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There are pros and cons to wearing non maternity outfits during your pregnancy. The biggest pro is of course saving money while being able to make good use of your existing wardrobe, however, the con is that this rule doesn’t apply to everything you own.
For example, jeans and other trousers are just not going to cut it anymore – and this is where maternity clothes come in.
I’m currently seven months pregnant and I knew from the get-go that I didn’t want to compromise on my style or spend loads on items I might not wear again – even if I were to have a second baby, I might be in my third trimester during a different season, thus making maternity summer dresses pointless.
So I set about looking at my existing wardrobe and seeing what I could make work vs. what I had to park for a few months. Luckily, I am a big dress wearer, and particularly love floaty styles and knitted dresses in winter, both of which could easily fit my growing bump.
Other wardrobe basics I found worked were oversized shirts and jumpers, as well as jumpsuits and blazers. Quite a few pregnant women have gotten in touch with me on Instagram asking me ‘how can I wear non-maternity clothes while pregnant?’, so I thought I’d share my top picks here.
These are all items you can buy now and wear during your pregnancy, but also cherish for long after your baby’s born.
The best non maternity outfits
Non maternity outfits: The shirt dress
The shirt dress is a wardrobe staple regardless of whether you’re expecting or not, but it’s one that I’ve definitely worn more with the bump. This style tends to come oversized anyway, so it should be easy to wear going into your third trimester.
Premium Lyocell Oversized Midi Shirt Dress –
This shirt dress is one of the most flattering I’ve found, and as it’s oversized already, you don’t even need to go a size up when buying it.
Sleeve Detail Midi Shirt Dress – £120 at Boden
You don’t always have to go for an oversized style. I went a size up in this linen dress from Boden, and have worn it with the belt above the bump. Post baby, I’ll use it to accentuate my newfound waist again.
Non maternity outfits: The oversized shirt
I know I keep banging on about the oversized look, but it really is one of my favourites. In normal times, I think it looks incredibly chic and makes an item look more expensive than it is. In bump times, it’s just a comfortable basic.
DEIJI STUDIOS + NET SUSTAIN The 03 pinstriped linen pajama set – £219 at Net-A-Porter
Sustainable loungewear brand Deiji Studios serves up excellent linen PJ sets, and this one is super comfy. I went for my usual size, and wore the shorts over and under the bump, it all comes down to personal preference.
Linen oversize shirt – £49.99 at Mango
This is such a great colour for spring/summer. You can wear it over a straight cream maxi skirt, preferable in a fabric with a little give, such as jersey.
This gorgeous Del Moment wave shirt isn’t strictly oversized, however if you want to serve Rihanna vibes, I really love opening up your shirt buttons over the belly to expose it. This look isn’t for the faint-hearted though, and it does also work with a high waisted skirt underneath so you can give a little bit less of a glimpse.
Non maternity outfits: The jumpsuit
You don’t have to go with the standard pregnancy denim dungarees to enjoy jumpsuits during those nine months. I have knitted and oversized ones that I’ve managed to wear throughout, or you can opt for a wide leg style like the above Cos one, which could absolutely pass off as a dress.
V-NECK WIDE LEG JUMPSUIT –
I have so much love for this jumpsuit and how much space it gives my bump. One I will definitely carry on wearing post birth. It’s so oversized you can even get away with going a size down.
