Maternity wear has come a long way since our mothers were pregnant (and even since some of us were first pregnant). Back then you were pretty much given a free pass to wear whatever was comfortable without worrying about it being fashionable. Not anymore! Celebrities look even more beautiful and well dressed when they are pregnant, which is sometimes hard to stomach when pregnant yourself. Long gone are the days of shapeless, boring maternity clothes.

These days the options in maternity apparel are overwhelming! This week we hope to help you choose the right options for your taste, style and budget. First, it is important to have a few high-quality, basic pieces that you feel look fantastic on you when you're expecting. Here are some of our favorite picks from different companies that specialize in designing maternity wear.