Dressing a baby bump can feel like a challenge at the best of times. What will fit over your belly? What’s comfy? What will contain your giant pregnancy boobies?! But add in a dress code or a specific type of event, and picking a bump-friendly outfit can feel hellish. We get it!
So, here are 8 of the best brands to shop for bump-friendly event wear, as well as our favorite current styles from each.
Legoe Heritage
This Aussie maternity-wear brand is lush. It pairs carefully selected textiles with sharp modern designs that you can wear just as much after pregnancy as you do throughout those nine months.
Styles we love:
- For a relaxed backyard lunch, try Legoe’s Hvar Linen Maxidress.
- For a winter soiree, try Legoe’s Knit Wrap Dress.
- For a beach party, try Legoe’s Oasis Cotton Skirt (pair it with the brand’s Wanderer Crop for a super cute look).
Shop Legoe Heritage here.
Pictured: Hvar Linen Maxidress.
Source: Legoe Heritage
BAE the Label
BAE the Label is on a mission to make maternity wear fashionable. (We love this for us.) Which makes this Aussie brand a must-shop for any event you have on the calendar during pregnancy. (And beyond, for that matter – many of its clothes are designed for wear post-pregnancy, too).
Styles we love:
- For a work party, try BAE’s It’s A Vibe Shirred Midi Dress.
- For casual drinks (of the non-alcoholic kind, of course), try BAE’s Breeze Along Midi Dress.
- For a bougee brunch, try BAE’s Rendezvous Rib Knit Twinset (we love the camel color).
Shop BAE the Label here.
Pictured: Rendezvous Rib Knit Twinset
Source: BAE the Label
Seraphine
Seraphine is a go-to for any occasion during pregnancy, from a casual get-together to a black-tie event. All its clothes are designed to help moms feel their best during pregnancy while staying true to their style and celebrating their gorgeous new curves.
Styles we love:
- For an evening at the theater, try Seraphine’s Maternity & Nursing Gown with Neckline Tie.
- For a festive season party, try Seraphine’s Claret Maternity & Nursing Evening Dress.
- For a garden wedding, try Seraphine’s Cornflower Blue Maternity & Nursing Dress.
Shop Seraphine here. (Or here, if you’re in the US.)
Pictured: Claret Maternity & Nursing Evening Dress
Source: Seraphine
HATCH
Ok, HATCH’s clothes are chic AF. The brand was created by a mom of two who was looking for elevated maternity clothing, but… well, couldn’t find it. Enter Hatch: a line of timeless, stylish wear designed to be worn at every stage of pregnancy and motherhood (yes, it offers nursing-friendly clothes too). We particularly love Hatch’s range of jumpsuits – they’re boss!
Styles we love:
- For an afternoon (non-alcoholic) aperitif, try HATCH’s Cannes Gown.
- For a dressy bridal shower, try HATCH’s Harlow Dress.
- For a laid-back dinner at your corner Italian, try HATCH’s Belen Dress.
Shop HATCH here.
Pictured: Harlow Dress
Source: HATCH
Wolford
We know Wolford isn’t a maternity wear brand. But, the hosiery brand also makes gorgeous clothes, many of which are wonderfully stretchy (so bump appropriate) – its Fatal Dress was Kim Kardashian’s go-to dress during pregnancy.
Styles we love:
- For a night out on the town (even if you’re home by 9 pm), try Wolford’s Fatal Dress.
- For a cool-weather cocktail event, try Wolford’s Aurora Dress.
- For an event-packed vacation (you know, the one with a dinner every night!), try Wolford’s Fatal Skirt (it can be a mini dress, a top, a skirt – versatility!).
Shop Wolford here. (Or here, if you’re in the US.)
Pictured: Fatal Dress
Source: Wolford
Nothing Fits But
This South Korean brand offers perhaps some of the most stylish maternity wear we’ve ever seen. Designed by a mom on a mission to prove maternity clothes can be fashionable, each item is made with the best fabrics and the chicest of cuts. We love that it offers styles for any occasion too, from a very casual affair or a dressier get-together.
Styles we love:
- For high tea, try Nothing Fits But’s Haru Dress.
- For a festive-season cookie swap, try Nothing Fits But’s Aria Dress.
- For a picnic in the park, try Nothing Fits But’s Pleated Tie Dye Dress (pair it with white sneakers for a fresh look).
Shop Nothing Fits But here.
Pictured: Aria Dress
Source: Nothing Fits But
ASOS
Love ASOS? Us too. So you can only imagine how thrilled we are that they have a maternity collection featuring over 1,000 bump-friendly items – including so, so many fabulous dresses…
Styles we love:
- For a casual lunch, try ASOS’ Dungaree Midi Sundress.
- For a gallery opening, try ASOS’ Frill Open Back Satin Midi Dress.
- For your annual Galentine’s event, try ASOS’ Ruched Off-The-Shoulder Bodycon Midi Dress.
Shop ASOS here. (Or here, if you’re in the US.)
Pictured: Frill Open Back Satin Midi Dress
Source: ASOS
Bump Biddy
Do you know what we love about Bump Biddy? This California-based brand has a style to suit any type of expecting mom (yep, even those that love to hit the afterparty) and in a range of sizes for all body types. Yes, queens!
Styles we love:
- For that afterparty, try Bump Biddy’s Plus Bond Sequins Shimmer Jumpsuit.
- For a fancy brunch with your girls, try Bump Biddy’s Jamila Mesh Mini Dress.
- For a winter’s evening dinner, try Bump Buddy’s Jaila Sweater Matching Set.
Shop Bump Biddy here.
Pictured:
Source: Bump Biddy
Well, now you’re covered for any dress code or event that comes your way. So get out there, celebrate your beautiful bump, and live it up, you goddamn goddess, you!
For more inspiration on dressing your bump, read our guide to maternity wear brands we love for every type of mama and to breastfeeding-friendly wardrobe essentials (to get you in the zone, mama to be).
Editor’s note: all styles mentioned in this article are available as of December 2021.
