Dressing for pregnancy: Fashion tips from Chinese mother-to-be celebs

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Who said pregnancy means trimesters of sartorial difficulty? Maternity style could be tough. But growing bigger does not have to stop you from dressing up well. And the easiest way to feel inspired is to browse previous pregnancy looks from some of our favorite fashionable ladies.

Globally, stylish pregnancy has become more fashionable and visible than ever thanks to the various looks by celebrities, mostly from the US and Europe, including Beyonce, Serena Williams and Kim Kardashian.

Now, here comes the Eastern style!

CGTN has collected a slew of Chinese celebrities' maternity looks posted on their social media platform Weibo and has drawn some special tips for dressing whilst expecting as an exclusive share with you.

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Invest in Empire Waist

Both Yao Chen and Zhang Zilin donned girly floral dress with empire waist, showing off their baby bumps.

Though body-hugging, empire waist dresses and tops are amazing camouflage pieces. The style is able to give mother-to-be a particular shade and will also make them stay comfortable. Another benefit is that it hides extra weight. The best part about it is that you can keep wearing them till the end of your third trimester.

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Welcome stretchy fabric into your wardrobe

Zhu Dan showcased her bump in a dark Maxi dress, pairing it with white sneakers, a leather handbag and oversize sunnies.

Squeezing into constricting fabrics and cuts are never a best option for pregnant women. Instead, Lycra or knits that stretch to fit your shape can be just as polished as non-giving materials. Just be sure to stick to neutral colors and simple accessories, and the look will be a perfect mix of sexy, feminine and classic.

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Go loose and leggy

Sun Yi and Hu Xinger showed off their casual-cool maternity style in light-colored loose shirt dresses.

A looser style that shows off your legs could be a choice on off-duty days, if you are not comfortable going the formfitting route. Make sure of your monochromatic look to avoid being seen bulky.

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Layer up

Yao Chen, Zhu Dan and Angelababy (Yang Ying) donned in chic floral dresses, topped with jackets, paired with loafers.

Remember the stretchy materials we talked about? It's awesome, but not everybody loves a skintight tube dress. And here comes the solution – long vest or coat. Also, it's a perfect way to disguise your changing shape and redirect eyes elsewhere.