Calling all expecting moms — Salma Abu Deif’s maternity wardrobe is full of easy style hacks that give pregnancy dressing a sartorial edge.
In case you somehow missed it, Salma Abu Deif is currently pregnant with her first child — a daughter — and announced the news earlier this month with a beautiful Vogue Arabia cover doused in rosy shades.
“When I found out that I was pregnant, I felt a mixture of conflicting emotions. The news hit me as a shock at first, but I also felt happy and nervous at the same time.” she revealed in the cover story. “I don’t know what kind of mother I will be, but I hope to God that I will be an accepting, understanding, and caring mother to my children.”
As she prepares for the arrival of her child, the Egyptian beauty has been loading up her schedule with outings, and her wardrobe of late has been anything but boring. By the looks of it, Salma Abu Deif has mastered the art of making maternity style cool, and if you happen to also be expecting at the same time as the much-loved star, here are four pregnancy dressing tips to take from her latest ensembles.
Lesson 1: Don’t be afraid of experimental silhouettes
During Paris Fashion Week, Salma Abu Deif became a street style favorite at the Miu Miu show thanks to her edgy take on preppy style. While most expecting moms opt for billowing blouses and leggings that slim the body, Abu Deif threw caution to the wind and stepped out in a belly-revealing look that was equal parts cheeky and sweet. Leaving her oversized shirt unbuttoned (don’t miss that popped collar!), the actor layered up in a cozy gray cardigan and navy sweater, and completed her look with flared schoolgirl-style skirt in cerulean blue. The play on shapes and sizes worked wonderfully on the mom-to-be. The key to nailing an unconventional look like Abu Deif? Balancing exaggerated pieces with structured ones, and wearing your look with lots of confidence.
Lesson 2: There’s no such thing as too much black
No matter what the occasion or your body type, head-to-toe black never fails, and Salma Abu Deif knows it. During her travels, the star posed for Instagram in an almost Matrix-like look that included an oversized jacket and slim fit trousers. To complete the look, the mom-to-be opted for glossy knee-high boots and ebony sunglasses. Over the course of the evening, Abu Deif removed her extra layer to reveal a halter-neck underneath.
Overall, the outfit looked polished and streamlined — and each piece from this maternity look will easily match with others in any expecting mom’s closet. Win-win.
Lesson 3: Prints and patterns are your friends
Who says you can’t wear bold hues and clashing patterns while growing a baby bump? Not Salma Abu Deif. For a night out with friends, the star gave maternity dressing a fun update by opting for a patchwork-inspired blouse that brought together a plethora of hues and prints. But how does one keep a piece like that from overwhelming their maternity look? Abu Deif brought balance to her ensemble by wearing the top with a skirt in a neutral gray shade. Her trusty black boots (as seen in the previous look — we told you these would come in handy for multiple outings) added the perfect final touch.
Lesson 4: Nothing beats the charm of a romantic dress
As the pregnancy months go by, few pieces become as essential as a breezy dress. In Salma Abu Deif’s maternity wardrobe, this prized possession comes in a classic palette of black and white, and doused in abstract florals. Featuring flared sleeves and what seems to be a slightly flared skirt, a number like this one will work everywhere from pre-baby brunches to formal dinners.