Mamas & Papas Rock Poet - they'll be pretending to be bumpy this season

It’s a tricky thing, working that pregnancy. We’re not talking all that stuff about dosing with folic acid and avoiding homemade chocolate mousse, but important things like looking groomed and sophisticated even when, to quote blog angels & urchins’ kind mother, ‘you put on an extra layer the second you get pregnant, and get rounder every week till babe arrives’. Merci, maman. Just what was needed the day a former colleague caught you munching Gu Tiffin (in for a penny, in for another ten pounds…) while wearing super-chic combo of husband’s discarded rugby shirt and elasticated skirt created in third form sewing lessons. And no, it didn’t look any better as a non-pregnant teenager. 

Some mums just know how to dress for pregnancy style success. And the new maternity collections from Mamas & Papas are a fabulous bump in the right direction. Rock Poet is a little bit Kate Moss in holiday mode,  with more than a nod to Sienna Miller in Notting Hill studied casual, it’s all ruffles, prints and checks with skinny jeans, cropped trousers and bright tights - the kind of gear you’d happily give up a lifetime of tiffin for pre-pregnancy. The Hippy Folk collection is just as gorgeous, with its laid-back casual vibe. Just add wellies,  and the world will think you’re back from Glastonbury/Bestival/V.

Mum’s the word, so we’d love to hear what you wore (or are wearing) – particularly if it’s the right kind of layers.

Tops from £18, slim jeans from £35.
Available in store now, and online at www.mamasandpapas.com.

Tags: Practical but fabulous, Treats for mum

1. Georgie Girl says:

   August 25, 2009 at 09:29

   If you’ve got slim legs, skinny leggings work a treat, whatever you’re wearing on top. The opposite is true if you’ve got (sorry) big legs. Debenhams Red Herring Maternity is surprisingly good. And kaftans – they don’t need to be pregnancy ones – look funky. Don’t get the really see thru ones meant for the beach, though, unless you want the world to see your sticky-outey tummy button!!!!!!
2. Claire says:

   September 8, 2009 at 23:40

   We just recommend that you follow the golden rules: http://bumpwearproject.com/?p=53 – then you cant go wrong!
3. Chinese Pregnancy Calendar says:

   October 22, 2009 at 16:46

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