The Best Maternity Clothes In 2024, Recommended By Moms

Hatch is one of the most beloved luxury maternity fashion lines—the quality is bar none and the styles are both timeless and fresh. The pieces are designed to be donned beyond pregnancy without feeling frumpy or maternity-specific. 

Forbes Vetted moms can vouch for the collection’s quality. Writer Elyse Moody swears by the brand’s buttery-soft Skin To Skin Bra; co-author Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar’s Hatch dresses are still some of the most worn pieces in her closet today. “I especially love their basics as they can be styled so many different ways, whether it’s warm or cold out,” she says, adding that they’re still in rotation in my closet two years postpartum. While pricey, the pieces do hold their resale value well. Also, note that Hatch charges shipping for returns, so keep this in mind before ordering multiple sizes.

“I’ve worn Storq’s Maternity Leggings during multiple pregnancies and absolutely love them, especially for everyday wear,” says co-author Lex Goodman. In addition to the brand’s ultra-soft, C-section–friendly leggings, anything from Storq is a maternity must in our book. Not only does the brand offer sizes 0 through 4x, but its pieces are infused with an element of playfulness and youth. But they’re functional, too: The placement of the buttons on this popular button-up means that you can unbutton the top two buttons and show some collarbone instead of cleavage.

What the parents say: The white Easy Button-Up is still a staple for Utah-based mom Megan S., who started wearing it and the brand’s maternity leggings throughout her pregnancy (her daughter is now almost 3 years old). “It’s lightweight, luxurious and so versatile; you can literally mix and match it with anything or dress it up or down,” she shares. “I’ve layered it on top of pieces or on its own with a simple pair of leggings or jeans. I’m not even pregnant anymore and I still wear it regularly. Highly recommend.”

Quince is a favorite with the fashion editors at Forbes Vetted: The brand combines attractive pricing with quality and sustainable fabrics, and the maternity line is no different. Whether you’re looking for a wrap dress for work, leggings for prenatal yoga or great elevated basics to build your maternity wardrobe, we highly suggest Quince. Many items come in bundles and returns are free. 

What our editors say: Senior updates editor Karen Tietjen, who was recently pregnant with her second, vouches for Quince’s maternity sports bras, like the Seamless Low-Impact Maternity Bra. She tells us, “I wanted a low-impact maternity sports bra for walking without making a huge investment. … At $25, this stretchy bra, which has removable pads for added coverage, offers enough support for light activity.”

Beyond Yoga maternity leggings consistently outperform other maternity workout leggings, which is why they’re recommended over and over again, from mom to mom. They are stretchy enough to work from your first trimester to your third, are breathable and moisture-wicking, and come in colors both basic and fun. After putting a pair through various physical activities (from grocery shopping to advanced Pilates classes), Goodman says she felt like Goldilocks. “The compression wasn’t too tight or too loose, the rise of the over-the-belly panel wasn’t too high or too low, and the fabric felt luxurious and soft but also like something that would survive a good workout without issue,” she writes in her full, tested review of the Spacedye leggings.

We’re fans of the few Nest Designs lounge pieces due to their quality and comfort. “They’re made from a buttery-soft and breathable bamboo fabric that’s thermal-regulating for hot and sticky days so you can kick it in chill mode,” Kadar says of the brand’s cozy, stretchy maternity shorts. We also adore Nest Designs’ equally comfortable and functional sleep sets, like this Lazy Rabbit patterned style, made with a breathable but durable bamboo, cotton and bamboo blend, as well as a smart front design to aid with nursing. (Bonus: These patterned adult PJs match the brand’s baby sleep sacks, too.) Note that multiple reviewers say this set runs large.

Spanx is one of our editors’ top maternity jean brands and leggings brands for good reason: The company marries our favorite features from both types of bottoms to give moms a pair that looks as refined as actual polished denim—but is also as comfortable as your favorite leggings. Spanx’s Mama Jean-Ish Leggings are a favorite for their seamless built-in waistband, which supports your bump as it grows, as well as their versatile aesthetic that can be dressed up or down.

What the parents say: Two Forbes moms—Merryl Holland, group vice president of emerging product market and strategy; and Samantha Evans, vice president of sales and marketing operations—vouch for Spanx’s stylish but supportive maternity wear. “I wish I tried the Spanx maternity jeans earlier. I ended up buying a few pairs—including a white jean that was flattering and not see-through,” Holland says.