The Look

Bruce W. Cook

If you are searching for the perfect casual maternity outfit for late

summer, you might check out The Gap. GapMaternity, headquartered in San

Francisco, has expanded its lines to include eight categories: jeans,

pants, dresses/skirts, shirts/sweaters, T-shirts/tanks/polos, outerwear,

active wear, accessories and more. These new clothes are available

exclusively over the Web ato7 https://www.gap.comf7 . “Women should not

have to sacrifice style or comfort during pregnancy,” says Rachael Di

Carlo, Gap representative. “GapMaternity gives moms-to-be options for

day, evening, and work that are both stylish and affordable.”GapMaternity

fashions range in size from extra small to extra large. Styles have been

designed for comfort, made with special features such as slight A-line

styling on the tops, easy to wear fabrics like jersey and stretch cotton

and, of course, nonbinding waist-band elastic, tricot panels and

high-waist styling to ensure that the pants sit high on the waist so that

the stomach is not constricted in any way. Catalogs are available in any

of The Gap stores, and merchandise may be ordered on the Web or on the

phone by calling (800) GAP-STYLE.

Prices for all garments displayed range between $18.50 and $68.

1. Our Gap model wears a tailored classic buttoned-down blouse with a

spread collar and an A-line cut. The blouse is worn with white cotton

pull-on slacks and a pretty cotton sweater in black. All of the garments

come in a variety of colors to suit any maternity mood.

2. Black and white floral print capri slacks are worn with an A-line

cut, bare shouldered cotton blouse perfect for the summer. Our Gap model

carries a black and white tote perfect for the Newport-Mesa lifestyle.

3. Simple is supreme as illustrated by this tailored and classic

ensemble consisting of pull-on cotton slacks in cream, worn with a

chocolate brown cotton boat neck shell and a coordinating classic cream

stretch poplin jacket. The entire outfit sells for under $125.