Beyond Black Maternity Clothing

If there's one perennial favorite in maternity clothing, it's pieces that are flowy and black. When maternity clothing was first produced commercially, black was the only color available! Going with the old adage that black is slimming, women who were pregnant were supposed to keep their bellies to themselves, and not draw too much attention with their clothing. That doesn't sound like much fun!

Thankfully, these days society understands that being pregnant isn't the same as attending a funeral. There's incredible number of styles and deliciously bright colors available in maternity clothing just waiting to help show off that baby you've been taking such great care of!

The Megan Ruched Long Sleeve Maternity Top wouldn't be out of place on a non-maternity rack in a high-end department store. It comes in this season's absolute hottest color's a rich lipstick pink that fashionistas are referring to as "honeysuckle." It will make your skin glow, and with the empire waist and moderate V neckline, you'll be turning heads left and right. And with a price under fifty bucks, it's a total steal!

If you're not a pink kind of woman, you'll stop traffic in the Giselle Front Tie Maternity/Nursing Dress. It is stunning in a rich royal blue, but there are three other colors to choose from as well as black, a rich espresso brown, and a gorgeous indigo. The complicated wrap effect in front adds all sorts of visual interest above the bump, and the combination scoop/V neckline draws the eye down to the ties around the high waist.

There's not a woman alive who doesn't look good in some shade of red, and it would be hard not to sizzle in this Evita Ruffle Wrap Maternity / Nursing Dress. It also comes in black, maroon, and pewter, but the red really stands out from a crowd. The dress is comfortable while still being beautifully tailored, with ruffles draping beautifully from the side bow on the dress' sash, curving around and down to meet the matching ruffles at the hemline. It's cut on the bias to flatter your figure, and even features nursing openings that you'd never guess were there.