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The Evolution of Maternity Style: From Lucille Ball to Beyoncé
Stars from previous decades were forced to approach their maternity style differently—Lucille Ball stuck to billowing tops, and decades later, Princess Diana wore slouchy dresses. Today, pregnancy is celebrated, and maternity style has become an area of the fashion world unto itself. Kim Kardashian West wore form-fitting gowns with sheer lace during both of her pregnancies, while Beyoncé, who’s currently expecting twins, wears designer labels whenever she steps out. There have never been more options when it comes to celebrities showcasing their style for the entire duration of their pregnancies. It’s a far cry from the maternity clothes of earlier days.
From CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images.Lucille Ball at home (1953)
From AFP/Getty Images.Grace Kelly at the Monaco Palace (1957)
From Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.Audrey Hepburn in Antibes, France (1960)
From the Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.Cher walking in Los Angeles (1977)
From Kypros/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.Princess Diana visiting the Isles of Scilly (1982)
From the LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images.Demi Moore talking to Melanie Griffith (1990)
From Getty Images.Whitney Houston at the Bodyguard premiere (1992)
From Getty Images.Madonna at an event in London (2000)
From Getty Images.Kate Moss walking in London (2002)
By Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images.Angelina Jolie at the Cannes Film Festival (2008)
From Getty Images.Kate Middleton visiting Resort Studios in Cliftonville (2015)
From Getty Images.Kim Kardashian West at a Gucci event (2015)
By Mike Marsland/Getty Images.Blake Lively at the Cannes Film Festival (2016)
From Getty Images.Natalie Portman at the Golden Globes (2017)
From Getty Images.Beyoncé at the N.B.A. All-Star basketball game (2017)
