We've come a long way from the tents our moms wore. The secret to pregnancy style: you can still have great style.
As you think about adding pieces to your existing wardrobe, Maggie McGowan, the VP of Design at cult-favorite maternity line HATCH, shares the eight maternity essentials you need to pair with the clothes you already own.
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Maggie McGowan
The Longsleeve Tee
This is one of the easiest, most versatile, softest garments that we design. Its boxy shape allows for all the room you need and more, right up until the day you deliver. The fitted sleeves and fall-away-from-the body silhouette is also ideal for after baby, leaving you confident and chic in all its variations.
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The Ultimate BDA Legging
It's called the Ultimate Before During & After for a reason. The material is heavy enough to make you feel supported but light enough to keep you cool and comfy. Its opaque, smooth quality lets you dress these up with your favorite sweater and boots, or a crop top and oversized button-down. The proportion and fit has been perfected to feel good in all the phases, and grow right along with you with enough resilience to never overstretch. Plus, its wide waistband lets you choose above or below the bump. Stock up in every color, you won't regret it.
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The Ultimate BDA Bike Short
The little sister to our BDA legging, we took our bestseller and made her summer, stretching, lounging - or going out ready. In our classic bamboo spandex material, it keeps you cool and comfortable while still giving you that perfect amount of support and compression. Top with all of your wardrobe favorites to complete any look.
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The White Button Down
Back to work or just back to basics- this button down is exactly the right shape and fit for every mom-to-be. A gentle flare in the body of the shirt gives you the volume you need, and can be styled as a chic oversized look post baby.
The Body Rib Unitard
The ultimate one and done. With a built in bralette to our stretchy, seamless ribbed material, you literally can pop on this onesie and be on your way. Chunky socks, sneakers and a bomber- ready for fall. Worn with your favorite shower slides, a summer fan favorite. Throw a blazer over it with a heel, you're off to work or date night.
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The Crop Jean
With our custom inset stretch panel subtly snuck into the waistband, these jeans fit like your favorite but will grow with you right until delivery day and after. Our crop silhouette is the perfect casual and dressy option with its easy kick flare shape. Available in three classic washes, it's a must have.
The Visitor Dress
Made out of our extra loopback soft french terry, function meets fabulous in this perfect dress. The deep v-neck is perfect for nursing, or just looking the most chic while being the most comfortable.
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The Early Days Nursing Sweatshirt
If you've decided to nurse, this will become a favorite immediately. An effortless, kimono style sweatshirt made out of our lux fleece, wraps you up like a hug. Perfect worn open over your favorite tops, or the coziest worn alone. It's the perfect extra layer for your hospital bag!
