By Dana Dougherty Reinke
Little black dress
No wardrobe, not even a maternity one, is complete without the LBD. Figure-hugging stretch and chiffon sleeves combine to bring your sexy back in a snap.
Dress, $116 US Where to Buy? Jules et Jim Maternity
Top it all off
Pair this pretty polka-dotted blouse with black pants and killer heels, or dress it down with skinny jeans and a casual jacket. So versatile — and the price won’t break your budget.
Sleeveless drape front maternity blouse, $37 Where to Buy? Motherhood Maternity
Party perfect
Add some sparkle to your holiday style with a pretty beaded bodice. This floaty ballerina dress is the perfect option when you need to deck the halls.
Beaded detail dress, $75 Where to Buy? Motherhood Maternity
Sitting pretty
Is there a maternity dress so beautiful you’d buy it even if you weren’t pregnant? Maybe! If such a dress does exist, this little number is it.
Dress, $155 US Where to Buy? A Pea in the Pod
All wrapped up
Throw this fleece shawl over just about anything for a stylish hit of warmth before and after baby makes her big debut. It’s destined to be the coziest thing in your closet for a long, long time.
Shawl, $105 Where to Buy? Luved Clothing
Royal treatment
Sophisticated and easy to wear, this royal blue V-neck is the perfect piece to take you through the holidays with a splash of colour.
Top, $42 Where to Buy? Thyme Maternity
Pretty in purple
An easy solution to most “what to wear?” dilemmas; throw this classic flared dress on with tights and flats for a work party, or jeggings and knee-high boots for a funkier look.
MAMA dress, $30 Where to Buy? H&M
Goddess alert
Wish as you might, your social calendar doesn’t go on hiatus just because your fancy dresses don’t fit. Get gorgeous for a formal holiday do in this strapless.
Strapless dress, $136 US Where to Buy? Jules et Jim
Baby, it’s cold outside
Whether you’ve just delivered or are just about to, this sweet pajama set will keep you both warm when the weather gets frightful.
Mother and baby PJ set, $55, cream sweater $59 Where to Buy? Thyme Maternity
Better off red
Sometime you’re just not ready to bid adieu to high heels just because your feet protest. These sassy (and comfortable) suede pumps are made for nights on the town.
Sigourney shoes, $170 Where to Buy? Geox