Top five maternity summer trench coats and macs

Phillip Lim SS 2013

Dear weather, all we'd like is a week of sun.

A week where we can get our pins out, bask in the warm rays of summer and not have to worry about taking out a maternity jacket or brolly.

However, we do know that we live in Britain and this is probably as unlikely as storks bringing in our impending bundles of joy.

Take advantage of the weather and show off the spring/summer 2013 trend channelled by the likes of Phillip Lim and Balenciaga with a maternity mac or trench coat.

Lightweight and waterproof, these classic items are perfect for any wardrobe keeping you dry during the summer showers, while being cool enough to ensure you and your bump don't overheat.

Pick a classic colour that will match your wardrobe and grow with you bump throughout those damp summer days.

See below for some of our faves.

 Asos Maternity Mac with Tab Detail, £75

Mae Drape Maternity Trench, £168.75, Isabella Oliver

Maternity Trench coat, £34.50, Vertbaudet

Double Breasted Maternity Mac, £45, Jojo Maman Bebe

Mamalicious Cream Paula Asymmetric Belted Trench Coat, £59.99, New Look

Get the look: Kim Kardashian's green maternity bodycon dress

Bodycon dresses are a great way to show off your bump and your new curves.

And they've become a huge trend amongst pregnant celebrities.

Rochelle Humes has in the past sported this look, while this week Kim Kardashian stepped out in a green over the knee bodycon dress to show off her bump.

She teamed this up with a pair of trademark green suede heels.

We've spotted a very similar maternity bodycon dress from Asos, which comes in at a very purse friendly £20 showing you don't have to splash the cash to dress your bump in star style.



If you're looking for that perfect maternity bodycon dress then check out our top picks here.

Top five short summer maternity skirts

In keeping with our simple summer maternity series, we've decided today that it's time to set our sights on the skirt.

Skirts are a great way to show off your bump and there is a huge range to choose from including smarter pencil styles that are great for the office, maxi styles that look amazing with your bump, and of course shorter numbers that are perfect for flashing your pins.

And today we're all about the latter, with a number of lovely styles to choose from. A denim skirt is great for a classic take on this look, while cargo and linen skirts are perfect for a relaxing day with friends or family. If you're feeling brave then opt for a printed skirt, which channels one of this season's hottest styles, ensuring your bump stays bang on-trend.

Team with a simple maternity vest top or maternity kooky tee for a casual look.

Below are just a few of our virtual highstreet finds.

Navy Striped Hem Maternity Skirt, £29, JoJo Maman Bebe

Denim Maternity Skirt, £25, Long Tall Sally

ASOS Maternity Pencil Skirt in Spot
£18.00 now £12.50

Mini cargo skirt, £27, Pumpkin Patch

Seraphine Allie Skirt, White, £39 John Lewis

Top five summer maternity shorts

The summer is finally making an appearance and we can't wait to show off our pins, which have been hiding under those jeans for far too long.

And just because you're pregnant it doesn't mean you have to stay wrapped up with a great range of maternity shorts on the highstreet.

Designed specially to stretch over your bump, these traditional pieces are great teamed up with vest tops for a day out or a blouse for dinner.

Pick a classic pair of denim shorts, go for linen which is guaranteed to keep you cool, or dress up and opt for a pair of smarter shorts for a chic office outfit.

Below are some of our faves.

Asymmetric Fly Maternity Shorts, now:£25, Keungzai

Black Cotton Poplin Shorts
£25, Seraphine

VERTBAUDET Maternity Short, £25

ASOS Maternity Exclusive Denim Short in Distressed Finish,  £22.

Navy Twill Maternity Shorts,  £26, Jojo Maman Bebe