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- What is it? "The Kate" bodysuit from Bumpsuit
- Why I love it: It's the most comfortable thing I wore throughout my pregnancy
- How much is it? $135
- Where to buy it: Bumpsuit.co
As an editor at What to Expect who is also pregnant, I'm well aware that maternity clothing is better than ever these days. Newer brands like HATCH and Storq have expanded the options for moms-to-be, while more and more non-maternity retailers such as H&M offer stylish maternity ranges. Still, I've had an aversion to buying maternity clothes — I live in a small apartment with limited storage, and prefer not to accumulate too many things that I can only wear for a few months.
Instead, I've gotten by with maternity clothing rental services and buying looser or stretchy non-maternity items. But there's no denying that at a certain point in pregnancy, oversized versions of non-maternity clothes don't always cut it. And as I entered my second trimester, I decided I needed a few maternity basics to make getting dressed a little easier.
That's when I came across a brand called Bumpsuit, which is known for one-piece maternity styles (a mix of sleek, neutral-hued dresses, bodysuits and shapewear) that have been spotted on famous moms-to-be like Hannah Bronfman and Emily Ratajkowski. So when the brand offered for me to test their "The Kate" Bumpsuit ($135 on Bumpsuit.co), I felt like all my pregnancy dreams were coming true.
Let me tell you that there is nothing like the feeling of slipping on a Bumpsuit when you are heavily pregnant. In both my pregnancies, after about week 30, the only things I wanted to put on my body were leggings, knit dresses or pajamas — and the Bumpsuit somehow combines the very best qualities of all three.
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In addition to being magically soft, the polyester/spandex mix delivers plenty of stretch, offering the ease of leggings without a waistband that digs or rolls awkwardly around your expanding stomach. There are no zippers or buttons; nothing to pull up or hike down when you sit and stand. Just pure, stretchy comfort to gently support your bump.
Then there's the fact that it looks surprisingly flattering. The brushed jersey fabric (which is also double-lined and not at all see-through) makes the Bumpsuit look a little elevated, or as elevated as you can look while wearing what is essentially a maternity unitard. Having worn it at least three times a week for the past few months, I can also confirm that it washes well and holds its shape, even as yours continues to change.
At $135, the Kate Bumpsuit isn't cheap (the brand's other styles range from $105 to $155), but it's easier to justify the price when you consider cost per wear. You can dress it up or down, and it's easy to style with pretty much anything in your closet: I've worn it on its own; under T-shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts; and paired with cardigans and button-downs. I'm pretty sure it will be in regular rotation during the postpartum period, too.
There is only one downside: Yes, at the end of pregnancy, when you have to pee approximately every 30 seconds, it is a little bit annoying to go to the bathroom while wearing a Bumpsuit. But it's a small price to pay.
See more: In addition to The Kate, Bumpsuit has a wide range of maternity bodysuits, such as The Lucy ($130), a tank top-style that offers a bit more coverage, and The Stevie ($145), which has a sleeveless turtleneck top that would work well for winter pregnancies. You can also find similarly comfy-looking maternity bodysuits at Old Navy ($55), A Pea in the Pod ($150) and Hatch ($178).
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