Top five maternity nightwear pieces to add to your Christmas wishlist - from budget to luxury

With the chilly winter nights making their presence known there's nothing more than we like to do than snuggle down on the sofa and in bed with some comfy nightwear.

With Christmas not so quietly creeping up on us and a huge range of maternity nightwear available, these items are perfect for adding to your Christmas list.

Go for a two piece pyjama set, which will stretch with your growing bump and perfect for those lazy days after the birth,  or opt for a nightdress, which can also be used for nursing your newborn.

We pick our top five pieces -  from the budget to the luxury - we hope Santa's been busy saving.

This nightdress from Tiffany Rose, is perfect for those who like more than a little luxury in their lives. A must have for any Christmas list.  Francesca Night Gown, £95.

We heart this simple, yet stylish Mauve maternity pyjamas, £35, Melba London

Keep you and bump stylishly warm over the winter with Blossom Mother and Child's Whoa! Mamma frills long pant maternity set, £92.

Go for cute and girly with this polka dot maternity nightdress, £15, La Redoute

Go right back to your childhood with these super cute Blooming Marvellous Winnie the Pooh maternity pyjamas, £26, Mothercare

Autumn/Winter 2012 trends: Lace - we pick the best dresses for your bump

Lace is a hot trend this season.

Appearing on the Autumn/Winter 2012 catwalks of Jason Wu and Erdem, to name a few, this trend has been given a dramatic darker and moodier make over from the soft pastel forms of last season, with blacks, deep blues and berry colours forming the main colour palate.

The best thing about this season's look is that it can be worn subtlety thanks to the number of designers choosing a delicate lace applique on blouses, dresses and trousers,  or very obviously as an all over fabric for dresses and add on sleeve- a style that's fast becoming a trademark look for Kate Middleton.

And the trend hasn't forgotten the maternity world with a range of designs filtering down into cute dresses and tops.

Today we're focusing on the statement black dress, which is perfect for an upcoming special event or Christmas party season. Choose from a slinky sleeved number that will show off your bump, or go for a 50s style tunic frock, which can be worn with a pair of ballet pumps for a more casual look.

Below is our pick of the top lace black dresses available online and on the highstreet.

Lace Katie dress, £40,  New Look

Black Lulu lace dress, £139, Isabella Oliver

Slinky lace dress, £40, Asos 

Mid-length belted dress, £169, Tiffany Rose

Tunic dress, £40, Topshop