If you're heading on a much-needed holiday soon and are proudly supporting a baby bump, you'll need some maternity swimwear to ensure you look and feel your best. For inspiration, we're looking to celebs, who are proving that there are no rules when it comes to swimwear during pregnancy. Well, actually, there is one: wear whatever makes you feel great (and comfortable).
Stars who embrace this rule include models Candice Swanepoel and Emily Ratajkowski - pictured below, with her baby bump on the beach back in 2020. Kourtney Kardashian Barker posted glowing pics throughout her pregnancy, proving that if there's one thing the woman knows, it's how to look good in maternity swimwear.
The latest celeb to join in on the maternity swimwear trend is actress and TV personality, Emily Atack, who's currently expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Dr Alistair Garner.
Where once there was an archaic expectation that pregnant women should hide their bodies, stars like Rihanna have subverted this idea on red carpets and, famously, the Superbowl, to celebrate their growing bodies. The moral of these stories? Women can wear whatever they like, whenever they like. One more time for the cheap seats at the back!
So, whether you want to look as glamorous as Emily, or are just looking for the most comfortable pregnancy swimsuits out there, there are some really great options on the market. Here's the best maternity swimwear that will take you through those nine months and beyond.
SHOP: The Best Maternity Swimwear
www2.hm.com
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H&M's Mama range has a really great choice of maternity swimwear. This swimsuit has padded cups for extra support.
www.seraphine.com
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Available in five colourways, including classic black a la Emily Atack, this maternity swimsuit from Seraphine is made with recycled fibres and has an inner bra shelf and padded cups.
www.laredoute.co.uk
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La Redoute makes luxurious swimsuits that are affordable, too. Grab this baby blue one-piece - perfect for summer.
www.asos.com
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The lush wrap front and belt make this swimsuit worthy of an Insta moment for sure.
www.inthestyle.com
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Go bold with leopard print and a halterneck style with this bump-supporting, In The Style swimsuit.
www.seraphine.com
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This one-piece is reversible, so you can wear it as a patterned swimsuit or plain black. It has built-in bust support and a wrap-front design which unhook if you're breastfeeding to make life easier.
www.net-a-porter.com
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A great choice from Good American, this strapless swimsuit is sleek and sophisticated but will still be comfortable as your bump grows.
www.asos.com
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For those who want something a bit more glamorous but without sacrificing coverage.
Jade Moscrop is the Commercial Content Editor for Grazia, specialising in lifestyle topics. When she’s not writing about beauty products, gym leggings and chic homeware items, she can usually be found on a hot girl walk, buying houseplants or listening to female-fronted rock bands.