Formal wear when pregnant?

[tk1999]

Whoo hoo - another very happy Szabo dress owner here! Got my dress yesterday... it is so flattering and can be worn when not preg as well... fabulous! Will post a link to a piccie over the next few days

[Glamourcide]

FWIW I've not bought ONE single 'maternity' item of clothing for either of my pregnancies, and I have ended up carrying HUGE out front. I find anything labelled 'maternity' is like anything labelled 'wedding' - automatically costs more just because it's something you buy because you feel you have to, kwim??

I hate buying clothes online as I'm not a 'standard' shape (ie my bust/waist/hip ratio is not the 'normal' ratio, I have big boobs and tiny hips) so I try to avoid that at all costs as I've always been dissatisfied with the fit of clothes from unfamiliar labels (eg I have no problems ordering online from, say, Supre, because I shop instore there a lot and know exactly what size is perfect for me).

You could always just go around to the regular formal outlets in your area and find a dress that falls from the bust (empire-waist, I think they call it?) - a baby-doll sort of style that has plenty of room for an expanding belly, but without the 'maternity' price tag, and you can wear it when you're not pg because it's not cut specifically for a big belly, kwim? I bought my wedding dress from a regular boutique and I still wear it pretty often for special occasions - it was very cheap and cut beautifully to accommodate my growing belly (I was 5 months along when DH and I tied the knot) but still looks great when I'm not carting around a bub

[nayc01]

I know how hard it is to find formal wear when pregnant...I am getting married on May 30 and being nearly 18 weeks pregnant with my second child it was hard to find something to wear! As it's a small service we're having at home I didn't worry about a wedding gown, or even wearing white! After weeks of searching and worrying I wouldn't find anything to fit, I was fortunate enough to find a beautiful blue evening dress at City Chic on the weekend! Now here's hoping the wedding goes off without a hitch...!!

[Now we're 3]

Oh Nayc01 best of luck for the 30th hope you have a fantastic day and I am sure you will look wonderful.

Meadsie

[nayc01]

Thanks so much!

[tk1999]

Here is a pic of me in the Szabo dress I am wearing to DPs cousin's wedding today Link to Dress

[Mum2SweetCs]

Same as GothMum, I never bought any maternity dresses. Just got baby doll ones (ones that come below the breast) so theres lots of room for the belly.

[Now we're 3]

Hi TK1999

Dress looks lovely. Fairly similar to mine only mines black and floor lenght. Also doesn't have the same bank that your does. IF i can figure out how to post piccies will post one after the ball. Is on the weekend after next Hope you had a good day.

Cheers Meadsie