The Autumn/Winter Maternity Clothes Checklist Every Mum Needs

We mentioned, that you don't need to buy all of this list. In fact, let us introduce how to enjoy maternity clothes on a need-to-own basis.

With For The Creators, you can rent one-off pieces for special events (think work parties and winter weddings), dip your toe in trends for a month (with no fast fashion guilt), or even buy gently rented staples in which you’ve fallen in love. Buy, rent as a one off or rent for longer with a membership.

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Right, back to autumn/winter advice. Whether your maternity style is bold like Rihanna’s or more minimal like Sienna Miller’s, we've got you.

Embrace Burgundy Maternity Dresses

Be inspired by the hue of the season, beloved by Gucci, by working deep red dresses into your life. To be paired with brown, black or even carmine accessories, don’t be a wallflower this party season. 

A cosy, pregnancy take on this luxe trend

Unsure what to wear to autumn’s evening events? Swathe your plus one bump in Albaray’s knot-front midi dress – it's the maternity party dress that does it all. Pair with knee-high boots (with or without a heel). 

Styling rich red dresses in the 4th trimester?

Don’t miss a dear friend’s wedding in your postpartum era due to wardrobe admin. Try a comfy, easy-access, but still delightfully stylish, wrap dress from Rewritten. This is our kind of maternity wedding guest style.

Get A Cool AF Maternity Coat 

Whether you’re with bump or with baby, wearing comfy, staple loungewear is a great option for day-to-day dressing (hello go-to maternity leave ensemble). And a great way to elevate said simple tracksuit or legging and t-shirt combination is with a trendy maternity coat or jacket. 

Bump-Friendly Coats and Jackets You’ll Wear on Repeat

A maternity denim jacket from Hatch is the kind of staple you’ll reach for again and again — throw it over a dress on those warm autumn days or layer it with your maternity cardigan as the evenings turn cooler. And when spring comes, it’s still perfect for nap walks and coffee runs with baby in tow.

Postpartum Coats That Do It All

School run, errands, or a quick walk to clear your head — a leopard-print coat adds instant style to the everyday. A statement piece that’s practical, postpartum-friendly, and guaranteed to earn you compliments.

A Striped Maternity Jumper That Layers With Ease

Buy or rent styles with  wide collar and side vents for comfort that's chic this season. Albaray’s striped maternity jumper is made for layering — wear draped over shoulders in early autumn or pair with maternity jeans and boots as the temperature drops.

Nursing-Friendly Cardigans That Feel Pulled Together

Cardigans are a lifesaver when you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or baby-wearing. You'll love striped styles, (Albaray we're looking at you) for easy to throw on, nursing-friendly style that's also chic enough to feel pulled together.

Autumn/ Winter Maternity Style Inspo from Mums Who've Been There

Postpartum style is all about choosing pieces you can wear for longer and that adapt as your body changes. A great pair of maternity trousers with an elastic waist and drawstring can see you through weeks and months — 17 weeks on, they’re still a wardrobe hero. Pre-loved and non-maternity brand finds can work too, as long as they’re stretchy or adjustable enough to grow (or shrink) with you.

But, how do other mums do it?

Jazmine Rocks, Chelmsford-based content creator and mum of two shares her maternity style tips.

'When the weather turns my autumn/winter maternity staples are boyish maternity jeans for comfort, oversized jumpers and a babywearing coat that will adapt as you grow. Nursing-specific tops are a must in the colder weather! They mean you don't have to get your whole boob out in the cold, especially if, like me, you’re happy to feed anywhere and everywhere.

'When I was pregnant, I found it worth buying a few new maternity bras — they didn’t have to be breastfeeding-specific, just ones that made feeding easier. For occasionwear, though, I’d always rent. Your body and style change so much in pregnancy and postpartum, you’ll probably only wear those pieces once or twice, so there’s little point in buying new.

'Renting short-term pieces, like maternity dresses or seasonal outerwear, is such a space-saver. They’d only be worn for a short window, and I’d rather keep my wardrobe for the items — new or new-to-me — that I know I’ll wear again and again.'