Pregnancy dressing doesn’t have to mean hiding under oversized clothes.
Anne Hathaway has made a convincing case for doing the opposite. During her pregnancies, the actress—working with longtime stylist Erin Walsh—has embraced fashion that feels playful, modern, and completely her own. Instead of treating the baby bump as something to disguise, her outfits often make it the natural focal point.
And that is what makes her maternity style so refreshing: she doesn’t really dress like she’s following a maternity rulebook.
Her secret is surprisingly simple. Think beyond the maternity section.
The Secret: Stop Thinking “Maternity”
Many maternity pieces are designed around one goal: accommodating a growing belly. That’s useful, but it doesn’t mean every outfit needs to look traditionally “maternity.”
Hathaway’s approach is more flexible. She reaches for relaxed silhouettes, stretchy fabrics, clever draping, low-slung waistlines, and pieces that already have room to move.
The result is clothing that looks intentional rather than simply oversized.
Here are some of the style tricks worth stealing.
1. The Cherry-Red Ashlyn Jumpsuit
What she wore:
For a June 30 outing in New York City’s Financial District, Anne Hathaway went head-to-toe red in a jumpsuit from Ashlyn’s Spring 2026 collection. The look featured a scooped neckline, flared peplum waist, and gathered ankles. She finished it with strappy Aquazzura heels, Bvlgari jewelry, Krewe sunglasses, and matching red toes.
Why it works:
The peplum waist is a classic maternity trick. It skims over the bump rather than clinging to it, while the flare adds shape without adding bulk. Going monochrome from head to toe—even down to the toes—makes a jumpsuit feel more like an event outfit than simply a comfortable one-piece. She gets the ease of a jumpsuit with the polish of a statement look.
2. Custom Atelier Prabal Gurung Halter + Low-Rise Jeans
What she wore:
At The End of Oak Street premiere on August 9, Hathaway paired a structured pale-blue silk Mikado halter cape top with a dramatic train and a hidden flash of crimson underneath. Instead of a skirt or trousers, she wore relaxed low-rise jeans that proudly showcased her baby bump. Pink satin Aquazzura heels with red tips, Bvlgari jewelry, and a sleek high ponytail completed the look.
Why it works:
This is the high-low trick taken to the extreme—and it works. Pairing couture with denim creates a sense of confidence rather than looking underdressed. The low-rise jeans allow the bump to become the focal point instead of hiding it under layers of fabric, while the structured cape adds balance and keeps the entire look intentional and red-carpet-worthy.
3. The All-Black Custom Lein Set
What she wore:
For her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Hathaway wore an all-black custom Lein set that fully showcased her bump. The two-piece featured low-rise trousers and a ruffled sleeveless top that fastened at the bust before falling into a dramatic high-low hem.
Why it works:
A top that fastens at the bust and falls away from the body is a smart maternity styling trick. Instead of stretching tightly over the bump, it lets the shape of the body remain visible. The black keeps the look sleek enough for television, while the ruffle detail softens what could otherwise feel like a very stark silhouette.
4. The Periwinkle Custom Dior Gown
What she wore:
For The Odyssey premiere in London, Hathaway wore a custom Dior gown in a soft periwinkle shade. The dress featured delicate pleating and sculptural draping across the bodice, beautifully wrapping around her baby bump.
Why it works:
Draping is one of the most flattering techniques for dressing a bump because the fabric moves with the body instead of stretching tightly across it. The empire-adjacent silhouette and soft color give the gown an elegant, almost goddess-like feeling—which feels especially fitting since Hathaway plays Penelope in the film. At the same time, the draping does exactly what you want it to do: skim rather than cling.
5. The Prada Sheer-Overlay Column Dress
What she wore:
At the Paris photocall, Hathaway wore a midnight-blue strapless column dress layered underneath a sheer halterneck overlay decorated with gold celestial embellishment. The piece was from Prada.
Why it works:
The column-style base provides structure around the bump, while the sheer embellished overlay adds visual interest without making the outfit feel heavy or restrictive. It is a smart combination for pregnancy dressing, especially for a long press event where comfort matters just as much as the overall look.
6. The Blumarine Off-Shoulder Mini Dress
What she wore:
For The Odyssey London photocall, Hathaway switched to something more playful and casual: a Blumarine Resort 2027 mini dress with an off-the-shoulder ruffled neckline and hem. Tentacle-like fringe fell from the dress’s drop waist and grazed the floor, while billowing sleeves completed the boho-inspired look. She styled it with brown accessories.
Why it works:
A drop-waist mini creates a loose, unstructured silhouette around the bump, so nothing feels like it is pulling tightly across the belly. The boho fringe makes the look feel playful and relaxed compared with her more formal gowns. It also shows how she mixed polished and off-duty dressing throughout the same press tour instead of relying on one maternity formula.
