Renting Maternity Formal Wear

NicknShan · February 2016

All,

Looking for some advice. I have a black tie wedding to attend in mid April, and will be about 34 weeks long (i.e. - HUGE). I am looking to rent a maternity gown, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

I have browsed Rent the Runway, but I am really looking for a maternity dress - not just a dress that can be bump friendly - because I will be so far along.

My DH will be renting a full tuxedo, so I am looking for a very formal long gown.

HELP?!? And I know I can google "rent maternity gown", I am really just hoping for personal recommendations rather than suggested websites from Google.

Thanks!

Edited to add - weather could be anywhere from snow to rain and 20s to 70s for temperature, so I am open to many styles of dresses. Feel free to post links to dresses you like! My only requirement is floor length gown.

MeganF08 · February 2016

No suggestions but I am in the same boat so I am eager to see the feedback. Thanks for posting this

NicknShan · February 2016

@MeganF08

This is honestly the only dress I have found that I like, but I am not sure if it is "formal" enough. However, I think it would look great next to a black tuxedo. The price is fabulous, and I would own it! Plus, it seems to be a dress I could wear to other weddings this summer if needed postpartum.

https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-16187-sage-pleated-chiffon-lace-top-maternity-maxi-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=1

audmomout · February 2016

In LOVE with that dress! And I do think it's formal enough. Weather permitting, you can always add a nice little jacket to dress it up more.

Huskerfanz · February 2016

My former co-worker started this company a few years ago:

https://borrowforyourbump.com/

Huskerfanz · February 2016

NicknShan said:

@MeganF08

This is honestly the only dress I have found that I like, but I am not sure if it is "formal" enough. However, I think it would look great next to a black tuxedo. The price is fabulous, and I would own it! Plus, it seems to be a dress I could wear to other weddings this summer if needed postpartum.

https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/p-16187-sage-pleated-chiffon-lace-top-maternity-maxi-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=1

That's cute! And I think formal enough. Not super nursing friendly, though, if you need to do that postpartum.

colesmom33 · February 2016

I think that dress would be perfect for a formal wedding!

lolonvive · February 2016

Check out ASOS's maternity line. It's not rental but I bought a black tie gown on there for $60-ish when there was a sale. Free shipping and returns so you can't go wrong. The dress was beautiful but my boobs were too big, a bigger bump would have easily fit.
Good luck!

MsBeachNJ · February 2016

I did rent bump friendly from Rent the Runway & will be doing so again. I read through a ton of reviews and have eyed dresses that women wore when they were very late into their pregnancies for a wedding I have in May. I know you said you weren't going this route but I thought I'd share just in case your mind could be swayed knowing other women wore them 36+ weeks pregnant (read the reviews/look at the pics!) Here are some I picked:
https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/nicole_miller/deep_violet_felicity_gown

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/raoul/sarina_gown

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/halston_heritage/draped_stripe_maxi_dress

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/halston_heritage/orchid_sunrise_maxi_dress

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/mark__james_by_badgley_mischka/hang_ten_maxi

Also - I just bought this off Asos Maternity for a formal event I have: https://us.asos.com/Club-L-Maternity-Plunge-Front-Maxi-Dress/17hh11/?iid=5622927&mporgp=L0NsdWItTC1NYXRlcm5pdHkvQ2x1Yi1MLU1hdGVybml0eS1QbHVuZ2UtRnJvbnQtTWF4aS1EcmVzcy9Qcm9kLw..&WT.ac=rec_viewed&CTAref=Recently+Viewed

Asos Maternity did have other long formal dresses for sale.

Hope that helps!!

Sydvicious08 · February 2016

ASOS for sure! Good prices, fast shipping and easy returns

MeganF08 · February 2016

@NicknShan - I actually ordered that dress off of zullily when I was in the first trimester hoping to use it for some formal events and holidays. It is beautiful but the material that the skirt portion is made out of is very delicate. I haven't even used it yet and it already has a snag

scotten · February 2016

I rented a formal dress from www.MineForNine.com with my last pregnancy. Very similar to Rent the Runway, but all maternity clothes!

bankssl1 · February 2016

@NicknShan That dress is on Zulily for $45 in burgundy!

https://www.zulily.com/p/pinkblush-burgundy-lace-maternity-maxi-dress-172110-30018534.html?pos=0&fromEvent=172110&

ETA: also in Aqua!

Stephanier99 · February 2016

@NicknShan The dress is cute. I would go with it. There is only so much that can be expected out of formal wear right now.

I'm in a wedding in April and the bride has no vision of a dress for the bridesmaids other then pick a pink dress.

MsBeachNJ · March 2016

@bankssl1 ahh zullily! You just cost me $$ because I saw another dress on there I had to have!!

NicknShan · March 2016

I got it 30% off at Pink Blush with free shipping... Fingers crossed!! Total was only $45.50!!

bankssl1 · March 2016

MsBeachNJ I'm sorry!! But it's pretty so it was a good purchase

hollywoodave531 · March 2016

I'm a little late but was headed here to tell you it's on Zulily for sale today. Looks like you already got it so good deal!

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