According to the blogging website www.youlookfab.com, maternity wear isn't quite as fickle as main stream fashion. Fashion guru Angie Cox says, ‘Maternity wear silhouettes tend to stay the same because the pregnancy body doesn't change. But subtle trend differences occur each season which are incorporated into maternity wear collections'. This autumn and winter neutrals are back with black being key and grey once more becoming the must-have backdrop. Angie emphasises neat tailoring with pinched in jackets and matching chic suits replacing the previous looser shapes.

The Bando from gro-group is a super stretchy band that extends the life of non-maternity tops, creating a fashionable layered look. The wide fabric band offers gentle support to the lower back and is made from super comfortable cotton that feels soft against the skin.

The Elizabeth by Storksak, priced £160, comes in tan, chalk or pink and for AW08 will also be available in navy. It is made from textured cow leather with a hard wearing finish and chunky brushed gold hardwear.

Clippasafe, the leading child safety manufacturer for over 50 years, has revealed that the innovative Bump Belt is one of its best-selling products over the first six months of this year.

Developed and designed in collaboration with midwives and lactation consultants, the award-winning Easy-Zip bra put AnnaCecilia® firmly on the map. Now the rest of the range looks set to keep them there.