1 Trend, 3 Ways: Maternity Sweater Dresses

Forget flowing dresses! Star moms-to-be including Jessica Simpson (Dec. 1), Hilary Duff (Dec. 10) and Alyson Hannigan (Jan. 25) are flaunting their bumps in cozy, body-hugging sweater dresses paired with black tights.

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From zig zag stripes and pretty prints to rich solid colors, these comfy knit mini frocks are a pregnancy must-have. Ready to shop? We’ve rounded up our top picks — for every budget — below.

Courtesy Piperlime

Splurge

It may not be maternity, but MICHAEL Michael Kors‘s Stripe Sweater Dress ($130) features a flattering horizontal pattern that is sure to work wonders for your growing curvy figure.

Courtesy Calvin Klein

Affordable

You’ll be seeing spots with Calvin Klein‘s Abstract Snow Leopard Sweater Dress ($80). Just add a pair of black tights and boots and you’ll be ready to hit the town.

Courtesy Loft

Bargain Buy

From the chic cowl neck to the beautiful wine color, Loft‘s Maternity Sweater Dress ($25) will keep you (and your bump!) warm and stylish all winter long.

– Anya Leon

Comments

I love Alyson’s maternity sweater dress best–she looks great!

- Sarah S. on February 1st, 2012

These sweater dresses are so cute and don’t need to be maternity! I had my baby in October and even at the end I was still able to wear a non-maternity sweater dress with leggings.

- Elle C. on February 1st, 2012

I really like Hilary’s and Allyson’s dresses. Not so crazy about Jessica’s, but it’s not bad.

- Terri on February 1st, 2012