30 of the best places to buy maternity clothes in the UK

Maternity brand Envie de Fraise is one of our favourite French exports (after cheese and wine, of course), since it offers a whole load of chic and fashion-forward items, from bold jersey dresses and tops to pyjamas, swimwear and underwear. As well as a family collection for a mini-me look.

Established in 1996 this Australian brand offers contemporary, stylish and, above all comfortable maternity and nursing clothes – that allow you to maintain your usual style. Highlights include their bestselling Dungarees, as well as a wide selection of perfectly designed dresses ideal for the office, daytime and informal party wear, comfy loungewear and brilliant nursing friendly basics to see you through those early days and beyond. We especially love this gingham offering this season.

Like a few other high street stores offering a maternity range, it’s great to be able to shop at your usual favourite store like New Look whilst pregnant, since many of its most popular and must-have styles are also available in ‘mum-to-be’ designs. The vast maternity range and especially the denim pieces at New Look is top notch, and the brilliant price tag means you don’t have to be too selective – from trend led pieces to wardrobe basics – meaning you can feel fashionable throughout your whole pregnancy.

All maternity wear tops at Esprit are designed to be long in the body, so that you won’t be exposing any bump. Expect to find elasticated holes and buttons on waistbands, cool breastfeeding tops and a fantastic selection of pop colours as well as natural tones and classic stripes. Check out the extensive nightwear and loungewear too – especially for post-natal wear.

Launched in 2005 this cool Danish brand, eco-conscious credentials and unique styling makes the clothing all the more appealing, with mostly nude, natural and chalky colours, with pops of colour, print and pattern, we especially love the pastels this season. They also stock Vero Mood Maternity and Pieces Maternity collections.

Tiffany Rose maternity has been awarded many Junior Design Awards – and for good reason. The quality of the dresses, for both day and evening wear, is second to none. The weight of the fabrics gives an elegant silhouette and is always flattering on a pregnant, or nursing, shapes. The collection is often endorsed by celebrities, who favour the eye-catching elegant gowns for red carpet events. Tiffany Rose also sell a section of elegant and flattering maternity bridal gowns as seen on ‘Riveria’ actress Juila Stiles. How gorgeous is this cape style dress?

With over 100 stores across the UK a JoJo Maman Bébé is likely on your nearest high street (and well as an extensive online collection and catalogue). Grown from humble beginnings in 1993 offering French nautical style clothing for children into a full on parenting lifestyle store offering of functional, comfortable and attractive maternity clothing for mums-to-be, baby gifts, toys and more. This is one of the best places to find a Breton striped maternity pieces, maternity dungarees and everyday quality essentials like leggings, vests and maternity tights.

Classic, simple and dare we say comfortable? Mango offers a very limited – but, verychic collection of basics, essentials and a few stand out pieces that will see you through the bump and beyond without sacrificing your style.

Next has become somewhat of department store online – selling major high street brands along with its own label – with many pieces selling out before they hit the rails. The trick with Next is to buy early when the preview Next Directory comes out. And, with next day delivery (on orders before 9pm) and collect from store options you really can’t shop anywhere better for maternity, kids and baby wear. The maternity collection features an array of over and under-the-bump jeans, evening dresses, gorgeous daywear, swimwear and lingerie and wardrobe basics like vests, leggings and tunics – at of course, great prices. Next also has licence to sell other maternity brands including Frugi, Mama:Licious, Seraphine, Reebox and River Island.

Once one of Manchester’s worst kept fashion secrets – Boohoo is now an online fashion retailer to be reckoned with (and with the buyout of Debenhams it can only get bigger and better!) Stocking women, mens, kids and yes, even maternity – fashionistas can get a fast fashion fix without spending a fortune no matter how many months due. Want floral dresses, longline overskirts, skinny jeans and on-trend tops.? Then Boohoo is where you can shop 24/7.