The 38 Most Memorable Maternity Looks of 2014

Dressing the pregnant belly is no easy feat — just ask any woman you meet in the dressing room of the maternity store. For A-listers who are constantly in the spotlight, there's added stress — cameras train their lenses directly on those burgeoning bumps! In a year filled with a number of high-profile pregnancies, we had a feeling expecting celebrities' fashion choices wouldn't disappoint. Read on for our favorite pregnant style statements of the year. Which look was your favorite?

Rachel Bilson's Shopping Look
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Rachel Bilson's Shopping Look

Short jean shorts and an untucked blouse made for some comfortable and cute shopping attire in July.

Leelee Sobieski's High Fashion Look
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Leelee Sobieski's High Fashion Look

Simple and sweet, Leelee revealed her baby bump on the red carpet in NYC in May.

Ciara's Exotic Grammys Look
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Ciara's Exotic Grammys Look

We don't think Ciara's ever looked better! Wearing a body-hugging, animal-print, shimmery gown, Ciara radiated on the Grammys red carpet.

Alyssa Milano's Beachy Look
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Alyssa Milano's Beachy Look

For Disney Junior's "Pirate and Princess: Power of Doing Good" tour, Alyssa Milano kept things cool and casual with a beautifully flowing beachy look.

Blake Lively's Sexy Gucci Look
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Blake Lively's Sexy Gucci Look

Proving that pregnancy is still incredibly sexy, Blake Lively stunned in a yellow Gucci gown with a plunging neckline at Gabrielle's Angel Ball in October.

Zoe Saldana's Bright Pink Look
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Zoe Saldana's Bright Pink Look

Forget hiding in neutral colors; Zoe Saldana's bight-pink-clad bump stole the show at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Hollywood Costume Opening Party in October.

Savannah Guthrie's Blue Sheath
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Savannah Guthrie's Blue Sheath

A royal-blue sheath accentuated Savannah Guthrie's growing baby bump in July.

Kristen Bell's Sexy Black Gown
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Kristen Bell's Sexy Black Gown

While attending the premiere of The Judge in October, Kristen Bell looked positively stunning in a long, black gown.

Carrie Underwood's Platinum Look
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Carrie Underwood's Platinum Look

While hosting the CMA Awards in November, Carrie Underwood sparkled on stage.

Mila Kunis's Swinging Black Gown
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Mila Kunis's Swinging Black Gown

A short, swing-style black gown kept Mila Kunis comfortable and chic at the premiere of Third Person in June.

Kate Middleton's Ethereal Look
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Kate Middleton's Ethereal Look

Attending the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards in October, the Duchess of Cambridge looked heavenly in a powder-blue Jenny Packham wrap gown that covered her barely there baby bump.

Molly Sims's Sequined Look
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Molly Sims's Sequined Look

Molly Sims sparkled on the red carpet of the amfAR LA Inspiration Gala in October. Her body-hugging black sequined gown perfectly accentuated her growing baby bump.

Kerry Washington's Daring Belly-Baring Look
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Kerry Washington's Daring Belly-Baring Look

Kerry Washington went for a dramatic — and somewhat controversial — look at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Wearing an embellished Prada crop top and high-waisted skirt, she said, "I really don't have anything to hide anymore!"

Kristen Bell's Sheer Red Carpet Look
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Kristen Bell's Sheer Red Carpet Look

For the premiere of This Is Where I Leave You in September, Kristen Bell chose a sheer white flowing gown with some sparkling details on the bodice. The gown grazed her bump for a very flattering look.

Molly Sims's Conservative Look
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Molly Sims's Conservative Look

Beautiful and sweet, Molly Sims covered her itty-bitty baby bump in a silky loose gown at the 10th anniversary Pink Party in October.

Christina Aguilera's LA Look
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Christina Aguilera's LA Look

In June, Christina Aguilera paired a simple black sundress with a cropped denim jacket for a casual LA look.

Mila Kunis's Camo Look
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Mila Kunis's Camo Look

A pair of camouflage pants and a simple black tank not only accentuated Mila Kunis's baby belly but were also the perfect outfit for a Starbucks run with a friend.

Kerry Washington's Denim Look
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Kerry Washington's Denim Look

For her baby shower, Kerry Washington kept things casual with a belted denim dress and a pair of gold heels.

Carrie Underwood's Golden CMAs Look
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Carrie Underwood's Golden CMAs Look

Carrie Underwood shone bright in a sparkly gold gown at the CMA Awards in November.

Kate Middleton's Architectural Flare Look
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Kate Middleton's Architectural Flare Look

Shortly after returning to her public duties, Kate Middleton accentuated her bump with a black knit flare dress at an Action on Addiction dinner in October. The Temperley London gown was inspired by stained-glass ironwork.

Alicia Keys's Edgy White Look
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Alicia Keys's Edgy White Look

While performing at the Global Citizen Festival in September in NYC, Alicia Keys pulled off a head-to-toe white ensemble.

Kerry Washington's Head-Turning Look
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Kerry Washington's Head-Turning Look

Kerry Washington's custom Balenciaga design and vintage Fred Leighton diamonds didn't disappoint fans of the Scandal star's fashion. "I feel like I have the best date of the night, my little accessory here," Kerry told Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet.

Rosamund Pike's Short and Sweet Style
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Rosamund Pike's Short and Sweet Style

The Gone Girl actress looked radiant in a short, swingy white frock at a press conference for the flick.

Rachel Bilson's Casual Shopping Look
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Rachel Bilson's Casual Shopping Look

Rachel Bilson wore a loose white dress for a lunch date with her family in September. The casual dress looked unbelievably comfortable and chic.

Blake Lively's Crafty White Look
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Blake Lively's Crafty White Look

Blake Lively was the guest of honor at Martha Stewart's American Made Summit in NYC and spoke on stage with the lifestyle guru about her blog, Preserve.

Hayden Panettiere's Dazzling Look
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Hayden Panettiere's Dazzling Look

In August, Hayden Panettiere dazzled on the Emmys red carpet in a low-cut, sequined gown.

Molly Sims's Minimalist Look
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Molly Sims's Minimalist Look

Continuing the trend of belly-baring pregnancy looks, Molly Sims's minimalist take on the look at Elle's 21st annual Women in Hollywood Celebration was perfect!

Kerry Washington's Sweet Directors Guild Look
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Kerry Washington's Sweet Directors Guild Look

Kerry Washington took a sweet turn in her Oscar de la Renta gown while walking the carpet for the Directors Guild of America Awards. The generously cut black-and-white dress was perfectly paired with Christian Louboutin pumps and Neil Lane diamond earrings.

Zoe Saldana's Formfitting Look
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Zoe Saldana's Formfitting Look

Adding some purple power to her pregnancy style, Zoe Saldana stunned in a formfitting dress at the 12th annual Gala in the Garden in October.

Kourtney Kardashian's Crocheted Cool
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Kourtney Kardashian's Crocheted Cool

Kourtney paired a crocheted look with a purple hat, big gold earrings, and an oversize Prada tote for this casual look.

Alyssa Milano's Colorbock Look
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Alyssa Milano's Colorbock Look

Alyssa Milano accentuated three areas of her body with three distinct colors at the MDA Show of Strength Telethon in May.

Savannah Guthrie's Love of Prints
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Savannah Guthrie's Love of Prints

Proving that pregnancy is no time to hide from prints, Savannah Guthrie wore a series of colorful dresses, like this splatter-paint one, while pregnant.

Zoe Saldana's Sweet Red Carpet Look
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Zoe Saldana's Sweet Red Carpet Look

For the premiere of the animated Book of Life, Zoe Saldana kept things sweet and casual in a peach sundress.

Blake Lively's Casual Look
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Blake Lively's Casual Look

Blake was snapped heading to her NYC hotel after doing some nursery shopping at ABC Carpet & Home.

Kristen Bell's Handkerchief Look
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Kristen Bell's Handkerchief Look

It doesn't get more comfortable than Kristen Bell's dandelion-print handkerchief Etro jumpsuit that she wore to the Toronto International Film Festival.

Kerry Washington's Academy Awards Look
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Kerry Washington's Academy Awards Look

Jason Wu was Kerry Washington's designer of choice for the Oscars. The purple gown with a high slit and gathered bodice accentuated her very pregnant belly to close out the award show season.

Milla Jovovich's Body-Hugging Red Gown
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Milla Jovovich's Body-Hugging Red Gown

Milla Jovovich looked glam in a body-conscious Tom Ford gown in October.

Kristen Bell's Glammed-Up Red Carpet Look
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Kristen Bell's Glammed-Up Red Carpet Look

A body-hugging black gown never looked sexier than it did on Kristen Bell at the premiere of The Judge. The gown's crisscross neckline just added to the dress's appeal.