Summer beach maternity tankinis and tankini tops

With many of us swapping the UK's fickle weather for warmer climes, the need for beachwear has never been so in demand.

And if you're anything like us, we bet you can't wait to show off that bump, whether its just sprouting or a little bit more obvious, on the beach.

Although Kim Kardashian and Gisele opted for skimpy bikinis to show off their baby bodies, we know that these aren't for everyone.

We also know that some yummy mummies-to-be may not want the restraints that come with a maternity swimming costume and this makes a maternity tankini a perfect compromise.

We heart the fashion implications this little piece of swimwear offers, allowing you to mix and match bottoms and tops, while being comfy and supporting your bump at the same time.

Opt for a floral top and buy a few bottoms to update the look or stick to bold contrasting hues, which channel the block trend perfectly.

Below are just some of our fave finds.

Maternity Halterneck Mirror Floral Tankini Top, Marks and Spencer, £22.50

Floral Tankini, £30, Mamas and Papas

Black Gather Tankini, £20, Next

Maternity Stripe Tankini, £19, Topshop

F&F Ditsy Print Maternity Tankini Top, £12, Tesco Clothing

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

Maternity summer dresses for under £20

If you're a regular reader of Does My Bump Look Good in This? you'll know that maternity fashion can range hugely in the price tag department.

While it's lovely to invest in that luxury item, sometimes the pennies just don't stretch that far, and sometimes it's just nice to be able to splash out on a piece of maternity clothing without feeling guilty.

There's a range of ways to get hold of a piece of maternity clothing at a reasonable price from rummaging through the rails of charity shops to scouring sites such as eBay.

But if you want something new in a hurry the best place to turn to is the highstreet, where you'll find some great maternitywear at reasonable prices.

Today we've done the virtual footwork and scouted out some of the best maternity summer dresses for under £20.

All you have to do is get your credit card ready.

MAMA Dress £14.99, H&M

 

Maternity Printed Maxi Dress, £18, Peacocks

Maternity Crossover V-Neck Floral Print Wrap Dress, £17.50, Marks and Spencer outlet

Maternity Monochrome Stripe Cap Sleeve Midi Dress, £14.99, New Look

ASOS Maternity Exclusive Sleeveless Swing Dress With V Neck
£18

Maternity fashion trend Spring/Summer 2013: White

Sass and Bide Spring/Summer 2013

Keep your maternity style simple in one of this season's hottest trends.

White is a staple part of the Spring/Summer 2013 colour palate with the likes of Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang and Jill Stuart just some of the many designers who made this a key shade in their collections.

Appearing on crisp clean separates made from cotton, lace and other floaty fabrics emulating the romance of the summer, this hue showed that sometimes simple really is best.


We've picked our fave staple white maternity separates, which look great teamed up with a splash of colour or together for top to toe white. 

White Nico dress, £72 Blossom Maternity

Maternity Shorts, £25, Vertbaudet

Mama-licious White Maternity Maxi Skirt, £35, Amazon

Tie Front Blouse, Next, £30

Maternity Straightleg Jeans, £59, Boden

Top five Summer maternity dresses

We had a little glimpse of summer over the weekend and got all excited planning for our maternity wardrobe.

 And one item every mum-to-be must include in her summer wardrobe is that casual daytime dress.

Whether you pick an on-trend floral number or go for something plainer, this item is sure to see you through those balmy summer days.

Change the look by alternating sandals and espadrilles or add a scarf or cardi to give it a different twist.

We've picked out top five from the budget to luxury as well as a non-maternity frock, which is a great option for those looking for something they can wear afterwards too.

Una Maternity Summer Dress, £105, Isabella Oliver

Tribal Print Dress, £50, Mamas and Papas

Non maternity option - Blue Chelsea Girl floral drop waist dress, £25, River Island

Maternity Midi Dress, £16.00, Matalan

Maternity Floral Tea Dress, £46, Topshop