Pregnancy and Outfit Options: What should I wear?

When you’re pregnant, deciding what to wear that is both comfy and stylish may not be the main priority on your mind. However, finding outfits that will fit you from one day to the next will help tick one more box off your every day to-do list.

It’s often assumed that pregnancy clothes both during and after you have given birth can’t be both a

comfortable fitting and a fashion staple, but this isn’t true! Nowadays, there are a variety of clothing

tastes and trends circulating the internet for those that have a baby on the way – you just need to

know where to look.

With this said, recent Google search data finds that many pregnant women are constantly

looking for trendy outfits to wear while pregnant and what to wear after the baby’s arrival too. With

this in mind, we analyze the most commonly searched questions on google regarding pregnancy and

what to wear both during and after.

Clothing for pregnancy

Deciding what outfit is going to fit comfortably and look fashionable for your day to day activities can

sometimes be a struggle. In relation to this, recent Google trends data finds that this phrase has

been researched on average 3,429 times per month since the beginning of 2020 in the UK – proving

to be a topic a lot of people need some extra advice on.

As for specific types of clothing that are researched, ‘pregnant women dresses’ is the third most

common phrase that is searched for on Google in relation to this topic, equating to 886 searches per

month since the start of the year. For those that are in need of some dress inspiration, a long floral

print maternity jersey style dress sported with a pair of flat black boots is great to going for a bite to

eat. For a more casual look, a maternity pinafore dress with a T-shirt underneath and a pair of

trainers make for both a cute and comfy look.

Other than dresses, ‘pregnant women’s dresses’ is another general term that accounted for 653

searches per month as of the start of 2020. When you’re in need of a quick and easy look, mom-style

jeans and an oversized button shirt is the ultimate go-to. If this isn’t quite your style, buying basics

such as leggings or joggers and styling them with a slouchy knit jumper and sandals is a great

alternative.

Women’s Flat Boots:

Paired with most out-fis is the simple choice of two; the pull on ankle boot or you could opt for a more durable and rugged sturdy lace up biker boot that gets you through all the seasons of pregnancy.

Maternity fashions

Deciding what you’re going to wear both before and after the baby arrives is another thought that

appears to be on a lot of people’s minds, with the phrase ‘maternity fashions’ being searched on

Google 886 times per month as of the start of the year. Not only that, but ‘when to buy maternity

clothes’ is another popular search term on Google, accounting for 323 searches per month since the

start of 2020.

While on maternity leave, you’ll need some comfy clothing items and pyjamas to lounge around in

and for making those trips out the house. Although these aren’t formal occasions to dress for,

feeling good and confident in what you’re wearing even in your own home is important. With this

said, investing in a co-ordinated loungewear set with wide-leg trousers, or a stretchy wrap top

paired with tie-front leggings, or a pair of 90s style joggers for a retro-spin, are all comfy and stylish

alternatives to the plain-old basics you have in your wardrobe.

After birth clothes

Other than maternity clothes, figuring out what’s best to wear initially after giving birth can be

difficult to determine, and finding a balance between comfort and style may seem almost

impossible.

But not to worry! There are plenty of outfit choices for everyone after giving birth. If you’ve been

meaning to jump on the trend of oversized, baggy clothing, then now is the time to start. Purchasing

oversized tees that pop with colours and patterns will be both comfy and fun. When the colder

months approach, knitted cardigans paired with stretchy leggings and comfortable, loose-fitting flat

shoes or trainers are common preferences.

Don’t forget pyjamas too. As the winter months approach, treat yourself to a new nursing dress,

made with soft cotton material. Or a pyjama set with your favourite type of pattern or print on –

pyjamas don’t just have to be an old tee and a pair of sports shorts!

Nowadays, there is a huge range of pregnancy clothes available that are both comfy and stylish.

Although fashion might not be your biggest interest right now, treating yourself to a new outfit or

two every now and then will help revamp your maternity wardrobe!