thread: What to wear?

  1. #1

    Jul 2009
    Australia
    5,102

    Question What to wear?

    Me and DP just got the invitation to one of his best mates wedding which is the 20th of Feb. They spent quite alot of money on the wedding so no doubt it will be very posh so i need to look really nice. Trouble is i will be roughly 18 weeks pregnant so will have maybe a big ish bump (im already showing now) so what should i wear? dress, skirt and nice top, pants and a nice top??

    Does anyone know of a maternity shop that sells outfits for special occasions in canberra, or even an online store??

  2. #2

    May 2008
    Melbourne, Vic
    8,631

    Hey there,

    I got a really nice dress from Ripe for a wedding that I went to when I was about 20 weeks and have also worn to an engagement party that I attended 3 days before DD was born

    They have boutiques in Melbourne only but there are two stockists in ACT:

    Stockists in Australian Capital Territory
    Mama Wear
    59 Wollongong Street
    Fyshwick ACT 2069
    02 6280 7736

    Motherly Instincts
    Shop 17 Homeworld 150-180 Soward Way
    Tuggeranong ACT 2905
    02 6293 4452

    Hope that helps! They have some lovely stuff so might be worth checking out, if you are close by!

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    In a cloud of madness.
    4,053

    Theres nice stores around i just got bigger sizes in stuff i liked.

  4. #4

    Jul 2009
    Australia
    5,102

    Oh i just had the greatest idea, theres a shop here called city chic and they have some gorgeous dresses i might just get one in a size bigger. But ill still check out mama wear and motherly instincts just incase they have nice stuff as city chic is rather $$$

    Thanks girlies

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Brissy
    2,208

    I would wear a dress - doesn't have to be a flash dress - but I would dress it up with accessories!

    Maternity Revolution have an online store and have great specials.

    I found heaps of dresses that weren't maternity that were bump friendly though, so look around at all the cheaper chain stores first

    I would check ebay too - ebay is great for maternity stuff!

  6. #6

    Jul 2009
    Australia
    5,102

    yeah i was thinking a dress also, and i have to stay away from black so i have to find a colourful dress that will make me look nice rather than a whale.

    I will check out ebay, also target had nice dresses last time i was there.. hmm so much to think about!

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    South West Sydney, NSW
    2,454

    I had this same issue when I was pg with DD

    Here is the thread I discussed it in Formal Wear When Pregnant

  8. #8
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jun 2008
    In snuggle land
    4,499

    Empire lines are great for pg women. The maxi dresses that are out now may be a good option - you get some colourful prints and they'l be cool if it's really hot on the day.

  9. #9
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Nov 2005
    Langwarrin. Victoria
    1,654

    mamawear in Canberra have a hire service for their really swisho nice formal maternity stuff...have a look at the website...I have been super super impressed with their service... I bought some maternity bras from there just before lunchtime last week and they arrived the next day.......super impressive service and communication. I cant rave about them enough!

  10. #10

    Jul 2009
    Australia
    5,102

    Just an update- i found the perfect dress and it was on sale!!!!

    City Chic - DRESS BOW TIE TWIGGY

    Thats the dress and it looks gorgeous on!! Im so happy. Now to find matching shoes and bag.