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Maternity Outfit Guide

What to Wear for Your Maternity Photoshoot

Look Stylish, Elegant and Comfortable

Ensure you look elegant, confident, and comfortable while celebrating this special time with a wardrobe that flatters your body and reflects your personality.

Classic and Elegant Choices

Timeless wardrobe options that enhance your pregnancy glow and highlight your baby bump with sophistication.

Form-Fitting Dress

Choose a long, stretchy dress in solid colours such as black, white, or blush. It defines your bump beautifully and photographs gracefully.

Tulle Gown

A flowing tulle gown adds softness, movement, and volume for a fine-art look.

Sheer Lace Robe

Adds feminine texture and delicacy while subtly revealing your bump.

Silk Slip Dress

Sleek and timeless, it drapes elegantly over your body for a refined, modern feel.

Black Turtleneck Dress

Minimalist and chic—perfect for monochrome portraits that focus on light, shadow, and form.Maternity Silhouette Diptych - Classic and Polka DressLuxurious Maternity Gowns | Soft Pink and Dramatic GreySilhouette Maternity Portraits in Delicate Lace Diptych

Casual and Relaxed Options

Relaxed wardrobe choices create natural, effortless portraits filled with warmth and authenticity.

Button-Up Shirt

Wearing your partner’s oversized white shirt feels relaxed, intimate, and emotionally expressive.

Denim Jeans with Crop Top

Pair regular jeans (unzipped to show the bump) with a fitted top for a playful, contemporary style.

Maxi Dress

Comfortable and flattering, ideal for movement and soft, flowy images.

Knitted Sweater Dress

Cosy and textured, perfect for a winter maternity shoot.

Tank Top with Maternity Leggings

Sleek, minimal, and modern—ideal for lifestyle portraits with a relaxed tone.Oversized Buttoned Shirt Maternity Portraits DiptychCasual Maternity Style Diptych: Denim and Bare EleganceClassic and Vibrant Maternity Gown Styles DiptychMaternity Diptych: Contrasting Black and White Portrait

Bold and Vibrant Choices

Add energy and colour to your session. Choose jewel tones, bold prints, or statement fabrics that reflect your individuality.

Bold & Artistic Maternity Portrait Diptych

Artistic and Unique Styles

Express creativity through texture, body art, and meaningful styling choices that transform your portraits into art.

Sheer Fabric Drapes

Soft, flowing fabrics enhance shape and light, creating elegant, sculptural portraits.

Body Paint or Henna

Transform your bump into a work of art with intricate, symbolic designs.

Statement Jewellery with Bare Bump

Pair cultural or bold jewellery with a minimalist outfit—or a bare bump—for a striking composition.

Boho-Chic Style

Flowing lace dresses, layered textures, and flower crowns create an ethereal, free-spirited feel.Minimalist Maternity Elegance in Draped Fabric DiptychArtistic Sheer Fabric Maternity Styles DiptychArtistic & Cultural Maternity Portrait DiptychBold Jewellery and Artistic Maternity Portraits DiptychIntimate & Elegant Maternity Portrait DiptychEthereal & Intimate Maternity Portrait DiptychTimeless Maternity Elegance in Gold & Earth Tones

Silhouette-Friendly Attire

Choose snug-fitting dresses or tops that enhance your natural shape for dramatic, backlit silhouette portraits.

Minimalist and Timeless

Opt for monochrome or all-black ensembles for a cohesive, classic, and forever-stylish aesthetic that never dates.

Light & Shadow Maternity Silhouette Diptych

Final Thoughts

Your maternity wardrobe should complement your personality and the tone of your photoshoot. From dramatic and glamorous to soft and serene, choose outfits that reflect who you are — and how you want to remember this extraordinary chapter.





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