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Best Maternity Dresses: 31 Dresses That Could Fit A Growing Bump
Because we want to wear our clothes for longer than nine months
If, like ELLE UK's Editor In Chief Kenya Hunt or Broadcaster and Glassette founder Laura Jackson, you're reluctant to shell out for maternity clothes only meant to be worn for mere months, then this is the gallery for you. We've looked to all our favourite brands, both high street (like Mango) and designer (like Bernadette), to look for loose, A-line, empire line and super stretchy dresses that, while not technically maternity dress, will accommodate a growing bump. Whether you're looking for wedding guest dresses, workwear or a simple summer dress, here are the maternity dresses you need.
In an electric cobalt blue, this Mango dress' empire line leaves plenty of space for a bump all the way to that pesky 10th month (yes, 10th).
One more for the earlier six months of your pregnancy, Zimmermann's crochet dress is perfect for summer.
Made in one oversized size, this Arket cover up is serving Riviera realness.
One of the most hyped brand of the season has made a delightful babydoll mini, perfect for a heatwave.
Bandeau dresses are so in at the moment, and this affordable H&M number means you can join in the trend even when with child.
This would be a great option for a bride set to have a baby soon thanks to its cocooning shape.
If poufy sleeves and floral prints aren't your maternity vibes, go low-key with & Other Stories.
Everyone and their mother says this is the comfiest of all dresses, and stretchy enough for a growing belly.
If you have a wedding coming up, this brightly-hued Taller Marmo dress, complete with fringing, is an ideal wedding guest outfit.
Take advantage of Cecilie Bahnsen's voluminous cuts and fill this dress with a baby bump.
Pippa Holt's kaftan's are impossibly chic and incredibly roomy.
You will thank yourself for buying this floaty maxi dress come your summer holiday.
If you have an event coming up this summer, may we suggest this completely delightful, corsage-strewn, crepe mini?
£89
The perfect throw-it-on dress for every day summer living.
Dôen's delightful dresses are a strong option for holidays and high summer days alike, due to their use of light cotton voile and loose fits.
Shirring is super useful for changing bodies, and the elasticated neckline on this dress would also useful for breastfeeding.
Worn previously by Kylie Jenner, this Acne Studios dress has a fair amount of stretch to get you through the first couple of trimesters in style.
Size up in this mini dress from & Other Stories for an easy mini dress to wear during pregnancy.
Again, shirring is perfect for a fluctuating body, and the colour on this Whistles mini feels very fresh.
£30
Sometimes oversized dresses can leave you feeling frumpy during pregnancy, so mix it up with more figure-hugging dresses that still feel comfortable.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
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