The ManicaPost
IT’S hard enough dragging your pregnant self to the office every day, but coming up with cute maternity work clothes every morning can be a tall task. Here’s the good news: You can still put together stylish, professional, bump-friendly looks without replacing your entire wardrobe.
The key is to select a few signature pieces versatile enough to take you from executive meetings to laid-back Mondays. A pretty, patterned maternity blouse is both versatile and practical, and will easily carry you through your entire pregnancy.
Black maternity pants
A chic pair of black pants is a working mom-to-be’s best friend. Perhaps the most adaptable of all maternity work clothes, black pants can be dressed up or down and go with pretty much anything. Plus, black tends to be super-flattering. These slim-fit maternity pants from ASOS hit right at the ankle so you can show off your favourite shoes. Pair them with a colourful set of flats or, if you’re up for it, be bold and don some heels to make your legs look miles long.
A structured blazer
A classic blazer reads boss bump included. Toss it on over everything, from dresses to jeans, and you’ll look instantly pulled together and ready to power through your day.
A button-down shirt
Crisp, white blouses are a professional mama’s go-to maternity work clothes. They have the awesome ability to transform any outfit into smart business attire, with minimal effort. The classic button-down gets a maternity makeover with this tailored, collared, three-quarter-length sleeve shirt.
Dark wash jeans
Take Casual Friday to a whole new level with stylish dark-rinse jeans. The darker tone lends better to a business look, and you’ll still get to revel in the comfort of your favourite jeans. The boot-cut silhouette on this pair from Loft is flattering and work-appropriate, and a stretchy roll panel discreetly covers and smoothes your belly. Plenty versatile, they’ll take you straight from the office to dinner out.
A little black dress
The search for that ideal LBD doesn’t stop just because you’ve got a baby on board. A simple, perfect-fit black dress is a maternity work clothes essential, whether you’re lunching with clients or presenting to the board.
A cardigan
Don’t forget about another office essential: The cardigan, a bump-friendly piece of clothing if ever there was one. Pick out your favourite pre-pregnancy cardigan and wear it open to drape around your belly. It’ll protect you from the arctic blast of the office AC without drowning you in fabric. (And when you’re hit with a hot flash, it’s a cinch to slip off.)
