Baby Shower Dress - Where to buy? What are you wearing?

Carolina Blue Skies

My shower is in less than a month, and I have some busy weekends leading up to it, so I want to start looking for a dress to wear to my shower.  Anyone already have theirs & if so, mind sharing a link?  Or are there any stores/web sites you would suggest looking?  I'd prefer to go in person to try on, but I know stores are often limited!

BlckRoses

I bought a cute dress on Asos for my maternity pictures.  It was only $30 but nice quality.  They have a bunch of nice dresses, but they're all online.  

MeggoWaffles

I love Mod Cloth.  This is my baby shower dress...I bought it 2 sizes bigger than my pre-pregnancy size and am going to have it altered when I'm a little closer to my shower date.

dogperson11

I'll be wearing something I already have - probably a nice top and a skirt. I'll dress it up with a necklace and stuff, but I've always been a comfort first kind of person and I hate spending money on clothes.

sarahg8r

My shower isn't until the end of June, so I haven't put too much thought into yet, but I would second the Asos suggestion. I ordered three dresses from there that I love. I also have a few cute dresses from Destination Maternity. And two cute dresses from Amazon that are Maternal America. I pretty much wear dresses every day.

Daisylola11

I am a tjmax girl! I found this one and it wasn't maternity, I just got it a size bigger, it reminded me of the invite so it was perfect. they have tons of maxi dresses and skirts too! Good luck

BlytheMac

I just signed up for the BUMPstyle Box.  It's like Stitch Fix, but for us preggo ladies.  They pick a few outfits for you based on your interview with them about your sizes, styles, needs, price range, etc.  They then send it to you and you only pay for what you keep.  

I asked them to find a work presentation outfit for me and a shower dress.  Here is the link if anyone is interested: https://bumpstylebox.com/signup

Also, there are some really cute dresses on Seraphine: https://www.seraphine.com/us/?gclid=CKqv19Cy9L0CFaVxOgodBTYAsw

sarahg8r

@BlytheMac - How much were the items you chose?

pmpkn219

I wore something like this from Targay:

https://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-faux-wrap-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14264632#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=merona+wrap+dress

it wasn't maternity, but it was available in store and when I tried it on the skirt was so flowy/so much extra fabric it covered the 30 week bump without looking totally off-length (or indecent)

brookerachelej

I haven't bought it yet (my shower is 21 June) but this is the dress I'm planning on wearing for my shower.  https://www.destinationmaternity.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=905110571&MasterCategory_Id=MC28

Venus04

I third the Modcloth.com comment. Got my shower dress there. It's so glam and cozy! 

mdarmetko

I agree with previous posters: ASOS has really cute dresses.  I bought mine used for 1/2 the price on a local mommy forum from a women who wore it once at her baby shower.

 

GinnyJ2012

mdarmetko said:

I agree with previous posters: ASOS has really cute dresses.  I bought mine used for 1/2 the price on a local mommy forum from a women who wore it once at her baby shower.

 

I want this dress now!!

My MIL bought mine from pea in the pod for my baby shower, but it was two years ago. I wore it after he was born to, but tied it tighter.

Danielle0989

Ugh, I tried on a couple dresses from target the other day, and I just looked weird. I have such a short torso, that nothing looks cute. :-(

FrodaBaggins

If it still fits, I'll be wearing this one:

https://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=91181920022&MasterCategory_Id=MC3

I should have bought it in a large! It's fine in the belly region, but is starting to feel tight in the chest area. If it doesn't fit, I think I'll wear this one:

https://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=988920453&MasterCategory_Id=MC3

ridiculously comfortable. In fact, I'm wearing it right now

BeachM

I wore this dress from Motherhood Maternity to mine in 2010 and I just might wear it again to my sprinkle.

salsy2012

I bought this from Old Navy. It's not maternity, but it is a super stretchy material and it looks so good with my bump. It hugs the bump but not my ass or thighs. I also got a really cute shrug to go over it.

I've never been into maxi dresses but my sisters made me try it on and not only was it really cute, it was so comfortable! I'm a believer now.

teachermommy2014

I have not bought mine yet...but will probably do Destination Maternity. I am not much of an online shopper, so I like that I can go in and try the dresses on. I have had luck with two other dresses from DM. My shower is July 13th, so I will likely go with a tank-maxi dress.

shevaCC

I'm not having a shower but I just found a dress at a children's consignment store. It's "Oh Baby" by Motherhood (I think from Kohl's) and I wore it for Easter, and plan to wear it again for a bridal shower I'm co-hosting.

marathonmommy82

BlytheMac said:

I just signed up for the BUMPstyle Box.  It's like Stitch Fix, but for us preggo ladies.  They pick a few outfits for you based on your interview with them about your sizes, styles, needs, price range, etc.  They then send it to you and you only pay for what you keep.  

I asked them to find a work presentation outfit for me and a shower dress.  Here is the link if anyone is interested: https://bumpstylebox.com/signup

Also, there are some really cute dresses on Seraphine: https://www.seraphine.com/us/?gclid=CKqv19Cy9L0CFaVxOgodBTYAsw

BlytheMac Have you gotten a shipment from BBS yet? I'm interested!

BlytheMac

sarahg9r  I asked them to stick under $150 per outfit.  That includes accessories (necklaces, scarves, etc.) as well.  They are really flexible.  You can say whatever amount you want.  I am hoping to get reuse out of both items.  

I got a note from my stylist today saying she's working on my outfits.  I'll let you guys know how the items are! 

BlytheMac

TrishieTerp said:

BlytheMac said:

I just signed up for the BUMPstyle Box.  It's like Stitch Fix, but for us preggo ladies.  They pick a few outfits for you based on your interview with them about your sizes, styles, needs, price range, etc.  They then send it to you and you only pay for what you keep.  

I asked them to find a work presentation outfit for me and a shower dress.  Here is the link if anyone is interested: https://bumpstylebox.com/signup

Also, there are some really cute dresses on Seraphine: https://www.seraphine.com/us/?gclid=CKqv19Cy9L0CFaVxOgodBTYAsw

BlytheMac Have you gotten a shipment from BBS yet? I'm interested!

I have not.  Should get it this week though.  I'll keep you guys posted about the outfits I get!  

caballablanca

I got a couple dresses last time from old navy and macys. I saw a commercial for old navy dresses on sale for $15 so I would check that out.

mmsweeney1

This thread is so fun!
@str31 I looove that dress!

shutaff

I wear pretty much all dresses in the summer, so I have bought quite a few. My favorite is Maternal America (from Pickles and Ice Cream), but I also like some that I got from Pea in the Pod, ASOS, and Loft.

[Deleted User]

I shouldn't have opened this thread, because now I'm just more discouraged about finding a dress.  The plus-size maternity market sucks.  There's basically NOTHING.  I've only found ONE place to get clothes that fit me (though that place, Motherhood Maternity, it linked to from some other sites, like Pea in the Pod, etc.).  I went to the store and to an outlet nearby and they have ONE rack in store of clothes.  All of the shirts were either black or coral.  All of them.  Luckily I managed to find one in the clearance section that was multicolored, but I don't love it.  I bought it anyway because that's all there was, and I'm out of clothes for work that fit.

I'd love to find a cute dress for my shower, but I'm not sure it'll happen.  I'm looking online, but buying online is tough for me (and there's not much to choose from there, either...more than one rack, but not much).  

I'm not even that big!  I can't imagine what it's like for people bigger than me, because I am already buying the largest size they have at Motherhood Maternity!  I'm worried if my bump gets to big, this stuff won't fit either...but hopefully it won't.  I still haven't gained any weight this pregnancy (which is good, since I started out overweight).  

I love looking at the cute dresses you guys are finding, though, even if it's making me sad I can't find some as cute!  :-D