Maternity fashion reader question: Where can I find over the bump skinny jeans?

As many of you will already know, I set up Does My Bump after I struggled to find those perfect maternity clothes when I was pregnant.

After one too many shopping trips when I came home with nothing but swollen feet and a headache and after speaking to many of my pregnant friends, I decided I'd start a site where women could find all the maternity fashion inspiration they needed under one virtual roof.

I love getting questions about maternity fashion from our readers and trying my best to help them out, so today this post is for Colette who came to us after she struggled to find a pair of over the bump skinny jeans.

The problem many pregnant women find when searching for a pair of maternity skinny jeans is that quite a few are designed with a narrow band that sits under the bump.

This is because the cut of the jean works better this way.

However, it doesn't suit everyone and it seems Blooming Marvellous has woken up to this fact, designing this pair of maternity skinny jeans with an over the bump option. At £30 the jean sits in the average price for denim and is great for providing the support your bump needs.

It comes in bright blue, which is great for channelling this year's colour trend, or a simple timeless black. Buy them now from Mothercare.

Top five skinny maternity jeans to suit any budget

We are slightly denim obsessed here at DoesMyBump towers so much so that we've resorted to hiding our new jean purchases away from the other half in fear of being sent to rehab, and applied to be the sixth member of Bewitched.

And if you share our denim passion you'll be as excited as we were when we found that our traditional jeans just didn't go over that bump anymore signalling that it was time to buy a pair of maternity jeans.

Maternity jeans are probably one of the first items that you'll find you need to buy as your bump begins to sprout.

Not only do they provide comfort, but also the support your bump will need over the next few months and, if you pick the right pair, they should grow with you right until the end meaning those on a budget needn't worry about having to invest in lots of pairs.

Today we've decided to focus on skinny maternity jeans, which are a great addition to any maternity wardrobe, providing style that can be dressed up or down.

Tryover or under the bump styles - there's no right or wrong here - and decide which one feels better for you. Then have some fun with the credit card. 

Maternity jeans by Seraphine, £65

Maternity skinny jeans, £16, Asda

Maternity Skinny Jeans, £18, Matalan

Skinny Maternity Narrow Bump Band Jeans, £28, Next

 

 

 

Maternity MOTO Black Acid Jamie Jeans, £40, Topshop

Spring/summer 2013 maternity trends: Orange

Carolina Herrera, S/S 2013

The brighter the better is the moto for this season, with striking hues appearing on highstreet rails.

Taking  inspiration from the sixties, orange was a key  summer 2013 colour on the catwalks of Louis Vuitton, Moschino and Versace.

And the great thing is that this trend can easily be worked into any summer maternity wardrobe.
The key is to make sure you don't clash or overdo it.

Pick an orange maternity dress and team up with black or white sandals or heels, while orange skinny jeans look great partnered with a maternity vest top or tee.

If you want to keep it simple then pairing an orange maternity top with a pair of indigo skinny jeans is also a great option.



If you're still not feeling brave enough to show off this look you can still give a nod to the  trend with a simple swipe of orange lippy or orange nails.

See some of our fave orange maternity picks below.

ASOS Maternity Ovoid Shift Dress, £24

Maternity Orange Button Pocket Vest, New Look, £12.99

COCOON Slim Fit Maternity Trousers with Wide Waistband, £45, La Redoute

Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick Orange Pop Up, £7.99, Superdrug

Orange Print Wrap Top, £28, Next

Top five maternity yoga and chillout pants

Although we loved showing off our bumps in the latest maternity fashions there were times when we just wanted to kick off our shoes, take off those jeans and slip into our slobs for a night on the sofa

During times like this it may be tempting to resort to wearing your other half's tracksuit bottoms when your trusty non-maternity ones don't fit, but let's face it, it isn't the most glam look.

And if you plan to take part in some gentle exercise classes during your pregnancy, then they may not be the most suitable.

Thankfully there is a huge range of maternity yoga and chillout pants on the market, which are not only extremely reasonably priced, but also designed to fit and support your bump during that gentle workout or for those nights chilling on the sofa.

Their design also means you can wear them post pregnancy on those first lazy days in, or after a c-section. Pair up with a simple vest top and maternity hoodie or sweatshirt for that sporty -chic look.




Below are our top five.

ASOS Yoga Pants, £15

Mothercare Yoga Pants £20.

Maternity harem pants £12.99, Bonprix

Vertbaudet Maternity Yoga trousers, £17.50 La Redoute

Maternity Basic Yoga Pant, £10, Matalan

Bargain maternity fashion item of the day: Matalan light wash maternity jeggings

Maternity fashion doesn't have to be expensive, and scouring the virtual highstreet for cheeky sales and bargain items is one of our fave pastimes.

Today, we're extremely pleased with ourselves for spotting these gorge light wash jeggings from Matalan that come in at a cool £10.

Not only are they bang on trend and give the comfort you'd find in leggings, but also perfect for yummy-mummies-to-be who want to give a nod to the denim trend without investing in a pair of expensive maternity jeans.

Team them up with a floral tee and pair of sandals for a daytime look or go for a sheer maternity blouse and brave a pair of heels for that night out.

We have a feeling they won't be hanging around for long.

New Year's Eve maternity party outfit ideas: The sophisticated jeans and blazer look.

We've already given you the lowdown on our fave New Year's Eve maternity dresses, but we know that some ladies out there may not be a fan of frocks.

And just because you're pregnant it doesn't mean your style has to change.

If you're more a trouser and top gal, then you needn't miss out on looking glam at that New Year's event with a range of different options available, and just to make it that little bit easier we've put together an outfit, channelling that classic jeans and blazer trend.

The great thing about this look is that you can dress it up or down depending on the occasion, and since a blazer and pair of jeans are a must-have for any capsule maternity wardrobe, they can be worn again again, making them a great buy.

This New Year's Eve bring the classic look into 2013 with an on-trend gold and silver top, which channels the metallic looks shown off my the likes of Gucci and Prada on the AW 2012 catwalks.

Accentuate the top with a simple bangle and team up with a mid-length pair of heels - but don't forget to back those flip flops.

See the gallery below to get the look.

Take a simple black maternity blazer like this one from Next, £45

This gorge top, which channels the metallic trend, is sure to make you stand out at any NYE party. Get it now from Asos for £28

A classic pair of maternity jeans are great for an outfit such as these. MOTO Maternity Leigh Jeans £38, Topshop

Accentuate and accessorise the colours in the top with this  Multi Facet Edged Bangle, £3.25, Miss Selfridge

We know heels can be a no, no, especially towards the later stages of pregnancy. However, opting for a mid-length heel and an open panel, means you can strut around for at least a few hours. Just remember your flats. Very, £44

Maternity fashion tips: Tall, petite or plus size maternity styles and how to wear them

Finding styles that suit our shapes can be difficult at the best of times, especially if you're tall, petite or plus-size. 

Just as we've found those perfect staple pieces, that positive blue line comes along and challenges us all over again, especially once that precious bump begins to grow.

We decided to wave our magic wand to give you some maternity fashion advice on how to dress your body type.

Tall maternity fashion
Thankfully a range of designers and high street stores are waking up to the fact that tall women don't want to be left with chilly ankles when they pull their jean bump band up to where it should be, with Dorothy Perkins and Jojo Maman Bebe just some offering maternity jeans with 34" and 36" legs.
Team up with wrap shirts or empire line tops that will elongate your figure and show off your bump. Longer style cardigans or knitted maternity jumpers also ensure your bump remains covered.

Plus size maternity fashion
According to Baukjen de Swaan Arons, the Founder of Isabella Oliver, going up a few sizes to fit your bump will swamp other parts of your body, creating an unflattering look.

A ruched design, like this from Isabella Oliver, will create soft fitted pleats across your bump with extra fabric that can be adjusted as your body changes shape.

Wrap tops and dresses, clinched at the waist, will let you show off that new cleavage as well as allowing the rest of the fabric to drape effortlessly over your curves.

Petite maternity fashion advice

Tiffany Rose, a designer of evening and daytime maternity wear advises keeping it simple.

"Choose form-fitting styles with a smooth silhouette and choose fabrics with some stretch to give you the best fit.  Knee length is great for petite figures.  Avoid large or busy prints and opt for tonal colours, blocking or stretch lace," she said

"Emphasise the narrowest part of your body - your empire waist - by adding a contrasting sash.  Open necklines such as scooped and cross-over will flatter your décolletage.  Draw the eye up with a beautiful necklace," she added.

Also take advantage of the 60s turn up trend, opting for standard length jeans, which can be turned up to channel this, while maternity tops, made for "average" sized ladies, can also be worn as dresses.

Dressing your bump without the frump

Being pregnant has never been so fashionable, with a huge range of celebrities embarking on the road to becoming yummy mummies.

However, unlike the days of yore, you no longer have to be an A-lister to dress your bump in style thanks to the huge range of maternity clothing on the highstreet and web.

Maternity jeans with enough give to last you for a good few months- and great for those post pregnancy weeks- are readily available from the likes of  Topshop and New Look , while those looking for smarter attire can pick from a great range on the web.

I'll be bringing you all the latest fashion news, products and styles from the maternity world to ensure you dress your bump without the frump.