1900s: Expecting moms wear maternity corsets (yes, really!) contain expanding bumps.

1910s: Modest, reserved styles designed to conceal pregnancy are in style.

1920s: Moms, in true flapper style, wear loose, embellished tops that flatter curves.

1930s - Full skirts, big shoulder pads, and flowing dresses are the go to style expecting mamas. More is more!

1940s: During WWII, moms-to-be wear boxy jackets and long, straight skirts.

1950s: Boxy shapes still prevail, but the end of the war brings back swingy jackets and dresses for expecting moms.

1960s: A style shift happened. Jackie-inspired sheaths make way for geometric shifts dress and flowy tunics.

1970s: Peasant blouses, short baby doll dresses, and maxi-dresses are all the rage.

1980s: Hello, neck bows! Baggy, modest styles in jewel tones are big and so are the shoulder pads.

1990s: Designers start to offer stylish maternity clothes.

2000s: Finally! Maternity-specific brands flourish and major retailers launch maternity lines.

2010s: Duchess Kate shows how it’s done: stylish and comfortable … even with half the world analyzing every outfit.

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