| Finding suitable maternity outfits is difficult already. The | | | | on. |
| added pressure of the summer heat, however, adds a | | | | Soft Knits |
| whole new layer of difficulty to shopping for maternity | | | | Soft knit fabrics are perfect for when you want to |
| clothes for the upcoming months. With your figure | | | | stay casual and comfortable in the summer. Whether |
| constantly changing and the sweltering heat preventing | | | | it’s a skirt, a t-shirt, a pair of lounge pants, or shorts, |
| you from covering everything up with a long winter | | | | fine knits will feel cool against warm skin and can be |
| coat, it can be stressful. But not to worry. There are | | | | versatile in terms of style. You can mix and match for |
| plenty of great maternity style alternatives for the | | | | different looks. |
| summer. Here are just a few that will keep you looking | | | | Lightweight Cardigan |
| great and feeling cool. | | | | While you might not need a tweed jacket this summer, |
| Shift and Print Sundresses | | | | a lightweight cardigan can be perfect for those cool |
| Shift dresses were the iconic, chic item of clothing of | | | | summer nights. Maternity fashion relies on plain colors |
| the 60s and they are making a strong comeback | | | | and simple designs. A cardigan can add a layer of flair |
| today. The shift dress hangs straight down from the | | | | to a maternity dress or top. |
| shoulder, is sleeveless so you’ll keep cool in the | | | | |
| heat, and comes in colorful patterns perfect for the | | | | Empire Waist |
| summer. Its design is naturally suited for the maternity | | | | The empire waist dress has become one of the most |
| wear. The print sundress has a little more shape | | | | popular maternity fashion items in recent years. It has a |
| definition than the shift dress, but it’s still great for | | | | seam just below the bust and then flows outward |
| mothers-to-be looking stay fashionable, comfortable | | | | over the belly. It gives you both comfort and body |
| and light. | | | | shape. There are empire waist dresses for every |
| Swimsuits | | | | occasion. Light, strapless maternity dresses with |
| If you’re comfortable showing off your new belly in | | | | empire waists are perfect for the summer months. |
| a two-piece, great. But if you’d rather wear | | | | And while you’re putting your summer outfits |
| something more discrete, you can still do so while | | | | together, remember to accentuate them with colorful |
| looking great. Wear a swimsuit that has the extra | | | | accessories. This is the season for loud, bright earrings |
| needed support for your bust, and wear a beach | | | | and necklaces, so don’t be afraid to have fun with |
| cover-up or light tunic over it. As a bonus: the tunic can | | | | it. |
| work as a mini-dress or worn over Capri pants later | | | | |