For these earlier occasions, wear a formal tea-length dress, an elegant suit (with a skirt or trousers), or a dressed-up cocktail dress
External channels are sewn to the outside of the corset, often in contrasting colors which is quite pretty and truthfully, they have the potential to be the most comfortable with training corsets too, because you dont have to deal with any bumps or pressure points with bones against your body but external channels are not good for stealthing
Normally I wear a US size 8
Lightweight trousers are worn with the Blue Dress Coat or with the Long or Short Sleeve Khaki Shirt.
Ultimately, the best maternity dress is one that makes you feel confident and comfortable with your growing bump
For everyday wear, richer and more contrasting colors make more visual impact