thread: Formal wear when pregnant?

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  1. #1
    2013 BellyBelly RAK Recipient.

    Apr 2009
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    I was going to suggest ebay also. If you can get a bargain then even if you don't like it you can always sell it again. My brothers wedding I will be 25weeks and I am going to look on ebay for a maternity formal dress. Good luck finding your dress. Some dresses that are not maternity dresses are loose enough around the middle for your belly if you can find one of those. The only problem with a normal dress is you have to watch the front of the dress is not several inches shorter then the back of the dress.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2008
    8,986

    I think a dress with an empire waist would work well if there is nothing you like in the way of maternity dresses. You could just have it hemmed so it's level all the way around.

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
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    Try Pumpkin Patch, they have an online store where they have lots of great specials or even look in one of their stores. My friend picked up a gorgeous formal dress from one of their stores for only $30

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Nov 2008
    Melbourne
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    I bought a formal dress from ripe maternity wear. It was a little expensive but it was soo gorgeous and I love it. I've worn it a few times since I bought it and it's the kind of dress I can put away for my next bub and could possibly wear even when not pregnant.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Apr 2009
    Northern Beaches Sydney
    533

    Thanks ladies. Will give all these ideas a go and let you know how I get on. Didn't want to leave it too long before I started looking but know that I will pop out quite a bit between now and then.

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    Registered User

    Oct 2005
    Cherry Tree Lane
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    i went to portmans fact outlet adn got and empre line evning dress for $20 woth a try

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Jan 2009
    Dulwich Hill, Sydney
    23

    Hi Meadsie,

    there are some good things on eBay, but it can be a bit tricky buying with out trying I've found as everyone carries a bit differently. There's a store in Sydney which has a good range of brands and styles and I know they have evening/formal things too - they have a store in the Picadilly Centre on Pitt St and one at Killarney Heights.

    They're called Just Maternity and you'll find them on the web, but they don't have their range on line.

    Hope that helps!