I ordinarily greet wedding invites with great sartorial delight, as I am always enthusiastic for the opportunity to don my fanciest of frocks. But next month’s upcoming summer wedding comes with a challenge. I’ll be in my sixth month of pregnancy, and not only will I have to formally dress my new burgeoning bump, but I will have to do so in the over–100 degree sweltering Palm Springs heat. Insert anguished face emoji here.
Determined not to default to an oversize muumuu and negate all sense of personal style, I did what I do best as a fashion editor and scoured the market long and hard for the absolute best dresses that are equal parts comfortable, breathable, wedding-appropriate, and of course, impeccably chic. Note that not all these dresses are necessarily maternity, but they do give enough bandwidth for a baby bump. And lastly, don’t be afraid to play with accessories. A plain dress can look exponentially chicer with the addition of some standout earrings and a clutch.
So if you’re pregnant and have a slew of wedding invites this summer, here are some dress ideas for you.
Black Tie/Formal
Just add statement sparkly earrings for an elegant look.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
A sweeping maxi dress gives a dramatic effect.Available in sizes 4 to 12.
Perfect for an indoor and outdoor wedding.Available in sizes 4 to 12.
Who doesn’t love stretch lace?Available in sizes XS to L.
Semi-Formal/Dressy Casual
Made from slinky jersey, a bold floral motif is guaranteed to turn heads.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
We’re calling this the perfect summer wedding guest dress.Available in sizes 0 to 10.
You can’t go wrong with a chic all-black look. Available in sizes 2 to 16.
Add a playful touch in feminine ruffles and a vibrant pink hue.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Polka dots look polished when combined with stunning jewelry.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
Simple yet striking.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
An easy dress for those sweltering days.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
One word: adorable.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
Wear with statement heels and a bold red lip.Available in sizes 2 to 16.
Casual
This dress makes getting ready for a casual summer wedding a cinch.Available in one size.
Perfect for beach weddings or casual garden parties.Available in one size.
This can be easily dressed up or down.Available in sizes XS to XL.
A wrap dress that’s lightweight and super flattering.Available in sizes XS.
Sweet and charming.Available in sizes XS to XL.
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