https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 16:27:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-friendly-not-maternity-size-formal-dress#post-2533908 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:37:22 +0000 Ms. RV 2533908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you opposed to prints? I like thisnone with the colors everyone else will be wearing, and I think the print makes it little less formal so you don't feel overdressed.<br /> <a href="http://www.loft.com/floral-double-v-maxi-dress/403313?skuId=21140396&#038;defaultColor=3487&#038;colorExplode=false&#038;catid=catl000013&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts" rel="nofollow">http://www.loft.com/floral-double-v-maxi-dress/403313?skuId=21140396&#038;defaultColor=3487&#038;colorExplode=false&#038;catid=catl000013&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-friendly-not-maternity-size-formal-dress#post-2533893 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:56:54 +0000 PinkElephant 2533893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, all!</p> <p>@mrschickpea: ooohhhh that's really pretty. I'm not sure how well that color works, but I'm not sure I care, bc it's gorgeous! :)</p> <p>@Truth Bombs: thanks! That's a cut/style I hadn't considered. I'm a little worried about my growing chest looking weird in the top but will def try on a dress or two like that. </p> <p>@MrsKoala: @MrsKRB: I didn't know RTR did this feature. I'm not a RTR fan (I hate the last-minute aspect of it, and feel stuck if I don't love the dress(es) when they come), but it was good to look for inspiration! Although a have to say, a lot of their bump friendly styles would flash WAY too much pregnancy enhanced cleavage for my family, hehehe...:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-friendly-not-maternity-size-formal-dress#post-2533657 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:32:04 +0000 mrschickpea 2533657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-WEDDING-Embellished-One-Shoulder-Maxi-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6455488&#038;cid=8799&#038;Rf1012=4461&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=36&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Mint&#038;totalstyles=1737&#038;gridsize=3" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-WEDDING-Embellished-One-Shoulder-Maxi-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6455488&#038;cid=8799&#038;Rf1012=4461&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=36&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Mint&#038;totalstyles=1737&#038;gridsize=3</a></p> <p>There are quite a few on ASOS that will work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-friendly-not-maternity-size-formal-dress#post-2533653 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:29:58 +0000 MrsKRB 2533653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: This is what I was going to recommend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-friendly-not-maternity-size-formal-dress#post-2533634 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:04:09 +0000 Truth Bombs 2533634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm obsessed with this designer's dresses right now. So cute and comfortable! This is her only long dress but I think it would be super cute with a little bump</p> <p><a href="http://shop.leota.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/skyler-maxi-in-cobalt-crepe" rel="nofollow">http://shop.leota.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/skyler-maxi-in-cobalt-crepe</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-friendly-not-maternity-size-formal-dress#post-2533624 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:52:54 +0000 MrsKoala 2533624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about Rent the Runway? They have a search tool for Bump Friendly dresses that might be helpful. I think there are several options for a long dress that would likely be in your budget. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/maternity-friendly-not-maternity-size-formal-dress#post-2533610 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:41:53 +0000 PinkElephant 2533610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking for a long, formal to semi formal gown to wear to a wedding in a few weeks. I'll be almost 17 wks pregnant, but am not expecting to need true maternity sizes by that point (this is my third pregnancy, I'm in my regular clothes at 12 weeks, and pretty much didn't wear actual maternity dresses until the very end of my previous pregnancies). </p> <p>I have a knee length, stretchy/bodycon type of lace dress in one and two sizes up from my pre preg size that might work. However, my MIL just suggested that maybe I should wear a long dress after all (it's BIL's wedding), since every other woman in family photos is in the wedding party and will wear a long gown. Originally shed said she thought maybe it wasn't right for me to wear a long gown since I'm just doing a reading.</p> <p>Color wise, bridesmaids are wearing mauve ( Alfred Angelo Love's First Blush),, my daughters are wearing rose gold brocade (flower girls), my MIL is wearing a light grey/lavender beaded gown. I'd originally chosen a dark purple for my shorter dress but am open to other colors.</p> <p>Those of you who like to style, I'd love photos/links of anything you think might work! Thanks! I'll be looking for a size 4 or 6 and would ideally like to spend $150-ish or less. </p>