Maternity Wear Styling Tips for Apple Shapes
Pregnancy brings beautiful changes to your body, and if you carry most of your bump through your midsection with fuller shoulders, bust, and tummy, you're likely an apple shape mama-to-be. The good news? With the right styling tricks, you can look and feel absolutely radiant throughout your pregnancy journey. Let's dive into how to dress your changing shape with confidence and style.
Understanding Your Apple Shape During Pregnancy
Apple-shaped women typically carry weight around the midsection, with slimmer legs and a less defined waistline even before pregnancy. As your bump grows, this silhouette becomes more pronounced. The key to dressing well isn't about hiding your shape, it's about creating balance, drawing attention to your best features, and choosing fabrics and cuts that flatter rather than fight against your natural form.
Embrace Empire Waistlines
Empire waist dresses and tops are an apple shape's best friend during pregnancy. By cinching just below the bust, these styles skim over your midsection and bump beautifully while creating a lovely, elongated silhouette. Look for maternity dresses with this cut in flowing fabrics that move with you throughout the day.
- Choose empire-line dresses in soft jersey or crepe fabrics
- Look for wrap-style tops that gather under the bust
- Avoid tight-fitting waistbands that sit directly on your midsection
Show Off Those Legs
If you're carrying most of your pregnancy weight up top, your legs are likely one of your most flattering features, so don't be afraid to show them off! Maternity leggings paired with longer tunic tops create a chic, balanced look that draws the eye downward while keeping you comfortable.
- Pair fitted maternity leggings with longer, flowy tops
- Try midi dresses that show a bit of leg below the bump
- Opt for ankle boots or heels to elongate your silhouette further
Choose Fabrics That Flow
Structured, stiff fabrics can add bulk where you don't need it. Instead, gravitate towards soft, draping materials like jersey, modal, and lightweight cotton blends. These fabrics skim over your curves rather than clinging, creating a graceful silhouette that moves beautifully as you go about your day.
Play With V-Necks and Scoop Necklines
Necklines matter more than you might think. V-necks and scoop necklines create visual length through your torso and draw attention upward to your face and décolletage rather than emphasising width across the shoulders and bust. Avoid high, tight crew necks, which can make your upper body appear broader.
Layer Smartly
A well-placed cardigan or open jacket worn over a fitted dress can create definition and add a stylish, pulled-together look. Choose longline layers that fall below the widest part of your midsection, and keep them open rather than buttoned to maintain that lovely vertical line.
Don't Forget the Accessories
Statement earrings, a lovely scarf, or a delicate necklace can work wonders by drawing attention to your face and neckline. These small touches add personality to your outfit without adding visual bulk to your midsection.
Pregnancy is also a wonderful time to treat the special people in your life, and perhaps pick out something lovely for your partner too. Our Men's Clothing collection makes for a thoughtful gift, whether you're shopping for a new dad-to-be or simply fancy a styling day out together. There's something lovely about picking out pieces as a pair as you prepare for this new chapter.
Confidence Is Your Best Accessory
At the end of the day, the most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence. Your body is doing something extraordinary, and every stage of your pregnancy deserves to be celebrated with clothing that makes you feel comfortable, stylish, and truly yourself.
Ready to update your maternity wardrobe? Explore our full collection at Lumiro London and discover pieces designed to flatter every beautiful shape, bump and all.