Vanessa Lachey and Tamera Mowry-Housley’s Striped Dresses

AKM-GSI; Courtesy Tamera Mowry-Housley

These two moms-to-be are already earning their stripes in motherhood!

Stepping out for a lunch date in Van Nuys, Calif. on July 16, Vanessa Lachey swathed her growing belly — she’s expecting a boy on Sept. 15 — in Nicole Miller‘s Stretch Maxi Dress ($230), which she paired with her fave jean jacket, gold flats and an over-sized hobo.

But only the month before we spotted Tamera Mowry-Housley — who’s due on Oct. 30 with a son — in a similarly stylish number while posing with her burgeoning bump.

The actress opted for a shorter fuchsia frock with Nicole Miller‘s Stretch Fabric Maternity Dress ($190).

From Lachey’s polished perfection to Mowry-Housley’s laid-back look, we think both expectant mamas have hit home runs!

– Anya Leon

TELL US: Which frock would you rather rock during your pregnancy?

Comments

Anonymous on August 2nd, 2012

I would definitely rock tamera’s dress. Love the colors.

Ashley on August 2nd, 2012

I love Vanessa’s outfit, but I don’t know if I would have worn it during my pregnancy. It looks like it would be clingy on places I wouldn’t want it to be, i.e butt and hips :/

Amanda on August 2nd, 2012

Vanessa looks fabulous! I hope I’ll look that fab when I’m with bump. )

Shannon on August 2nd, 2012

Both ladies look amazing! wow!

nisha on August 2nd, 2012

Would definately rock tamera’s dress.. It looks more hip & I absolutely love the brighter colours..

rrshep52 on August 2nd, 2012

I like both but I think the short length of Nicole Miller’s dress is the best.

Marky on August 3rd, 2012

Tamera always wins in my book; loved her since she and Tia were kids! She looks fabulous!

mrsodell on August 3rd, 2012

i love both Vanessa and Tamera’s looks. I am so glad pregnant woment are emrassing their baby bumps more with form fitting clothes so much better than the tent dresses in my days….

Anonymous on August 3rd, 2012

Vanessa is a beautiful pregnant woman! Gosh, i wish I looked as good as her, and I am not pregnant! Lol

LuvBigCity on August 3rd, 2012

Love love Vanessa’s dress but the price for my middle class life is totally absurd.

Marky on August 5th, 2012

When I got pregnant the first time, I bought some nice timeless pieces that I felt I could wear through more than one pregnancy. My friends were having babies circa the same time, so we traded and loaned each other clothes, as well. We all saved money, and were able to dress better than we would have been otherwise. These dresses seem as if they would be comfortable through more than one pregnancy, if desired, and therefore, maybe worth the price.

Anonymous on August 8th, 2012

Both look great but I’d pick the one that Tamera is wearing — haven’t quite figured out how to rock the maxi dress! The price of these dresses is a bit on the high side for the average maternity clothes shopper but I recently read on this blog about a site that rents maternity clothes so you pay much less per item and keep what you want for as long as you want, then send it back when you’re done! http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/06/14/fashion-forward-maternity-affordable-rentable-designer-duds/

ky on August 13th, 2012

Love Tamera’s look always but Vanessa’s look is so my style!!!