5 Maternity Fashion Lessons Meghan Can Learn From Other Royals
In case you haven't heard –the Duchess of Sussex is pregnant with her first child!
15 October 2018
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Well it’s official –we’re going to be seeing a lot more of Meghan’s baby bump in the coming months!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first child in spring next year, Kensington Palace has announced.
The Queen and members of the Royal family are “delighted for the couple and were able to congratulate them on Friday at the wedding in person,” it was revealed, referring to Princess Eugenie’s nuptials.
But you know who else will be delighted? The maternity brands and designer labels hoping to grab the headlines when Meghan makes her baby bump public.
Will it be bespoke Givenchy for every occasion? Will she wear heels? Will she work the messy bun look? And with all eyes peeled for even the tiniest hint of a bump, will she break the royal mould and step out in denim, or embrace the current trend for leather dresses?
Will the Duchess of Sussex look to her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton for maternity inspiration? Now a mother of three, Kate Middleton has mastered maternity dressing, and she’s not the only member of the Royal family who could teach Meghan a thing or two about staying stylish over the next nine months.
Here, we look at five maternity fashion lessons Meghan can learn from other glamorous royals…
#1 It’s all about coats
With three children all born in spring or summer, the Kate’s always been pregnant during winter and now Meghan will be as well, so she’d do well to stock up on Kate’s maternity must-have: Coats.
Knee-length wool or tweed coats with an empire waist are Kate’s favourites, and as well designer styles from the likes of Catherine Walker and Dolce and Gabbana, she has also been pictured wearing high street brands like Boden and Seraphine.
Going back to the Eighties, Princess Anne knew the power of a fabulous overcoat too, choosing cape and swing styles while she was heavily pregnant with daughter Zara Tindall.
#2 Don’t be afraid to go glam
One of the Duchess of Cambridge’s best ever evening looks came earlier this year when she was seven months pregnant with Prince Louis. She wore a stunning blush pink custom made Alexander McQueen gown with cape overlay at a state dinner in Norway in February.
Rather than tone down her red carpet style while pregnant, Kate continues to go uber-glam, showcasing British designers and truly glowing in gorgeous gowns.
#3 Embrace bright colours
We know Meghan loves neutral colours –bottle green and burgundy are about as bright as it gets for the mum-to-be.
But wouldn’t it be wonderful if she followed in the footsteps of Kate, Zara and even her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, with an array of colourful ensembles during her pregnancy?
#4 Keep it classic for the big reveal
For each of the appearances on the steps of the Lindo Wing to introduce her latest bundle of joy to the world, the Duchess of Cambridge has chosen a simple bespoke frock by Jenny Packham in a primary colour. We predict Meghan will choose her go-to designer for high profile occasions, Givenchy.
#5 Heels are a must
Many mums-to-be would (quite rightly) use the excuse of carrying a child to forgo high heels for as long as possible, or at least scale down to a kitten heel.
But, not the royals. For public appearances throughout her three pregnancies, Kate has worn her signature nude heels, occasionally swapping for wedges in summer, while Zara strode into Meghan and Harry’s wedding in May all smiles in a pair of impressively high stilettos.
