GALLERY: My pregnancy dress code
You can maintain your unique style during pregnancy. Six mums reveal how they do it.
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Anna, 24, Primary school teacher, 31 weeks pregnant.
TOP: $59.95, Queen Bee (queenbee.com.au). SHORTS: $79, Szabo, available at E)maternity (ematernity.com.au). SHOES: $49.95, Payless Shoes (paylessshoes.com.au). HAT: $250, Helen Kaminski (02 9699 4644). PENDANT: $999.99, and CHAIN: $129, both Pandora (pandora.net). BRACELET: $9.95, Diva (1300 348 228). RING: Anna's own. NAPPY BAG: $249, Il Tutto (1300 725 558).
Best buys: "My black skinny maternity jeans from Just Jeans [justjeans.com.au] were an absolute saviour through winter; I could dress them up or down."
Everyday faves: "I love short empire-cut dresses − they allow me to show off my legs and give my tummy plenty of room. Accessorising is the key when your wardrobe is limited. I wear a lot of chunky rings, bracelets and scarves."
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TOP $109.85, ASOS Maternity (asos.com/au).
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JEANS $89.95, Just Jeans (justjeans.com.au).
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PANTS $89.95, Soon Maternity (soonmaternity.com).
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Michelle, 32, strategy manager, 30 weeks pregnant.
DRESS: $109, Szabo, available at E)maternity (ematernity.com.au). SHOES: $149, Nine West
(1800 099 378). BELT: $9.95, Colette Accessories (colette.com.au). EARRINGS: $99, Owl of Eden (owlofeden.com.au).Bump style tip: "Play with layers by teaming either a long, flowing vest or jacket with a scarf, to break up a look, and pair with colourful accessories."
Everyday faves: "Leggings! They're versatile and the waist doesn't restrict my bump. And you can't beat the comfort of a maxi dress."
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DRESS $79.95, Ripe Maternity (ripematernity.com).
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DRESS $119, Szabo, available at E)maternity (ematernity.com.au).
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DRESS $19, Kmart (1800 124 125).
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NAPPY BAG $149.95, Isoki (isoki.com.au).
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TOP $109, Szabo (szabomaternity.com.au).
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Bec, 37, freelance art director, 29 weeks pregnant.
Left to right. Bec wears Dress: $169.95, Ripe Maternity (ripematernity.com). Leggings: $29.95, Angel Maternity (angelmaternity.com.au). Shoes: $175, Sambag (sambag.com.au). Necklace: $39.95, Hollywood Style (hollywoodstyle.com.au). Belt: $34, Olian (olian.net.au).
Barney wears TOP and SHOES: Barney's own. Shorts: $59.95, Seed (seedheritage.com).Bump style tip: "Find what looks the best, but most importantly feels good."
Best buys: "Mothercare [1300 217 700] and Bonds Bumps [bonds.com.au] have the best maternity underwear."
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DRESS $129, Szabo, available at E)maternity (ematernity.com.au).
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DRESS $59.90, EGG (eggmaternity.com).
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DRESS $129, Pea in a Pod (1800 732 763).
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JEANS $199, Paige Denim, available at Maternity & Lifestyle (ostaramaternity.com.au).
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For a sneak peak in to the closets of more mums-to-be, pick up the Autumn 2012 issue of Cosmo Pregnancy, on sale now.
Anna, 24, Primary school teacher, 31 weeks pregnant.
TOP: $59.95, Queen Bee (queenbee.com.au). SHORTS: $79, Szabo, available at E)maternity (ematernity.com.au). SHOES: $49.95, Payless Shoes (paylessshoes.com.au). HAT: $250, Helen Kaminski (02 9699 4644). PENDANT: $999.99, and CHAIN: $129, both Pandora (pandora.net). BRACELET: $9.95, Diva (1300 348 228). RING: Anna's own. NAPPY BAG: $249, Il Tutto (1300 725 558).
Best buys: "My black skinny maternity jeans from Just Jeans [justjeans.com.au] were an absolute saviour through winter; I could dress them up or down."
Everyday faves: "I love short empire-cut dresses − they allow me to show off my legs and give my tummy plenty of room. Accessorising is the key when your wardrobe is limited. I wear a lot of chunky rings, bracelets and scarves."
