A maternity dress has to be a must-buy for every pregnant woman. Even if dresses are something you would normally only wear for special occasions, you will soon love the versatility and the comfort of a maternity dress - not to mention the style!

It’s a fact of life that as soon as you announce that you’re pregnant, then the invites for parties, weddings and formal dinners seem to flood in! On these occasions you’d normally be wearing a new party dress, but it seems ridiculous to spend money on a dress that you’ll only wear during the next nine months.

Well, the point here is to buy a dress you love, but one that is versatile enough to wear at many different events. Perhaps a flexible style which can be altered to look differently, like the amazing “six way dress”, or one that can be dressed up or down with clever maternity accessories.

In terms of fashion and style, the familiar “smock dress” is completely out of maternity fashion! Nowadays, pregnant women have the choice of exciting styles - halter-necks, shimmering fabrics and bold colours are all commonplace. You can choose a black dress if you wish, but these days, many women choose to flaunt their bumps in scarlets, fuchsias and bold patterns.

Often pregnant women actually find that dresses are easier to wear when they’re expecting than tops and trousers too. This is because maternity dresses are cut for comfort and without an uncomfortable waistband to dig in.

But the best thing about a maternity dress has to be the flexibility. Nobody thinks a pregnant woman is overdressed if she’s wearing a maternity dress, so you can wear one everyday without raising eyebrows, A dress with a little jacket is perfect for work. Going out? Then experiment with different coloured wraps or pashminas. For casual daywear, just throw on a coordinating cardigan and you’re good to go!

Tags: Pregnancy

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