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The Best Celebrity Pregnancy Fashion Of All Time | ELLE

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May 28, 2024

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The Best Celebrity Pregnancy Fashion Of All Time | ELLE

Once upon a time, pregnancy fashion was defined by stretchy waistbands and shapeless silhouettes. As a result, expectant mothers have long been forced to sacrifice their personal style – and, in such a period of immense change as pregnancy, their sense of self – in pursuit of comfortable clothing. In recent years however, a new guard of celebrities are proving that it is possible to maintain your personal style while expecting. Of course, soft leggings and flowing dresses will always have a place in a solid maternity wardrobe, but thanks to the likes of Sienna Miller, Hailey Bieber, and Rihanna, so do crop tops, statement dresses, and occasion wear.

Keep reading for a celebrity-endorsed lesson in pregnancy fashion.

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Hailey Bieber bared her bump in a glittering butterfly-esque crop top.

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Before she welcomed her daughter Eloise, Sofia Richie Grainge made a case for overalls as the chicest solution to running errands while pregnant.

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Arguably one of the most memorable red carpet appearances in recent years, Sienna Miller revealed her growing bump in a voluminous Schiaparelli skirt and crop top.

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Australian model Shanina Shaik opted for a Lakers jersey tied around her belly while walking the streets of Los Angeles.

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Proving rock star status remains while pregnant, Suki Waterhouse rocked a sheer gown and embellished coat while expecting her first child.

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While we didn’t get much of a glimpse of her first pregnancy, Kylie Jenner made up for it when expecting her son Aire. Case in point? This sheer bodysuit and oversized blazer combo for a night out in New York City.

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Model Chanel Iman made pregnancy fashion look easy in a sun dress and tonal heels.

Rihanna proved she is the reigning queen of pregnancy fashion in this sheer gown at the Dior Autumn Winter 2022 show in Paris.

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Adriana Lima’s gown at Cannes Film Festival in 2023 featured a strategically placed bump-baring cut out.

Another honourable Rihanna mention, featuring the coveted Loewe polo and the perfect low-rise denim.

Model Ashley Graham glowed in a bump-hugging dress featuring a chic mock neckline.

It’s no surprise that French designer Jeanne Damas managed to look this chic while expecting.

A sheer bodysuit and gothic makeup was Kim Kardashian’s outfit of choice while pregnant with her second child, Saint West.

At the 2017 Grammys, Beyonce showed off her pregnancy with twins Rumi and Sir in an all-over sequinned gown.

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Rosie Huntington Whitely rocked a silver shade to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party while pregnant.

Kate Hudson was an early adopter of crop tops while pregnant, and we’re just as obsessed with this look today as we were back in 2003.

Kirsty Thatcher

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Kirsty is a digital writer at ELLE and Marie Claire.

Having completed a Bachelor of Arts at The University of Melbourne (English Literature/Sociology), Kirsty set her sights on a career in the Australian media industry. After relocating to Sydney, she spent time working in print at JONES Magazine, before turning her focus to the digital landscape.

When she’s not dissecting the latest fashion and culture trends, you can usually find her ticking off restaurants on her ever-growing bucket list, or on the hunt for Sydney’s best beach.