Top five maternity winter coats to see you through the snow

With the winter weather bringing us a flurry of snow, it's never been more important to ensure you have a good coat to keep you and your bump warm.

Although your normal coat may have lasted you for a few months, you may begin to find it harder and harder to zip up over your sprouting bump and thick maternity jumper.

Thankfully the virtual highstreet is full of maternity coats to suit every style and occasion, and with the sales still in full swing now is a perfect time to bag yourself a bargain.

Choose from a wool dress coat, which is great worn over that office outfit, while padded and duffel coats are great casual options and look great with a pair of maternity jeans.

See some of our faves below.

Wool maternity coat, £25 from £69, Jojo Maman Bebe

ASOS Maternity Padded Jacket, was £70 now £49.

Black Quilted Hooded Jacket
£39.99
New Look

Rosanna Wool Maternity Coat Jacket, £64, Yummy Mummy Maternity

Sophie Duffel coat
was £319 now from £159.50, Isabella Oliver

 

Isabella Oliver offers up to 40 percent off selected maternity dresses for New Year's Eve

We're going a little bit New Year's Eve crazy today here at Does My Bump towers.

Not only have we been scouring the virtual highstreet to bring you some our fave maternity frocks for the party season, but we've also heard a not so quiet whisper from the lovely ladies over at Isabella Oliver.

The brand is offering up to 40 percent off selected party frocks for the New Year, up until 1pm on 20 December.

Below are just a few of our faves.

Credit cards at the ready ladies.....

Annabel Maternity dress - 30 percent off

Ruched one shoulder dress - 15 percent off

Willow Maternity Dress - 40 percent off

Wrap maxi dress - 40 Percent off

Get 25 percent off Isabella Oliver maternity coats

Christmas is not so quietly creeping up on us and a range of stores are getting into the festive spirit offering various money off vouchers.

One offer we're particularly excited about is from Isabella Oliver, which is running a short promotion on a selection of maternity coats to will ensure you and your bump stay stylishly warm and cosy in this cold weather.

Up until Midnight on Sunday 2nd December, customers can save 25 percent off a selected range of coats, all you need to do is enter the code WRAPUP25 at IsabellaOliver.com.

Don't say we don't spoil you.

Maternity fashion tips for plus-size and curvy women - Isabella Oliver tells us how to stay stylish and comfortable

Although we're still in our new born stages, we've had a great amount of support from mums-to-be, with many asking us for specific advice when it comes to their maternity style.

Some of the most common questions we've had are from plus-size women who are afraid that some outfits aimed at showing off their bump will also show off their curves. However, they don't want to be left with a choice of tent-like creations either.  

We like to help our readers as much as we can so we got in touch with Baukjen de Swaan Arons, the Founder of Isabella Oliver, who was perfectly placed to give advice on this topic.

"It is completely natural to gain a little weight during pregnancy and we have designed our clothes to allow for that," she told us.

"It can be tempting to go up a few sizes, but although the extra fabric will fit over your bump, it will also swamp the other parts of your body and create an unflattering look.

"Isabella Oliver uses special design techniques to create flattering pieces that celebrate your bump whilst offering coverage where you need it."

Baukjen pointed out that going for a ruched design would create soft pleats across your bump resulting in a fitted look with extra fabric that can be adjusted as your body changes shape.

Wrap tops and wrap dresses can also be adjusted with as much or as little fabric as your bump needs.

"Cinch these styles at the waist, accent your cleavage and allow the rest of the fabric to drape effortlessly over your curves," Baukjen advises.

 When it comes to cuts, Baukjen recommends picking maternity clothes that make the most of your best features, show off your neckline, shoulders and décolletage.

The company's wrap designs are particularly great for this as they flatter your curves.

"Finally, go for pieces with special design features that draw attention to the areas of your body you feel more confident about," Baukjen advises.

The company has a gorgeous range of wrap and ruched pieces to choose from.

And if you order a jersey dress before midnight you'll also receive 30 percent off in the company's flash sale.

Just enter the code FLASH at the checkout online.