Stylishly pregnant in winter – Essential wardrobe choices

Being pregnant in winter can feel challenging. A growing bump and cold temperatures require a wardrobe that is both stylish, warm, and comfortable. Here are our top tips for winter maternity clothing, focusing on style, function, and comfort.

Linnea Dinesen

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Maternity clothes or regular clothes?

Whether to wear maternity clothes is entirely up to you. Some bumps manage well with regular clothes longer, while others need maternity wear early.
Tip: Go for oversized tops, jumpers, slipovers, and long dresses – perfect for winter and a growing bump.

The oversized trend – perfect for winter

Oversized clothing works whether you want to highlight or hide your bump.

  • Long tops and dresses
  • Shirts that can double as dresses
  • Knitted slipovers and cardigans

Style + function: Choose colours, patterns, and materials you love, and play with layering.

Winter wardrobe essentials

  • Loose blouses: Straight or flared styles that don’t cling over your bump
  • Maternity shirt dresses: Basic pieces throughout pregnancy
  • Maternity tights and trousers: Jeans, linen, and cotton trousers with room for your bump
  • High-waisted pencil skirt: Highlights your bump and gives a polished look
  • Long jumper dresses: Pair with tights and trainers for everyday or party wear

Layering for cold days

  • Breathable base layers
  • Knitted slipovers, jumpers, and cardigans on top
  • Choose long, roomy styles

Tip: Add winter accessories like hats, gloves, bags, and backpacks.

Outerwear for maternity

  • Large coat with tie belt
  • Padded or down coat with zipper and pockets
  • Choose a slightly oversized model – room for bump and layers

Bonus: Many winter coats go on sale early – great time to shop smart.

Chic & casual – how to succeed

Combine oversized, long pieces and maternity clothing.
Create a look that is chic yet comfortable, enhance your silhouette, and feel stylish this winter.

Winter maternity wardrobe checklist

✔ Loose blouses and shirt dresses
✔ Maternity tights and trousers
✔ Long jumper dresses and leggings
✔ Layering with knitted garments
✔ Outerwear with room for your bump
✔ Winter accessories: hat, gloves, bag

Tip: Check our guide: 7 smart styling tips for a comfy and stylish maternity wardrobe.

Linnea Dinesen

Written by Linnea Dinesen

Content Creator

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