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Kate Middleton's Maternity Style: Flattering, Elegant Looks on the Royal Mom-to-Be

Duchess of Cambridge selects classy looks to flatter her baby bump

By Jennifer Chan Mar 26, 2013 3:40 AMTags
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It seems as though baby bumps are trending more now than ever, with celebs including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Fergie and countless others expecting in the coming months. 

And while each star has embraced her growing shape with an individual approach to maternity style (i.e. Kanye West's baby mama is having a moment with pencil skirts right now), we have to hand it to Kate Middleton for maintaining an impressively elegant and classy look all her own. 

Prince William's leading lady has turned heads in demure coats, tasteful dresses and ladylike silhouettes at public appearances in recent months, leaving us positively intrigued with her evolving maternity style as we near closer and closer to her due date.

"She's flattering her bump in the right way, and keeping her style consistent prior to her pregnancy," said stylist and blogger Nikki Pennie, who has worked closely with Middleton in the past. "She knows what suits her. It's not as if she's bought a whole new maternity wardrobe—she's recycling a lot of items and giving inspiration to many young moms everywhere."

And while the royal mom-to-be's bump is just barely showing now, Pennie promises that we should expect to see even more becoming looks as her belly gets adorably bigger in size.

"She'll wear more 'Kate' coats, more babydoll dresses, the same sort of shapes that are perfect on her; and she'll continue to mix designer and high street pieces so it's accessible," the stylist, who mentions that the royal recently purchased a pair of flowy harem pants from Topshop, told us. 

As for a few of her favorite maternity fashion finds?

In addition to Topshop, the brunette beauty has been spotted perusing pretty offerings at L.K. Bennett, MaxMara, Gap, Peter Jones department store and many more. 

One thing's for sure, pregnancy has never looked so chic! 

What do you think of Kate Middleton's maternity style?

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