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Inside RTE star Doireann Garrihy's trendy maternity style from €20 high-street finds to glamorous sun holiday frocks

Inside RTE star Doireann Garrihy's trendy maternity style from €20 high-street finds to glamorous sun holiday frocks

The Irish Sun11-07-2025
RTE'S DOIREANN Garrihy is already renowned for her fabulous sense of style - so it came as no surprise when she made maternity style trendy.
The 2FM host and her best-selling author husband Mark Mehigan are expected to welcome their first bundle of joy this year.
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Doireann Garrihy has shared a selection of maternity looks on social media
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Doireann has opted for smock dresses and flowy designs
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Doireann's outfits can be found on the high-street and online
The happy pair have made sure to share updates of their
pregnancy
journey along the way - from
But, of course, one thing fans have been obsessing over is the
star
's fantastic maternity style.
The 33-year-old already had a boho-chic aesthetic when it came to fashion - and she has made sure to incorporate that into her pregnancy looks.
Days after announcing her exciting baby
news
, the
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The gorgeous round neck frock had unique balloon sleeves and a loose waist - perfect for a growing baby bump.
The Zebra Print Mini Smock Dress is currently on the Little Mistress website for just €55.
Doireann rocked another stylish dress back in June during a glamorous trip to the west of
The
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The Pintucked cotton dress costs just €39.99 both online and in stores
nationwide
- the ideal item for any expecting mums during the
heatwave
this week.
Another stellar maternity look from Doireann came in June when she attended her pal's baby christening.
Doireann Garrihy stuns as she steps out for christening
The Dublin beauty was a vision as she stepped out in a burnt orange long-sleeve dress from ASOS.
The show-stopper look comprised of a v-neck line with funky flared sleeves and a frilly trim.
The host added a gold bubble clutch bag and matching sandals as well as a pair of dainty hoop earrings.
The ASOS DESIGN Cotton Frill Hem Smock Mini Dress lands at €44.99 on their website - a true
summer
statement.
'French chic'
Doireann's latest maternity outfit had fans swooning as she styled a gorgeous black
jersey
dress while on holiday in
The new mama was beaming as she posed in the frock and put a protective hand over her bump.
The pretty sun dress was made from cooling jersey material, perfect for any mums-to-be trying to dress for their sun trip.
And the Flounced Jersey Dress is a total bargain on the H&M website and in store at the minute, coming in at just €20.
Fans all called Doireann's look 'effortlessly French chic', 'super glam' and even 'simply stunning'.
So run, don't walk to your nearest shop to nab the star's fantastic pregnancy frock.
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