How Do I Find Maternity Clothes That Suit Me?

Pregnancy changes many things, including what you want from your wardrobe. Your clothes should feel comfortable, give your growing bump room and reflect your personal style. And there is something especially lovely about a maternity dress becoming a favourite you continue to wear after your baby arrives.

So, what should you look for?

The first few months: your style stays, your needs change

At the beginning of pregnancy, many pieces in your wardrobe will still fit. Your favourite dress may have a relaxed shape, your blouse still feels comfortable, and your bump is only just beginning to show.

When you need maternity clothes is entirely individual. As soon as something feels restrictive or you would like more freedom to move, it is worth exploring different cuts. There is no particular week you need to wait for, and you can stay true to your style.

A carefully chosen dress can become a favourite from these early days, while offering room for your growing bump later on.

As your bump grows: maternity wear that adapts with you

As your pregnancy progresses, a flexible fit and enough room become increasingly important. Particularly in the final weeks, you want to feel comfortable sitting down, walking and getting dressed.

Look for maternity dresses with flexible fabrics or cuts that give your bump space. The dress should also sit comfortably across your bust and shoulders. Refer to the size guide for each style to help you find the right fit.

It is also worth thinking ahead to life after birth. If you choose a dress solely for the final weeks of pregnancy, you may find yourself looking for another favourite sooner than you expected.

After birth: when a maternity dress becomes a nursing dress

After your baby arrives, your clothes should continue to feel comfortable and suit your changing needs. If you breastfeed, easily accessible nursing openings are a useful detail: they allow you to feed your baby without taking off the entire dress.

Many dresses in our AMOREVIDA collection feature nursing access, so they can continue to be part of your wardrobe while you are breastfeeding. The individual product description will tell you whether your chosen style includes this feature.

And whether or not you breastfeed, a beautifully cut dress can remain a favourite for a walk, dinner with friends or a special occasion.

Three questions to help you find your favourite dress

• Do I feel comfortable in it? Look for a comfortable fit and enough freedom to move.

• Does it suit my everyday life and my style? Choose colours and cuts you enjoy wearing and can combine in different ways.

• Will I want to wear it after pregnancy? Think about how the dress will look without a bump and whether you would like nursing access.

AMOREVIDA: for your bump, for you, and for life beyond pregnancy

Our aim at AMOREVIDA is to select dresses that can be part of your wardrobe from the first months of pregnancy through to the final weeks and beyond.

Many of our customers continue wearing their dresses long after pregnancy, simply because they love the way they look and feel in them.

Because our guiding belief is simple: Your clothes should adapt to you, not the other way around.

Explore maternity wear at AMOREVIDA and find your new favourite dress.