5 Times Alexandra Leclerc Levelled Up Maternity Fashion

When supporting her husband—Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc—on race weekends, Alexandra Leclerc never fails to exemplify the best of paddock fashion. Her looks have gone from race-day staples to Pinterest mainstays, breaking through the F1 bubble in a way few other paddock figures have managed. Leclerc’s style follows a classic formula of feminine silhouettes, soft colours, and flowy fabrics—and if you thought motherhood would get in the way of that, think again.

With maternity wear evolving thanks to the likes of Rihanna and Anne Hathaway, it’s no wonder Leclerc has embraced this precious moment in her life and incorporated it into her daily style. Read on to take a closer look at five times she took maternity wear up a notch.

With a fresh summer tan, Leclerc chose this butter yellow ruffled maxi dress as one of her vacation looks. The dress is ruched at the centre, which adds layers and texture that are balanced out with a slicked-back braid. While this outfit came from the summer break, we can easily see Leclerc pulling up to the paddock in this.

This playful orange mini dress is a slight departure from Leclerc’s more conservative use of colour, but it’s very fitting for a relaxing day out on the water. Its flowy fabric and flirty length add a stylish touch to the vibrancy of the bright oranges and yellows.

The best duos are always green and pink—from Glinda and Elphaba to Cosmo and Wanda. It’s a colour combo that has stood the test of time. Leclerc implemented this tried-and-true combination with this look by pairing a green Pain de Sucre set with baby pink heels and a bag dotted with strawberries. Those little pops of red elevate the rather simple two-piece look into a proper summer outfit.

Is there anything girlier than butterflies, bows, and sparkles? This all-pink ensemble served up true girly energy at the launch of Leclerc’s limited edition collaboration with Rhode. She embraces the body-hugging silhouette—a style she has come to be known for—and creates a look that is both empowering and exudes femininity.

At the recent Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Leclerc was seen donning the Dior Fall/Winter 2000 collection newspaper dress by John Galliano with a pair of black mules, effortlessly transforming the body-hugging look into a piece of maternity wear. The dress made its first appearance in Sex and the City—worn by Sarah Jessica Parker’s beloved Carrie Bradshaw. Bradshaw’s looks were ostentatious, loud, and fabulous—and as this paddock look proves, they’re still a style inspiration to this day.

Outside the show, the dress has had a life of its own. Iterations of the dress have graced various red carpets with many ladies at the helm, including Emily Ratajkowski and Jenna Ortega. It remained such a pop culture mainstay that Parker even donned the dress again in the 2010 sequel film, Sex and the City 2. So, it’s no wonder such a piece caught Leclerc’s eye.

This article first appeared on GRAZIA Singapore and has been republished here with permission.