From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Beyonce: Meet the bump chic champions

Being pregnant doesn't mean purdah from fashion, like pop star Beyonce proved at her baby shower. Here's to our favourite mommas-to-be looks from around the world

Beyonce Knowles with husband Jay Z

Dressed in an African-wax print skirt that hung below a large belly painted with an intricate mehendi design, a tie-dye bikini top, and her head wrapped in flowers, Beyonce danced with rapper-husband Jay Z on Saturday at a Beverley Hills pre-birth party. Her eight-month naked bump, unusually large because she is carrying twins, saw her cut a figure of defiance. She wasn't a chic, conservative celeb mom. She was sexuality oozing Ushun-meets-Parvati fertility goddess.

Beyonce slipped into a vibrant red Dundas gown that flaunted her heavy curves while picking up the trophies. Pic/GEtty Images

Around the world, others like her have been trashing pregnancy conventions, making the nine-month challenge seem a breeze with public appearances that spell oomph, and magazine shoots to Insta posts to celebrate the big belly. Along the way, they gather fans, likes, and maternity brand deals.

Troll slayer

Kim Kardashian, up 52 pounds during her last pregnancy, put her even-fuller frame on display in 2015. The reality television star, always notably distanced from her petite contemporaries, made racy outfits and figure-hugging dresses her wardrobe staples.

Modern Virgin Mary

In February, Beyonce announced her pregnancy with this image, part of a specially designed photoshoot brimming with maternal and religious iconography. It got 11 million likes.

Fortunate lass

Lisa Haydon flaunted her bump with elan while announcing her pregnancy in January. Attribute it to her great genes or a lifelong commitment to fitness, Haydon only showed signs of pregnancy on her belly, her petite frame seemingly indifferent to the hormonal havoc within.

Yoruba goddess

Bey's much-talked-about Grammy outing a few weeks later saw her channeling her inner diva in an embellished Peter Dundas creation. A two-piece gold bikini sported at the same event revealed the full size of her bump, as the singer belted out her hits, even managing a scary chair tilt. Observers said she drew inspiration from African fertility goddess Oshun, known for her penchant for music and dance.

Casual style advocate

Kareena Kapoor Khan must have laughed when told pregnancy demands an altered lifestyle. Almost indifferent to the baby growing inside her, the 36-year-old posed for cameras over the months as lensmen captured her dining with friends, endorsing brands and walking the ramp. She flaunted her post natal flab as gracefully.

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