Maternity Shopping: High (Style) Expectations

Rosie Pope Maternity Kimberly Cinched Dress
Rosie Pope Maternity Kimberly Cinched Dress

Editor’s Note: For more shopping tips, check out “Shop ‘Til You Pop,” an article on local baby retail stores.  

It’s not always easy staying chic when you’re pregnant. That’s why New York Family rounded up this list of great maternity stores for any future mom who’s still got it and wants to flaunt it.

Rosie Pope Maternity
Rosie Pope brings sophisticated styles to expecting mothers who don’t want to sacrifice fashion when they start to show. With locations on the Upper East Side, in Tribeca, and in Santa Monica, CA, the store houses flattering pieces that any woman—not just expectant ones—would want to wear (for proof, see Rosie Pope in her own designs in our April cover feature). Also, be sure to check out their collection of diaper bags and nursing bras, as well as the new Rosie Pope Baby line of baby clothes. 1265 Madison Avenue & 55 Warren Street; rosiepope.com

Destination Maternity
Destination Maternity is the home of the world’s leading maternity brands Motherhood Maternity, and A Pea in the Pod. It is a one-stop shop for the most extraordinary selection of maternity fashion, accessories, and everything imaginable for the pregnant woman. The Destination Maternity superstore in Manhattan is the largest maternity apparel store in the world and also contains a learning studio and the Edamame Spa. 575 Madison Avenue; destinationmaternity.com

Bump Brooklyn
For all the Brooklyn mamas, this affordable fashion house boasts over 50 designers. A refined shopping environment defines the store, while the careful selection of stylish clothes is perfect for the urban woman with a bun in the oven. Besides clothes, Bump Brooklyn also carries nursing and transition wear, pampering products, and jewelry. 464 Bergen Street, Brooklyn; bumpbrooklyn.com

Clementine Consignment
When founder Cara Wall couldn’t find any consignment maternity clothes during her pregnancy, she decided to start up this store dedicated to being a high-end boutique option for New York women. 39 Washington Square South; clementineconsignment.com

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