Within the nine months of pregnancy, you could have loads of different occasions pop up – from weddings, christenings, and date nights to your very own baby shower. You don’t stop living your life just because you’re pregnant – and there is no reason why you shouldn’t feel fabulous in your clothes.
But special occasions can be tricky when you have a bump, as your usual styles might not work. Plus, you don’t want to spend loads on something that you might not get to wear after pregnancy (which is why we recommend renting).
And while your body is constantly changing, you want to feel comfortable and stunning for any occasion you attend.
So, in this blog, we’re sharing some of our favourite maternity occasionwear dresses to make you feel fabulous for any Wedding, Christening, or party.
The best maternity occasionwear for wedding guests
It’s wedding season, and you want to feel as fabulous as you usually would, while still feeling comfortable with your growing bump.
Here are some of our favourite wedding guest dresses for throughout pregnancy…
1. Celestia Dress (Reformation)
A midi-length dress with a sweetheart neckline, giving it a flirty and feminine feel – which is only amplified by the floral print.
The smocked back bodice gives it shape, while the fitted skirt gives it a little extra stretch for a growing bump.
Price:
Rent from £39.90 for 4 days
Buy for £285
Material: 100% Viscose
Colour: White and blue florals
Suitable for: Small bump friendly
Season: Perfect for a Spring, Summer or destination wedding
2. Florence Waterfall Satin Dress (Rewritten)
The Florence waterfall satin dress is a stunning addition to any wardrobe, no matter what stage of your pregnancy you are at. It’s a beautiful midi, wrap style, with a waterfall hem, making it ideal for multiple occasions and at any stage of your pregnancy.
Price:
Rental From £80 for 4 days rental
Buy from £160
Material: 100% polyester satin
Colour: Burnt Orange
Suitable for: Bumps at all stages
Season: This style and colour range is perfect for any season
3. Pink Flowers Bias-Cut Maternity Dress (Cari London)
Looking for a contemporary dress, with a little bit of luxury added in for good measure?
Cari London is a UK-based maternity brand, so this pretty satin maternity dress is designed to accommodate a bump all the way up to 9 months comfortably.
It’s stylish, flattering and versatile enough to wear at any stage of your pregnancy and beyond – perfect for a wedding (or any other fancy occasion).
Price:
Rental from £25.20 for 4 days
Buy for £180
Material: Satin Viscose
Colour: Pink Floral
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy
Season: A Spring or Summer wedding
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4. Summer Organic Cotton Breastfeeding Maxi Dress (Bump & Milk)
If effortlessly chic and feminine is the look you are going for, then look no further.
This organic cotton breastfeeding maxi dress from Bump & Milk is the perfect dress for summer weddings and occasions. It’s lightweight and cool, coupled with feminine ruffles to make you look put-together will little effort.
It’s also got cleverly hidden zips under the bust to allow you to nurse easily and discreetly post-pregnancy if you are nursing.
Price:
Rent for £12.90 for 4 days
Buy from £129
Material: 100% linen
Colour: Raspberry
Suitable for: Breastfeeding mothers
Season: Ideal for a Summer or destination wedding, to keep you cool
5. Brooklyn Dress (Rewritten)
The Brooklyn dress is simple, stylish and timeless. This fuss-free slip-style maxi dress can be worn with, or without its detachable waist tie, so you can really make it your own. With a stunning cross strap detailing on the back, this dress is ideal for a summer weddings and ideal for maternity, or if you’re breastfeeding.
Price:
Rental From £80 for 4 days rental
Buy from £160
Material: 100% polyester satin/crepe de chine
Colour: Inky Navy Blue
Suitable for: Bumps at all stages
Season: This style and colour range is perfect for any season
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The best maternity occasionwear for Christenings?
Christenings can be hard to dress for at the best of times, but with a bump, it can be even more difficult.
Here are some of our favourite maternity dresses for Christenings that flirt the line between formal and casual.
1. Daisy Maxi Breastfeeding Dress (Bump & Milk)
This maternity and breastfeeding dress is all kinds of chic. With a straight neckline, a side slit, butterfly sleeves and a flattering tie waist best it will compliment your growing bump or enhance your weight post-partum.
The beautiful floral print can be dressed up or down, depending on how fancy you want to go for the Christening. And it has discretely placed zips if you wish to wear it for breastfeeding post-pregnancy.
Price:
Rent from £12.90 for 4 days
Buy for £129.00
Material: 100% viscose
Colour: Yellow floral
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Perfect for Spring or Summer
2. Gemma Nursing Dress (Bump & Milk)
This on-trend maternity and nursing dress features puffed sleeves and a flattering high-rise waistline that gives the dress a feminine feel. The modern silhouette will have you feeling strong, confident and beautiful during pregnancy and beyond.
It has an elastic back panel, so there is plenty of room for growing bumps, and the embroidered cotton is ideal for keeping you comfy and cool on warmer days.
Plus the concealed zippers under the bust make breastfeeding easy and discrete for post-partum.
Price:
Rent from £11.90 for 4 days
Buy for £119
Material: 100% cotton
Colour: Pastel pink
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Ideal for Spring and Summer weddings
3. Leotie Floral Nursing Dress (Bump & Milk)
A breezy, boho chic dress, with a full skirt – the Leotie will help you capture the beauty of your changing body throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It features a pentagon neckline which flows into a bow tie at the bust, creating a focus on the top half. The mid-calf hemline and ¾ length sleeves make it comfy and informal, with a fancy overall look.
And finally, hidden and discrete zippers allow you to easily breastfeed.
Price:
Rent from £14.19 for 4 days
Buy for £129
Material: 100% viscose
Colour: Peach floral
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Ideal for Spring through to Autumn.
4. Tallulah Tiered Dusty Pink Maternity Dress (Bump & Milk)
Who said that pregnancy and pretty can’t go hand in hand?
This dress proves that you can do both – with a sweet bow neckline, and a flattering swishy skirt that sits just above the knees. Coupled with elasticated cuffs and hidden zippers for nursing post-partum.
Price:
Rent from £11.99 for 4 days
Buy for £109
Material: 100% viscose
Colour: Dusty pink
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Suitable for all seasons
The best maternity occasionwear for date nights?
It might even be some of the last date nights as a family of two before you welcome your beautiful baby. So, you want to feel sexy and beautiful, while accommodating your growing bump.
1. Esther dress (Jillian Boustred)
Maxi-length off-the-shoulder dress with ruched elasticised bodice and dramatic full drop down to a floaty frill detail at hem.
The floating skirt is ideal for a growing bump, and the elasticated bodice gives easy access for breastfeeding.
Perfect for making you feel beautiful on a date night before the baby arrives.
Price:
Rent from £15 for 4 days
Buy for £112.10
Material: 100% linen or 100% sustainably sourced satin/cotton blend (depending on colour)
Colour: Black, gingham
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Ideal for Spring and Summer
2. Lulu Ribbed Dress (Jillian Boustred)
Ribbed midi length knit dress with a high neck and short sleeves, made from 100% cotton. The knit style has a generous and easy-to-fit style which allows for stretch, making it brilliant for any stage of your pregnancy.
It’s a casual style, perfect for a dinner date to Wagamamas or a trip to the cinema with your other half.
Price:
Rent from £35 for 4 days
Buy for £241.90
Material: 100% cotton
Colour: Powder blue
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy
Season: Ideal for all seasons
3. Marlene Viscose Maternity Dress (Isabella Oliver)
Date night, or a brunch date with the girls…it doesn’t matter this dress does it all.
Marlene is a trend-inspired answer to feeling cool and comfortable all the way through pregnancy. Its pretty lavender floral print, with a smocked bust, is designed to grow with you – and flatter the whole way through.
Plus…it has frilled sleeves.
Price:
Rental from £23.80 for 4 days
Buy for £119
Material: 100% viscose
Colour: Pale lavender floral
Suitable for: All seasons of pregnancy
Season: Perfect for Spring and Summer parties
4. Positano Maternity and Breastfeeding Dress (Bump & Milk)
The Positano dress has a slightly fitted bodice, with an elasticated back panel which gives a fitted look, and comfortable wear.
Its luxury viscose, and empire waist, allow the material to drape beautifully over your bump and is ideal for any stage of pregnancy.
Plus it has cleverly hidden zips for breastfeeding so that you can wear it beyond pregnancy.
Price:
Rental form £14.19 for 4 days
Buy for £129
Material: 100% viscose
Colour: White & Blue Floral
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Ideal for Spring to Autumn
The best maternity occasionwear for a baby shower?
It’s probably one of the final occasions before your baby joins your world, and while you want to look fabulous, you also want to feel comfortable.
Here are some of our favourite maternity dresses for your baby shower…
1. Kelsy Maternity Dress with Tencel™ (Isabella Oliver)
A shirt dress is a must-have at any time, and this one is perfect to take you through pregnancy and beyond.
Made from a soft and drapey, eco-friendly TENCEL™, this super-flattering shirt-style dress ties over your bump to give your growing silhouette shape.
It’s perfect for baby showers, date nights or christening, and allows you to easily breastfeed post-pregnancy.
Price:
Rent from £17.80 for 4 days
Buy for £89
Material: Eco-friendly Tencel
Colour: Khaki and Navy
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Suitable for all year round
2. Rio Midi Breastfeeding Dress (Bump & Milk)
Feminine and lightweight, the Rio gingham dress is made of beautiful cotton that will keep you cool and comfortable in rising temperatures.
You’ll be the belle of the ball at your baby shower, and you’ll feel as fabulous as you look.
Plus you can continue wearing it post-pregnancy with the cleverly hidden zips under the bust for nursing.
Price:
Rent from £12.90 for 4 days
Buy for £129
Material: Cotton
Colour: Pink
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Season: Ideal for Spring and Summer baby showers
3. Rose Dress Whisper White/Provence (Summery Copenhagen)
With a round neckline, maxi length and adjustable spaghetti straps, this beautiful, fresh maternity dress scream SUMMER – just look at it. It’s a breezy, lightweight dress that will keep you cool while looking hot.
Plus it comes with a matching belt, accenting your bump, and creating a flattering silhouette.
Price:
Rent from £34.30 for 4 days
Buy for £245
Material: 100% cotton
Colour: Blue and white
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy
Season: Ideal for a Spring or Summer baby shower
4. Thea Long Dress Lavender Fog (Summery Copenhagen)
The Thea dress is romance personified – with a gorgeous trellis-inspired pattern, a gathered top, a midi skirt and balloon short sleeves.
It’s a flattering, feminine fit that will make you feel chic, even as you’re about to pop—ideal for a spring or summer baby shower to remember.
Price:
Rent from £31.50 for 4 days
Buy for £225
Material: 60% cotton, 40% viscose
Colour: Lavender
Suitable for: All stages of pregnancy
Season: Ideal for Spring and Summer baby showers
Looking for occasionwear to rent?
During pregnancy, your body is constantly changing, and you’ve got plenty of things to spend your money on. Even if you buy something you LOVE for a special day, there is no guarantee that you’ll be comfortable in it for the next occasion that comes around.
This is why renting occasion-wear clothing is an excellent way to save some money, feel good about yourself and be environmentally conscious.
And luckily, we have a whole range of beautiful maternity and breastfeeding clothing for all occasions. You can take a look at all the occasionwear that we have to rent here.
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