Stacey Duguid's High Street Maternity Diary

Can a pregnant woman really wear dungarees?  For a limited time only, especially tailored ones like these from TopShop.  They feel contemporary yet comfortable but the waistband is fixed and the only way I squeezed into them on is by going up a size.  I love them regardless.  Can somebody please produce a maternity-wear version?

The stretch black top has side-pleating allowing room for bump growth and the duster-coat is smart enough to wear to important meetings. This is definitely a look for fashion week.

H&M metallic leopard coat, £69.99, Topshop black suit dungarees, £100, Russell & Bromley black patent metal stiletto heels, £215, Whistles black leather Delancy tote bag, £175

I’m in a sartorial no-mans land, a land where full on maternity wear coexists with my ‘normal’ wardrobe. I can just about squeeze into my day-to-day clothes and buying dresses a dress size up is tempting but I must resist.  I’ve been here before and know how big my bump is going to get; full on maternity wear is just around the corner.  

Can a pregnant woman really wear dungarees?  For a limited time only, especially tailored ones like these from TopShop.  They feel contemporary yet comfortable but the waistband is fixed and the only way I squeezed into them on is by going up a size.  I love them regardless.  Can somebody please produce a maternity-wear version?

The stretch black top has side-pleating allowing room for bump growth and the duster-coat is smart enough to wear to important meetings. This is definitely a look for fashion week.

H&M metallic leopard coat, £69.99, Topshop black suit dungarees, £100, Russell & Bromley black patent metal stiletto heels, £215, Whistles black leather Delancy tote bag, £175

I’m in a sartorial no-mans land, a land where full on maternity wear coexists with my ‘normal’ wardrobe. I can just about squeeze into my day-to-day clothes and buying dresses a dress size up is tempting but I must resist.  I’ve been here before and know how big my bump is going to get; full on maternity wear is just around the corner.  

This is a proper maternity blouse and therefore has plenty of room.  The print is on trend and I feel smart in it.  The fabric is so voluminous I could wear it right until the end of the pregnancy.  The black maternity jeans are smart enough to wear with the blouse for work; just add a tailored jacket from your ‘normal’ wardrobe.

ASOS green and multi stripe collared shirt, £36, Russell & Bromley black suede metal stiletto heels, £215, Mamas & Papas leggings, £29.50

I’m in a sartorial no-mans land, a land where full on maternity wear coexists with my ‘normal’ wardrobe. I can just about squeeze into my day-to-day clothes and buying dresses a dress size up is tempting but I must resist.  I’ve been here before and know how big my bump is going to get; full on maternity wear is just around the corner.  

This is a proper maternity blouse and therefore has plenty of room.  The print is on trend and I feel smart in it.  The fabric is so voluminous I could wear it right until the end of the pregnancy.  The black maternity jeans are smart enough to wear with the blouse for work; just add a tailored jacket from your ‘normal’ wardrobe.

ASOS green and multi stripe collared shirt, £36, Russell & Bromley black suede metal stiletto heels, £215, Mamas & Papas leggings, £29.50

I’m in a sartorial no-mans land, a land where full on maternity wear coexists with my ‘normal’ wardrobe. I can just about squeeze into my day-to-day clothes and buying dresses a dress size up is tempting but I must resist.  I’ve been here before and know how big my bump is going to get; full on maternity wear is just around the corner.  

This will probably only fit for a few more weeks so it’s best to buy something like this right at the beginning of the pregnancy.  I’ve had to go a dress size up to make sure it fits.

The Mary Portas brogues for Clarks are cushioned inside so it’s basically like wearing slippers.  Hurrah!

HOBBS printed pleat shirt dress, £149

I’m in a sartorial no-mans land, a land where full on maternity wear coexists with my ‘normal’ wardrobe. I can just about squeeze into my day-to-day clothes and buying dresses a dress size up is tempting but I must resist.  I’ve been here before and know how big my bump is going to get; full on maternity wear is just around the corner.  

This will probably only fit for a few more weeks so it’s best to buy something like this right at the beginning of the pregnancy.  I’ve had to go a dress size up to make sure it fits.

The Mary Portas brogues for Clarks are cushioned inside so it’s basically like wearing slippers.  Hurrah!

HOBBS printed pleat shirt dress, £149

I’m in a sartorial no-mans land, a land where full on maternity wear coexists with my ‘normal’ wardrobe. I can just about squeeze into my day-to-day clothes and buying dresses a dress size up is tempting but I must resist.  I’ve been here before and know how big my bump is going to get; full on maternity wear is just around the corner.