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If you’re an expectant mama attending a wedding, you may be wondering what to wear as a guest. If you’re looking for something other than the typical maternity wedding guest dresses, or perhaps you want to hide your bump, you’ll love the attire options in this blog post. You’ll learn what to wear to flatter your bump, look stylish, yet also dress in a wedding-appropriate outfit for the occasion. These guest dresses are for weddings of all different seasons, so you can find something to wear no matter which trimester you’re in: spring, summer, fall, or winter. I’ll also tell you some tips on what to look for in bump-friendly wedding guest dresses. Finally… you do not have to sacrifice comfort for style thanks to these bump-friendly wedding guest dress ideas! Let’s get started.
What to Look For in a Bump-Friendly Dress
Whether you’re barely showing or almost nearing your due date, picking a wedding guest dress that is bump-friendly will make you feel comfortable and look your very best. Here are some tips to look for in the dress you wear, no matter the occasion.
Finding the Right Cut
Making Your Bump Less Noticeable
When picking a maternity wedding guest dress, it’s important to think about how it fits your body. For instance, if you want to hide your bump, choose one with an empire cut. This style has a bodice that narrows and then flows away from your waistline, which won’t hug your tummy area. This way, you can make your bump less noticeable.
Showing Off Your Bump
If you want to show off your baby bump, pick a dress with support and gathering, like ruching, or a bodycon style with stretch. This will help to show your waistline and make it look bump-friendly.
Choosing a Length
The right length is an important factor when picking a dress that is comfortable with a baby bump. The midi length is usually the best choice; it hits somewhere between your knee and ankle. It gives you a bit more room to move and won’t be too hot if the weather is warm.
Accessorizing Your Attire
When picking out an outfit for your wedding day, you should think about accessories. First, shapewear: it will give you a seamless and solid foundation under any garment you select. I highly recommend this one, as I’ve worn it myself when pregnant at weddings. It makes any dress instantly more comfortable!
Shapewear? Check! Next, you’ll want to add fashionable accessories. Jewelry like earrings and a necklace can make a dress look more formal. And when you choose shoes, pick ones that are comfortable and stable – like luxury ballet flats or low block heels. When you’re expecting, it is even more important to make sure you choose comfortable shoes to wear and to select shoes you can walk in easily.
Bump-Friendly Wedding Guest Dress Options
Here are some perfect options for what to wear to a wedding when pregnant. Note, these are not your typical maternity dresses. Instead, these are bump-friendly guest dresses that are regular styles to wear to a wedding that will still accentuate or hide (depending on which style you choose) your bump. After the wedding, you’ll still have a fun dress to wear that isn’t solely maternity. Plus, you’ll be able to wear something a little more fun and fashionable than your typical maternity wedding guest styles. :) These are all available at Lulu’s: you can shop more styles here.
1. One Shoulder Maxi Dress, $69
This long black dress is slimming and flattering, perfect for supporting and showing off your bump!
2. Green One-Shoulder Maxi, $69
This hunter green dress has a medium-weight fabric and drapes your curves with a wide strap, one-shoulder neckline and a figure-skimming maxi skirt.
3. Lavender Ruched Midi, $59
Adorable! This ruched dress is bump-friendly with a slinky and comfortable jersey knit material. The figure-skimming bodice is flattering and one of the best maternity wedding guest dresses.
4. Emerald Green Surplice Maxi, $92
With bodice coverage and thick comfy straps, this maternity wedding guest dress is perfect for showing off your bump while flattering your figure. The slits make the skirt extra comfortable in the warmer months or for easy movement when walking. Available in more colors here.
5. Red Velvet Maxi with V-Neckline, $79
This stunning fall or winter wedding guest dress is bump-friendly and made with stretchy velvet knit, a deep v-neckline, and maxi-length skirt.
6. Rose Maxi Dress with Versatile Necklines, $89
This stylish dress is one of my favorite bump-friendly wedding guest dresses because it is so versatile. You can change up the necklines: wear it one-shoulder, halter, cross-front, strapless, and more. See how to wear it here.
7. Blue Ruched Bodycon, $59
This bright blue dress will hug your bump and flatter your figure! Love the one-shoulder neckline.
8. Tiered Black and White Floral Print Dress, $86
Wear this stunning dress and show off your baby bump! Love the tiers on this one.
9. Flowy Maxi Dress, $89
A beautiful maxi dress that flows away from your mid-section and makes very bump-friendly wedding guest attire. Shown in forest green. See other colors here.
10. Floral Ruched Midi Length Dress, $62
Put on this stylish floral patterned dress and rock that bump! It’s perfect as a maternity guest dress because it has ruching to contour and flatter your figure.
11. Black Off-the-Shoulder Bodycon, $59
Stylish!
12. Ruched Long-Sleeve Velvet Dress, $69
This is one of the best maternity wedding guest dresses for fall and winter! Love the long sleeves, pretty purple color, and velvet material.
13. Green Floral Mesh, $62
Wear this incredible floral print dress with stretchy mesh material to show off your bump. The ruching accents are figure-flattering.
14. Black Midi Bodycon Dress, $72
A sleeveless bodycon dress like this hits just right at the midi length and has a perfectly comfortable cut and fit.
15. Mini Tie-Front Asymmetrical Dress, $59
Stunning and short in length, this dress will draw attention away from your bump yet hug in all the right places. It features comfortable stretchy jersey knit material and a crew neckline with sleeveless bodice.
16. Taupe Maxi, $89
This maxi flows away from your midsection with an empire waist and is very bump-friendly.
17. + 18. Magenta V-Neck Maxi, $89
This bright pink dress is bump friendly and perfect as a maternity guest dress.
Also available in royal blue!
19. Flutter Sleeve Maxi in Sage, $95
This is one of the most bump friendly wedding guest dresses on this list! Love the flutter sleeves and empire waist for a flattering fit.
20. Floral Chiffon Maxi, $89
This lovely floral chiffon dress is perfect as maternity attire for a summer wedding!
21. Midi Green Floral Dress, $59
Ooh, stylish! This chiffon material is lightweight and airy, making it one of the best bump friendly wedding guest dresses for summer.
22. Wild Blue Floral Organza Dress, $95
Love this organza dress! The cut is perfect with an empire waist that flows out for a figure-flattering silhouette.
23. Elegany Navy Midi Dress with V-Neck, $75
This is gorgeous!
24. Mauve Midi Dress, $65
And last but not least, this mauve purple midi is a perfectly sleek woven fabric that has adjustable skinny straps and a fitted waist that flows out into a slightly-pleated midi skirt. The overlapping panel makes a faux-wrap silhouette which is perfect as bump-friendly wedding guest attire.
25. Green Tie-Strap Midi Empire Waist Dress, $69
For a casual wedding guest dress, wear this bump-friendly option with an empire waist that flows away from your tummy.
26. Ruched Bodycon Dress, $62
Now that you know what to look for, finding a dress as an expectant wedding guest isn’t tough to do! With these bump-friendly dresses, you’ll be stylish, comfortable, and find the best fit to flatter your figure no matter which trimester you’re in. Don’t forget to accessorize and have fun showing off your beautiful bump!
Go pick the perfect dress for the occasion! You can shop the styles above (just click on the photo of the dress you like) or click here for more wedding guest attire.
