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What To Wear To A Baby Shower
There are only three things to consider when figuring out what to wear to a baby shower (save for your style preferences, of course): comfort, weather, and the party’s theme.
Mums-to-be, you definitely want to choose a dress that feels comfortable, that isn’t constricting or too hot/too cold, and that lets you move around with ease. There’s a lot of running about done at a baby shower, whether you’re the hands-on mum who’s involved in everything from party planning to games, or you’re the super extroverted mum who’ll have lots of guests over.
The weather is another major factor to consider, for obvious reasons. You won’t feel comfortable if you’re dressed inappropriately for the weather. Go for flowy dresses made of light materials in the summer, and longer ones made with thicker materials like fleece and wool during winter.
Lastly, you should also consider the party’s theme or dress code. If you’re doing a beach-themed or garden party, a ruffled and flowy dress will suit the vibe. If you’re doing a night of indulgence and luxury, go for some maternity evening wear. And if you’re doing a baby-shower-slash-gender-reveal party, you might want to wear a dress that’ll hint at your baby’s gender, like a pink or blue maternity dress.
Now that you know what to consider before shopping for a dress, here are some shops you can turn to for baby shower outfit ideas.
7. Modli
Who says modesty has to be boring? Modli is a one-stop-shop for gals who prefer to dress modestly yet still want to show off their sense of style. The online shop carries modest swimwear, activewear, skirts, tops, dresses, and yes, you guessed it, maternity clothes.
Our Faves From This Shop
We love Modli’s simple yet very elegant maternity maxi dress, which comes in seven different colours. Our fave is the black one – that one can go with any theme and can be worn again and again!
6. Ripe
Think you can’t wear an LBD (little black dress) when you’re pregnant? Think again. Ripe carries a lot of nice black-coloured options for preggers gals, from sexy figure-hugging lace dresses to off-shoulders to casual skater dresses. These will make great baby shower dresses for ladies who prefer going for something more neutral and lowkey.
5. Maive & Bo
Feminine and fresh. These are the two words that best describe Maive & Bo’s aesthetic. Though they have a smaller selection compared to the other shops on this list, they do have a specific style that should make them a go-to shop for ultra-femme dresses.
Our Faves From This Shop
Their floral printed maternity dresses are chic, but it’s the lace maternity dress that really takes the cake as the baby shower dress that’ll make the mum-to-be look truly ethereal.
4. Queen Bee
Queen Bee really is the mother of maternity wear as they’ve got no shortage of options! Their website boasts having something for everyone and displays a long list of items and designers that they carry.
You can filter your searches on the site by colour, size, and price. So if you’re looking for something in particular – say, a flowy white maternity dress, a floral frock, or an oversized pastel pink maternity dress – it won’t be too hard to find!
Our Faves From This Shop
If we have to pick a fave, we’d have to say it’s the Fillyboo embroidered maxi dress duster. It’s a boho-chic hand-embroidered white maternity dress that’s got an elasticised drawstring waist that is perfect for mums-to-be who want a little leeway for their growing belly.
3. Pea in a Pod
Pea in a Pod is a proudly Australian-made brand that offers timeless pieces that were designed with form and functionality in mind. It’s nice to know there’s a brand out there that lets you dress stylishly without having to compromise comfort and the advocacy to support local makers!
Our Faves From This Shop
Pea in a Pod’s single-colour dresses are easy to pair with any type of shoe or jacket, but don’t ignore their printed dresses too! They have some really lovely maternity maxi dresses, including one that’s a throwback to ‘90s style which will look great for outdoor, garden party showers.
2. Ingrid & Isabel
Shopping on Ingrid & Isabel’s site is enjoyable not only for the wonderful options, it’s also loaded with inspiring blogs and tips and tidbits for mums-to-be. This is especially helpful on days where you feel lost, anxious, and overwhelmed with all the changes your body is going through.
Our Faves From This Shop
This is not technically a dress so we’re kind of cheating with this one, but we just can’t get over the sleeveless zip front maternity jumpsuit. Jumpsuits are super comfy, but you barely see any made for expectant mums. This is one is not only custom-made for pregnant women, but it’s also a fun getup that can be dressed up or down for most baby shower themes.
Other Ingrid & Isabel faves are their black polka dot maternity maxi dress, and the summery blue maternity dress with flutter sleeves.
1. Bae The Label
What we love most about this Melbourne brand is that they give you clothes that are versatile and uncomplicated yet still really modern and stylish. Their ethos is “effortless, unexpected and as feminine as she is cool”, and we absolutely love that.
Bae offers a lot of really pretty nursing-friendly baby shower outfits too. A practical mum will want to buy a top or a dress that’ll be useful not just presently, but in the months to come as well!
Our Faves From This Shop
We’re obsessed with their Hidden Treasures Nursing Dress, which suits both a casual party or something a little more dressed up. The sleeveless dress can be worn on its own in the summer or can be accented with a coat for colder months. It’s flattering and comfy, plus it comes in four gorgeous colours – this might be your next go-to dress!
Conclusion
Whether you’re a guest having outfit woes, or the expectant mum looking for baby shower dress ideas for her party, this list will most likely spark an idea or two. All you have to do now is make a choice and buy that dress!
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