Blogger Lily Pebbles Shares her Top Maternity Fashion Picks & Tips

London-based blogger Lily Pebbles is expecting her first baby this spring, and she has been rocking some seriously stylish maternity looks so far.

Here are a few of her favourites…

 

The Parka

Lily Pebbles wears a Seraphine maternity parka

Shop Lily’s Coat: 3 in 1 Winter Maternity Parka

 

Lily dropped into our Kensington store during her second trimester & treated herself to our 3 in 1 Parka. It’s already a firm favourite of hers.

“This coat is a really good investment because it’s going to fit me this winter and then also next winter and even when I’m not pregnant.”

 

 

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She discovered early on that its’ worth investing in properly tailored maternity clothes, rather than relying on oversized baggy styles.

“The investment isn’t just in the clothes, it’s an investment in your happiness and in feeling good throughout your pregnancy which is so important.”

 

The Jeans

Lily Pebbles wears Seraphine black maternity jeans

Shop Lily’s Jeans: Over Bump Black Skinny Maternity Jeans

 

The perfect pair of maternity jeans is a great place to start when building up your new maternity wardrobe. Lily tried several styles before settling on a favourite fit.

“Finding the right maternity jeans made all the difference to me.

At the beginning I wore jeans with just a stretchy side panel, I then moved to under the bump and now I’m a fully converted over the bump-er.”

 

The Knit

Lily Pebbles loves Seraphine maternity & nursing knitwear

Shop Lily’s Jumper: Star Maternity & Nursing Jumper

 

Lily has been a big fan of our maternity jumpers, especially the ones designed to adapt for breastfeeding after baby is born.

 

We love Lily’s style, and can’t wait to see how she develops her look through her third trimester.

For more maternity tips from Lily, check out her blog post on finding your maternity style and follow her on Instagram @lilypebbles

Babywearing Club: You Mamas are Rocking our 3 in 1 Maternity Coats

Designed for pregnancy, babywearing & beyond, our 3 in 1 Maternity Coats are a must-have for mums & mums-to-be.

We love to see how you mamas are styling yours & thought we’d share a few of our favourite pics!

You can find all the looks featured in this post here: Maternity Coats

 

The Mid-Weight Maternity Parka

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Get the Look: Mid-Weight 3 in 1 Maternity Parka

 

Diana, the stylish new mama behind the Livane Paris blog styled the mid-weight parka both with & without the babywearing pouch.

 

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The Winter Maternity Parka

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Get the Look: 3 in 1 Winter Maternity Parka

 

British blogger Lily Pebbles is expecting her little one this summer, but till then she’s keeping out the cold with our winter parka.

 

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Meanwhile, new mama, Rina Mae is making the most of the babywearing pouch, keeping herself & her little lady cosy.

 

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The Maternity Hoodie

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Get the Look: 3 in 1 Maternity Hoodie

 

New mum & Seraphine model Gabie loves the hoodie – it’s the perfect style for weekend fun with the family.

 

The Classic Maternity Parka

Get the Look: 3 in 1 Maternity Parka

 

Throwing it back to 2016, when mama of 2 Carly Musleh looked impossibly cool in our classic parka with her little one Olivier.

Blogger mama Diana has also been rocking it post pregnancy without the babywearing pouch.

 

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The Maternity Winter Coat

Get the Look: 3 in 1 Winter Maternity Coat

 

Seraphine model & new mama Gabie is also a big fan of the winter maternity coat.

She loved our babywearing styles so much, she even got the men’s parka for her husband!

 

 

The Maternity Gilet

Get the Look: 3 in 1 Maternity Gilet

 

Yorkshire mama Sophie rocked our gilet with a bump through pregnancy & now she’s styling it beautifully with her baby.

 

 

The Men’s Parka with Baby Pouch

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Get the Look: Men’s Parka with Baby Pouch

 

Blogging dad Stefan Michalak loved our men’s parka when his youngest, Rufus was little.

It’s perfect from the earliest outings with your newborn & will last as long as you can wear your little one in a carrier or sling.

 

 

Which one will you choose mama?

 

Actress Tammin Sursok’s Best Maternity Fashion Moments

Here at Seraphine, we’re sending our best to Pretty Little Liars actress, Tammin Sursok, who is due to welcome baby number two any day now.

This week, we’re looking back at some of her best maternity fashion moments from the past nine months.

 

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Get the Look: Black Dot Maternity & Nursing Dress

 

Nothing beats that new dress feeling! Tammin celebrated the start of her third trimester with our little dotty maternity dress.

 

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Get the Look: Striped Side Popper Maternity & Nursing Top and 3 in 1 Maternity Parka

 

She looked stylish in Seraphine stripes when visiting her producer husband, Sean McEwen on the set of his latest project.

She also rocked our signature 3 in 1 parka that day – showing the perfect way to wear it through pregnancy.

 

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Get the Look: Faux Leather Panel Maternity Leggings

 

She posted a video with her husband on her popular YouTube channel wearing our faux leather leggings.

These leggings are a real celebrity favourite, loved by Gwen Stefani, Anne Hathaway, Carrie Underwood, Marion Cotillard and more!

 

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Get the Look: Burgundy Maternity Shift Dress

 

Over the holidays, she showed off her beautiful bump in our burgundy shift dress together with her daughter Phoenix.

 

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Get the Look: Powder Blue Cable Knit Maternity & Nursing Jumper

 

These two are just too adorable – wishing Tammin and her family all the best as they prepare to welcome their latest little one.

Award Winning Style: Seraphine Takes Gold at the Absolutely Mama Awards

Here at Seraphine, we are absolutely thrilled to have won the Gold Award for best maternity wear at the Absolutely Mama Awards!

 

Seraphine wins gold at the Absolutely Mama awards

Get the look: Star Maternity & Nursing Jumper

 

After extensive testing by a panel of experts, as well as a public vote open to all the stylish Absolutely Mama readers, our maternity clothes came out on top & we couldn’t be prouder.

The judges loved the fusion of fashion and function in our range and were also impressed by the scope of our collection.

 

Seraphine maternity dresses - Gold award winning style

Get the Look: Knitted Maternity Dress with Collar & Black Dot Woven Maternity Dress

 

We offer options for every occasion, from classic maternity dresses & jeans to everyday basics, smart maternity workwear and glamorous evening options for special occasions – everything a stylish expectant mama needs for her nine months.

Of course, Seraphine is no stranger to winning awards – we won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2015 and have been named several times in The Times’ Fast Track 100 list.

 

Absolutely Mama is the UK’s leading lifestyle & parenting magazine, providing real-life stories as well as fashion and lifestyle tips for both mamas & little ones.

You can see the full list of winners on their website – absolutely-mama.co.uk

Which Celebrity Mums Wore Seraphine: The 2018 Edit

Here at Seraphine, we are known for dressing all the famous bumps, from Hollywood A-listers to royalty.

2018 has been another amazing year for maternity style – here are a few of our favourite fashion moments…

 

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The Duchess of Cambridge

Get the Look: Royal Blue Tailored Maternity Dress

The Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy was without a doubt one of our highlights of 2018. She looked stylish as ever throughout and chose several Seraphine maternity dresses for official royal occasions while expecting Prince Louis.

She looked elegant in our Marlene Maternity Cocktail Dress to meet with the Norwegian King & Queen, and chose our Tailored Maternity Dress for the inaugural Royal Foundation Forum – her first official engagement with Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex.

 

Pippa Middleton

Get the Look: Grey Mock Shirt Maternity & Nursing Jumper

This year also saw Pippa Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge’s sister welcoming her little boy Arthur.

Pippa was also a fan of Seraphine, wearing several of our summer dresses through the heatwave, moving onto our maternity jumpers once the weather cooled down.

 

Holly Branson


Get the Look: Navy Blue Pleated Maternity Dress

Holly Branson is expecting her third baby early next year and has consistently chosen Seraphine for special occasions.

From the Global Gift Gala to the royal wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank, this month she even chose a Seraphine maternity blouse to interview former First Lady Michelle Obama!

 

Carrie Underwood


Get the Look: Faux-Leather Panel Maternity Leggings

US Singer Carrie Underwood is expecting baby number two next year and has remained a firm fan of Seraphine, wearing our designs for various performances & TV appearances.

The Seraphine leggings she’s wearing here are a real celebrity favourite, also loved by Gwen Stefani, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard & more!

 

Katherine Jenkins


Get the Look: Navy Blue Silk & Lace Maternity Evening Gown

British singer & mum of two Katherine Jenkins welcomed her son in April this year, but not before stunning audiences in one of our LUXE maternity gowns for a live performance.

 

Clemency Burton-Hill


Get the Look: Black Eyelash Lace & Silk Maternity Dress

British broadcaster, writer & musician Clemency Burton-Hill relied on Seraphine maternity clothes for special occasions & presenting jobs throughout her pregnancy & even after welcoming her son.

 

Sophie Ellis Bextor


Get the Look: Scarlet Silk & Lace Maternity Evening Gown

 

This year, singer & super-mum Sophie Ellis-Bextor announced that she is expecting baby number 5!

Seraphine has been a firm favourite with her throughout her pregnancies and we loved this shot of her in our scarlet evening gown.

 

Coco Rocha


Get the Look: Maxi Wrap Maternity Dress

Supermodel Coco Rocha wore plenty of Seraphine back in 2017 while expecting her son Iver.

This year it was lovely to see her still rocking her favourite Seraphine maxi dress seven months later!

 

Kate Hudson


Get the Look: Over Bump Maternity Boyfriend Jeans

Actress and mum of 3, Kate Hudson was spotted out and about in our maternity jeans this year – she loved the relaxed boyfriend cut.

 

Giovanna Fletcher


Get the Look: Ivory Lace & Silk Maternity Gown

Author Giovanna Fletcher welcomed her third baby this year – son Max.

She has been a long-time fan of Seraphine, and this year wore one of our wedding dresses to a friend’s anniversary party – before you ask… the theme was wedding dresses!

 

Jana Kramer


Get the Look: Black Maternity Shift Dress

US actress & singer Jana Kramer loved our maternity dresses while expecting her second son Jace, choosing them for several TV appearances.

 

Emma Bing


Get the Look: Knitted Maternity Dress with Collar

What to Expect lifestyle editor Emma Bing looked fantastic in our knitted dress while expecting her second son earlier this year.

 

Jacqueline Jossa


Get the Look: Turquoise Knot Front Maternity Dress

EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa looked simply radiant in our knot front maternity dress this year.

 

Congratulations to all the celebrity mums who were expecting in 2018 – to shop all the looks loved by the stars, check out our Celebrities in Seraphine category online.

Maternity Style Edit with Chrissie Reeves – Entertainment & Royal Director at OK!

Stylish mum of 2 and OK Magazine’s Entertainment & Royal Director, Chrissie Reeves takes us through her maternity style edit.

 

Watch the Video to see Chrissie Reeves’ Maternity Must-Haves

Mum to two daughters – India & Alexia, Chrissie is 8 months pregnant, expecting baby number 3 early next year.

Balancing motherhood with her busy professional schedule as well as evenings out at glamorous industry events, she needs a maternity wardrobe that works as hard as she does.

 

Chrissie’s Maternity Workwear Picks

Chrissie Reeves maternity workwear

“This is a typical work outfit – it’s my go-to. You absolutely can’t go wrong with tailored black trousers and a nice white shirt, pregnant or not. I am going to literally live in this outfit now for the next month.”

Cream Tailored Maternity BlouseTailored Black Maternity Trousers

Wool Camel Maternity Coat

 

Chrissie’s Party Season Picks

Chrissie Reeves maternity party wear

“These are my absolute go-to dresses for party season. You can go straight from the office to a Christmas party – and it helps that the Duchess of Cambridge wore them during her pregnancy!”

Seraphine Navy Blue Pleated Maternity Dress

Vanessa Turtleneck Black Maternity Dress

 

Chrissie’s Weekend Must-Haves

Chrissie Reeves weekend style

“This is a great weekend outfit. This jumper is my absolute favourite! What i love is the fact that you can slightly customise it, so you can wear it open and it’s perfect for nursing after you’ve had the baby or just generally for a weekend look.”

Over Bump Super-Skinny Maternity Jeans & Roll Neck Maternity & Nursing Jumper

Navy Blue Knitted Maternity & Nursing Dress

Cable Knit Maternity Shawl

 

 

Christmas Baby Names: 10 Stylish Names Inspired by the Festive Season

Looking for Christmas baby names? The holiday season is in full swing & if your little one is due to make an appearance in the next few weeks, you may be feeling inspired by the festive fun!

Check out our top 10 seasonal name ideas now.

Christmas Baby Names for Girls


Get the Look: Bamboo Maternity & Nursing Nightie

Noelle

This beautiful French name actually means ‘Christmas’.  Also spelt Noel for a boy – what could be better for a Christmas baby!

Holly

Holly is one of those traditional nature names that is enjoying a resurgence recently.

Conjuring up images of rich green foliage, bright red berries & festive winter scenes, it’s always a popular choice for December babies here in the UK.

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Ivy

Holly’s ultra-feminine & ever so slightly quirky sister, Ivy is another beautiful botanical name that’s perfect for December babies.

Beyoncé & Jay Z chose it for their eldest, Blue Ivy, and well, if it’s good enough for Queen Bey…

Clara

Smart & stylish with plenty of vintage appeal, Clara comes from Latin origins meaning clear and bright – perfect for evoking those crisp December nights.

Clara is also the name of the little girl in The Nutcracker – the ultimate festive ballet.

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Eve

If your little one happens to arrive on the 24th or even the 31st of December, Eve could be a beautiful choice.

The Hebrew name, meaning ‘life’, is literally the oldest name in the book and yet, with its sleek streamlined sound, still manages to feel modern.

Christmas Baby Names for Boys

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Gabriel

A popular Hebrew name meaning ‘God is my Strength’, in Christian tradition Gabriel is the name of the archangel who kicked off the Christmas story by heralding the news of Jesus’ birth.

He also appears in Jewish & Muslim texts, presiding over heaven & serving as the angel of mercy, life, joy, judgement, truth & dreams – a lot to live up to for a new little one!

Nicholas

A good strong name with a regal ring to it, Nicholas is an ever-popular choice – especially at this time of year.

After all, what better December namesake than jolly old St Nick himself!

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Rudy

Inspired by the famous reindeer, Rudy is the softer version of the name, which comes with infinitely more street cred.

A lovely choice for boys or girls, Rudy is a Christmas name with an alternative twist.

 

Emmanuel

Another Biblical option, Emmanuel is a Hebrew name meaning ‘God is with us’ and is the name given to the promised Messiah in the prophecy of Isiah.

Robin

A classic winter bird name, Robin is a bright & chirpy choice which is long due for a revival – perfect for boys or girls.

Wishing you a wonderful festive season mamas – whether you’re celebrating baby’s first Christmas or expecting a new arrival in the New Year!

Holly Branson Meets Michelle Obama wearing Seraphine

This weekend we were delighted to see Holly Branson wearing Seraphine to interview the inspirational Michelle Obama.

 

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The two inspiring women & mothers sat down to talk about Michelle’s new bestselling book – Becoming.

Watch the full interview to see their discussions about parenting styles, fertility struggles, life as a working mother and the importance of strong female role models.

 

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In Becoming, Michelle shares the story of her journey. From growing up on the South side of Chicago, to her years as an executive balancing work & motherhood, to life at the White House.

With Holly, Michelle opens up about what inspired her to tell her story and what it was like to write such an intensely personal & honest memoir.

 


Get the Look: Semi Sheer Black Maternity Blouse

Holly chose our Semi Sheer Black Maternity Blouse for the occasion, teaming it with a pair of tailored black trousers & a matching blazer. It’s the perfect look for a professional event or smart evening occasion.

 

 

 

Holly Branson Loves Seraphine Maternity Clothes

Mum of 3-year-old twins Etta & Artie, Holly is expecting her third baby early next year. She has always relied on Seraphine for special occasions while pregnant.

 


Get the Look: Navy Blue Silk & Lace Maternity Evening Dress

Back in November, she wore a stunning silk maternity gown from our Luxe Collection to attend the Global Gift Gala in London along with Eva Longoria, Victoria Beckham and Princess Beatrice of York.

 

She also chose a full Seraphine ensemble to attend the royal wedding of Princess Eugenie of York to Jack Brooksbank in October.

Holly perfected her elegant wedding guest look, teaming our Navy Blue Pleated Maternity Dress with the matching Navy Blue Cashmere Blend Maternity Coat.

 

To find out more, read the full story on Holly’s blog

Pregnant at Christmas: Cocktail Dresses & Mocktail Recipes

Ah Christmas – It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

Unfortunately, it’s also the most boozy. A scary prospect if you’re newly pregnant & not ready to share the news!

Not to worry though – we’ve got a few top tipple avoidance tactics to share as well as some delicious festive mocktail recipes to replace those Christmas classics.

 

Fake Drinking Tips for Preggos at Parties


1. Order when no one is listening. A soda & lime can be easily dressed up as a gin & tonic or a vodka and orange can become… well… just orange. Make friends with the bartender & ask for it in a fancy glass & the two of you can pull this one off all evening.

2. Always be holding a drink. This one is great for avoiding any friendly refills.

3. Use your partner. If he’s at the party too, he can help you pull off the classic switcheroo – choose identical drinks and subtly switch glasses each time his starts to go down. This works best once everyone else is a few drinks in – they’ll be too tipsy to notice!

4. Beer in a can. If you’re usually a beer drinker, choose one that comes in a can or dark coloured bottle, then discreetly excuse yourself to the bathroom, dump the beer & refill with water.

5. Develop a mysterious tannin allergy. If you’re usually a wine drinker, this one can be tricky to fake. Avoid the issue altogether by claiming that out of nowhere wine has started giving you a terrible headache after just one glass. If you’re feeling sneaky, you could even pass off one of your hospital appointments as an allergy test!

6. If all else fails – be the designated driver!

 

Christmas Mocktail Recipes

 

Mock Champagne

Stunning maternity fashion perfect for holiday parties

Get the Look: Black Lace Detail Maternity Tunic

It wouldn’t be a celebration without a few bubbles! With this delicious mock champagne recipe, you’ll be able to toast the occasion in style.

Get the recipe from Des on her blog Oh So Delicioso

 

Mock Mulled Wine

Stunning red maternity dress - perfect for Christmas parties

Get the Look: Claret Red Knot Front Maternity Dress

The ultimate winter warmer, there’s nothing quite like cosying up by the fire with something hot and perfectly spiced. Try this delicious mulled grape juice – it’s the perfect pregnancy-friendly alternative.

Get the recipe from Jane on her blog LIttle Sugar Snaps

 

Eggnog Alternative – Chai Frappe

Stunning sparkling maternity dress - perfect for party season

Get the Look: Shimmer V Back Maternity Dress

What with raw eggs, potentially unpasteurized milk and a healthy dose of bourbon, it’s best to steer clear of eggnog this year. Instead, why not treat yourself to a decaf chai Frappuccino – it’s just as indulgently sweet, cool & creamy with none of the risky ingredients!

Get the recipe from Wendy on her blog Around my Family Table

 

Whatever you’re drinking this party season, make the most of it with the perfect holiday maternity dresses!

Holly Branson wears a Seraphine Maternity Gown to the Global Gift Gala

Last week we were thrilled to see Holly Branson looking stunning in Seraphine to receive the Philanthropist Award at the Global Gift Gala.

 

Get the Look: Navy Blue Silk & Lace Maternity Evening Dress

 

Holly, who is currently expecting her third baby – a little brother or sister for 2-year-old twins Etta & Artie, opted for our iconic navy blue evening dress to attend the international charity event.

 

 

Holly was joined at the event by actress Eva Longoria – the Global Gift Gala organizer – as well as Victoria Beckham and Holly’s long-time friend Princess Beatrice, who are all long-time supporters of the charity event, which helps children, women and families in need.

 

 

The Virgin Manager and Trustee has long been a fan of Seraphine maternity clothes, having favoured the brand throughout both of her pregnancies.

She often turns to the Seraphine LUXE Collection for special events – she chose a navy blue Seraphine dress and matching coat for the recent royal wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank.

See more of the best maternity outfits at the royal wedding

 

Get Holly Branson’s Look: Navy Blue Pleated Maternity Dress & Navy Blue Cashmere Blend Maternity Coat

 

Here at Seraphine, we’d like to congratulate Holly on her award & wish her all the best for her remaining months of pregnancy.

Seraphine & Cecile Reinaud Raise Over £4,500 for Charity this October

Here at Seraphine we have been busy raising money through October for two fantastic charities – Breast Cancer Care & Shelter.

 

Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Care

 

October was breast cancer awareness month, so last Friday we all donned our pinkest outfits to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.

Everyone got involved, from head office to store staff, and together we raised over £400!

 

Spot the Seraphine styles on our lovely store staff 

Seraphine store staff wear pink for charity

 

Breast cancer care is a UK-based charity, which provides support and information to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer, and we are delighted to support their wonderful work.

Find out more about Breast Cancer Care

 

 

Cecile’s CEO Sleepout for Shelter

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And on Monday, Seraphine Founder & CEO Cecile Reinaud braved the freezing temperatures to spend the night sleeping outside as part of the CEO Sleepout in London.

Cecile was one of the top 3 fundraisers in the group, raising over £4000 for Shelter!

 

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Shelter is a fantastic charity providing advice, support & legal services to people struggling with homelessness or bad housing, as well as campaigning at the government level to tackle the causes and consequences of the housing crisis.

Find out more about Shelter

 

NCT’s #HiddenHalf Campaign

 

Cécile has also spoken out in support of NCT’s #HiddenHalf campaign this month, which aims to get postnatal mental illness out of hiding.

Find out more here

 

We are so proud of everyone’s efforts this month to raise money & awareness for such fantastic causes.

 

Country Star Jana Kramer Loves Seraphine’s Little Black Maternity Dresses

Stunning actress & country singer Jana Kramer is the latest celeb to be spotted in Seraphine – she was absolutely glowing this week in two of our classic little black maternity dresses.

 

Jana Kramer wears a little black maternity dress by Seraphine

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Jana chose our LBD to make a special guest appearance on Hallmark Home & Family, talking about her pregnancy journey.

She’s currently expecting her second baby, due in November – a little brother for 3-year-old Jolie Rae.

 

Get Jana’s Look: Black Maternity Shift Dress

 

Earlier in the week, she wore our signature black shift dress to speak at an event about the power of listening.

This little shift dress is a real celebrity favorite – Gwen Stefani wore it several times while pregnant with her youngest, and supermodels Coco Rocha & Doutzen Kroes also loved it when they were expecting.

 

We love Jana’s look & wish her all the best for the last few weeks of pregnancy!

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