The Best Maternity Clothes for a Chic & Comfortable Bump

Dressing your baby bump can often feel as daunting as preparing for parenthood itself. Just as you think you've mastered one look, you wake up, and suddenly, your go-to pair of jeans no longer fit you, and your boobs have tripled in size. And you're still in your first trimester. 

The good news is that A) nowadays, it's totally acceptable to rock your jeans completely undone, and B) there are so many amazing maternity brands out there that cater to your ever-changing body. 

Yep, maternity fashion has come leaps and bounds in the past few years (thanks, Rihanna, for your bump-baring swagger), and you're not just buying pieces that you'll wear for nine months and then forget about.

Maternity brands now cater to longevity, ensuring what you spend your hard-earned money on can be worn for years after you become a mum. Here are the best maternity clothes in Australia that will ensure a chic and comfortable bump. 

Légoe Heritage

Légoe Heritage creates high-quality, contemporary pieces for the modern woman to wear during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Their range is extensive, covering everything from maternity swimwear to jumpsuits and dresses to nursing tops, sleepwear, activewear, and outerwear. Loved for its minimal and timeless aesthetic, Légoe Heritage celebrates the pregnant body with its flattering shapes and silhouettes. 

Sitchu Pick: Knit Pants ($119.99) and Knit Tank ($99.99).

Soon Maternity

Melbourne-based label Soon Maternity has become one of the most trusted maternity brands in Australia. Their goal is simple - to create stylish, comfortable and effortlessly wearable items that inspire women with a sense of empowerment and confidence during their pregnancy. We love their oversized shirts, denim jeans and cocktail dresses, which can all be worn long after pregnancy.

Sitchu Pick: Alora Oversize Wrap Shirt, $129.95.

Atmos&Here Maternity

For stylish yet classic maternity clothing designed to fit and flatter from pregnancy to baby and beyond, Atmos&Here Maternity has got you (and your bump) sorted. With a range of super comfortable T-shirts, skirts, and knits, plus nursing-friendly dresses and tops, Atmos&Here Maternity is ideal for new mums and mums-to-be who don't want to sacrifice fashion for function during their pregnancy.

Sitchu Pick: Coco Maternity Relaxed Shirt, $69.99.

Asos Maternity

With a promise of delivering your new bump BFFs, the ASOS Maternity edit is full of beautiful designs that you'll be reaching for time and time again. Our top picks would be their knitted maxi dresses, their diverse range of maternity jeans and flares, and their swimmers! Oh, the swimmers! We're obsessed with the ASOS DESIGN Maternity Amy Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit in Tomato Red. With a scoop neck and back. and brief cut, it's made to fit you from bump to baby. 

Sitchu Pick: ASOS DESIGN Maternity Amy Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit in Tomato Red, $59.

Cotton On Maternity

For affordable maternity clothes that are as versatile as they are cool, look no further than Cotton On Maternity. These guys have nailed the wardrobe basics like denim maternity jeans, bump-friendly dresses, stretchy pants, over-the-belly high-stretch leggings, and maxi dresses. 

Sitchu Pick: Maternity Friendly Lexi Shirred Maxi Dress, $49.99.

Bumpsuit

Created by Australian model and mother-of-three Nicole Trunfio, and adored by celebs like Miranda Kerr, Bumpsuit's pieces can be worn throughout pregnancy and all the other stages of postpartum (aka, for all eternity. With or without a bump). Made from premium, stretchy material, these base layer essentials will grow and change with you. While known for their best-selling bodysuits, they also make flattering dresses, super soft T-shirts, linen jumpsuits, pyjamas, and more. 

Sitchu Pick: The Lucy Bumpsuit, $235.

Active Truth

Brisbane-based label Active Truth made its name from producing quality tights for plus-sized and pregnant women. While they've expanded their offering to include all shapes, sizes, and stages of life, it's still the go-to brand for maternity activewear in Australia. 

Their signature leggings are high-waisted and made from premium compression material to provide ample core support, while their full range of crops, tops and shorts come in various colours and prints that’ll get you both looking good and feeling good. 

Sitchu Pick: Pregnancy Pocket Full Length Tight - Black, $169.99

TOPSHOP Maternity 

As an offshoot of the iconic British High Street powerhouse TOPSHOP, TOPSHOP Maternity has absolutely mastered pregnancy fashion. Designing quality items that are accessible and versatile, they cover everything from soft jersey basics and casual streetwear to more formal occasion looks and everything in between. 

Sitchu Pick: Over The Bump Premium Mom Jeans, $90.

The Undone's Maternity Edit

With brands like Matteau, Harris Tapper, and Deiji Studio on offer, The Undone's Maternity Edit, which also includes a breastfeeding-friendly curation, has done all the leg work for you by rounding up the best styles that will work in pregnancy and long after you've welcomed bub.

Sithcu Picks: Deiji Studios, The 03 Linen Loungewear Set Short, $249

iamibu

iamibu is an Aussie-run maternity label by sisters Jane and Jesse Arifien that is all about making wear-forever clothes that will get mileage not just over the nine months of pregnancy but far beyond.

Their brand epitomises the less is more philosophy. Instead of creating an overwhelming line that tries to do everything, they make a small capsule collection of elevated clothing. Think lush matching sets, gorgeous ruched dresses, and elegant pleated pants. Their garments are long-lasting, well-made, and, most of all, oh-so-chic! 

Sitchu Pick: Poppy Pleated Slip Dress, $355.

The Mama Set

The Mama Set was born from the desire to support pregnant women through simplicity at every stage of their motherhood journey. The collection is crafted with mamas front of mind, embracing stunning aesthetics and practicality for modern mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, and every stage after.

Their line includes beautiful breastfeeding-friendly shirts and dresses thoughtfully crafted with 100% premium linen made in Portugal, stretchy linen dresses, a huge range of sets, oversized poplin shirts, and supportive activewear and shorts. Thanks to their neutral colour palette, all of the items can be mixed and matched. 

Sitchu Pick: The Linen Maxi Skirt, €139.

Now you know about the best maternity clothes in Australia, why not start to plan your babymoon? Check out our round-up of the best babymoon destinations in Australia. And then, have a read of our edit of the best gifts for new mums so you can send a cheeky link to your loved ones when they ask what you want.