Searching for a dress to hide the bump

angsamp · August 2014

I'm a FTM and I'm 12 weeks. My bump is starting to show (whether it's baby or bloat or fat, I don't know, but it's noticeable). I'm attending a wedding over Labor Day wknd and will be almost 16 wks. I need help finding a cocktail dress that will hide the bump. I won't want to tell extended family who will be at this wedding until afterward, which is why I want to hide it. What's good style for this? Has anyone found a great cocktail dress recently?

junebugjam · August 2014

I think it will be difficult to hide by that time if you're already noticing a bump. That being said, I went to a wedding a week or so ago, and I found my best option was a maternity dress. It just looked like your average empire-waisted dress, so I think I got away without anyone knowing, but it had extra fabric in the belly obviously, which made it easier to hide a small bump.

michelle142 · August 2014

Empire waist or a tunic style dress, either one in a darker color like plum or navy.

animalcrckr · August 2014

We went on a cruise first week in June with some friends I did not want to tell (I was only 5 weeks at the time but extremely bloated). I wore a couple dresses from Boden. One of my favorites is their Selina dress.

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Clearance/Womens-Dresses/Dresses/WH633/Womens-Selina-Dress.html

Beth.1212 · August 2014

I suggest going for a patterned dress. It distracts the eye a bit. I had an empire waist maternity dress in a black and white floral pattern that I wore to a wedding during my 2nd tri last time. My bump was quite prominent in, say, a bathing suit, but the dress hid it pretty well. I wasn't even trying to hide it - just coincidence. There were people at the wedding that were shocked to learn mid-evening that I was 4 months pregnant or so.

Everyone's body is different, so I highly suggest trying things on to see what works well for camouflage for you. GL!

HerHighness · August 2014

Its hard without knowing your exact body type. I couldn't hide my bump now if i tried but since its your first you may be able to especially if you have a smaller build.

Some empire waist styles may hide it. Also look for dresses with a lot of gathering around the stomach or a tent style swing dress (if you are on the thinner side) will work.

I think the fabric on this dress would hide a bump

Or

Swing style

JKHope · August 2014

That swing style dress is pretty and I think something like that would work great.

Also, Ive found that the best way to hide a bump is, try your best and then if anyone asks you just look at them and say, "nope. not pregnant"

krysmill · August 2014

I just found a dress at Macy's with an empire waist that has bright colors and the skirt isn't tight! Also has hidden pockets in the skirt! I just wore it to a wedding this past weekend and no one could see my blump! Im planning on wearing it to a wedding this weekend also! Unfortunately it wont fit for the wedding I'm going to in September! But check Macy's out they had lots of empire waisted dresses.

angsamp · August 2014

Thank you all!!!

CogDis · August 2014

Thanks for asking this question, I had the same one! This helps a lot! :-)

ccwmdw · August 2014

Just bought a great dress at J Crew-- lattice patterned, colorful and shift style. Hid my bump fairly well-- I am also a FTM and 12weeks. It has a little bit of an open back so the extra room was wonderful. Good luck finding that perfect dress! I know events can be stressful.

ccwmdw · August 2014

https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/Day/PRDOVR~A3921/A3921.jsp

I did NOT spend $178. Haha.

hummingbird813 · August 2014

You can find fancier looking maxi dresses! I found a red one a Marshalls. I have my wedding anniversary this weekend and we are going to an really
Nice restaurant and it is the perfect thing to wear. I'm in the same boat as you... I am 13 weeks and I think I look way more pregnant than I am. Maybe not so much pregnant but look like I have a beer belly...

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