Expecting in Style: 10 Pregnant Celebrities Nail Maternity Fashion

Well-dressed pregnant women are becoming a fad. With the likes of Blake Lively and Kerry Washington turning this stage of womanhood not only beautiful on the inside but also the outside, every woman is suffused with envy and inspiration.

Despite the cumbersome baby bump, these celebrities managed to pick up dresses that would work well in their favor:

1. Blake Lively in Michael Kors

Blake Lively is known for her fashion sense and style, particularly during her pregnancies (Credit: WENN)

Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, surprised everyone with their baby announcement in September.

Shortly after, the former Gossip Girl actress showed up at events already sporting a large baby bump. She looked nothing short of stunning in her floor-length Michael Kors Resort 2015 shimmering gown.

Blake Lively made her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy at the 2014 God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards at Spring Studios in New York City on October 16, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

2. Kerry Washington in Tory Burch

Actress Kerry Washington in a Tory Burch dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Kotur clutch, Pomellato ring, and House of Lavande necklace at the Entertainment Weekly SAG Awards pre-party at Chateau Marmont on January 17, 2014, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: WENN)

Kerry Washington juggled both her pregnancy and her hit TV show Scandal. But despite her jam-packed schedule, she still looked flawless in a floral macramé dress. Shift dresses are great for burgeoning tummies!

Kerry Washington’s maternity fashion choices showcase her confidence and sense of personal style (Credit: WENN)

3. Kate Middleton in Matthew Williamson

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was visibly pregnant when she joined Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, on a trip to visit Pembroke Refinery on November 8, 2014, in Pembroke, Wales (Credit: WENN)

The Duchess of Cambridge is already in her second pregnancy, but she still hasn’t lost her stylish touch. She hid her growing bump in a blue dress coat by Matthew Williamson.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is known for opting for maternity wear that was both stylish and practical (Credit: WENN)

4. Carrie Underwood in Lorena Sarbu

At the 2014 CMA Awards, Carrie Underwood looked stunning on the red carpet, not just because of her pregnancy glow (Credit: WENN)

After announcing her pregnancy on Labor Day via Instagram, Carrie Underwood showed up at the CMA Awards still looking fabulous despite her thickening waist in her shimmering nude-tone gown with an asymmetrical hem.

Singer Carrie Underwood in a cream-colored Lorena Sarbu dress featuring embroidery, a high-low hem, a sweetheart neckline, and a sheer overlay at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tennessee (Credit: WENN)

5. Zoe Saldana in Valentino

Zoe Saldana looked stunning at the “Guardians of the Galaxy” premiere in a soft-blue Valentino gown with a ruffled neckline (Credit: WENN)

A traffic-stopping Valentino Resort 2015 chiffon gown was Zoe Saldana’s solution to her increasingly adjusting red carpet look.

Zoe Saldana with half-up, half-down hair at the Guardians of the Galaxy premiere held at the Empire Cinema in London, England, on July 24, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

6. Hayden Panettiere in Lorena Sarbu

Hayden Panettiere demonstrated that maternity red carpet fashion can be exciting in a daring Lorena Sarbu gown at the Primetime Emmy Awards (Credit: WENN)

Hayden Panettiere wasn’t afraid to show a bit of skin. Her metallic dress featuring a plunging neckline practically made the Nashville actress glow on the red carpet.

Hayden Panettiere in a plunging dress that flattered her petite frame and baby bump at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on August 25, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

7. Ali Larter in Calypso St. Barth

Ali Larter was radiant with her growing baby bump in a stylish black Calypso St. Barth maxi dress with cream accents and sheer sleeves (Credit: WENN)

Ali Larter chose this interesting Calypso St. Barth dress. It’s probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but she rocked it, especially with that lovely vintage-inspired coif.

Ali Larter in a Calypso St. Barth dress and Jacquie Aiche jewelry at the premiere of You’re Not You in Los Angeles on October 8, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

8. Kimberly Wyatt in White Dress

Kimberly Wyatt was dressed in a white mini-shift dress and nude platform wedges and looked great while posing for photographers (Credit: WENN)

Got to Dance judge and former Pussycat Dolls member Kimberly Wyatt stepped out in an edgy all-white ensemble. The outfit was tasteful but still modern and interesting.

Kimberly Wyatt cradling her tummy after a guest appearance on the ITV studios in London, England, on August 28, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

9. Kristen Bell in Monique Lhuillier

Kristen Bell wore a dress designed to conceal her baby bump while still looking stylish and accessorized with nude Christian Louboutin pumps and a black and nude pearl stripe Edie Parker clutch (Credit: WENN)

This lovely Monique Lhuillier satin shift dress concealed Kristen Bell’s bump and worked wonders in making her look youthful and glowing.

Kristen Bell attended the 2nd annual ‘Life Is Amazing’ Lexus Short Films Series in Los Angeles, wearing a navy Monique Lhuillier dress with gathered detail at the back and a nude panel in Los Angeles on July 30, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

10. Milla Jovovich in Tight White Dress

Milla Jovovich wore a tight white dress that displayed her small but visible bump and complemented the outfit with a rhinestone-studded ivory clutch, a diamond tennis bracelet, chandelier earrings, and black-striped white pumps for a playful touch (Credit: WENN)

The Resident Evil actress decided to debut her baby bump in a sexy white dress, striped pumps, and a metallic clutch. The overall look was clean and timeless.

Milla Jovovich attended the 2014 Venice International Film Festival to showcase her growing baby bump in Venice, Italy, on September 3, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

You don’t exactly have to deck yourself out in maternity clothes. There are a lot of shapes and cuts of dresses that will still give the tummy room to grow without sacrificing style.

Here are some ideal dress choices from Shopbop for expecting women:

Diane von Furstenberg “Freya” Dress, $398