Maternity wear is not what it used to be. Clothes for pregnant bodies have drastically changed over the course of the last decade, and Anne Hathaway’s maternity style is a case study in just how much that category has evolved.
From 2016’s minidresses and caftans to the era of freeing the baby bump and celebrating changing bodies, Hathaway’s maternity wear follows a trajectory that has seen luxury labels and fashion houses create customized pieces and designs for pregnant bodies. WWD takes a closer look at Hathaway’s maternity style evolution ahead.
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January 2016 
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman at Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 27, 2016.
During Hathaway’s first pregnancy, T-shirts and minidresses were still very much a part of the actress’ wardrobe. For a January 2016 event, just two months before her first child was due, Hathaway sported a black-and-white patterned shift minidress from Marc by Marc Jacobs, featuring short sleeves and circular motifs throughout.
February 2016 
Anne Hathaway at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
One month later, Hathaway opted for draping in a kaftan gown by designer Naeem Khan for the February 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The black and gold beaded dress included sheer fabric at the sleeves and neckline, with gold beading throughout that gave the gown a modern look and feel.
August 2019 
Anne Hathaway attends Fiji Water At Sea Wall / A Life Opening Night on Broadway on Aug. 8, 2019 in New York City.
Hathaway’s second pregnancy proved that cutouts were for every body. The actress wore a vibrant fuchsia midi dress by Brandon Maxwell to a red carpet event in August 2019. With a color palette that spoke of summer, the dress included a halter neckline and cutouts beneath the bust, with the fabric accentuating Hathaway’s baby bump.
October 2019 
Anne Hathaway attends Amazon’s Museum of Modern Love on Oct. 10, 2019 in New York City.
Roughly one month before her due date, Hathaway attended an event for her Prime Video series “Modern Love” wearing an ivory, asymmetrically draped Oscar de la Renta top with cascading ruffles, which she paired with white trousers.
July 2026 
Anne Hathaway at “The Odyssey” premiere on July 14 in New York City.
Ten years after her first pregnancy, Hathaway showcased just how far maternity wear had come. Eschewing the preconception that maternity wear must either hug the bump or hide it beneath tented fabric, Hathaway embraced her inner goddess during “The Odyssey” press tour throughout July 2026 with custom looks from Louis Vuitton and Prada, among others, that approached maternity wear with elegance and an appreciation for her changing body.
August 2026 
Anne Hathaway at “The End of Oak Street” premiere on Aug. 9 in Burbank, Calif.
By August 2026, Hathaway sartorially said “free the bump,” wearing a custom Atelier Prabal Gurung look at “The End of Oak Street” premiere. The ensemble featured a sculptural high-low halter top with a cascading train, crafted in celestial blue and vivid crimson silk Mikado. Styled by Erin Walsh, Hathaway paired the look with low-rise, wide-leg jeans by La Ligne, which sat beneath her baby bump.
Anne Hathaway’s Maternity Style [Photos] 
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Disney Legends award recipient Anne Hathaway speaks onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: Legends on August 16, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Disney)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 14: Anne Hathaway speaks onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Anne Hathaway at Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The End of Oak Street” world premiere held at the Steven J. Ross Theater on August 09, 2026 in Burbank, California.
Launch Gallery: Anne Hathaway’s Maternity Style [Photos]
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