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For casually stylish, comfort-seeking moms-to-be, Gap Maternity offers maternity wear that feels pre-preggers familiar, with a welcome bit of stretch. From the bump to the birth and the few lumpy months beyond, the denim empire stocks a full wardrobe—well beyond jeans—in sizes 0-20 and XXS-XXL. They also stock cotton bras and panties designed support changing bodies. Racks of clean-cut cotton skirts, flowy dresses, and classic tees and tanks balance Gap's prep-casual aesthetic with appealing current trends. The all-American outfitter has even tailored its trademark khakis, cuffed trousers, and jeans to accommodate burgeoning bellies, with cotton panels that fit second- and third-trimester frames. Unexpected and gratifyingly feminine accessories, like gold metallic diaper bags that could double as roomy totes, embellished flats, and colorful scarves, punctuate the otherwise vanilla-toned department with a little prenatal pizzazz. — Molly Noonan

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