Winter Fashion for Moms and Winter Maternity 2023

We are expecting baby number five and this will be my third winter pregnancy. I prefer being pregnant in the winter because summer just gets too hot here, but it is challenging to find comfortable winter maternity clothing. This season’s trend is the oversized look—and one of the signature pieces is the oversized blazer. High-waisted pants and skirts are still in and belts accentuate the waist this season. Obviously, this poses some challenges for those of us whose waist has disappeared under the pregnancy belly!

According to Lydia Tomlinson, stylist and YouTube personality, a great style principle for dressing this season’s trends is to wear oversized pieces in a 2:1 ratio to a fitted piece. However, if everything you are wearing is oversized, then cinch the waist, or pull up the sleeves to create some definition in the silhouette. You can see her helpful videos here.

In my opinion, to adapt this strategy for pregnancy, you can consider the belly as one oversized item. So the ratio of oversized items on your body should be 1:2, the opposite of the current trend. In other words, have one oversized item per two fitted items of clothing. This principle will help to balance the belly size and keep you in style for the season!

Here are some examples of styling the oversized look for pregnancy:

-Slim jeans, slim long-sleeved tee with large chunky cardigan

-Slim pants, slim long-sleeved tee with long sleeveless cardigan (or furry vest)

-Bell-bottomed or wide pants, t-shirt, with cropped sweater (aka bolero)

-Oversized sweater with pregnancy leggings

-Long slim dress with oversized cardigan

winter trends and styling tips for women 2023

Here below I list the trends as I’ve seen them in high-end shopping boutiques (specifically, Net-a-Porter). Besides the consistent neutrals and monochromatic matching, there are some eclectic layering and colour-matching fads that are in style right now. You could summarize 2023 winter style using the word “sloppy,” on the other, you could use the word “relaxed” (check out this article on layering for winter). It’s like we all have to head back to the office and don our blazers again but don’t really want to get uptight about it.

Matching blazer and trousers with slim shirt underneath.

oversized blazers

Pair oversized blazers with a turtleneck tucked into trousers. Trousers are long and run over the shoe.

high-waisted trousers

Pair baggy jeans with an oversized sweater.

Remember to tuck in the sweater slightly in front to add some definition and/or roll up the sleeves.

double up the knitted look with a sweater and chunky scarf.

Pair this chunky top with a slimming bottom like this fitted midi skirt.

Pair your knit or slim turtle-neck with an oversized blazer.

turtle-necks

Knit full-length dress

Pair your oversized sweater-dress with chunky ankle boots.

Chunky cardigan with buttons

Apres-ski sweaters

Chunky sweaters with funky prints paired with jeans or trousers.

shocking highlights

Jewel tones are in fashion with bright orange, royal blue, and fuschia. Eg. Wear a royal blue cashmere sweater over a collared shirt and pair with a midi jean skirt.

Neutrals, beige and off white

Wear different neutrals or wear all the same tone (all grey, all beige, all white).

Have fun with the knitted wear this season!

ponchos and vests

leather

Pair a knit top with leather bottoms, or try a leather top with matching leather bottoms (yes, leather on leather is actually in fashion! Just make sure top and bottom are the same colour.)

the midi skirt

Midi skirts can slim down the oversized look quite well, especially if the skirt is high-waisted. Currently in vogue are jean midi skirts and leather midi skirts. Pair your skirt with knee-length leather boots for winter comfort.

tuck it in a bit

Shirts and sweaters are tucked in slightly to the front and side and left loose and baggy in the back.

chunky winter boots

Characterized by a large rubber sole, these chunky winter boots are everywhere right now.

Knee-high leather boots

Taller boots are starting to make an appearance again.

oversized trench coat

puffy jacket

Enjoy the trends!