New Look Maternity Dresses – How Stylish Are They?

If you’re pregnant, make sure you read this New Look maternity dresses review, where I try out New Look maternity clothes to see how stylish maternity clothes can actually be.

And if it’s possible to have cheap maternity clothes that stand the test of time (spoiler: yes!)

The Hunt For Stylish Maternity Clothes

So where does everyone stand on maternity clothes? A big no, necessary evil, or love them and want them all?

However much you resist the big sizes and elastic waistbands of maternity ranges, it does make you look – and feel – a lot better to have things that fit properly. Especially when you have a giant-sized baby stuffed down your front.

Clothes designed for a bump mean no uneven hems, stretched seams or any flappy bits of cloth.

I wouldn’t say go crazy, but spending out on jeans, tights, a few tops and a couple of nice dresses does make a lot of difference.

Attempting To Make Myself Stylish During Pregnancy

Last time I was pregnant, I wore an adapted version of my existing wardrobe, slightly bigger sizes of other clothes, and loads of accessories (statement necklaces, belts above the bump, and so on. Anything that detracted from my green / grey ghost face was a winner). In terms of maternity ranges.

I found H&M maternity, Topshop maternity, Isabella Oliver and ASOS to be the best. And New Look; not somewhere I usually shop now I’m old, but the maternity range is actually good. It’s pretty cheap (great when you’re only wearing things for a couple of months) and although there are some slogan t-shirts, there’s also really good basics and also nicer, more fashion-led pieces, which is what you want really when shapeless flowery sacks aren’t on your fashion radar.

When the guys at New Look’s maternity range got in touch seeing if I wanted to review some New Look maternity dresses and items of my choice for the blog, I said a big yes please.

So here are the results (Oh and BTW – our bedroom, like most of the house is currently a work in progress, hence the ‘artistic’ paint-splattered floor and red ‘before’ wall. And I’m not sure how Eliza’s wall stickers ended up on the mirror).

My Favourite New Look Maternity Dresses and New Look maternity clothes:

New Look Maternity Leggings – Try These!

Firstly, HELLO New Look maternity leggings. Last time I was pregnant I resisted wearing maternity leggings despite everyone telling me to buy some (leggings are what you wear to the gym…right? But in everyday style wear – just no).

But I totally get it now after trying the New Look maternity leggings. They are a bargainous £8.99, seamfree and are more like thick footless tights. I’m wearing them in all the photos. And for foreseeable future.

My Favourite Striped New Look Maternity Dress

My first pick from the New Look maternity range was the New Look maternity black and white striped longline tunic dress.

If you’re looking for cheap maternity clothes, then this is a steal – it’s only £9.99. However it’s a really good quality and it fits really well. The neck is probably slightly higher than I’d chose, but I think it’s a great day dress. Especially for the price.

New Look Maternity: A Teal T-shirt Dress

Next, also picked the teal ruched side t-shirt (£6.99, also in white, peach and black). This is one to grow into, but I really like the vibrancy of the colour. It’s also quite long so you can wear it over previously mentioned maternity leggings. Here it is by itself, and with my own top.

My Favourite – A New Look Flowery Maternity Dress

As a wildcard, I went for the New Look maternity black and white floral print slip dress (£14.99, also in pink and navy). I thought I should go for something vaguely…summery.

But actually, I really like it, especially with a belt. Here it is by itself and dressed up:

New Look Maternity Dresses: A Maternity Tea Dress

And lastly, the navy plain tea dress blue dress (£19.99, also in pink). From the photos, I thought this would be chiffon but it’s quite thin cotton, so is good for summer. I love this one. Also; need to find the iron.

So those were my choices for my evening out…and ta-da! I went for the blue dress, but with added leopard, necklaces and toddler. Thanks to New Look for sending me the New Look maternity dresses and pregnancy clothes.

What Did I Think Of New Look Maternity?

It’s a big thumbs up for me. I loved the dresses from New Look I tried, they were a comfortable fit and made me feel fantastic. I liked the fact the maternity dresses were versions of the usual range, so were stylish maternity clothes that were also cheap.

If You’re Pregnant, Make Sure You Also Read:

• My Isabella Oliver review – stylish summer maternity dresses
• Unusual baby names for girls and unusual baby names for boys
• What they don’t tell you in NCT classes
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