Stylish Maternity Wear

Maternity wear has come a long way in the last few decades, evolving from tent-like tops and oversize floppy bows in the 80�s to fashion-forward pieces that moms-to-be want to wear.

�Women can now look fashionable all through their pregnancies, thanks to the wide array of options in retail today,� says Linda DeFranco, Director, Product Trend Analysis, Cotton Incorporated. �From skinny jeans to maxi dresses, designers at all price points have been very successful at taking today�s trends and adapting them to fit the needs of pregnant women who still want to look and feel stylish.�

For women looking to build a maternity wardrobe that will last, the key is to look for separates, which can be mixed and matched depending on the occasion. Invest in good quality pieces that will last for the entire pregnancy, even into the so-called �fourth trimester,� the post-partum pudgy period. Bold colors and splashy prints add interest; draw cues from pregnant celebs who are flaunting, not hiding, their baby bumps.

Check out these suggestions for stylish maternity wear that will have you feeling like a fashionable and fabulous mom-to-be.