This top can be worn as maternity or not. I found after purchasing, that is is not meant for maternity in the later months, so I felt it is best worn in the early months or just as non-maternity as well. This is a super cute top, but it was the wrong size for me. I am a 2x, and this is XXL and runs a tad small, so it would fit more of an XL. It has a sheerness to it, as you. And see the hangar through the shirt in the image. It is very flattering when worn. This is brand new, as I only tried it on, but never worn. The sleeves are cuffed. This is not a stretchy material.