Maternity Shopping: Expecting The Best For Fall

Editor’s Note: Ah, fall! It’s a time when fashion means luxe layers and cozy basics. But what to do when you’re expecting and faced with the task of refitting your wardrobe to accommodate a growing bump as the weather turns crisp and cool? Fret not! To help you navigate the top autumnal trends and keep your changing body looking and feeling stylish and comfortable, we turned to our friends Jessica Pallay and Kaity Velez, the founders and editors of the inspirational and informational website Well Rounded NY. From seasonal must-haves (think uber-soft knit ponchos) to solid basics that can transition from pregnancy to post-natal and nursing-wear, their fashion-forward picks are sure to give your fall look the perfect maternity makeover.

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Everything Dress: Hatch Collection
Pick up at least one maternity dress that will serve every purpose during pregnancy, like this Hatch Collection number. Dress it up with heels or go casual chic with sneakers. $298, hatchcollection.com
Tailored Shirt: Isabella Oliver
While so much of maternity fashion is body-con, there is nothing quite as flattering as a tailored shirt that actually fits your belly. This Isabella Oliver version is crisp and modern while still being feminine. $139, isabellaoliver.com
Nursing/Maternity Crossover Shirt: Loyal Hana
This Loyal Hana shirt is not only a must-have for your fall maternity wardrobe, but it will also be a staple when you’re breastfeeding, thanks to hidden zippers for nursing access. $110, loyalhana.com
Maternity Jeans: Destination Maternity Luxe Essentials Denim
The minute that belly pops, get yourself into a pair of maternity jeans. We love the treatment and fit on this pair from Destination Maternity’s Luxe Essentials Denim collection. $95, apeainthepod.com
Maternity Poncho/Nursing Shawl: Seraphine
The perfect layering piece for those crisp fall days, this Seraphine maternity poncho will also come in handy after baby arrives as a nursing shawl or even a cozy stroller blanket in a pinch. $89, seraphine.com
Layering Pieces: Rosie Pope Maternity
If there’s one thing you can never have too many of during pregnancy, it’s basics for layering. This stretchy Henley from Rosie Pope Maternity goes with (and under) everything. $47, rosiepope.com
Maternity/Babywearing Jacket: B&Me
As city moms, we’re big on babywearing, so this B&Me Booker Coat is genius. Sport it with a bump now, then stretch it over baby in a carrier later. $185, bmenyc.bigcartel.com
Maternity Leggings: storq
There’s no better foundation to your maternity wardrobe than a pair of maternity leggings, so it’s worth investing in a pair that will take you through your 9-month stretch. Storq’s luxurious basics are worth every penny. $60, storq.com
Shapewear: Blanqi
The benefits of Blanqi’s Belly Band are too many to list, from alleviating pressure on your growing body to holding up those unbuttoned bottoms so you can wear your pre-pregnancy wardrobe longer than expected. $38, blanqi.com

Frost Valley YMCA Camps

Frost Valley YMCA offers traditional overnight summer camp, teen and pre-teen adventure trips, horse camps, and an adventure survival camp. Children and teens grow in a safe and engaging environment, spending their first nights away from home, gaining skills as young leaders, and bonding with new friends on mountain hikes, swimming and boating in Lake Cole, ziplining, sleeping beneath the starry Catskill sky, and more. Frost Valley offers 1- and 2-week programs from July to August for grades 2-10. Attend an open house or schedule a tour.

Advantage Day Camps

The activity never stops at Advantage Day Camps (ADC)! Campers ages 4 to 14 will enjoy a wide variety of sports, art, enrichment and experiences. And parents can relax, thanks to our complimentary early dropoff and late pickup.

ESF Summer Camp

This camp season promises many exciting opportunities for children to learn new skills, form and nurture friendships and create lifelong memories. &nbsp; Our goal for our 41st&nbsp;camp season, through best-in-class curriculum, is for boys and girls, ages 3-15, to grow up ESF - whether it&rsquo;s sports, science, technology, the arts, or all of the above. Our experienced, all-adult staff knows that the most important role we play in our campers&rsquo; lives is to provide a safe place where they can develop the tools to become independent, confident, lifelong learners. Our 2022 program line-up includes 60+ award-winning activities, uniquely designed to encourage exploration and personal growth.&nbsp; &nbsp; Friends Happen at ESF! We guarantee that your camper will enjoy a summer with no-limits, where they can be themselves and try new things while their friends cheer them on. The memories they will make and the feeling of having a summer home to call their own is all part of the ESF experience. Enroll now, spots are limited. &nbsp; Locations: Riverdale Country School in Bronx, NY and Greenwich Catholic School in Greenwich, CT