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
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...!!
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.
I'm trying to track down a skirt that Szabo makes - have only seen in on an online store in ACT so far, so I emailed them to ask if anyone if Sydney stocked it, and told them how there was some great feedback here about their clothes anyhoo they are trying to locate the skirt for me but asked if they could use the lovely comments for a new Testimonials page to go on their website! If you ladies are happy with that, I will pass the comments on to them! I love to promote Aussie brands and they have beautiful clothes hey.
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hope you have a fantastic day and I am sure you will look wonderful. 
Hope you had a good day.
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