In the past, pregnant women tended to cover up their expanding bellies as they moved from the first trimester into the second and third. With yesteryear’s maternity clothing, who could blame them? Thankfully, maternity wear has come a long way over the past several years. Long gone are the tent-like tops that seemed crudely cut from picnic table fabric. Today’s pregnancy clothes offer a stylish blend of chic, sophistication, and playfulness. Big and frumpy has been transformed into fun and sexy.