Just when we thought Ashley Graham couldn't get any more fashionable, she announced that she is expecting [1] — and then made maternitywear chicer than ever. The supermodel is the body-positive style icon [2] we all need in our lives, and whether she's wearing professional pantsuits or skintight minidresses, Graham always brings the heat. Her style is insanely sexy and totally her own, but she owes at least partial thanks to her stylist Jordan Foster. When asked by InStyle in a September 2019 interview about how she chooses Graham's maternitywear, Foster's answer was surprising: it's all about comfort [3].
"The main thing is to 100 percent be comfortable," she said. "Your baby's happiest when you're comfortable. Ashley is at the stage now where she's showing quite a bit, so form-fitting is always good . . . If you start to try to hide your bump, you're just going to look like one big sack, basically. I'm all about accentuating the bump." After seeing Graham's best looks from this year, we couldn't agree more. Just check out her most stylish moments from 2019 to see what we mean.
Ashley Graham at the Oscars in February
Graham looked like a goddess on the Oscars red carpet, where the supermodel served as one of the official hosts for the red carpet show and wore a strapless corset mermaid gown custom-made by Zac Posen. It also must be noted that she was wearing $1 million worth of jewellery from Martin Katz, because she's worth it.
Ashley Graham at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in February
For the Vanity Fair party following the Oscars, Graham changed from her black Zac Posen gown into a cream-coloured, one-shouldered trouser suit, which featured a sheer neckline, wide-leg pants, and just a hint of midriff.
Ashley Graham at Lifetime's American Beauty Star Season 2 Finale in March
Graham arrived at the live season finale for Lifetime's American Beauty Star in a sleeveless silver Fannie Schiavoni dress with a low-cut bodice and wraparound skirt, which showed off her gorgeously toned legs.
Ashley Graham at the Melbourne Fashion Festival in March
At the Melbourne Fashion Festival, Graham turned heads in a sheer black lace Leo & Lin midi dress, which she wore with a coordinating bodysuit underneath.
Ashley Graham at Variety's Power of Women Luncheon in April
For Variety's Power of Women Luncheon, Graham lit up the room in this bold yellow dress with a thigh-high slit from Cushnie, which she paired with matching yellow stilettos.
Ashley Graham at Create & Cultivate New York in May
Graham brought "work hard, play hard" energy to the Create & Cultivate New York panel when she wore a sharp black power pantsuit and matching pumps, which she made a little sexy with a visible bra underneath and a brown belt to accentuate her waist.
Ashley Graham at the Met Gala in May
At this year's Met Gala, Graham stepped out in head-to-toe Gucci, wearing a red-and-green blazer as a dress to show off plenty of leg and crystal-covered stockings.
Ashley Graham at the 7th Annual Fashion Media Awards in September
Graham and her new baby bump made a splash at The Daily Front Row's seventh annual Fashion Media Awards in a custom red skintight PVC dress by Vex Clothing.
Ashley Graham at the Harper's Bazaar Icons Party in September
For the Harper's Bazaar Icons party, Graham looked glamorous in a custom black sleeveless dress from 16Arlington, which featured a daring slit, a sheer skirt, and black feathered trim.
Ashley Graham at New York Fashion Week in September
Graham brought her maternity fashion A game to Rihanna [5]'s Savage x Fenty show during New York Fashion Week in a black Norma Kamali dress with sheer detailing, which she paired with green python-print sandals and a matching handbag.