Best Maternity Clothes 2025 – Forbes Vetted

Storq has been the real MVP of my current pregnancy. After testing a dozen different pairs, Storq’s Signature Leggings are my top pick for the best maternity leggings. But I’m also a big fan of the Easy Button Up shirt shown here as well as the Deluxe Nursing & Sleep Bra, both of which are soft and comfortable enough to wear every day. The pieces are high quality, still fitting me nicely in my third trimester and surviving many rounds through the washing machine. 
The brand has all the staples you need to build a solid maternity wardrobe, but one drawback is that they don’t carry as wide a range of styles or colors. So, if you want more color options or a specific style, you may want to explore the rest of this list.

Quince is a favorite with Forbes Vetted editors because it offers affordable garments made with luxury materials like organic cotton and cashmere. Karen Tietjen, our senior updates editor and a mom of two, says it was one of her favorite maternity brands when she was recently pregnant. “In addition to being made with higher-end materials, many of these basics come in multi-packs, which gives you more bang for your buck,” she says.
I’m also a fan. I particularly love the cashmere maternity sweater shown here; the oversized cut still covers my bump at 35 weeks of pregnancy with twins, and the fabric is wonderfully soft. The brand’s organic cotton button down has also become a staple of my maternity wardrobe, which is great for layering but also looks crisp on its own. 

Beyond Yoga offers a range of activewear designed with baby bumps in mind, from tanks and sweatshirts to sporty tennis skirts and bike shorts. After testing and talking to other moms, these Spacedye Love the Bump Midi Maternity Legging are my top pick for maternity workout leggings because they’re soft, completely opaque and can hold up to frequent spins through the washing machine. Beyond Yoga also has more pastel and bold colors than other top maternity brands, so that’s a plus if you prefer something other than basic black.

If you want to buy yourself an office-ready capsule collection, I recommend Ingrid + Isabel. The brand has a nice selection of tops, dresses, skirts and pants to help you look put-together yet comfortable without resorting to athleisure. For example, the Ripe Maternity Lexie Satin Maternity Midi Skirt can pair with your looser pre-pregnancy blouses, or add one of the brand’s maternity tops. I’m a big fan of the EveryWear Maternity Black Ponte Pant, which has elevated tailoring at the ankle and a comfortable under-the-belly waistband that’s still working for me at the very end of my pregnancy. Finally, I’ve received tons of compliments whenever I wear the Close Knit Midi Maternity Sweater Dress. 

When it comes to maternity jeans, most expecting moms would rather not spend a lot. We like 1822 Denim’s collection because they’re affordable and come in a wide range of styles—including both over- and under-the-bump designs. They have a range of colors, cuts, washes and even plus sizes. One mom-to-be on the Forbes Vetted staff told me she initially rented a lot of different maternity jeans but loved the Maternity Better Butter Slim Straight Jeans enough to buy them. You can shop for this brand at a few different retailers, but I’ve found the best maternity selection at Nordstrom. 

“People tend to overlook that you’ll be spending a lot of time at home and want to be comfortable, even in pajamas, so I love to recommend Petite Plume,” says Teich. This maternity set is available in grey, light pink, navy and light blue, and the brand also sells maternity robes and nightgowns. The tank has snap-down straps that make it nursing-friendly, and the fabric is wonderfully soft. I will note that the tummy panel no longer reaches over my baby bump now that I’m towards the end of my pregnancy, but it can be folded down comfortably around my hips. I also look forward to wearing these pajamas postpartum.

Between a growing belly and a changing cup size, you may find that your pre-pregnancy underwear just doesn’t work. A number of moms say how happy they were in bras and panties from Boldily while expecting and postpartum. Personally, I like the super-soft Under The Belly Panty and The Effortless Bra, which doesn’t have an underwire and also functions as a nursing bra. The brand has panties with a higher cut waistband and a range of other pregnancy/nursing bra options—plus plenty of options for discounted bundles. 

However, if you prefer a maternity bra that provides more support and coverage, consider a bra from Kindred Bravely. Moms with bigger busts say they love that this brand has a wide range of plus sizes. I’ve also found the bras to be incredibly durable, but one downside is that many of its styles are hand wash only—something I really couldn’t manage postpartum.

I recently tried out the maternity underwear from Embrace, which is very comfortable and holds up to lots of washing. This could be a good pick for expecting moms who like panties with a higher cut on the leg. 

“We love dresses because it’s an outfit in itself, and you don’t have to worry about over or under the bump waistbands,” says Anita Rajendra, founder and CEO of La Belle Bump, a maternity rental service. “We’ve found for most women, dresses offer a lot of comfort.”

For looks that feel fresh and inject a little more color into your wardrobe, consider Emilia George. The brand has many dresses ideal for weddings, photoshoots and other special occasions. Quite a few of them have clever zippers and openings for pumping or nursing, too. One caveat: These dresses are splurgy, usually upwards of $200. However, you can find plenty of Emilia George styles on rental services, so that’s one way to spend less. Personally, I’ve rented Emilia George dresses from Nuuly and appreciated the option. 

During my initial research for this story, I couldn’t find many reviews of Seraphine’s innovative coats and jackets, which come with panels that can zip over a baby in their carrier. So, we put them to the test: I sent four different coat styles to three testers (including myself). The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. “I wore it on a 25-minute walk in 15 degrees with a windchill,” says one tester, an expecting mom who lives in Michigan and tried the Adena puffer. “I was still comfortable.” She adds that the fabric is water-resistant and easy to clean but looks high-end without being shiny or thin. 

So much of the underwear, leggings and tights designed for pregnancy have seams in places that don’t always work with blouses and dresses. If you’re hunting for smoother lines, you may want to check out Shapermint’s maternity offerings, which are smoothing, supportive and seam-free. I found the leggings to be particularly opaque, and there are also shorts, camisole tops and bras in the collection. The brand is more size-inclusive than most, with options from small to 4XL.