Maternity summer little black dresses inspired by Halle Berry and Kim Kardashian

The maternity little black dress has made a huge stance on the celebrity style front.

Over the past week Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry have opted for one of these classic frocks to show off their bumps.

However, they both chose totally different occasions to wear them.

Kim opted for a Yves Saint Laurent leather trim number for a night out in New York, while Halle dressed her LBD with a hooded cardi down for the school run.

We heart how versatile this classic frock can be, and think it's an essential addition to any maternity wardrobe.

Dress your maternity LBD down with flats for a day at the office or a summer day out, or style it up with heels for a night on the town.

Below are some of our fave summer maternity LBDs.

Blooming Marvellous Black Maternity Dress, £20, Mothercare

Maternity Dress with Chiffon Skirt, Jonna, Rock-a-bye-Rosie, £65

Black Short Sleeve Shift Dress, £38, Seraphine Maternity

ASOS Maternity Swing Dress In Acid Wash, £18

 

Black Linen Maternity Dress, Jojo Maman Bebe, £39

Top five summer maternity maxi skirts

It's finally safe to say summer has arrived and we've been basking in the warm sunshine.
If you think it's still a little bit too early to get those pins out completely, you don't have to miss out on showing off this season's hottest trends.

A lightweight maxi skirt is perfect for filling the gap between cooler spring and sweltering summer day.

And there's some great options to choose from. Play it safe and go for a black or white number, or be daring and channel one of this season's hottest hues.

Team up with a cute maternity t-shirt for a cooler daytime look, or add a maternity vest and accessorise with a silk scarf or chunky necklace for when those temperatures rise.

Opting for this staple maternity piece in a sheer fabric makes it a great option for a night out. Just team up with a pair of sandals or wedges.

See below for some of our faves.

Light Blue Maxi Skirt, £39, Seraphine Maternity

Bella maternity maxi skirt, £80, Vanessa Knox

Maternity white crinkled maxi skirt, Red Herring maternity at Debenhams, £7

Maternity Maxi skirt, £34, Next

Heavenly Bump Grey Jersey Maxi Skirt, £24.99, New Look

Bargain maternity fashion item of the day: George at Asda maternity cropped trousers

In our last post we gave you our picks of the best maternity shorts.

However, we know that these aren't for every bump, with many of us preferring to cover up a little bit. And lets face it, defuzzing those pins at the later stage of pregnancy isn't an easy task.

Stay cool and bag yourself a bargain with these cute cropped trousers from George at Asda, which at £12 are a great alternative to shorts and will also ensure you stay cool.

Dress them up with a pair of wedges or go for flat sandals for an everyday look.

Maternity fashion trend Spring/Summer 2013: Stripes. How to wear them and our picks of the top five tops and maxis

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2013

Stripes have been a key look for more than one season, finding their way into dresses, tops and most recently trousers.

This season they are set to be hot fashion property with the likes of Marc Jacobs and Peter Som making these key looks in their Spring/Summer 2013 collections.

And they are also a key part of a maternity wardrobe, with many pregnant fashionistas opting for this style to highlight and really show off their bump.

However, this trend isn't without its controversy with many yummy-mummies-to-be worrying that stripes will make them look bigger than they actually are.

By following a few simple tips this however doesn't have to be the case.

If you want to show off that bump in a stripe top then opt for a slightly longer than average tee or go for a tunic, which will elongate your torso and make your bump stand out. Team with dark leggings or black or indigo maternity jeans to really make the stripes your focus.

If you want to be a bit bolder then there is an abundance of cute striped maxi frocks on the market, which work perfectly for those who are "all bump", really helping you to show off your new figure. Go for a maternity option or pick a frock from the highstreet.

Buying a size bigger will ensure there's space for your bump to grow, while teaming with a skinny belt post pregnancy means you can make the most from this dress after the baby arrives.

If you're still not sure about stripes but want to join in on the trend, then dressing them down is a good option here. Team up with a plain cardi or blazer, which will tone the look down while still ensuring you remain stylishly stripey.

See the gallery below for some of our top highstreet stripe picks to suit any bump.

Blooming Marvellous Stripe Maternity Dress, £22, Mothercare

MAMA Top £6.99 H&M

Bargain Find! Stripe Everyday Maternity Dress £24.75 reduced from £99, Isabella Oliver

Maternity stripe rib vest, Next £6

ASOS Maternity Exclusive Maxi Dress In Stripe
£35