some outfit inspiration to get her started.
To round up the outfit ideas, I dove into the accounts of 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, 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 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.
Such chic black leggings!
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Suede outerwear is trending for fall.
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 it down to two of my favorite pregnancy looks from Song.
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Layered basics are having a moment.
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I swear this Zara bag will sell out fast.
London
London-based creator Marisa Martins has a wardrobe that is a minimalist's dream. Her ability to mix and match elegant basics effortlessly while pregnant is to be celebrated. The evidence is in two of Martins's maternity outfits below.
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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 friend group's go-to Instagram fashion follows when we need fresh style inspiration. Tol's maternity looks are no exception.
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You can never have enough white tees.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on Wholesale Replica Bag trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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