Looking for maternity dresses that show off your growing baby bump in a flattering way for a photo shoot? What about dresses that scream preggo fashion queen, yet secretly feel like you’re in loungewear resting on clouds?
Or perhaps you’ve just met your little one (congratulations, new mom!) and are looking for postpartum dresses that are a nursing-friendly maternity style?
Whether you’re in your first trimester or are rocking that postpartum self-care era, HATCH is here for all your dress needs, hopes, and dreams.
From flowy to bump-hugging form, floral to plaid to plain patterned, ruffle to ruched, we’ve got all the best maternity dresses for any occasion. Read on to explore versatile dress options — fit for all seasons and occasions. Check out styles that are stretchy, breathable, and of the utmost comfort while still trendy, flattering, and sexy.
For the Baby Shower
Wondering how to dress for your special baby shower celebration? Here are a couple of favorites to leave an impression on your guests (and make you glow throughout the party):
- The James Dress: This short-sleeve A-line style dress is a classic crew neck midi outfit. With a silhouette made to flatter your unique body shape and bump, the James hugs your body in a sexy way while at the same time drapes with breathability.
- The Cosette Dress: You’ve got options with this dress. Off-the-shoulder or on-shoulder, this fully smocked bodice dress is of utmost chic style with tiered flutter sleeves.
The square neck smocked dress makes you forget about the non-maternity clothes hanging in the back of your closet. It’s breezy and lighter-than-air so that you can enjoy
that deliciously fragrant spring weather in style.
Spring Vibes
- The Thea Dress: Bloom wherever you’re planted in this dazzling flutter-sleeve floral pattern sundress. With deliciously soft Cupro and subtle side cut-outs, feel sexy yet practical in this all-occasion springtime favorite.
Summer Vibes
- The Juliet Dress: Another midi dress favorite, this charming floral print style has a soft elastic waistband and gathered skirt meant to fit your unique body shape whether you’re two weeks or eight months into pregnancy (or even postpartum).
- The Long Body Tank Dress: If you love a good maternity tank or t-shirt dress, then you should totally check out this sleeveless gem. The ideal maternity maxi dress, this low, banded knit neckline dress offers a fine fabric that shows off your curves and then falls from the hip to full length.
- The Plaid Carolina Dress: With a fresh plaid print, this lightweight dress with cotton viscose fabric is made to fit you as you grow throughout the trimesters. Plus, the cherry on top: A pretty tie you can wear at the front or back.
Winter Vibes
- The Harper Cardigan Dress: Elegant but practical, this high-stretch knit dress is made for comfort and versatility. With buttons all along the front, it’s perfect for easy nursing and feeding when baby arrives, too.
- The Ari Sweatshirt Dress: Cozy-chic, this French terry dress has a sleek mock neck and an understated silhouette designed to fit you during all stages of your pregnancy journey.
Fall Vibes
- The Aurora Dress: Short and swingy with softly crinkled gingham fabric, this plaid classic has a tiered design to emphasize your sexy body shape. This choice also has a full button-front placket for easy nursing postpartum.
- The Alexis Ribbed Knit Dress: With beautifully crafted ribbing all along, this winter maxi maternity dress has a flair for the dramatic yet still says put-together and practical as it stretches in a flattering way with your growing bump. This quasi-bodycon dress looks fabulous when paired with a long sleeve sweater for a vintage-y retro autumnal vibe.
For an Elegant Night Out
Whether you’re a wedding guest or a lover out on a date night, we’ve got that perfectly seductive and elegant dress for your evening out on the town.
- The Ricky Slip Dress: with a full-length maxi silhouette that hugs your body in just the right places to show off your curves, this dress is perfect for all stages of pregnancy. In black Cupro, with a V-neck and adjustable spaghetti straps, this dress has “dressy” written all over it.
Feeling cold? No biggie. Grab your favorite maternity leggings and puff-sleeve denim jacket for something sweet yet totally hardcore (like you!).
For Nursing
- Nadia Easy-Nurse Dress: if you’re breastfeeding, the Nadia has a tie-front to make feeding time easy. Not to mention the decadent Tencel linen blend with lovely natural fibers that make up this dress for optimal comfort and style. Plus, elastic at the waistline adds extra breathability (not unlike your go-to maternity jeans).
- The Softest Rib Nursing Dress: this ultra-soft, ribbed fabric is so comfortable you’ll wonder if you forgot to change out of your pajamas. Its snap front placket makes it a very nursing-friendly style choice, plus its romantic empire waist makes for an adorably chic retro option to channel your inner 90s.
For Anything (& Everything…)
Sometimes, you just want to have a dress that works for anything — so versatile that you can wear the same thing all day, even if you’re going on a walk in the morning, out to a casual brunch, and then a date night out on the town later with your special someone. Well, we’ve got you covered for all of those occasions and more, mama bear!
- The Virginia Seamed Dress: with its high-stretchy, pillowy soft jersey fabric, this is an easy, breezy dress made for fashion and comfort at the same time. In black or berry color options, the Virginia has a looser, flared hem and a fitted bust and belly to show off your curves and your glowing baby bump.
You can wear this for a casual day at home, a night on the town, or even for an important meeting at work (throw a blazer over it for a professional business dress-up look).
- The Eliza Dress: with its two-way stretch cotton viscose knit fabric, this dress is a comfy yet beautiful black midi-length dress. Its subtle ribbed crew neckline and matching rib detail around the arm opening work for a dressy night out and a casual lunch with friends. It’s easy to pair with your favorite nursing bras too.
Choosing the Best Maternity Dress
When you’re putting together your maternity dress wardrobe, make sure you have several different options specific for occasions and seasons, as well as a few general choices fit for any event, any time of day.
No matter the occasion or season, there are maternity dresses out there that flatter you. Remember to factor in comfort and breathability and select styles that you feel good in.
As long as you feel pretty in your dress, be confident that you have made the right style choice that uplifts your preggo fashion needs.
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