Maternity fashion advice | Seraphine blog

Accessorise: Style Your Summer Essentials for the new season

It’s that time of year again ladies – summer is drawing to a close and it’s time to start thinking about September style and autumn fashion. But don’t start ditching those maxi skirts and mini shorts just yet! With a little imagination and some clever accessorising, some of your staple summer styles will transition beautifully for the new season.

The Maxi Skirt

The maternity maxi skirt is a prime example: Flattering, comfortable and incredibly easy to wear, it’s a summer pregnancy must-have. Conjuring up chic bohemian vibes, the maxi skirt works just as well styled as a cool urban look for a fashionable autumn outing . Simply switch the sandals for a cute pair of ankle boots and add a chic maternity jumper or jacket with a stylish printed scarf to transform the look!

Get the Look:

White Maternity Maxi Skirt
Knitted Breastfeeding Top
Leopard Print Scarf

The Denim Shorts

Transitioning your mini denim maternity shorts into the new season is simple! Swap the sandals and t-shirts for a pair of opaque black tights, boots and a cosy maternity jumper or blazer for a cute, casual look that will keep out the cold. This easy outfit can be worn casual, or you could switch up the style with a sparkly top & heels to transform it for a glamorous evening out!

Get the Look:

Mini Denim Maternity Shorts
Black Super Stretch Maternity Blazer
Black Maternity Tights

The White Dress

Whoever said that white was an exclusively summery shade? That gorgeous lacey white maternity dress you’ve been rocking all summer… try toughening it up for the new season with a pair of black tights, boots and a jacket in denim or black leather, then as the season goes on, you can add a stylish scarf to combat the cold.

Get the Look:

Ivory Lace Maternity Dress
Black Maternity Tights

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Pregnancy goes Couture: Power to the Pregnant Lady

Wow! Did you see Karl Lagerfeld’s beautiful pregnant bride close the Chanel Couture show this week? The German designer wowed the crowds by sending 7 months pregnant model Ashleigh Good down the catwalk in a stunning couture bridal gown!

The dazzling white design was stylishly structured in silk crepe de chine with glamorous gold detailing at the front, and came complete with a Pre-Raphaelite inspired gold brocade cap and cape. It was a sensational finale to a fantastic fashion show.

Watch the Beautiful Pregnant Bride Rule the Runway

And this certainly isn’t the first time that a mum-to-be model has stolen the show….

In fact we think we spot a trend here – it seems to be that whenever a blossoming expectant mother graces the catwalk, the crowds and critics alike go wild! We think this is no coincidence – the fashion industry are finally beginning to cotton on to what we’ve been saying for years – the pregnant body is beautiful!

And the revolution is not just confined to the catwalks… Since a very pregnant Demi Moore bared her bump on the cover of Vanity Fair back in the early 90’s, some of the biggest and best Fashion magazines around have featured expectant women in full bloom on their coveted covers.

Gorgeous celebrity mums-to-be have led the way, embracing their curves and flaunting their blossoming figures from international super models to A-lister actresses and chart topping stars!

As women, we are now more empowered than ever to celebrate our changing bodies, so enjoy this time! We’re not saying that you have to strip off for a nude photo shoot, but we are saying that you could do if you wanted to! As a less extreme empowering option, why not try a sexy bodycon style maternity dress for your next big event – you can flaunt your new figure and feel fantastic doing it! Or if you’re hitting the beach this summer, be brave and choose a gorgeous maternity bikini! Remember, your body is beautiful – so stand tall and celebrate your curves!

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Create A Capsule Maternity Wardrobe for a Long Weekend in St Tropez!

A mystical date for many cultures around the world; this Saturday the 21^st of June is officially summer! The sun will be at its highest point, we’ll be enjoying the longest and lightest day of the year, and here at Seraphine we’ve decided to mark the occasion by planning our summer capsule wardrobes!

Yep, from now until mid-September we are officially in summer holiday season, so it only makes sense to be ready to jet off for a bit of sun, sea and sand at a moment’s notice – you know, just in case!

So what’s the Secret to creating a Stylish Capsule Wardrobe?

Planning your summer capsule maternity wardrobe is all about choosing basic essential pieces that will coordinate well together, and introducing a few statement pieces in accent colours and patterns. The idea is to be able to mix and match all of your styles to create new looks every day, without exceeding your luggage allowance at the airport!

During pregnancy this clever fashion fix is especially important, as however much you’d like to, it simply isn’t practical to replace your entire wardrobe with maternity clothes. But if you invest in a capsule maternity wardrobe, you will always have stylish pieces to wear that coordinate perfectly!

Suggestions for St Tropez:

So let’s put together an example for a long weekend in St Tropez… hey, a girl can dream right?

First we’ll need some basic bottoms – we love the Blue Denim Maternity Mini Shorts for all purpose day wear, and a good pair of white maternity jeans can be dressed up or down, as can a maternity maxi skirt.

Next we choose some tops. A few basic maternity camisoles in neutral colours will be invaluable, then you can mix it up with more interesting patterned styles like our fabulous Nautical Nursing Top!

Once the basics are sorted, you can start having fun choosing statement pieces that will make your style really stand out. A light maternity day dress is a great idea for easy elegance, and a stunning maternity maxi dress is the perfect style to transition from day to night. Don’t forget a cosy cover up for the evenings and a glamorous maternity swimsuit for the beach. And a striking patterned kaftan is a capsule wardrobe star buy: You can use it as a chic cover up on the beach, style it with shorts and a maternity bikini top for an afternoon lazing on the deck of your private yacht, or wear it as a glamorous tunic over cropped trousers for an evening on the town!

Shop our St Tropez capsule maternity wardrobe now!

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Belts, Bags and Ballet Pumps – Sort Your Seasonal Accessories

We don’t know about you, but here at Seraphine we believe that the right accessories have the power to lift your outfit, boost your mood and ensure that today will be a good day!

Now is the time to indulge in belts, bags and beautiful ballet pumps in every shade under the sun to complete your playful seasonal ensembles. Right now the top trends are all about having fun and mixing and matching statement accessories in bright colours and patterns, so don’t hold back!

Ballet Pumps

Seraphine Founder Cecile modeling her favourite ShoeTherapy Styles

When it comes to seasonal shoes, you simply can’t beat a good pair of ballet pumps for an all round, all season comfort and style winner. When flip flops are falling off, sandals are rubbing in all the wrong places and heels are simply not an option, your brilliant ballet pumps have always got your back!

And in the case of our stylish ShoeTherapy flats, they literally have “got your back”! These clever little shoes are ergonomically designed to improve your posture, boost your circulation and ease pregnancy back ache!

Seraphine founder and creative director Cecile developed the range along with acclaimed French orthopoedist Doctor Jean Douhaire during her second pregnancy, filling a gap in the market for fashion focused orthopoedic shoes. Now expectant mums everywhere swear by them! Cecile’s ShoeTherapy favourites are the Red Ballerina Pumps and the Studded Loafers!

“Being able to offer a fashionable looking shoe that has real health benefits is very exciting. The creation of ShoeTherapy meant a lot for me, as I myself have experienced the discomfort of back ache and how incapacitating it can be.”

– Cecile Reinaud

Belts

During pregnancy you could be forgiven for assuming that your stylish fashion belts will be taking a back seat until well after baby arrives. But we beg to differ! You can still rock all the same stylish belt trends as before, you’ll just be wearing them a little higher than usual.

As your bump begins to grow, the slimmest part of your body – the bit you want to highlight with a belt – will migrate northwards from your natural waist to your empire line. So in actual fact, a well placed maternity belt in a contrasting colour can be a surprisingly slimming finishing touch to make your outfit pop!

All of our maternity belts are designed to be extra adjustable so they will grow with your changing curves. Our Leather Skinny Maternity Belts in sexy red or cheeky yellow provide the perfect flash of colour, and are extra long, including plenty of size settings. And our Elasticated Leather Maternity Belts in soft mint green or black are made in 100% elasticated leather – going even further towards the ultimate flexible fit to see you fashionably through your pregnancy!

Bags

Having a baby is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a brand new bag! You’re going to need to invest in a baby changing bag anyway, and wouldn’t you know it; tote bags are a huge trend this season – style win!

Remember; just because it’s a changing bag, doesn’t mean it has to be ‘mumsie’ – just check out our selection of fashion forward Storksak changing bags loved by stylish celeb mums like Angelina Jolie! These are designed to look just like your regular designer handbags, and allow you to cart about all of your baby bits in style! Or if you’re after something a little more playful, why not try one of our gorgeous Pink Lining changing bags. They’re cute, colourful and put a super stylish spin on the more traditional baby changing bag styles.

So get out there and enjoy the sun this weekend and make sure that you and your bump are accessorised to the max!

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Real Fashion Mums Styling it out in Seraphine

Here at Seraphine we’re always excited to see pictures of how you’re styling it out in your favourite Seraphine pieces!

After the bumper selection of celebrity mums in Seraphine we’ve had over the past few weeks, we thought we’d bring the focus back onto you this week by sharing some of our favourite new snaps of real mums in Seraphine! We are sent these pictures from time to time on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram, and they never fail to brighten our day. These gorgeous pictures have all come from real mums just like you, and we think you’ll agree, it’s inspiring to see how these glamorous mamas styled their gorgeous Seraphine maternity clothes!

Out and About

These lovely ladies have been rocking their Seraphine styles out and about at some fabulous locations. Strolling through the countryside, exploring the bluebell wood and spending time in some gorgeous gardens. We are loving the stunning location shots!

Top – Caitlin wearing the Lavender Blossom Knot Front Maternity Dress
Left – Ellie wearing the Khaki Knot Front Maternity Maxi Dress
Bottom – Polly wearing the Bamboo V Neck Maternity & Nursing Jumper
Right – Jennie wearing the Floral Print Maternity Dress

Selfie Season

We love a good fashion selfie here at Seraphine, and you guys never disappoint. Whether it’s a stylish shot in the bathroom, a quick snap in the lift or a cheeky pose in your walk-in-closet (lucky girl) it’s always selfie season here! Just check these glam girls out!

Top – Chantal wearing the Fitted Empire Line Maternity Cocktail Dress
Left – Helen wearing the Grey Breastfeeding Bamboo Shawl
Bottom – Cecile wearing the Polka Dot Mock Wrap Maternity Dress
Right – Jess wearing one of our Maternity Coats

Street Style

These marvellous mums-to-be have been strutting their street style stuff in Seraphine, and we’re so glad they captured their looks! Street style snaps often dominate the fashion mags and blogs these days, so it’s great to see that you can still be a street style star when you’re pregnant.

Top – Helen wearing the Sleeveless Printed Maternity Tunic
Left – Kateryna wearing the Baby Blue Polka Dot Maternity Dress
Bottom – Maria wearing the Fuchsia Knot Front Maternity Dress
Right – Katharina wearing the Grey Space Dye Maternity Maxi Dress

Summer Sun

Summer holiday snaps are always a bonus for us here at Seraphine – especially if it’s a romantic babymoon! These laid back mamas all look so happy and relaxed, and the bright summer sun brings out that radiant pregnancy glow in you all!

Top – Chantal wearing the Lavender Blossom Knot Front Maternity Dress
Left – Roxy wearing the Black Textured Silk Maternity Cocktail Dress
Bottom – Charlotte wearing the Ivory Flutter Sleeve Maternity Dress
Right – Katharina wearing the Fuchsia Knot Front Maternity Dress

Special Occasion

Sometimes we are lucky enough to receive extra special pictures of lovely ladies dressed up in Seraphine for special occasions like baby showers, parties and even weddings! Seraphine wedding pictures are our absolute favourites – seeing a blushing bride looking beautiful in a Seraphine maternity wedding gown is such an honour!

Top – Sharzad wearing the Baby Blue Polka Dot Maternity Dress
Left – Sara wearing the Multiway Blue Silk Maternity Evening Gown
Bottom – Typhaine wearing the Ivory Lace & Silk Maternity Wedding Gown
Right – Lindsay wearing the White Lace Maternity Dress

If you have any stylish shots of you rocking your pregnancy curves in Seraphine, send them over! We’d love to see them, and you may just find yourself featured in a future ‘real mums in Seraphine’ post!

Post your pics on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram and don’t forget to tag us @SeraphineLtd on Twitter and @Seraphinematernity on Instagram and #fashionablypregnant.

And while you’re at it, head over to our #justforlove photo gallery. For every photo you post to our gallery, we’ll give $1 to charity!

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Summer Event Dressing: Win tickets to Polo in the Park!

Can you believe we’re already in mid-may? The summer event season is about to begin! Now is the time to dust off your picnic basket and start browsing summer styles ready for sunny days out and brand new outfits! It can be tricky to navigate the different styles and dress codes, not to mention the unpredictable Great British weather, so we’ve put together some quick styling tips for some of the most exciting upcoming summer events.

Read on for styling tips and your chance to win tickets to this year’s Polo in the Park!

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show is in full bloom all this week, and it would surely be a crime not to wear a fabulously floral summer dress! This is of course an outdoor event, so it’s important to dress for the changeable weather (sunglasses and umbrellas at the ready) and we’d suggest a light jacket – our Maternity Trench Coat is ideal! It’s also a good idea to opt for comfortable flat shoes like our ShoeTherapy pumps – you don’t want your brand new heels sinking in the grass! Here are some of our favourite floral maternity dresses:

Cherry Blossom Silk Chiffon Maternity Dress
Silk Printed Maternity Maxi Dress
Rose pink Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress

Royal Ascot

The high society fashion highlight of the summer, Royal Ascot kicks off next month and if you have a ticket, this is the time to dress to impress! If you are lucky enough to be in the Royal Enclosure or the Grandstand, it’s all about formal day wear. According to the dress code your hemline should be just above the knee or longer, your straps must be at least an inch thick, and who could forget the most important accessory of the year – a show stopping Ascot hat! (Check out exclusive boutique Lizzie’s Hats for a little millinery inspiration). Here are a few luxe maternity dresses that would be perfect for a stylish day at the races:

Royal Blue Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress
Petrol Blue Silk Chiffon Maternity Dress
Dove Grey Multiway Maternity Dress

Glyndebourne

A regular fixture in any opera lover’s summer season, The Glyndebourne Festival in East Sussex opened at the weekend and will continue throughout the summer. The dress code isn’t compulsory, but most people don their most glamorous evening wear out of respect for the performers. And who would pass up the opportunity to wear a stunning full length evening gown for a night at the opera and a summer picnic on the lawn! The event lasts all afternoon and well into the evening, so it’s a good idea to have a smart jacket or cover up to drape over your shoulders when the sun goes down. Here are a few of our most glamorous maternity evening gowns:

Petrol Blue Multiway Maternity Maxi Dress
Emerald Silk Multiway Maternity Evening Gown
Mulberry Silk Multiway Maternity Evening Gown

Polo in the Park – WIN TICKETS!

One of the newest and most exciting dates in the summer event calendar is Polo in the Park! Held over 1 weekend at Hurlingham Park in West London, this event makes for a fabulous day out complete with high octane polo action, fun and games for kids, fresh food outlets and even a luxury shopping village. The dress code for general admission is smart casual – the perfect opportunity for a brand new maternity dress. And of course if you’re a VIP or corporate guest, the dress code has only one word for you: GLAMOROUS! Here are a few maternity cocktail dresses that would fit the bill perfectly:

Orchid Silk Chiffon Maternity Dress
Champagne Textured Silk Maternity Cocktail Dress
Cornflower Blue Multiway Maternity Dress

And now for your chance to win….

To celebrate the start of the summer season, we’re giving away 4 tickets to the family day at Polo in the Park!

The event will be held at Hurlingham Park in Fulham on Sunday 8th of June.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is to leave a comment below telling us why you’d like to win, and then share this blog post – it couldn’t be simpler!

You have until Wednesday 28th to enter, and we’ll announce the winner on Facebook that afternoon.

Lots of luck!

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Presenter Holly Willoughby rocks a Seraphine maternity dress on TV

This Morning star Holly Willoughby looked as gorgeous as ever in a Seraphine maternity dress on the show this week!

The stylish mum of 2 looked fantastic in our turquoise knot front maternity dress on Thursday’s episode of This Morning. Holly looked ultra stylish and relaxed as she interviewed guests between joking around with co-presenter Phillip Schofield.

The maternity dress she wore is a blue version of the one The Duchess of Cambridge wore in those beautiful first official photographs with Prince George. It’s one of our most popular styles and comes in a variety of colours including vibrant fuchsia, navy blue, purple and green. But we think the blue one was the perfect choice for Holly – it looked stunning with her blonde locks and radiant pregnancy glow.

Holly and her producer husband Dan Baldwin announced that they’re expecting baby number three via Holly’s website saying:

“Surprise Surprise (and it was a surprise!!) I’m really happy and excited to tell you that Dan and I are expecting baby number 3!!

We feel blessed and very lucky to be giving Belle and Harry a little brother or sister later this year. Xxx”

The family has decided not to find out the sex of the baby, so 5 year old Harry and 3 year old Belle will have to wait a while to see whether they’ll have a baby brother or a sister to play with!

Working in the public eye, Holly had to be particularly careful about keeping her pregnancy news under wraps at first, but since the big announcement, she’s been celebrating her blossoming shape in her signature day dresses in bright colours and patterns!

Congratulations Holly, and keep up the sensational style!

P.S. If you’re looking for a book that your little girl will fall in love with, Holly and her sister Kelly have just published the third installment of their fabulous ‘School for Stars‘ series!

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Maternity Swimwear Styles to Flatter your Figure this Season

The summer season is fast approaching, and we don’t know about you, but with all the typical British weather we’ve been having this week we can’t help but dream of sunny summer holidays by the sea!

One major advantage to being pregnant is that the pressure to achieve a bikini ready beach body is well and truly off – Now is the time to embrace your blossoming curves!

If you’re jetting off on a relaxing pre-baby getaway any time soon, make sure to slip a few sensational maternity swimwear styles into your luggage for that extra spark of confidence at the beach or by the pool!

Here’s our guide to choosing maternity swimwear styles to flatter your changing figure:

Maternity Bikini

Don’t be afraid to bare your bump at the beach! If you loved your bikinis pre-pregnancy, there’s no need to rule them out now. A stylish and perfectly fitted maternity bikini is a fantastic way to show off your blossoming pregnancy curves! Our fabulous maternity bikini comes in three stylish colours – navy blue, purple and black, with a fully supportive halter neck design. The bikini features an adjustable bump band which you can wear rolled up for extra coverage or down for a low-waist style – whichever way feels most comfortable to you!

Maternity One-Piece

If you’re more of a glamorous one-piece swim suit kind of a girl, we have plenty of options for you to choose from. Our classic black halter neck suit is always a flattering option – simple, elegant and timeless. For all you shrinking violets who may be a little conscious of showing off your shape right away, our Multiway Swimsuits in black or purple are perfect. The skirted design keeps you and your bump nicely covered, and when you’re feeling a little braver later on, you can tie the skirt out of the way in a stylish knot at your empire line! For a sportier look, our black racer back suit is the ideal option, and our nautical striped maternity swimsuit is bang on trend for the summer.

Maternity Tankini

One of the most popular maternity swimwear styles is the ever versatile tankini – the middle ground between the covered up one-piece and the all out bikini. Our tankinis are cut long enough to keep your curves covered, but can easily be hitched up to catch a few rays and top up your tan. Our polka dot tankinis in red or navy blue are the perfect styles to channel some vintage poolside glamour, whether you’re lazing by the pool or splashing about in the surf. Or you could opt for nautical stripes or feminine blue mosaic – which ever pattern you choose, you’ll feel secure, supported and sexy!

Maternity Kaftan

Of course no swimwear ensemble would be complete without an ultra glamorous kaftan to cover up on your way to and from the beach. Made in ultra light and floaty fabrics, a stylish kaftan will protect you from the sun and allow your skin to breathe. Our classic white mirror detail kaftan looks stunning with a tan, and our Aztec print style features cool shades of turquoise and aqua. These kaftans are simply too gorgeous to save for the beach – we bet you’ll be wearing them with skinny trousers and camisoles as ultra stylish day wear!

Wherever you’re heading this summer, feel 100% fabulous in your new swimwear styles and have a really fantastic time!

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Urban Safari: Five Key Pieces to Work the Trend for Pregnancy

Get ahead of the stampede this season and work the trend in an urban safari inspired outfit! One of the hottest trends of SS14; these African explorer inspired styles were spotted all over the catwalks from Diane Von Furstenberg’s luxe gold shirt dresses and animal prints, to Orla Kiely’s preppy traveller girls in khakis and brightly coloured animal motifs exploring their safari adventure styled set!

The key to this classic trend is to combine neutral earthy tones – khakis, camel, sand and green, with funky tribal and animal prints like snakeskin, zebra and leopard. And to update the look for the new season, why not introduce a cheeky flash of colour into the mix! This is the perfect trend to work for pregnancy; with so many styling elements to mix and match with, you can go for an all out explorer style, or spice up a neutral outfit with a subtle hint of savanna chic.

Here are the five key pieces you’ll need this season to work the urban safari look:

Summer Slouchy Maternity Trousers

Our ultra flattering summer trousers are light, loose and easy to wear, and come in black, khaki or a stylish tribal print. These are an essential piece this season, and are perfect for working your safari chic look in the concrete jungle.

Style these super slimming trousers with a plain black top, gladiator sandals and some gold safari inspired accessories – we love this feathery gold necklace from Stella & Dot.

Linen Layering Maternity Top

Light linen layers will keep you cool in the hustle and bustle of the city just as well as they would on the African savanna, so our linen maternity top is a must have. It comes in soft ash grey or pastel peach – both of which look fabulous when paired with khaki!

Style this top with our next key piece: The Woven Maternity Shorts!

Woven Maternity Shorts

These high quality woven shorts will be the star of your summer wardrobe. Light and breezy, they fit comfortably under your bump for a perfect fit at every stage of pregnancy. Choose between classic black and cool khaki, and build up your summer safari ensemble.

Style them with a simple top, sandals and our Taupe Tie Maternity Cardigan for a look that says: “I am ready for adventure”. Accessorise with understated jewellery like Stella & Dot’s Wanderlust Triple Wrap Bracelet.

Summer Maternity Poncho

Our essential summer maternity poncho is fabulously loose fitting and comes in two super safari shades – khaki and sand. Loose and floaty styles tap into the more bohemian side to the safari trend, and this romantic maternity top is specifically designed to flatter your changing curves.

Style these tops with our ShoeTherapy Python Ballerina Pumps, skinny jeans and a long pendant necklace – try Stella & Dot’s stylish Sahara pendant.

Maternity Trench Coat

Bringing out the more structured military vibes of the trend, our Maternity Trench Coat in a classic camel hue will be the perfect piece to complete all of your urban safari outfits. With a self tie belt to define your figure and chic military style detailing at the cuffs and shoulders, this is a must have piece for your summer wardrobe.

Slip this coat on to complete any of your urban safari ensembles, or wear it over other styles to give a subtle nod to the trend.

Try it with a brightly coloured maternity dress and a safari print scarf to put a contemporary twist on the trend.

With these 5 key pieces in your summer style arsenal, you’ll be ready for any adventures that come your way!

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Daydream in Blue: Stunning Blue Maternity Dresses for Spring

Spring is here and it’s time to switch those warm winter clothes for something new and fresh – and here at Seraphine we are daydreaming in blue! Ease yourself into the season of light, bright styles, celebrating clear blue skies, warm sunshine and breezy spring days with beautiful blue maternity dresses.

A springtime essential, a little blue dress can be styled up or down for any occasion, and whatever the weather. Dress your blue dresses up with a chic blazer and ankle boots for now, then transition the look with sandals and sunglasses when the weather turns warmer.

When it comes to the perfect little blue maternity dress, you have plenty of options to choose from. Our sky blue pleated maternity & nursing dress is a feminine option, and our classic knot front dress comes in a bright turquoise blue, royal blue or navy. Why not shake up your look with a chic printed dress in blue or even a stylish denim maternity dress to bring in the season in style.

Browse more maternity dresses online and find your perfect fit at Seraphine.

Seraphine’s Top Three Spring Trends to try Right Now!

The sun is out and spring is finally in full swing, so it’s time to ditch those awkward in-between-season styles and leap into the latest springtime trends!

To give you a little inspiration, here are the top three trends that have taken our fashion fancy here at Seraphine this season:

Spaghetti Strap Slip Dresses

The iconic nineties style spaghetti strap slip dress is having a major comeback right now, and these slinky little lingerie-inspired numbers are dominating street style and evening wear lineups alike!

This style is all about simple shapes and barely-there skinny spaghetti straps, and these dresses are perfect for teaming with a denim shirt or a stylish summer cardi for a versatile springtime look.

This trend is easy to adapt for your new maternity curves by simply adding a bit of structure around your empire waist line. Try our Grecian Maternity Maxi Dress in Grape or Azure Blue, or for a shorter style, try our Textured Cotton Maternity Dress in White or Dusty blue.

Loose Fit Trousers

Palazzo pants, boyfriend jeans and slouchy silhouettes; this season is all about loose fitting trousers! So give those skinny jeans a break and set your legs free in a flowing pair of slouchy fit pants!

If you’re pregnant right now, this trend couldn’t have come at a better time for you – slouchy loose fitting trousers are easy to wear and incredibly comfortable, so pick a pair and get stylish!

Our Summer Slouchy Maternity Trousers are bang on the trend, and come in classic black, cool khaki and a snazzy tribal print; perfect for styling with a chic maternity top. Or for an iconic summer style, try our wide leg Linen Maternity Trousers in Sand or White.

English Country Garden

Work this trend in pastel shades, luxurious lace, flirty florals or a combination of the three! Ultra feminine, refined and oh so British; this girly trend is perfect for a sunny garden party or a spring wedding.

This is a lovely look that works wonderfully with your new curves. Try our White Lace Maternity Dress and team it with a pastel coloured cardi for a chic daytime look. For a more floral focused take on the trend, opt for our Silk Printed Maternity Maxi Dress (loved by Halle Berry). And combining all three elements of the English Country Garden trend, our Rose Pink Lace Maternity Cocktail Dress has to be the star item for this ultra feminine look!

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Maternity Fashion History: Fashion Through the Ages

Here at Seraphine we’ve been taking a look back into our fashion history this week, dreaming of the glamorous styles of the past, and sniggering at the not so glamorous styles that are perhaps best left in the past!

The 1950’s & 60’s

The 50’s and 60’s was a time when everyday glamour mattered – The golden age of Hollywood was at its peak, and the average woman would do the housework in a pencil skirt and pearls (or so she’d have you believe!) Two main silhouettes characterised the 50’s; the full circle skirt with nipped in waist, and the figure hugging pencil skirt also with nipped in waist, while the smock dress ruled the 60’s. But the problem here was that it was not the done thing for the pregnant body to be on show!

So what’s an expectant mother to do?

Well she could take a leaf out of the Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly’s book with this impressive looking embroidered bell style coat! Despite its tent-like proportions, Grace wears it well, carrying it off beautifully with her signature blend of glamour and poise – though it’s clearly not a style for everyone, and perhaps best left in the past.

Audrey Hepburn had more success with her classic white smock dress and simple string of pearls, and star of I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball looks positively modern in her fabulous polka dot tunic with black trousers!

The 1970s & 80’s

Fast forward to the 70’s & 80’s and fashion has become decidedly more extreme with big flares, big hair, and big shoulder pads! And unfortunately maternity fashion followed suit with big smock dresses – women were still covering up, except now the dresses were even more shapeless and came in a whole variety of garish colours and patterns!

The single most photographed pregnancy in this period was of course Princess Diana, who, much as we love her, certainly wore her fair share of brightly coloured tent dresses!

Today

Today thank goodness, when it comes to maternity fashion, we’ve never had things so good! Some time in the 90’s (around the time that Demi Moore bared her bump on the cover of Vanity Fair), women started to twig that actually, the pregnant body is beautiful and doesn’t necessarily have to stay hidden away. Today we have more choice than ever, and maternity clothes have never looked so stylish!

We have learned the power of a well defined empire line, and just how easy it is to hold on to your own signature style, with just a few minor adjustments to suit your new body shape! We are free to wear flowing or fitted styles and most importantly, we have the power to choose.

Shop Seraphine now to define your own version of modern maternity style!

Watch the clip to see Seraphine founder Cecile talking about the evolution of maternity fashion.